A379 Paignton, South Hams
92 addresses across 13 postcodes (PL8), about 810 m (0.5 miles) long, classed as a a road. USRN 35505668.
- Energy: 55 homes have an energy certificate (A: 5, B: 9, C: 14, D: 18, E: 3, F: 3, G: 3).
- Flood: 2 addresses on its postcodes are in areas at high or medium risk of flooding from rivers, the sea or surface water.
- Council tax: Most homes around it are in council tax band C; Band D in South Hams costs £2,615 a year in 2026-27.
- Broadband: Gigabit broadband is available to 0% to 100% of premises.
- Transport: The nearest railway station is Plymouth, about 7.9 km (4.9 miles) away in a straight line.
- Green space: The nearest park or garden is about 1.6 km (1 mile) away.
- Air: Background air pollution in 2024 was 3.3 µg/m³ of nitrogen dioxide and 4.9 of PM2.5, within UK legal limits.
- Height: Its addresses are 50 to 71 m above sea level.
- Noise: 62 of its 92 addresses are modelled at 55 dB or more from road traffic.
- Doctors: The nearest GP surgery is Yealm Medical Centre, about 3.1 km (1.9 miles) away.
- People: About 1,170 people lived in the census areas around it in 2021; 64% of households owned their home and 33% of adults held a degree or other higher qualification.
- Crime: 18 crimes were recorded within 250 m between September 2025 and August 2026, most often violence and sexual offences.
Sales on this street
No sales recorded on this street since January 1995 under this street name.
Energy performance certificates
55 homes with a current certificate; median floor area 88 m². Most common: House, detached (20); House, mid-terrace (10); House, end-terrace (10). Built: before 1900 (17); 2015 (6); 1950-1966 (5). Tenure at assessment: owner-occupied (28); rented (private) (12); rented (social) (1).
Each home's certificates and sales (22 addresses)
- 1, Chittleburn Close, Brixton
- 1, Orchard Road, Brixton
- 2, Bramley Close, Brixton
- 3 Kingsland, Brixton
- 3 Pear Tree Cottages, Brixton
- 4 Manor Cottages, Brixton
- 5 Pear Tree Cottages, Brixton
- 18, Orchard Road, Brixton
- 19, Orchard Road, Brixton
- 22, Orchard Road, Brixton
- 25, Orchard Road, Brixton
- 26, Orchard Road, Brixton
- Brixton House, Brixton
- Cellar, Venn Farm, Brixton
- Elbridge Bungalow, Brixton
- Kings View, Brixton
- Manor House, Brixton
- Orchard Cottage, Brixton
- Singmore, Brixton
- Tangles, Brixton
- The Stone House, Brixton
- The Wheelwrights, Brixton
Council tax
What each band costs in South Hams in 2026-27: Band D £2,615 a year on average, including the police, fire and any county and parish charges.
| A | B | C | D | E | F | G | H |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| £1,743 | £2,034 | £2,325 | £2,615 | £3,196 | £3,778 | £4,359 | £5,230 |
Homes by band in the neighbourhood around this street: most are in band C (28% of about 2,150 homes).
Planning and heritage
- Conservation area: no postcode centre in this street's postcodes is in one.
- Listed buildings on or by this street: 4.
- Article 4 direction (removing permitted development rights): none recorded, though not every council has published theirs.
- Tree preservation orders: none recorded, though not every council has published theirs.
- Green belt: no.
Listed buildings
- BRIXTON LODGE, grade II
- Brixton War Memorial, grade II
- ELBRIDGE HOUSE, grade II
- THE WICKET, grade II
Roadworks
No street works under way, planned or finished in the last three months on this street, in permits up to 30 September 2026.
Flood risk
Rivers, the sea or surface water: in this street's postcodes, 0 addresses are in areas at high risk, 2 at medium risk and 4 at low risk. Each address counts once, at the higher of its rivers-and-sea and surface-water risk.
