Wayside Ivybridge, South Hams
11 addresses across 2 postcodes (PL21), about 90 m long, classed as a local road. USRN 35500662.
- Sales: 4 recorded sales since 1995; in 2019 the median was £234,000 across 1 sale.
- Energy: 4 homes have an energy certificate (C: 1, D: 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 B; Band D in South Hams costs £2,615 a year in 2026-27.
- Broadband: Gigabit broadband is available to 89% to 100% of premises.
- Transport: The nearest railway station is Ivybridge, about 1.8 km (1.1 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 4.8 µg/m³ of nitrogen dioxide and 5.2 of PM2.5, within UK legal limits.
- Height: Its addresses are 51 to 52 m above sea level.
- Noise: 10 of its 11 addresses are modelled at 55 dB or more from road traffic.
- Doctors: The nearest GP surgery is Modbury Health Centre, about 5.2 km (3.2 miles) away.
- People: About 590 people lived in the census areas around it in 2021; 60% of households owned their home and 26% of adults held a degree or other higher qualification.
- Crime: 109 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2019 | 1 | £234,000 | £234,000 | £234,000 |
| 2005 | 1 | £150,000 | £150,000 | £150,000 |
| 2004 | 1 | £57,000 | £57,000 | £57,000 |
| 1998 | 1 | £37,000 | £37,000 | £37,000 |
| Date | Address | Type | Price | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 28 Oct 2019 | 8 PL21 9AU | Semi-detached | £234,000 | |
| 28 Feb 2005 | 1 PL21 9AU | Terraced | £150,000 | |
| 8 Oct 2004 | 4 PL21 9AU | Terraced | £57,000 | |
| 29 May 1998 | 3 PL21 9AU | Terraced | £37,000 |
Energy performance certificates
4 homes with a current certificate; median floor area 89 m². Most common: House, semi-detached (4). Built: 1950-1966 (4). Tenure at assessment: owner-occupied (3); rented (private) (1).
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 B (35% of about 1,180 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 11 addresses are between 51 m and 52 m above sea level (51 m on average).
Broadband
| Postcode | Superfast (30 Mbit/s+) | Ultrafast (300 Mbit/s+) | Gigabit | Below 10 Mbit/s |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| PL21 9AU | 100% | 89% | 89% | 0% |
| PL21 9GF | 100% | 100% | 100% | 0% |
Getting around
| Nearest | Distance | |
|---|---|---|
| Railway station | Ivybridge 137,000 journeys in 2024–25 | 1.8 km (1.1 miles) |
| Bus stops | 13 stops within 400 m (0.2 miles), 26 within 800 m (0.5 miles); nearest Wayside Ivybridge | 20 m |
| Ferry terminal | Newton Ferrers Ferry Landing | 12.1 km (7.5 miles) |
| Car parks | 2 within 800 m (0.5 miles); nearest Leonards Road Carpark | 550 m (0.3 miles) |
| EV charging points | 2 within 1.6 km (1 mile); nearest PoGo Charge | 530 m (0.3 miles) |
| Airport with scheduled flights | Exeter International Airport EXT | 53 km (33 miles) |
| Nearest large airport | Cardiff International Airport CWL | 120 km (74 miles) |
Local services
| Nearest | Distance | |
|---|---|---|
| GP surgeries | Modbury Health Centre | 5.2 km (3.2 miles) |
| Pharmacies | 2 pharmacies within 1.6 km (1 mile); nearest Day Lewis Pharmacy | 460 m (0.3 miles) |
| NHS dentists | 4 practices within 1.6 km (1 mile); nearest Fore Street Dental Practice | 460 m (0.3 miles) |
| Hospital | Mount Gould Hospital | 13.2 km (8.2 miles) |
| Police station | Ivybridge Police Station | 580 m (0.4 miles) |
| Cash machines | 2 machines within 800 m (0.5 miles); nearest Morrisons Daily - Ivybridge Costly Street, Costly Street Cashzone | 640 m (0.4 miles) |
Parks and green space
| Nearest | Distance | |
|---|---|---|
| Park or garden | 3 within 800 m (0.5 miles); nearest Unnamed 2,180 m² | 590 m (0.4 miles) |
| Largest park within 800 m (0.5 miles) | Unnamed 3.1 ha | 680 m (0.4 miles) |
| Play area | 6 within 800 m (0.5 miles); nearest Unnamed 2,230 m² | 100 m |
| Playing field | 1 within 800 m (0.5 miles); nearest Unnamed 7,910 m² | 520 m (0.3 miles) |
| Allotments | 1 within 800 m (0.5 miles); nearest Unnamed 3,540 m² | 210 m |
Within 800 m (0.5 miles): 3 parks and gardens, 4.9 hectares in all.
