Abbots Close Lee Mill, South Hams
9 addresses across 2 postcodes (PL21), about 110 m long, classed as a local road. USRN 35500500.
- Flood: No address on its postcodes is in an area 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 E; Band D in South Hams costs £2,615 a year in 2026-27.
- Broadband: Gigabit broadband is available to 0% of premises.
- Transport: The nearest railway station is Ivybridge, about 3.4 km (2.1 miles) away in a straight line.
- Green space: The nearest park or garden is about 930 m (0.6 miles) away.
- Air: Background air pollution in 2024 was 6.1 µg/m³ of nitrogen dioxide and 6.0 of PM2.5, within UK legal limits.
- Height: Its addresses are 70 to 73 m above sea level.
- Noise: 4 of its 9 addresses are modelled at 55 dB or more from road traffic.
- Doctors: The nearest GP surgery is Yealm Medical Centre, about 5.4 km (3.3 miles) away.
- People: About 300 people lived in the census areas around it in 2021; 83% of households owned their home and 38% of adults held a degree or other higher qualification.
- Crime: 17 crimes were recorded within 250 m between September 2025 and August 2026, most often public order.
Sales on this street
| Year | Sales | Median price | Lowest | Highest |
|---|
| Date | Address | Type | Price | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 6 Feb 2025 | TUFFNELLS PARCELS EXPRESS PL21 9GA | Other | £1,380,000 | Not a standard sale (repossession, buy-to-let or transfer). |
| 23 Apr 2019 | UNIT 5 PL21 9GA | Other | £400,000 | Not a standard sale (repossession, buy-to-let or transfer). |
| 1 Mar 2019 | 4 PL21 9GA | Other | £400,000 | Not a standard sale (repossession, buy-to-let or transfer). |
| 6 Jul 2018 | UNIT 3 PL21 9GA | Other | £195,000 | Not a standard sale (repossession, buy-to-let or transfer). |
| 27 Nov 2017 | 4 PL21 9GA | Other | £370,000 | Not a standard sale (repossession, buy-to-let or transfer). |
| 25 Oct 2013 | UNIT 3 PL21 9GA | Other | £140,000 | Not a standard sale (repossession, buy-to-let or transfer). |
Energy performance certificates
No certificates found for addresses on this street.
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 E (22% of about 730 homes).
Planning and heritage
- Conservation area: no postcode centre in this street's postcodes is in one.
- Listed buildings on or by this street: none.
- 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.
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
No address in this street's postcodes is in an area at high, medium or low risk of flooding from rivers, the sea or surface water. The rest are in areas at very low risk: less than a 0.1% (1 in 1,000) chance a year.
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.
Height above sea level
The street's 9 addresses are between 70 m and 73 m above sea level (71 m on average).
Broadband
| Postcode | Superfast (30 Mbit/s+) | Ultrafast (300 Mbit/s+) | Gigabit | Below 10 Mbit/s |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| PL21 9GA | 100% | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| PL21 9GP | 100% | 0% | 0% | 0% |
Getting around
| Nearest | Distance | |
|---|---|---|
| Railway stations | Ivybridge 137,000 journeys in 2024–25 | 3.4 km (2.1 miles) |
| Plymouth 2.7 million journeys in 2024–25 | 13.7 km (8.5 miles) | |
| Bus stops | 0 stops within 400 m (0.2 miles), 3 within 800 m (0.5 miles); nearest Woolms Meadow Ivybridge | 740 m (0.5 miles) |
| Ferry terminal | Newton Ferrers Ferry Landing | 10.9 km (6.7 miles) |
| Car parks | Leonards Road Carpark | 2.2 km (1.3 miles) |
| EV charging points | 1 within 1.6 km (1 mile); nearest Osprey Charging Station | 880 m (0.5 miles) |
| Airport with scheduled flights | Exeter International Airport EXT | 54.2 km (34 miles) |
| Nearest large airport | Cardiff International Airport CWL | 120 km (75 miles) |
Local services
| Nearest | Distance | |
|---|---|---|
| GP surgeries | Yealm Medical Centre | 5.4 km (3.3 miles) |
| Pharmacies | Day Lewis Pharmacy | 2.1 km (1.3 miles) |
| NHS dentists | 1 practices within 1.6 km (1 mile); nearest Highland 7 Day Dental Care | 1.1 km (0.7 miles) |
| Hospital | Mount Gould Hospital | 11.6 km (7.2 miles) |
| Police station | Ivybridge Police Station | 2.2 km (1.4 miles) |
| Cash machines | The Cooperative Food Ivybridge, Abbots Road Cashzone | 1.1 km (0.7 miles) |
Parks and green space
| Nearest | Distance | |
|---|---|---|
| Park or garden | Unnamed 3.1 ha | 930 m (0.6 miles) |
| Play area | 2 within 800 m (0.5 miles); nearest Unnamed 1,540 m² | 650 m (0.4 miles) |
| Playing field | Unnamed 7,910 m² | 1.9 km (1.2 miles) |
| Allotments | Unnamed 3,540 m² | 1.8 km (1.1 miles) |
Landmarks
8 listed buildings are within 1 km (0.6 miles).
