Langham Way, Ivybridge, PL21 9BY

People

Gender

In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. The local area around PL21 9BY is generally consistent with those figures, having a male population of 49.6%.

	2011	2021	10y change (pp)	UK Average	postcode vs UK (pp)
Female	51.7%	50.4%	-1.3%	51.0%	-0.6%
Male	48.3%	49.6%	1.3%	49.0%	0.6%

Partnership Status

Across the UK, the average relationship status breakdown is roughly 44% married, 38% single, 9% divorced, 6% widowed, and 2% separated.

In the immediate vicinity of PL21 9BY there is a very large concentration of residents that are married - 64.1% of the resident population. In contrast, the average marriage rate across the census is about 44%.

Areas with a high percentage of married residents are typically suburban neighborhoods, towns with good schools and family-friendly amenities, and regions with affordable, spacious housing options. Additionally, such areas can be popular among retirees.

	2011	2021	10y change (pp)	UK Average	postcode vs UK (pp)
Single	15.1%	18.8%	3.7%	37.9%	-19.1%
Married: Opposite sex	64.7%	64.1%	-0.6%	44.2%	19.9%
Separated	4.1%	1.8%	-2.3%	2.2%	-0.4%
Divorced	9.2%	9%	-0.2%	9.1%	-0.1%
Widowed	6.9%	6.3%	-0.6%	6.1%	0.2%

Health

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	41.4%	41.4%	0.0%	48.4%	-7.0%
Good health	38.3%	41.8%	3.5%	33.6%	8.2%
Fair health	15.7%	11.7%	-4.0%	12.7%	-1.0%
Bad health	3.8%	3.5%	-0.3%	4.0%	-0.5%
Very bad health	0.8%	1.6%	0.8%	1.2%	0.4%

Education and Qualifications

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	17.4%	13.5%	-3.9%	18.2%	-4.7%
1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent	11%	11.3%	0.3%	9.6%	1.7%
5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels	15.6%	12.2%	-3.4%	13.4%	-1.2%
Apprenticeship	6.4%	7.2%	0.8%	5.3%	1.9%
HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels	12.4%	19.8%	7.4%	16.9%	2.9%
Degree or Similar	32.1%	33.3%	1.2%	33.8%	-0.5%
Other	5%	2.7%	-2.3%	2.8%	-0.1%

Culture

Ethnic Group

In this area, the population is predominantly white, with 96.9% 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)
Other Asian	0.8%	0%	-0.8%	1.6%	-1.6%
Black Caribbean	0.4%	0%	-0.4%	1.0%	-1.0%
Mixed White and Asian	0%	1.2%	1.2%	0.8%	0.4%
Mixed White and Caribbean	1.1%	0%	-1.1%	0.9%	-0.9%
Mixed Other	1.5%	0.4%	-1.1%	0.8%	-0.4%
White	96.2%	96.9%	0.7%	81.4%	15.5%
Other	0%	1.6%	1.6%	1.6%	0.0%

Country of Birth

In this area, 93.3% 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	94.6%	93.3%	-1.3%	83.2%	10.1%
European Union	2.7%	3.9%	1.2%	6.1%	-2.2%
Africa	0.4%	1.2%	0.8%	2.7%	-1.5%
Middle East and Asia	2.3%	1.2%	-1.1%	5.6%	-4.4%
Oceania	0%	0.4%	0.4%	0.3%	0.1%

Length of Residence

	2011	2021	10y change (pp)	UK Average	postcode vs UK (pp)
Born in the UK	94.3%	93%	-1.3%	83.2%	9.8%
10+ Years	0%	5.5%	5.5%	9.8%	-4.3%
5-10 Years	1.5%	1.6%	0.1%	2.9%	-1.3%
Less than 2 years	4.2%	0%	-4.2%	1.9%	-1.9%

Passport Held

	2021	UK Average	postcode vs UK (pp)
United Kingdom	82%	76.7%	5.3%
Ireland	0.4%	0.6%	-0.2%
Italy	0.4%	0.6%	-0.2%
Portugal	1.6%	0.5%	1.1%
Other EU countries	0.4%	1.5%	-1.1%
Oceania	0.4%	0.1%	0.3%
No passport held	14.8%	13.5%	1.3%

Religion

	2021	UK Average	postcode vs UK (pp)
No religion	41%	37.2%	3.8%
Christian	54.3%	46.2%	8.1%
Muslim	0.8%	6.5%	-5.7%
Not answered	3.9%	6.0%	-2.1%

Safety

Is Langham Way Street dangerous?

Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Langham Way was 17.5 per 1,000 residents, which is 68.7% lower than the Ivybridge East average. The most reported crime type was Violence and sexual offences.