Landmarks
17 listed buildings are within 1 km (0.6 miles).
| Name | What it is | From the middle of the street |
|---|---|---|
| Westover Wood | Wood | 280 m south |
| Drew Wood | Wood | 550 m (0.3 miles) south |
| Mill Pond | Lake or reservoir | 1 km (0.6 miles) north-east |
| Houndle Hill | Hill | 2.8 km (1.7 miles) north-west |
| Blackadon Bottom | Valley | 3.6 km (2.3 miles) east |
| Head Weir Island | Island | 4.4 km (2.7 miles) south |
Air quality
| Pollutant | Here | UK limit | WHO guideline |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nitrogen dioxide (NO2) | 4.8 | 40 | 10 |
| Fine particles (PM2.5) | 5.2 | 20 | 5 |
| Particles (PM10) | 9.8 | 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 | 2 | 0 |
| 55 to 59 | 8 | 0 |
| Under 55 | 1 | 11 |
10 of the street's 11 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Manor Primary School, Ivybridge | Primary | 2–11 | 210 m | 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 |
| Woodlands Park Primary School | Primary | 4–11 | 730 m (0.5 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 |
| The Erme Primary School | Primary | 4–11 | 730 m (0.5 miles) | Report card (Mar 2026): Curriculum and teaching: Needs attention; Achievement: Needs attention; Attendance and behaviour: Needs attention; Personal development and wellbeing: Expected standard; Inclusion: Expected standard; Leadership and governance: Needs attention; Early years: Needs attention; Safeguarding standards: Met |
| Ivybridge Community College | Secondary | 11–18 | 1 km (0.6 miles) | Good (Jan 2020, overall grade under the previous framework) |
| Stowford School | Primary | 2–11 | 1.2 km (0.7 miles) | No published inspection |
Food hygiene ratings nearby
| Business | Type | Distance | Rating | Rated |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Imperial Inn PL21 9AN | Pub/bar/nightclub | 150 m | 5 Very good | 27 Mar 2026 |
| Lunch Plymouth PL21 9ES | Other catering premises | 270 m | 5 Very good | 14 Mar 2025 |
| Erme Lodge Social Club PL21 9AN | Other catering premises | 290 m | 5 Very good | 26 Nov 2024 |
| Freddie's Coffee Shop PL21 9AE | Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 440 m (0.3 miles) | 5 Very good | 25 Mar 2025 |
| Meghna Tandoori Takeaway PL21 9AB | Takeaway/sandwich shop | 450 m (0.3 miles) | 5 Very good | 24 Jul 2025 |
| Joy King PL21 9AB | Takeaway/sandwich shop | 450 m (0.3 miles) | 5 Very good | 13 Aug 2025 |
| Day Lewis Pharmacy PL21 9AB | Retailers - other | 450 m (0.3 miles) | Exempt | |
| Ivybridge Methodist Church PL21 9AB | Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 450 m (0.3 miles) | 5 Very good | 4 Sep 2024 |
| Pizza Loca PL21 9AB | Takeaway/sandwich shop | 450 m (0.3 miles) | 3 Generally satisfactory | 30 Jul 2025 |
| Ali Baba 40 Dishes PL21 9AB | Takeaway/sandwich shop | 450 m (0.3 miles) | 4 Good | 30 Oct 2025 |
| Stu's @ Ivybridge PL21 9AB | Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 450 m (0.3 miles) | 5 Very good | 4 Dec 2025 |
| IVY PIZZA LTD PL21 9AB | Retailers - other | 450 m (0.3 miles) | 5 Very good | 26 Aug 2026 |
| Oggy Oggy Ivybridge Ltd PL21 9PS | Takeaway/sandwich shop | 460 m (0.3 miles) | 5 Very good | 6 Aug 2025 |
| Ivybridge Brewing Company Ltd PL21 9PS | Manufacturers/packers | 480 m (0.3 miles) | 5 Very good | 29 Mar 2025 |
| Rochelle's River Cafe PL21 9PS | Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 480 m (0.3 miles) | 5 Very good | 30 Jul 2025 |
Crime within 250 m
| Category | Crimes |
|---|---|
| Violence and sexual offences | 53 |
| Other theft | 12 |
| Anti-social behaviour | 12 |
| Criminal damage and arson | 11 |
| Public order | 10 |
| Vehicle crime | 4 |
| Other crime | 2 |
| Burglary | 2 |
| Theft from the person | 1 |
| Robbery | 1 |
| Drugs | 1 |
Most of these are attached to: On or near Manor Way (15); On or near Zion Place (14); On or near St John'S Close (13); On or near St John'S Road (9); On or near Park Street (9).
People and work
Who lives here
| Around this street | England | |
|---|---|---|
| Median age | 38 | 40 |
| Children under 15 | 22% | 17% |
| Aged 65 and over | 19% | 18% |
Homes
| Around this street | England | |
|---|---|---|
| Owned (outright or with a mortgage) | 60% | 61% |
| Owned outright | 34% | 33% |
| Shared ownership | 4% | 1% |
| Social rented | 18% | 17% |
| Private rented | 18% | 21% |
Work and commuting
| Around this street | England | |
|---|---|---|
| Adults (16 and over) in work | 56% | 57% |
| Unemployment (of those working or looking for work) | 6% | 6% |
| Retired (of adults) | 22% | 22% |
| Long-term sick or disabled (of adults) | 6% | 4% |
| Work mainly from home (of those in work) | 20% | 32% |
| Travel to work by car or van | 59% | 48% |
| By train, Underground, metro or tram | 0% | 4% |
| By any public transport, including bus | 2% | 8% |
| On foot or by bicycle | 15% | 10% |
| Work within 10 km (6 miles) of home (of those who travel to work) | 50% | 65% |
| Work 30 km (19 miles) or more away | 6% | 8% |
Education and languages
| Around this street | England | |
|---|---|---|
| Degree or other higher qualification, Level 4+ (of adults) | 26% | 34% |
| No qualifications | 16% | 18% |
| Apprenticeship as highest qualification | 7% | 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
Western Road · The Rookery · Greenwood Close · St John's Close · Bowdens Park · Belmont Road · Westover Close · A38 · Heather Mews · Rock Villas · Manor Way · Woodland 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.