PL8 postcode: what it's like to live there
The PL8 district covers Wembury, Yealmpton. House prices, schools, crime and commuting, from the 2 neighbourhoods it covers.
Typical home
£354k
England £300k
Recorded crime
46
per 1,000 residents a year (England 78)
Deprivation
7.0 / 10
average decile, 10 = least deprived
Household income
£41,985
after tax, a year
Gigabit broadband
55%
of homes
Council tax
£2,841
average bill, 2026-27
Walk to a Good+ primary
14 min
typical
Commute
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House prices in PL8
Typical sale prices over the latest 12 months by type of home (HM Land Registry), across the district's neighbourhoods.
Detached
£484k
Semi-detached
£321k
Terraced
£332k
Flat
£174k
Primary schools in PL8
- Holbeton Primary School · PL8 1LT · Good (2022)
- Newton Ferrers Church of England Primary School · PL8 1AS · Good (2024) · Top 43% in England
- St Mary's Church of England Primary School · PL8 2AG · Good or better in every area (2025)
- Yealmpton Primary School · PL8 2HF · Good (2023) · Top 42% in England
Secondary schools nearby
- Coombe Dean School · PL9 8ES · Report card 2026: Expected standard or better in every area · Top 42% in England
- Plymstock School · PL9 9AZ · Good (2023) · Top 48% in England
- Plympton Academy · PL7 2RS · Requires improvement (2024) · Bottom 34% in England
- Hele's School · PL7 4LT · Remains Good (2023) · Top 32% in England
- Lipson Co-operative Academy · PL4 7PG · Report card 2026: Expected standard or better in every area · Bottom 49% in England
- Ivybridge Community College · PL21 0JA · Improved significantly (2025) · Top 18% in England
Nurseries and pre-schools in PL8
- Ladybirds Day Nursery · PL8 2AH · Good (Ofsted)
- Venture Kitley Farm · PL8 2LT · Outstanding (Ofsted)
- Yealmpton Pre-School · PL8 2HF · Good (Ofsted)
GP surgeries in PL8
- Yealm Medical Centre · PL8 2EA
Neighbourhoods in PL8
Each neighbourhood's share of the district's postcodes. Open one for its prices, recent sales, crime, people and more.
| Neighbourhood | Share of PL8 | Typical home | Crime | Walk to a Good+ primary |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Wembury, Brixton & Newton Ferrers | 54% | £354k | Low | 14 min |
| Yealmpton, Modbury & Aveton Gifford | 46% | £398k | Very low | 13 min |
Questions
Where is the PL8 postcode?
PL8 covers 2 neighbourhoods in Wembury, Yealmpton, with 316 homes' and businesses' postcodes in use.
How much are houses in PL8?
The typical home price across PL8's neighbourhoods is £354k, against £300k for England.
What are the schools in PL8?
4 primary and 0 secondary state schools have a PL8 postcode.