Rivers and the sea alone: no home is in an area at risk.
High: 3.3% (1 in 30) or more chance of flooding a year. Medium: 1% to 3.3%. Low: 0.1% to 1%. Very low: under 0.1%. The rivers and sea figures allow for flood defences. Counts cover whole postcodes, which can include other streets.
Flood zone for planning: no postcode centre on this street is in flood zone 2 or 3.
| Postcode | Planning zone | Addresses at high / medium / low risk | Groundwater |
|---|---|---|---|
| PL8 2AH | not in 2 or 3 | 0 / 1 / 0 | unlikely |
| PL8 2AX | not in 2 or 3 | 0 / 0 / 0 | unlikely |
| PL8 2AL | not in 2 or 3 | 0 / 0 / 1 | unlikely |
| PL8 2FE | not in 2 or 3 | 0 / 0 / 0 | unlikely |
| PL8 2AA | not in 2 or 3 | 0 / 0 / 0 | unlikely |
| PL8 2AT | not in 2 or 3 | 0 / 0 / 0 | unlikely |
| PL8 2PA | not in 2 or 3 | 0 / 0 / 0 | unlikely |
| PL8 2AJ | not in 2 or 3 | 0 / 0 / 0 | unlikely |
| PL8 2AW | not in 2 or 3 | 0 / 0 / 0 | unlikely |
| PL8 2FL | not in 2 or 3 | 0 / 0 / 0 | unlikely |
| PL8 2AN | not in 2 or 3 | 0 / 0 / 0 | unlikely |
| PL8 2BN | not in 2 or 3 | 0 / 1 / 3 | unlikely |
| PL8 2FG | not in 2 or 3 | 0 / 0 / 0 | unlikely |
Height above sea level
The street's 92 addresses are between 50 m and 71 m above sea level (57 m on average); the ground rises about 21 m from the lowest to the highest.
Broadband
| Postcode | Superfast (30 Mbit/s+) | Ultrafast (300 Mbit/s+) | Gigabit | Below 10 Mbit/s |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| PL8 2AA | 100% | 100% | 100% | 0% |
| PL8 2AH | 96% | 72% | 72% | 0% |
| PL8 2AJ | 100% | 100% | 100% | 0% |
| PL8 2AL | 100% | 50% | 50% | 0% |
| PL8 2AN | 100% | 90% | 90% | 0% |
| PL8 2AT | 80% | 80% | 80% | 20% |
| PL8 2AW | 100% | 100% | 100% | 0% |
| PL8 2AX | 99% | 26% | 26% | 0% |
| PL8 2BN | 100% | 96% | 96% | 0% |
| PL8 2FE | 100% | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| PL8 2FG | 100% | 100% | 100% | 0% |
| PL8 2FL | 100% | 100% | 100% | 0% |
| PL8 2PA | 100% | 100% | 100% | 0% |
Getting around
| Nearest | Distance | |
|---|---|---|
| Railway stations | Plymouth 2.7 million journeys in 2024–25 | 7.9 km (4.9 miles) |
| Devonport 50,000 journeys in 2024–25 | 9.7 km (6.1 miles) | |
| Dockyard (Devonport) 15,000 journeys in 2024–25 | 10.2 km (6.4 miles) | |
| Bus stops | 4 stops within 400 m (0.2 miles), 9 within 800 m (0.5 miles); nearest Sutherland Cottages Brixton | 70 m |
| Bus or coach station | Plymouth Coach Station Plymouth City Centre | 7.7 km (4.8 miles) |
| Ferry terminal | Newton Ferrers Ferry Landing | 4.1 km (2.5 miles) |
| EV charging points | Wenea | 2.1 km (1.3 miles) |
| Airport with scheduled flights | Exeter International Airport EXT | 61.7 km (38 miles) |
| Nearest large airport | Cardiff International Airport CWL | 126 km (79 miles) |
Local services
| Nearest | Distance | |
|---|---|---|
| GP surgeries | Yealm Medical Centre | 3.1 km (1.9 miles) |
| Pharmacies | Springfield Pharmacy | 2 km (1.3 miles) |
| NHS dentists | Elburton Dental | 2 km (1.3 miles) |
| Hospital | Mount Gould Hospital | 6 km (3.7 miles) |
| Police station | Devonport and West Plymouth Police | 2.9 km (1.8 miles) |