| Name | What it is | From the middle of the street |
|---|---|---|
| Heaviland Wood | Wood | 920 m (0.6 miles) south-east |
| Great Wood | Wood | 1.2 km (0.7 miles) south-east |
| Kingspiece Wood | Wood | 1.2 km (0.7 miles) west |
| Houndle Hill | Hill | 2.2 km (1.4 miles) north |
| Mill Pond | Lake or reservoir | 2.4 km (1.5 miles) east |
| Head Weir Island | Island | 4.6 km (2.9 miles) south |
Air quality
| Pollutant | Here | UK limit | WHO guideline |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nitrogen dioxide (NO2) | 6.1 | 40 | 10 |
| Fine particles (PM2.5) | 6.0 | 20 | 5 |
| Particles (PM10) | 10.6 | 40 | 15 |
All three are within the UK legal limits; PM2.5 is above the WHO guideline, as in most towns and cities.
Road and rail noise
| Level | Road traffic | Railways |
|---|---|---|
| 60 to 64 | 1 | 0 |
| 55 to 59 | 3 | 0 |
| Under 55 | 5 | 9 |
4 of the street's 9 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Woodlands Park Primary School | Primary | 4–11 | 1.2 km (0.7 miles) | No overall grade (Feb 2025, graded inspection without an overall judgement): Quality of education: Good; Behaviour and attitudes: Good; Personal development: Good; Leadership and management: Good |
| Manor Primary School, Ivybridge | Primary | 2–11 | 1.8 km (1.1 miles) | No overall grade (Jul 2025, graded inspection without an overall judgement): Quality of education: Good; Behaviour and attitudes: Good; Personal development: Good; Leadership and management: Good |
Food hygiene ratings nearby
| Business | Type | Distance | Rating | Rated |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Little Orchard Montessori Nursery Lee M | Hospitals/Childcare/Caring Premises | 80 m | 5 Very good | 16 Jul 2025 |
| Tried & Tasted PL21 9GE | Manufacturers/packers | 80 m | 5 Very good | 14 Mar 2025 |
| Noss Beer Works PL21 9GE | Manufacturers/packers | 130 m | Exempt |
Crime within 250 m
| Category | Crimes |
|---|---|
| Public order | 6 |
| Other theft | 5 |
| Violence and sexual offences | 2 |
| Burglary | 2 |
| Criminal damage and arson | 1 |
| Vehicle crime | 1 |
Most of these are attached to: On or near Cadleigh Close (13); On or near Cadleigh Lane (4).
People and work
Who lives here
| Around this street | England | |
|---|---|---|
| Median age | 47 | 40 |
| Children under 15 | 21% | 17% |
| Aged 65 and over | 23% | 18% |
Homes
| Around this street | England | |
|---|---|---|
| Owned (outright or with a mortgage) | 83% | 61% |
| Owned outright | 50% | 33% |
| Shared ownership | 0% | 1% |
| Social rented | under 1% | 17% |
| Private rented | 16% | 21% |
Work and commuting
| Around this street | England | |
|---|---|---|
| Adults (16 and over) in work | 62% | 57% |
| Unemployment (of those working or looking for work) | 1% | 6% |
| Retired (of adults) | 25% | 22% |
| Long-term sick or disabled (of adults) | 4% | 4% |
| Work mainly from home (of those in work) | 37% | 32% |
| Travel to work by car or van | 55% | 48% |
| By train, Underground, metro or tram | 0% | 4% |
| By any public transport, including bus | under 1% | 8% |
| On foot or by bicycle | 3% | 10% |
| Work within 10 km (6 miles) of home (of those who travel to work) | 30% | 65% |
| Work 30 km (19 miles) or more away | 16% | 8% |
Education and languages
| Around this street | England | |
|---|---|---|
| Degree or other higher qualification, Level 4+ (of adults) | 38% | 34% |
| No qualifications | 12% | 18% |
| Apprenticeship as highest qualification | 9% | 5% |
| Main language English (aged 3 and over) | 99% | 91% |
| Cannot speak English well or at all | 0% | 2% |
Deprivation
The neighbourhood around this street is in decile 5 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
Nearby streets
Pennant Way · Gillard Way · Cadleigh Lane · Julian Cottages · Strashleigh View · Cadleigh Close · Hunsdon Road · Mill Close · Kingsley Close
All the streets in PL21 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.