Living in PL21, South Hams
What the open data says about house prices, schools, crime and flood risk around PL21 in South Hams. Built from the same sources as every property report on this site, not opinion or marketing copy.
House prices
Average price in South Hams: £360,571, down 6.8% on a year ago (2026-06). The wider South West average is £304,562.
What actually sold around PL21
113 recorded home sales on the streets around central PL21 in the last 2 years, with a median of £280,000 and a range from £118,000 to £685,000. Mostly detached houses.
| Address | Type | Sold for | Date |
|---|---|---|---|
| 4 CANTERBURY CLOSE, PL21 0YG | detached | £333,000 | 2026-05-28 |
| 8 BELMONT ROAD, PL21 9DS | terraced | £205,000 | 2026-05-26 |
| 4 HIGHLAND STREET, PL21 9AG | terraced | £330,000 | 2026-05-26 |
| 26 BERKELEY WAY, PL21 0YD | semi-detached | £275,000 | 2026-05-06 |
| 25 GROSVENOR COURT WESTERN ROAD, PL21 9GH | flat-maisonette | £148,000 | 2026-05-05 |
| 2 CHARLTON TERRACE, PL21 0AU | terraced | £330,000 | 2026-05-05 |
Source: HM Land Registry Price Paid Data. Every sale of a registered property in England and Wales appears here once it completes, so the most recent weeks are always still filling in.
Schools nearby
7 schools within 3 miles , of which 100% are rated Outstanding or Good by Ofsted.
| Nearest well-rated schools | Stage | Ofsted | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Ivybridge Community College | Secondary | Good | 0.5 mi |
| Ermington Primary School | Primary | Good | 1.7 mi |
| Modbury Primary School | Primary | Good | 2.7 mi |
| Manor Primary School, Ivybridge | Primary | Not rated | 0.4 mi |
| The Erme Primary School | Primary | Not rated | 0.5 mi |
| Stowford School | Primary | Not rated | 0.5 mi |
6 state primary and 1 state secondary schools within range, and no fee-paying schools.
What people here do for work
The most common occupations among working residents, from the 2021 Census. This is occupation rather than industry: it says what people do, not which industries employ them.
| Occupation group | Share of workers |
|---|---|
| Professional occupations | 20.3% |
| Skilled trades | 15.7% |
| Managers, directors and senior officials | 10.9% |
| Associate professional and technical | 10.4% |
| Elementary occupations | 9.9% |
Source: ONS Census 2021, table TS063, for this district's small area.
Crime
46 crimes recorded within roughly a mile of central PL21 in 2026-06, most commonly violent crime.
Flood risk
Zone 1 (low probability). This is the Environment Agency's flood zone for the area's centre point, an individual property's own risk can differ, especially near a specific watercourse.
Deprivation
This area falls in decile 5 of 10 on the Index of Multiple Deprivation (moderately deprived ), based on South Hams's figures.
Common questions about PL21
What is the average house price in PL21?
The average sold price in South Hams is £360,571 as of 2026-06, according to the UK House Price Index.
Are house prices rising in PL21?
Prices in South Hams are down 6.8% on a year ago (UK House Price Index).
What do houses actually sell for in PL21?
The median of 113 recorded sales around central PL21 in the last 2 years is £280,000, ranging from £118,000 to £685,000 (HM Land Registry Price Paid Data).
Are the schools good in PL21?
7 schools sit within 3 miles of central PL21, and 100% are rated Outstanding or Good by Ofsted.
How much crime is there in PL21?
46 crimes were recorded within roughly a mile of central PL21 in 2026-06, most commonly violent crime (Police.uk).
Is PL21 at risk of flooding?
Central PL21 sits in Zone 1 (low probability) for river and sea flooding (Environment Agency). Individual addresses vary, so check the full report for a specific property.
Is PL21 a good place to live?
That depends on what you need, so here is what the official data says rather than an opinion: 100% of nearby schools are rated Outstanding or Good by Ofsted; the median home sells for £280,000; the area sits in decile 5 of 10 on the Index of Multiple Deprivation; 46 crimes were recorded within about a mile. Every one of those figures names its source on this page.
Is PL21 safe?
46 crimes were recorded within roughly a mile of central PL21 in 2026-06, according to Police.uk. The most common category was violent crime. Crime counts follow how many people are around, so a busy district records more than a quiet one of the same size.
Neighbouring districts
Weighing two up? PL21 or TQ10, PL21 or PL8, PL21 or PL7.
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