Langham Way has the 13th lowest crime rate of 36 local areas in Ivybridge East and the 65th lowest crime rate of 283 local areas in South Hams .

Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 8.7 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been falling year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has fallen by about -26.7%.

🔎 See full breakdown of local crime, hotspots & trends

Affluence

Household Income

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.

Average Household Income
£48,500

Income Rank
7/10

Household Income in PL21 9BY, Local Authority and Region

Deprivation

Index of Multiple Deprivation (IMD) - 1/10 (very low )
Indices of multiple deprivation (IMD) is used to classify the relative deprivation (a measure of poverty) of the area. It considers the following domains:
Income Deprivation Domain - 2/10 (very low )
The Income Deprivation Domain measures the percentage of people in the population who are experiencing poverty due to having a low income. It includes both those who are unemployed and those who are employed but earn very little (and who satisfy the respective means tests).
Employment Deprivation Domain - 3/10 (low )
The Employment Deprivation Domain measures the proportion of the working-age population in an area involuntarily excluded from the labour market. This includes people who would like to work but are unable to do so due to unemployment, sickness or disability, or caring responsibilities.
Education, Skills and Training Domain - 3/10 (low )
The Education, Skills, and Training Deprivation Domain measures the lack of education and skills in a local area. It has two parts: one for children and young people, and one for adults. The part for children and young people looks at their school achievements ('flow'), while the part for adults looks at the number of adults without qualifications ('stock').
Health Deprivation and Disability Domain - 4/10 (below average )
The Health Deprivation and Disability Domain measures the risk of early death and poor quality of life due to bad physical or mental health. It looks at illness, disability, and early death, but not at behaviors or environments that might affect future health.
Crime Domain - 1/10 (very low )
The Crime Domain measures the risk of people and property being victims of crime in a local area.
Barriers to Housing and Services Domain - 3/10 (low )
The Barriers to Housing and Services Domain measures how easy or hard it is to access housing and local services. It has two parts: one looks at how close local services are, and the other looks at issues like how affordable housing is.
Living Environment Deprivation Domain - 3/10 (low )
The Living Environment Deprivation Domain measures the quality of the local environment. It has two parts: the "indoors" part looks at housing quality, and the "outdoors" part looks at air quality and road traffic accidents.
Income Deprivation Affecting Children Index (IDACI) - 2/10 (very low )
The Income Deprivation Affecting Children Index (IDACI) measures how many children aged 0 to 15 live in low-income families. It is part of the Income Deprivation Domain, which looks at how many people in an area have low incomes. This includes both those who are unemployed and those who work but earn very little (and who satisfy the respective means tests).
Income Deprivation Affecting Older People Index (IDAOPI) - 1/10 (very low )
The Income Deprivation Affecting Older People Index (IDAOPI) measures the percentage of people aged 60 or older who have low income. It is part of the Income Deprivation Domain, which looks at how many people in an area have low income, including both unemployed people and those with low-paying jobs (and who satisfy the respective means tests).

Property Prices

Average property prices on Langham Way are based on 98 property sales since the beginning of 1995. Estimated property prices are calculated by adjusting the last sale price by current House Price Index for South Hams.
StreetScan downloads house price data directly from the HM Land Registry and uses it to create these statistics.

House Prices for Langham Way, Ivybridge, PL21 9BY

Estimated Average Property Prices for PL21 9BY

Average Price
£287,036

Semi-Detached
£284,283

Terraced
£305,274

Detached
£300,100

Flats/Maisonettes
no sales

Other
no sales

Estimated Average Property Prices for Langham Way

Average Price
£282,501

Semi-Detached
£282,051

Terraced
£296,161

Detached
£268,284

Flats/Maisonettes
no sales

Other
no sales

Property Prices Comparison

Latest Property Sales on Langham WayStreet

Address	Sale Price	Sale Date	Price Estimate 2025
68 Langham Way, Ivybridge, Devon Terraced, an established residential building	£337,500	2025-08-19	£331,639
20 Langham Way, Ivybridge, Devon Semi-Detached, an established residential building	£300,000	2025-03-28	£295,473
60 Langham Way, Ivybridge, Devon Semi-Detached, an established residential building	£275,000	2024-04-23	£273,325
34 Langham Way, Ivybridge, Devon Semi-Detached, an established residential building	£301,000	2023-11-24	£296,458
56 Langham Way, Ivybridge, Devon Semi-Detached, an established residential building	£255,000	2023-07-11	£245,472

View All Property Sales and Other Statistics for PL21 9BY

Employment

PL21 9BY area has a high level of entrepreneurship. Only 19% of streets have higher percent of entrepreneur residents. 13% 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 9BY area has a low unemployment rate. According to Census 2021, 0% 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.

The percentage of retired residents living in PL21 9BY area is much higher than the country's average. According to Census 2011, 41% residents of this area were retired, while the average in the UK was 14%.

