Erme Road is in Ivybridge and in South Hams district. PL21 0AB is located in the Ivybridge West electoral ward, within the English Parliamentary constituency of South West Devon. This postcode has been in use since 1980-01-01.
StreetScan combines information about Erme Road, Ivybridge, PL21 0AB and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: PL21 9FE, PL21 0FN, PL21 9AG, PL21 0AS, PL21 0FL, PL21 0AL, PL21 0DB, PL21 0BJ, PL21 9PQ.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. The local area around PL21 0AB is generally consistent with those figures, having a male population of 48.9%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Female | 54.2% | 51.1% | -3.1% | 51.0% | 0.1% |
| Male | 45.8% | 48.9% | 3.1% | 49.0% | -0.1% |
Across the UK, the average relationship status breakdown is roughly 44% married, 38% single, 9% divorced, 6% widowed, and 2% separated.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Single | 36.3% | 32.7% | -3.6% | 37.9% | -5.2% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 49.8% | 47.9% | -1.9% | 44.2% | 3.7% |
| Separated | 1.8% | 3.9% | 2.1% | 2.2% | 1.7% |
| Divorced | 6.4% | 9.5% | 3.1% | 9.1% | 0.4% |
| Widowed | 5.7% | 6% | 0.3% | 6.1% | -0.1% |
Across the UK, the average 48.4% rated their health as Very Good, 33.6% as Good, 12.7% as Fair, 4% as Bad, and 1.2% as Very Bad.
Population age significantly impacts residents' health. Additionally, socioeconomic status plays a crucial role: higher income levels and lower poverty rates are linked to better health outcomes. Affluent areas benefit from higher living standards, access to private healthcare, and healthier lifestyle choices.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Very good health | 58.7% | 50.3% | -8.4% | 48.4% | 1.9% |
| Good health | 26.6% | 30.4% | 3.8% | 33.6% | -3.2% |
| Fair health | 8.9% | 14.8% | 5.9% | 12.7% | 2.1% |
| Bad health | 4.9% | 4.5% | -0.4% | 4.0% | 0.5% |
| Very bad health | 0.9% | 0% | -0.9% | 1.2% | -1.2% |
During the 2021 census, the educational qualifications of residents across the UK were as follows: 18.2% had no qualifications, 9.6% had 1-4 GCSEs, 13.4% had 5 or more GCSEs and 1-2 A/AS Levels, 16.9% had 2 or more A Levels, 33.8% held a degree (or equivalent), and 5.4% had completed an apprenticeship.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| No qualifications | 10.3% | 11.6% | 1.3% | 18.2% | -6.6% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 13.5% | 9.2% | -4.3% | 9.6% | -0.4% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 18.1% | 18.7% | 0.6% | 13.4% | 5.3% |
| Apprenticeship | 5% | 6.3% | 1.3% | 5.3% | 1.0% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 10% | 15.8% | 5.8% | 16.9% | -1.1% |
| Degree or Similar | 39.5% | 36.6% | -2.9% | 33.8% | 2.8% |
| Other | 3.6% | 1.8% | -1.8% | 2.8% | -1.0% |
In this area, the population is predominantly white, with 94.8% identifying as such, significantly higher than the UK average of 81.4%. This indicates a lower level of ethnic diversity compared to the broader UK population.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bangladeshi | 1.1% | 0% | -1.1% | 1.1% | -1.1% |
| Chinese | 2.9% | 1.8% | -1.1% | 0.7% | 1.1% |
| Indian | 0.3% | 0.6% | 0.3% | 3.1% | -2.5% |
| Other Asian | 1.4% | 0.3% | -1.1% | 1.6% | -1.3% |
| Black African | 0.3% | 0% | -0.3% | 2.5% | -2.5% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 0.6% | 1.8% | 1.2% | 0.8% | 1.0% |
| Mixed White and African | 0.3% | 0% | -0.3% | 0.4% | -0.4% |
