Scoldens Close Modbury, South Hams
7 addresses across 1 postcode (PL21), about 40 m long. USRN 35507534.
- Sales: 8 recorded sales since 1995; in 2024 the median was £600,000 across 1 sale.
- Energy: 3 homes have an energy certificate (C: 3).
- 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 C; 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 5.2 km (3.2 miles) away in a straight line.
- Green space: The nearest park or garden is about 590 m (0.4 miles) away.
- Air: Background air pollution in 2024 was 2.8 µg/m³ of nitrogen dioxide and 4.9 of PM2.5, within UK legal limits.
- Height: Its addresses are 43 to 50 m above sea level.
- Noise: None of its addresses is modelled at 55 dB or more from road traffic.
- Doctors: The nearest GP surgery is Modbury Health Centre, about 180 m away.
- People: About 340 people lived in the census areas around it in 2021; 61% of households owned their home and 49% of adults held a degree or other higher qualification.
- Crime: 22 crimes were recorded within 250 m between September 2025 and August 2026, most often violence and sexual offences.
Sales on this street
| Year | Sales | Median price | Lowest | Highest |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | 1 | £600,000 | £600,000 | £600,000 |
| 2023 | 1 | £715,000 | £715,000 | £715,000 |
| 2022 | 1 | £660,000 | £660,000 | £660,000 |
| 2007 | 1 | £487,000 | £487,000 | £487,000 |
| 2006 | 1 | £450,000 | £450,000 | £450,000 |
| 2005 | 1 | £432,500 | £432,500 | £432,500 |
| 2004 | 1 | £405,000 | £405,000 | £405,000 |
| 2000 | 1 | £210,000 | £210,000 | £210,000 |
| Date | Address | Type | Price | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 9 Jul 2024 | 4 PL21 0SN | Detached | £600,000 | |
| 16 Oct 2023 | 5 PL21 0SN | Detached | £715,000 | |
| 3 Nov 2022 | 3 PL21 0SN | Detached | £660,000 | |
| 9 Nov 2007 | WILLOW HOUSE, 2 PL21 0SN | Detached | £487,000 | |
| 31 May 2006 | 5 PL21 0SN | Detached | £450,000 | New build. |
| 14 Jan 2005 | 1 PL21 0SN | Detached | £432,500 | |
| 6 Dec 2004 | WILLOW HOUSE, 2 PL21 0SN | Detached | £405,000 | |
| 28 Jan 2000 | 4 PL21 0SN | Detached | £210,000 |
Energy performance certificates
3 homes with a current certificate; median floor area 156 m². Most common: House, detached (3). Built: 1996-2002 (3). Tenure at assessment: owner-occupied (3).
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 (20% of about 970 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 31 October 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 is in flood zone 2 or 3.
Height above sea level
The street's 7 addresses are between 43 m and 50 m above sea level (47 m on average); the ground rises about 6 m from the lowest to the highest.
Broadband
| Postcode | Superfast (30 Mbit/s+) | Ultrafast (300 Mbit/s+) | Gigabit | Below 10 Mbit/s |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| PL21 0SN | 100% | 0% | 0% | 0% |
Getting around
| Nearest | Distance | |
|---|---|---|
| Railway station | Ivybridge 137,000 journeys in 2024–25 | 5.2 km (3.2 miles) |
| Bus stops | 2 stops within 400 m (0.2 miles), 6 within 800 m (0.5 miles); nearest Post Office Modbury | 130 m |
| Ferry terminal | Cockleridge Ham Ferry Landing Bantham | 7.5 km (4.7 miles) |
| EV charging points | PoGo Charge | 5.1 km (3.2 miles) |
| Airport with scheduled flights | Exeter International Airport EXT | 54.4 km (34 miles) |
| Nearest large airport | Cardiff International Airport CWL | 123 km (76 miles) |
Local services
| Nearest | Distance | |
|---|---|---|
| GP surgeries | 1 practices within 1.6 km (1 mile); nearest Modbury Health Centre | 180 m |
| Pharmacies | 1 pharmacies within 1.6 km (1 mile); nearest Modbury Pharmacy | 130 m |
| NHS dentists | Victoria House Dental Surgery | 5.2 km (3.2 miles) |
| Hospital | South Hams Hospital | 10.1 km (6.3 miles) |
| Police station | Ivybridge Police Station | 5.1 km (3.1 miles) |
| Cash machines | 1 machines within 800 m (0.5 miles); nearest The Cooperative Food Modbury, Modbury Cashzone | 120 m |
Parks and green space
| Nearest | Distance | |
|---|---|---|
| Park or garden | 1 within 800 m (0.5 miles); nearest Unnamed 2.6 ha | 590 m (0.4 miles) |
| Play area | 3 within 800 m (0.5 miles); nearest Unnamed 1,770 m² | 310 m |
| Playing field | Unnamed 1.5 ha | 2.5 km (1.5 miles) |
| Allotments | 3 within 800 m (0.5 miles); nearest Unnamed 2,980 m² | 470 m (0.3 miles) |
Within 800 m (0.5 miles): 1 park or garden, 2.6 hectares in all.
