Postcode PL9 8YW is located in a rural hamlet, 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 4.4 miles away. There are 2 primary and no secondary schools in the area. There are 2 parks nearby, closest large park is Sherford Country Park.
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 8.3% 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.
Low noise level (55.0-59.9 dB) from road, approximately 220 ft away from PL9 8YW.
Wembury, Brixton & Newton Ferrers near PL9 8YW 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 4.4 miles away. There are no other stations nearby.
| Distance | Name | Size | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.5 mi | Sherford Country Park | Large | Walking directions to Sherford Country Park |
| 0.4 mi | Old Boundary Park | Small | Walking directions to Old Boundary Park |
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 PL9 8YW postcode area, located within Wembury, Brixton & Newton Ferrers, there are 2 primary and 0 secondary schools in close proximity.
All data is sourced from official UK government agencies and public datasets. Last updated: 16/11/2025.