Postcode PL8 2PE 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 5.3 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 26.4% 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.
Low noise level (55.0-59.9 dB) from road, approximately 237 ft away from PL8 2PE.
Wembury, Brixton & Newton Ferrers near PL8 2PE 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 5.3 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 2PE postcode area, located within Wembury, Brixton & Newton Ferrers, there are 1 primary and 0 secondary schools in close proximity.
| Distance | Phase | Name | Type | Rating | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 0.3 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.