Economic Activity

Retired	90
Full-Time Employee	68
Self-Employed	28
Part-Time Employee	16
Student (economically inactive)	7
Other	5
Looking after home or family	5
Full-Time Student (with or without job)	2
Unemployed	1
Long-Term Sick or disabled	0

Employment Industry

Human health and social work activities	25
Education	20
Manufacturing	16
Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles	13
Professional, scientific and technical activities	10
Public administration and defence; compulsory social security	9
Administrative and support service activities	8
Information and communication	6
Financial and insurance activities	6
Other	4
Accommodation and food service activities	4
Construction	4
Transport and storage	2
Real estate activities	1

Schools

Primary

	Ofsted Overall Effectiveness	Distance	Establishment Type	Has Nursery Classes	Gender	More Info
Manor Primary School, Ivybridge Manor Way , PL21 9BG	4out of 4	544 yd	Community school	No	Mixed	More About School
Woodlands Park Primary School Abbot Road , PL21 9TF	4out of 4	554 yd	Academy converter	No	Mixed	More About School
The Erme Primary School Station Road , PL21 0AJ	3out of 4	676 yd	Community school	No	Mixed	More About School
Stowford School Exeter Road , PL21 0BG	3out of 4	1,299 yd	Academy converter	Yes	Mixed	More About School
Ermington Primary School School Road , Ermington PL21 9NH	4out of 4	3,916 yd	Community school	No	Mixed	More About School

Secondary

	Ofsted Overall Effectiveness	Distance	Establishment Type	Has Nursery Classes	Gender	More Info
Ivybridge Community College Harford Road , PL21 0JA	4out of 4	1,031 yd	Academy converter	Not Applicable	Mixed	More About School

Not applicable

	Ofsted Overall Effectiveness	Distance	Establishment Type	Has Nursery Classes	Gender	More Info
Colours Academy , Redlake Trading Estate PL21 0EZ	- not rated	3,157 yd	Other independent school	No	Mixed	More About School

School statistics for this postcode are based on Ofsted rankings.

Food and Drink

Restaurants, Cafes, Canteens

Business Name	Address	Distance
IVY DELIGHTS	40 Fore Street, Ivybridge	611 yd
The Ivy Fish Bar Limited	42 Fore Street, Ivybridge	629 yd
Friary Mill Bakery	57 Fore Street, Ivybridge	629 yd
Nandon	43 Fore Street, Ivybridge	629 yd
Hettie's	46 Fore Street, Ivybridge	629 yd

Pubs, Bars, Nightclubs

Business Name	Address	Distance
Ivybridge Constitutional Club	Erme House, Blachford Road	462 yd
Imperial Inn	Imperial Inn., 28 Western Road	559 yd
The Old Smithy	45 Fore Street, Ivybridge	629 yd
Duke of Cornwall Inn	Duke Of Cornwall Inn, Keaton Road	665 yd
The Exchange	1 Fore Street, Ivybridge	688 yd

Takeaway, Sandwich Shops

Business Name	Address	Distance
Golden Bridge	34 Fore Street, Ivybridge	629 yd
Country Maid	47C Fore Street, Ivybridge	629 yd
Ali baba pizza	Ali Baba Pizzas Ltd, 20 Fore Street	631 yd
Joy King	1 Kimberley Court, Fore Street	632 yd
La Pizza Loca	23 Fore Street, Ivybridge	632 yd

Sport

Facility Name	Sport Objects	Distance
Manor Primary School MANOR WAY	grass pitches, swimming pool	443 yd
Woodlands Park Primary School ABBOT ROAD	grass pitches	624 yd
Dame Hannah Rogers School WOODLAND ROAD		647 yd
Ivybridge Leisure Centre LEONARDS ROAD	health and fitness suite, squash courts, swimming pool	794 yd
Ivybridge Community College Harford Road	artificial grass pitch, grass pitches, health and fitness suite, tennis courts	945 yd
South Devon Tennis Centre ERMINGTON ROAD	indoor tennis centre, tennis courts	1,040 yd

Broadband

Technology Aviability

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	97.5%
Percentage of premises that have Ultrafast Broadband (300Mbit/s or greater) coverage from fixed broadband	97.5%
Percentage of premises that have coverage from a Gigabit capable service from fixed broadband	97.5%

Speed Aviability

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%

Download Speed

Median download speed	68.7 Mbit/s
Average download speed	90.5 Mbit/s
Minimum download speed	350 Mbit/s
Maximum download speed	350 Mbit/s

Upload Speed

Median upload speed	20 Mbit/s
Average upload speed	16 Mbit/s
Maximum upload speed	35 Mbit/s

Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.

Overview of PL21 9BY