Landmarks
The nearest historic landmark is Chain House, a listed building (Grade II*), 200 m north. 105 listed buildings are within 1 km (0.6 miles), 1 of them Grade I and 2 of them Grade II*.
| Name | What it is | From the middle of the street |
|---|---|---|
| Chain House | Listed building, Grade II* | 200 m north |
| Church of St George | Listed building, Grade I | 340 m west |
| Old Traine and West Cottage | Listed building, Grade II* | 450 m (0.3 miles) north |
| Name | What it is | From the middle of the street |
|---|---|---|
| Whympston Wood | Wood | 1.3 km (0.8 miles) south |
| Butland Wood | Wood | 1.9 km (1.2 miles) south-west |
| Great Moor | Wood | 1.9 km (1.2 miles) west |
| Kitt Hill | Hill | 2.6 km (1.6 miles) west |
| Head Weir Island | Island | 2.8 km (1.8 miles) west |
| Filham Lake | Lake or reservoir | 3.9 km (2.4 miles) north |
Air quality
| Pollutant | Here | UK limit | WHO guideline |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nitrogen dioxide (NO2) | 2.8 | 40 | 10 |
| Fine particles (PM2.5) | 4.9 | 20 | 5 |
| Particles (PM10) | 8.8 | 40 | 15 |
All three are within both the UK limits and the WHO guidelines.
Road and rail noise
| Level | Road traffic | Railways |
|---|---|---|
| Under 55 | 7 | 7 |
None of the street's 7 addresses is modelled at 55 dB or more from road traffic or railways.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Modbury Primary School | Primary | 4–11 | 390 m | Good (Apr 2024, overall grade under the previous framework) |
Food hygiene ratings nearby
| Business | Type | Distance | Rating | Rated |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Royal Gurkha Spice PL21 0PU | Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 100 m | 5 Very good | 25 Sep 2025 |
| Co-op Food PL21 0PY | Retailers - other | 110 m | 5 Very good | 22 Jul 2025 |
| Modbury Chinese takeaway PL21 0QW | Takeaway/sandwich shop | 160 m | 5 Very good | 31 Jul 2026 |
| The Curator PL21 0QR | Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 170 m | 5 Very good | 22 Jul 2025 |
| Mackgills Delicatessen PL21 0QW | Retailers - other | 170 m | 5 Very good | 22 Jul 2025 |
| Aune Valley Meat Ltd PL21 0QW | Retailers - other | 190 m | 5 Very good | 24 Sep 2024 |
| Modbury Club PL21 0QR | Pub/bar/nightclub | 200 m | Exempt | |
| Exeter Inn PL21 0QR | Pub/bar/nightclub | 200 m | 3 Generally satisfactory | 3 Sep 2026 |
| Modbury Inn PL21 0RQ | Pub/bar/nightclub | 300 m | 5 Very good | 25 Jul 2025 |
| School's out @ Modbury PL21 0RB | School/college/university | 390 m | 4 Good | 9 Oct 2024 |
| Modbury Preschool PL21 0RB | School/college/university | 390 m | 5 Very good | 21 Oct 2026 |
| The White Hart PL21 0QW | Pub/bar/nightclub | 470 m (0.3 miles) | 4 Good | 30 Jun 2026 |
Crime within 250 m
| Category | Crimes |
|---|---|
| Violence and sexual offences | 11 |
| Other theft | 3 |
| Anti-social behaviour | 2 |
| Criminal damage and arson | 2 |
| Vehicle crime | 1 |
| Public order | 1 |
| Shoplifting | 1 |
| Burglary | 1 |
Most of these are attached to: On or near Broad Street (9); On or near Poundwell Street (4); On or near Tuckers Brook (4); On or near Supermarket (2); On or near New Road (1).
People and work
Who lives here
| Around this street | England | |
|---|---|---|
| Median age | 55 | 40 |
| Children under 15 | 12% | 17% |
| Aged 65 and over | 30% | 18% |
Homes
| Around this street | England | |
|---|---|---|
| Owned (outright or with a mortgage) | 61% | 61% |
| Owned outright | 36% | 33% |
| Shared ownership | 6% | 1% |
| Social rented | 20% | 17% |
| Private rented | 13% | 21% |
Work and commuting
| Around this street | England | |
|---|---|---|
| Adults (16 and over) in work | 53% | 57% |
| Unemployment (of those working or looking for work) | 4% | 6% |
| Retired (of adults) | 32% | 22% |
| Long-term sick or disabled (of adults) | 4% | 4% |
| Work mainly from home (of those in work) | 32% | 32% |
| Travel to work by car or van | 54% | 48% |
| By train, Underground, metro or tram | 0% | 4% |
| By any public transport, including bus | 1% | 8% |
| On foot or by bicycle | 10% | 10% |
| Work within 10 km (6 miles) of home (of those who travel to work) | 34% | 65% |
| Work 30 km (19 miles) or more away | 14% | 8% |
Education and languages
| Around this street | England | |
|---|---|---|
| Degree or other higher qualification, Level 4+ (of adults) | 49% | 34% |
| No qualifications | 10% | 18% |
| Apprenticeship as highest qualification | 4% | 5% |
| Main language English (aged 3 and over) | 99% | 91% |
| Cannot speak English well or at all | under 1% | 2% |
Deprivation
The neighbourhood around this street is in decile 7 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
- Food hygiene ratings Modbury Preschool (school/college/university, PL21 0RB) re-inspected, still 5 Very good (rated 21 October 2026) found 3 November 2026
Postcodes on this street
- PL21 0SN: 7 addresses
Nearby streets
St Georges Close · The Orchard · Burns Lane · Gees Lane · Poundwell Street · Poundwell Meadow · Burns Lane · Scalders Lane · Galpin Street · New Road · Church Street · Church Street
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.