| Mixed White and Caribbean | 0.6% | 0.6% | 0.0% | 0.9% | -0.3% |
| Mixed Other | 2% | 0% | -2.0% | 0.8% | -0.8% |
| White | 90% | 94.8% | 4.8% | 81.4% | 13.4% |
| Other | 0.6% | 0% | -0.6% | 1.6% | -1.6% |
In this area, 92.2% of the population were born in the United Kingdom, which is higher than the UK average of 83.2%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 90.3% | 92.2% | 1.9% | 83.2% | 9.0% |
| European Union | 1.1% | 3% | 1.9% | 6.1% | -3.1% |
| Rest of Europe | 0% | 0.6% | 0.6% | 0.8% | -0.2% |
| Africa | 2.9% | 0% | -2.9% | 2.7% | -2.7% |
| Middle East and Asia | 5.2% | 2.4% | -2.8% | 5.6% | -3.2% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 0% | 0.9% | 0.9% | 1.3% | -0.4% |
| Oceania | 0.3% | 0.9% | 0.6% | 0.3% | 0.6% |
| British Overseas | 0.3% | 0% | -0.3% | 0.0% | 0.0% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 90% | 92.2% | 2.2% | 83.2% | 9.0% |
| 10+ Years | 0% | 4.5% | 4.5% | 9.8% | -5.3% |
| 5-10 Years | 2.9% | 0.6% | -2.3% | 2.9% | -2.3% |
| 2-5 Years | 2.6% | 2.4% | -0.2% | 2.2% | 0.2% |
| Less than 2 years | 4.6% | 0.3% | -4.3% | 1.9% | -1.6% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 82.3% | 76.7% | 5.6% |
| Ireland | 0.3% | 0.6% | -0.3% |
| France | 0.9% | 0.3% | 0.6% |
| Spain | 0.3% | 0.4% | -0.1% |
| Poland | 0.6% | 1.3% | -0.7% |
| Romania | 0.3% | 0.9% | -0.6% |
| Eastern Asia | 1.2% | 0.3% | 0.9% |
| North America and the Caribbean | 0.9% | 0.3% | 0.6% |
| Oceania | 0.3% | 0.1% | 0.2% |
| No passport held | 12.9% | 13.5% | -0.6% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 53.3% | 37.2% | 16.1% |
| Christian | 39.2% | 46.2% | -7.0% |
| Buddhist | 1.5% | 0.5% | 1.0% |
| Not answered | 6% | 6.0% | 0.0% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Erme Road was 409.4 per 1,000 residents, which is 632.7% higher than the Ivybridge East average. The most reported crime type was Anti-social behaviour.
Erme Road has the highest crime rate of 36 local areas in Ivybridge East and the 2nd highest crime rate of 283 local areas in South Hams .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 131.3 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been falling year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has fallen by about -15.0%.

Households in this area have a slightly higher level of wealth to the average household in England and Wales. 63% of analyzed areas in England and Wales have lower average household annual income than this area.

| Address | Sale Price | Sale Date | Price Estimate 2025 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 3 Erme Road, Ivybridge, Devon Terraced, an established residential building | £268,800 | 2023-12-15 | £257,043 |
| 1A Erme Road, Ivybridge, Devon Terraced, an established residential building | £215,000 | 2023-09-01 | £207,037 |
| 7 Erme Road, Ivybridge, Devon Terraced, an established residential building | £131,000 | 2018-04-25 | £163,665 |
| 8 Erme Road, Ivybridge, Devon Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £168,000 | 2016-10-28 | £194,290 |
| Ermeside, 4 Erme Road, Ivybridge, Devon Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £420,000 | 2015-11-26 | £562,490 |
PL21 0AB area has a high level of entrepreneurship. Only 21% of streets have higher percent of entrepreneur residents. 12% of population in this area is self-employed, while the average in the UK is 9.7%. High number of entrepreneurs usually leads to relatively high economic growth, higher paid jobs and better quality of life in the area.