| Cash machines | The Cooperative Food Elburton, Elburton Cashzone | 2 km (1.2 miles) |
Parks and green space
| Nearest | Distance | |
|---|---|---|
| Park or garden | Unnamed 1,510 m² | 1.6 km (1 mile) |
| Play area | 2 within 800 m (0.5 miles); nearest Unnamed 360 m² | 330 m |
| Playing field | 1 within 800 m (0.5 miles); nearest Unnamed 9,170 m² | 230 m |
| Allotments | 1 within 800 m (0.5 miles); nearest Unnamed 1.0 ha | 750 m (0.5 miles) |
Landmarks
The nearest historic landmark is Church of St Mary, a listed building (Grade I), 550 m (0.3 miles) east. 13 listed buildings are within 1 km (0.6 miles), 1 of them Grade I.
| Name | What it is | From the middle of the street |
|---|---|---|
| Church of St Mary | Listed building, Grade I | 550 m (0.3 miles) east |
| Name | What it is | From the middle of the street |
|---|---|---|
| Winston Hill Wood | Wood | 830 m (0.5 miles) east |
| Broad Ooze | Wetland | 1.5 km (0.9 miles) south |
| Higher Hareston | Hill | 1.9 km (1.2 miles) north-east |
| Steer Point | Headland | 2 km (1.3 miles) south |
| The Clam | Lake or reservoir | 2.8 km (1.8 miles) east |
| Wixenford Bottom | Valley | 3.9 km (2.4 miles) north-west |
Air quality
| Pollutant | Here | UK limit | WHO guideline |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nitrogen dioxide (NO2) | 3.3 | 40 | 10 |
| Fine particles (PM2.5) | 4.9 | 20 | 5 |
| Particles (PM10) | 9.3 | 40 | 15 |
All three are within both the UK limits and the WHO guidelines.
Road and rail noise
| Level | Road traffic | Railways |
|---|---|---|
| 70 to 74 | 5 | 0 |
| 65 to 69 | 23 | 0 |
| 60 to 64 | 24 | 0 |
| 55 to 59 | 10 | 0 |
| Under 55 | 30 | 92 |
62 of the street's 92 addresses are modelled at 55 dB or more from road traffic, above the WHO guidelines.
Climate, daylight and earthquakes
Monthly temperatures and rainfall, sunrise and sunset through the year, and earthquakes recorded nearby since 1970 are much the same across the area, so they are worked out once for South Hams: see them on the South Hams page.
Nearest schools
| School | Phase | Ages | Distance | Inspection |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| St Mary's Church of England Primary School | Primary | 4–11 | 340 m | No overall grade (Mar 2025, graded inspection without an overall judgement): Quality of education: Good; Behaviour and attitudes: Good; Personal development: Outstanding; Leadership and management: Good |
Food hygiene ratings nearby
| Business | Type | Distance | Rating | Rated |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Brixton Fish Bar PL8 2AB | Takeaway/sandwich shop | 280 m | 5 Very good | 30 Jan 2026 |
| Ladybirds Day Nursery PL8 2BN | Hospitals/Childcare/Caring Premises | 390 m | 5 Very good | 28 Feb 2025 |
Crime within 250 m
| Category | Crimes |
|---|---|
| Violence and sexual offences | 14 |
| Anti-social behaviour | 1 |
| Other theft | 1 |
| Criminal damage and arson | 1 |
| Public order | 1 |
Most of these are attached to: On or near Bramley Close (7); On or near Holmbush Way (6); On or near Court View (2); On or near Chittleburn Close (1); On or near Popplestone Park (1).
