Postcode PL8 2DX 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 high crime levels, with around 75.5 crimes per 1,000 residents per year. The average income per household in Wembury, Brixton & Newton Ferrers is £62,340 per year. The nearest station is Plymouth located about 5.0 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 high crime rate, with approximately 75.5 reported incidents per 1,000 population 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 per household in Wembury, Brixton & Newton Ferrers is £62,340 per year.
Medium noise level (60.0-64.9 dB) from road, approximately 291 ft away from PL8 2DX.
Wembury, Brixton & Newton Ferrers near PL8 2DX 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 5 miles away. There are no other stations nearby.
Based on 122 recent sales, the median property price is £357,500 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 | 47 | £430,000 |
| Flats | 5 | £140,000 |
| Semi-Detached | 31 | £335,000 |
| Terraced | 39 | £320,000 |
10 year median price trend in Wembury & Brixton
In the PL8 2DX postcode area, located within Wembury, Brixton & Newton Ferrers, there are 1 primary and 0 secondary schools in close proximity.
| Distance | Phase | Name | Type | Rating | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 0.1 mi | Primary | St Mary's Church of England Primary School | Voluntary aided school | Outstanding |
Annual council tax rates for South Hams district (2025-26).
Council tax bands are based on the value of your property. Most homes fall into bands A to D.
All data is sourced from official UK government agencies and public datasets. Last updated: 01/01/2026.