Postcode report
PL21 0AL Area Guide - Schools, Crime & Living in South Hams
About PL21 0AL: area rating, property, schools and local change
PL21 0AL is a postcode in Ivybridge West, South Hams, South West, England. This postcode area guide brings together crime, schools, demographics, property prices, planning applications, HMO licences and roadworks near PL21 0AL, then scores the surrounding small area 48/100 - bottom 38% nationally across 8 matched LocaleIQ domains.
The strongest signals around PL21 0AL are jobs and health, while housing is the main area to examine before moving, renting or buying here. LocaleIQ uses these local signals as a practical area rating rather than a single raw statistic, so read the score alongside the detailed map layers and source records.
The demographic profile for PL21 0AL is based on South Hams 005 Census 2021. It covers 11,906 residents, 3,757 people per square kilometre. The median age is around 45, helping show whether the area skews younger, family-sized or older. Housing tenure is 75% owner-occupied, 15% privately rented, 9% social rented, useful context for renters, buyers and landlords comparing the local property market. On the official England neighbourhood wellbeing index the area ranks in decile 5/10.
For property prices near PL21 0AL, LocaleIQ uses Land Registry sold-price evidence for the PL21 postcode district. The latest median sold price is £314k from 114 rolling sales, up 10.0% month-on-month. The Property tab separates flats, terraced, semi-detached and detached homes where enough sales exist.
Families checking schools near PL21 0AL can compare 5 state schools within one mile, including 5 rated Good or Outstanding by Ofsted or the equivalent inspectorate. The Schools tab adds phase, school type, distance, rating and a dedicated school map so the education context is easier to judge.
For safety, the Crime tab breaks down recorded crime near PL21 0AL by category and map position. Crime pressure is running hotter than the previous month. Use it with the LocaleIQ safety score because police data can lag and does not capture every local issue.
Local change around PL21 0AL is tracked through nearby planning permissions, HMO licensing and roadworks. This report currently shows 13 street-disruption records in the Planning tab, with dates, distance and source links. Large council source datasets may contain more records than the displayed list.
FAQ
Common questions about PL21 0AL
Is PL21 0AL a good area to live?
LocaleIQ scores the surrounding small area 48/100 (bottom 38% nationally). The report combines local records with wider official context, so use it as a decision aid rather than a single verdict.
What is crime like near PL21 0AL?
Crime pressure is running hotter than the previous month. Crime data can lag real events; check the Crime tab for source labels and proxy notes.
What schools are near PL21 0AL?
5 open state schools are matched within 1 mile. The Schools tab lists distance, phase and rating where available.
What demographics are available for PL21 0AL?
LocaleIQ matched PL21 0AL to a Census 2021 geography. Figures describe the surrounding statistical area, not individual households.
What are typical property prices in PL21 0AL?
The latest median sold price is £314k based on 114 Land Registry sales. The Property tab breaks down by property type and shows the recent trend.
Is there much building or roadworks around PL21 0AL?
LocaleIQ currently shows 13 roadworks records in this report. Open the Planning tab for individual records; large council source datasets may contain more records than the displayed list.