Postcode PL8 2HU is located in a rural hamlet, within the Newton & Yealmpton ward of South Hams in the South West region, and forms part of the Wembury, Brixton & Newton Ferrers area. It has moderate deprivation and very low crime levels, with around 19.7 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 Ivybridge located about 6.0 miles away.
Wembury, Brixton & Newton Ferrers has a low level of deprivation, ranked at position 28,219 out of 32,844 areas in the United Kingdom — placing it within the bottom 14% least deprived areas in England.
Wembury, Brixton & Newton Ferrers has a very low crime rate, with approximately 19.7 reported incidents per 1,000 population each year.
Approximately 2.9% 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.
No significant noise sources from railways or roads near PL8 2HU.
Wembury, Brixton & Newton Ferrers near PL8 2HU has no flood risk (less than 0.1% chance of a flood each year) from rivers and sea.
The nearest station is Ivybridge located about 6 miles away. There are no other stations nearby.
Based on 84 recent sales, the median property price is £400,000 in Newton & Yealmpton area, with individual transactions ranging from £111,000 up to £1,700,000.
Price distribution per property type (last year)
Median sale price and percentiles per property type (last year)
| Type | Sales | Median |
|---|---|---|
| Semi-Detached | 17 | £325,000 |
| Terraced | 21 | £285,000 |
| Detached | 38 | £560,000 |
| Flats | 8 | £384,250 |
10 year median price trend in Newton & Yealmpton
In the PL8 2HU postcode area, located within Wembury, Brixton & Newton Ferrers, there are no schools in close proximity.
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.
Elected local representatives for PL8 2HU, including ward councillors and the local member of parliament.
Dan Thomas
Newton & Yealmpton - Elected 4 May 2023
Tom Edie
Newton & Yealmpton - Elected 4 May 2023
Rebecca Smith
South West Devon - Elected 4 Jul 2024
All data is sourced from official UK government agencies and public datasets. Last updated: 16/05/2026.