PL21 0AB area has a low unemployment rate. According to Census 2021, 1% residents of this area were unemployed, while the average in the UK was 4.83%. A low level of unemployment in an area indicates a strong job market, where most people who are seeking work can find employment. This generally reflects a healthy economy in the area.
| Full-Time Employee | 87 |
| Retired | 75 |
| Part-Time Employee | 35 |
| Self-Employed | 34 |
| Looking after home or family | 14 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 9 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 9 |
| Other | 8 |
| Unemployed | 4 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 3 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 29 |
| Human health and social work activities | 28 |
| Other | 18 |
| Education | 17 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 12 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 12 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 10 |
| Construction | 10 |
| Manufacturing | 9 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 6 |
| Information and communication | 5 |
| Transport and storage | 4 |
| Water supply; sewerage, waste management and remediation activities | 3 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 3 |
| Real estate activities | 3 |
| Electricity, gas, steam and air conditioning supply | 2 |
| Agriculture, forestry and fishing | 2 |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| The Erme Primary School Station Road , PL21 0AJ | 3out of 4 | 151 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Manor Primary School, Ivybridge Manor Way , PL21 9BG | 4out of 4 | 427 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Stowford School Exeter Road , PL21 0BG | 3out of 4 | 708 yd | Academy converter | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Woodlands Park Primary School Abbot Road , PL21 9TF | 4out of 4 | 1,129 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Ermington Primary School School Road , Ermington PL21 9NH | 4out of 4 | 3,612 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ivybridge Community College Harford Road , PL21 0JA | 4out of 4 | 467 yd | Academy converter | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Colours Academy , Redlake Trading Estate PL21 0EZ | - not rated | 2,574 yd | Other independent school | No | Mixed | More About School |
School statistics for this postcode are based on Ofsted rankings.
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| The Ivy Fish Bar Limited | 42 Fore Street, Ivybridge | 178 yd | |
| Friary Mill Bakery | 57 Fore Street, Ivybridge | 178 yd | |
| Nandon | 43 Fore Street, Ivybridge | 178 yd | |
| Hettie's | 46 Fore Street, Ivybridge | 178 yd | |
| IVY DELIGHTS | 40 Fore Street, Ivybridge | 222 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| The Exchange | 1 Fore Street, Ivybridge | 108 yd | |
| Sportsmans Inn | Exeter Road, Ivybridge | 164 yd | |
| Ivybridge Constitutional Club | Erme House, Blachford Road | 174 yd | |
| The Old Smithy | 45 Fore Street, Ivybridge | 183 yd | |
| Duke of Cornwall Inn | Duke Of Cornwall Inn, Keaton Road | 463 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Taste of Bengal | Unit 2, Warrenstown | 119 yd | |
| Golden Bridge | 34 Fore Street, Ivybridge | 178 yd | |
| Country Maid | 47C Fore Street, Ivybridge | 178 yd | |
| Joy King | 1 Kimberley Court, Fore Street | 235 yd | |
| La Pizza Loca | 23 Fore Street, Ivybridge | 235 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Ivybridge Leisure Centre LEONARDS ROAD | health and fitness suite, squash courts, swimming pool | 343 yd |
| Ivybridge Community College Harford Road | artificial grass pitch, grass pitches, health and fitness suite, tennis courts | 425 yd |
| Manor Primary School MANOR WAY | grass pitches, swimming pool | 463 yd |
| Stowford School EXETER ROAD | grass pitches | 641 yd |
| South Devon Tennis Centre ERMINGTON ROAD | indoor tennis centre, tennis courts | 887 yd |
| Erme Playing Fields ERMINGTON ROAD | grass pitches | 981 yd |
| Dame Hannah Rogers School WOODLAND ROAD | 1,058 yd |
This statistics are based on Active Places Data - Contains Data © Sport England
| Percentage of premises that have Superfast Broadband (30Mbit/s or greater) coverage from fixed broadband | 100.0% |
| Percentage of premises that have Ultrafast Broadband (100Mbit/s or greater) coverage from fixed broadband | 92.3% |
| Percentage of premises that have Ultrafast Broadband (300Mbit/s or greater) coverage from fixed broadband | 92.3% |
| Percentage of premises that have coverage from a Gigabit capable service from fixed broadband | 92.3% |
| Percentage of premises unable to receive 2Mbit/s | 0.0% |
| Percentage of premises unable to receive 5Mbit/s | 0.0% |
| Percentage of premises unable to receive 10Mbit/s | 0.0% |
| Percentage of premises unable to receive 30Mbit/s | 0.0% |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.