Postcode report
Is PL21 9BP a Good Place to Live? Crime, Schools & Area Insights
About PL21 9BP: area rating, property, schools and local change
PL21 9BP 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 9BP, then scores the surrounding small area 72/100 - top 14% nationally across 8 matched LocaleIQ domains.
The strongest signals around PL21 9BP are local prosperity and safety, while schools and education 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 9BP 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 10/10.
For property prices near PL21 9BP, LocaleIQ uses Land Registry sold-price evidence for the PL21 postcode district. The latest median sold price is £314k from 92 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 9BP 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 9BP by category and map position. Crime trend is flat or improving month on month. Use it with the LocaleIQ safety score because police data can lag and does not capture every local issue.
Local change around PL21 9BP is tracked through nearby planning permissions, HMO licensing and roadworks. This report currently shows 7 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 9BP
Is PL21 9BP a good area to live?
LocaleIQ scores the surrounding small area 72/100 (top 14% 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 9BP?
Crime trend is flat or improving month on month. Crime data can lag real events; check the Crime tab for source labels and proxy notes.
What schools are near PL21 9BP?
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 9BP?
LocaleIQ matched PL21 9BP to a Census 2021 geography. Figures describe the surrounding statistical area, not individual households.
What are typical property prices in PL21 9BP?
The latest median sold price is £314k based on 92 Land Registry sales. The Property tab breaks down by property type and shows the recent trend.
Is there much building or roadworks around PL21 9BP?
LocaleIQ currently shows 7 roadworks records in this report. Open the Planning tab for individual records; large council source datasets may contain more records than the displayed list.