People and work
Who lives here
| Around this street | England | |
|---|---|---|
| Median age | 51 | 40 |
| Children under 15 | 14% | 17% |
| Aged 65 and over | 29% | 18% |
Homes
| Around this street | England | |
|---|---|---|
| Owned (outright or with a mortgage) | 64% | 61% |
| Owned outright | 37% | 33% |
| Shared ownership | 5% | 1% |
| Social rented | 23% | 17% |
| Private rented | 9% | 21% |
Work and commuting
| Around this street | England | |
|---|---|---|
| Adults (16 and over) in work | 52% | 57% |
| Unemployment (of those working or looking for work) | 5% | 6% |
| Retired (of adults) | 33% | 22% |
| Long-term sick or disabled (of adults) | 5% | 4% |
| Work mainly from home (of those in work) | 28% | 32% |
| Travel to work by car or van | 65% | 48% |
| By train, Underground, metro or tram | under 1% | 4% |
| By any public transport, including bus | 1% | 8% |
| On foot or by bicycle | 4% | 10% |
| Work within 10 km (6 miles) of home (of those who travel to work) | 72% | 65% |
| Work 30 km (19 miles) or more away | 8% | 8% |
Education and languages
| Around this street | England | |
|---|---|---|
| Degree or other higher qualification, Level 4+ (of adults) | 33% | 34% |
| No qualifications | 17% | 18% |
| Apprenticeship as highest qualification | 7% | 5% |
| Main language English (aged 3 and over) | 100% | 91% |
| Cannot speak English well or at all | 0% | 2% |
Deprivation
The neighbourhood around this street is in decile 6 of 10 on the English Indices of Deprivation 2025, where 1 is the most deprived tenth of England's 33,755 neighbourhoods and 10 the least.
What has changed
Nothing new since the change feed started on 30 October 2026. New sales and energy certificates, and hygiene ratings, school inspections and flood figures nearby, will be listed here as the sources update.
Postcodes on this street
- PL8 2AH: 23 addresses of 34 in the postcode
- PL8 2AX: 15 addresses of 86 in the postcode
- PL8 2AL: 13 addresses of 15 in the postcode
- PL8 2FE: 12 addresses of 30 in the postcode
- PL8 2AA: 6 addresses
- PL8 2AT: 6 addresses of 13 in the postcode
- PL8 2PA: 6 addresses
- PL8 2AJ: 3 addresses
- PL8 2AW: 3 addresses of 4 in the postcode
- PL8 2FL: 2 addresses of 7 in the postcode
- PL8 2AN: 1 address of 13 in the postcode
- PL8 2BN: 1 address of 35 in the postcode
- PL8 2FG: 1 address of 2 in the postcode
Nearby streets
Brixton Lodge Gardens · Popplestone Park · Chittleburn Close · Court View · Meadow Drive · Venn Drive · Yarda Walk · Lodge Lane · Bramley Close · Holmbush Way · Orchard Road · Chittleburn Hill
All the streets in PL8 and across South Hams.
What this page cannot tell you
- Whether a particular house is at risk of flooding, subsiding or anything else: the flood map is a model of areas and there is no property-level data here.
- What a home is worth now: sales are historic prices for the homes that happened to sell.
- How safe the street is: crime points are moved to anonymised locations and many crimes are never reported.
- Whether you would get a place at a school: distances are straight lines, not catchments.
- Who lives on the street now: census figures describe the small areas around it in March 2021, during a lockdown.
- How long a journey takes or how often anything runs: transport distances are straight lines to the nearest stops.
- Whether a GP practice is taking new patients, or a dentist new NHS patients.
- How loud a home is inside, or noise from industry, neighbours or smaller airfields: noise figures are models of road, rail and air traffic outside.
How each figure on this page is matched to the street and worked out: methodology.