Postcode PL8 2DS is located in a rural village, within the Wembury & Brixton ward of South Hams in the South West region, and forms part of the Wembury, Brixton & Newton Ferrers area. It has moderate deprivation and moderate crime levels, with around 76.7 crimes per 1,000 residents per year. The average income of residents in Wembury, Brixton & Newton Ferrers is £50,600 per year. The nearest station is Plymouth located about 4.9 miles away. There are 1 primary and no secondary schools in the area.
Wembury, Brixton & Newton Ferrers has a moderate level of deprivation, ranked at position 19,157 out of 32,844 areas in the United Kingdom — placing it within the bottom 42% least deprived areas in England.
Wembury, Brixton & Newton Ferrers has a moderate crime rate, with approximately 76.7 reported incidents per 1,000 residents each year.
Approximately 31.6% of homes on this street are social housing provided by a local council or housing association. Across the surrounding area, around 8.6% of dwellings are socially rented.
The average income of residents in Wembury, Brixton & Newton Ferrers is £50,600 per year.
Very High noise level (>=75.0 dB) from road, approximately 201 ft away from PL8 2DS.
Wembury, Brixton & Newton Ferrers near PL8 2DS has no flood risk (less than 0.1% chance of a flood each year) from rivers and sea.
The nearest station is Plymouth located about 4.9 miles away. There are no other stations nearby.
Based on 131 recent sales, the median property price is £365,000 in Wembury & Brixton area, with individual transactions ranging from £53,000 up to £1,125,000.
Price distribution per property type (last year)
Median sale price and percentiles per property type (last year)
| Type | Sales | Median |
|---|---|---|
| Detached | 57 | £445,000 |
| Flats | 5 | £140,000 |
| Semi-Detached | 32 | £338,500 |
| Terraced | 37 | £305,000 |
10 year median price trend in Wembury & Brixton
In the PL8 2DS postcode area, located within Wembury, Brixton & Newton Ferrers, there are 1 primary and 0 secondary schools in close proximity.
| Distance | Phase | Name | Type | Rating | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 0.2 mi | Primary | St Mary's Church of England Primary School | Voluntary aided school | Outstanding |
All data is sourced from official UK government agencies and public datasets. Last updated: 16/11/2025.