PL7 is a postcode district in South Hams, South West, covering 743 active and 624 retired postcodes.
The largest share of PL7 (15%) is characterised by a mature suburban street — long-term homeowners, quiet and established, alongside a professional urban neighbourhood — young and mid-career workers, good amenities (13%). A further 13% of the district is made up of a settled suburban family area with high owner-occupation and stability. This mix of 8 distinct neighbourhood types makes PL7 one of the more varied districts in the region.
Property: Average house prices in PL7 are around £281k, up 4.0% year-on-year. Safety: Crime across PL7 is moderate at 89 per 1,000 residents, broadly in line with similar urban districts. Figures vary considerably by individual street. An average age of 44 points to a settled, predominantly family community — stable, long-term residents alongside newer arrivals.
Select any postcode below to explore street-level crime, nearby schools, sold house prices, and census data — or view the full PL7 demographics profile for district-wide census breakdowns.
PL7 House Prices, Crime & Local Stats
Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for the PL7 postcode area.
31,277
44
£ 44,100 /yr
48%
Neighbourhood Index
infoHow calculated?Score 1–10 — how this postcode ranks nationally (10 = top 10%)
Area Character
PL7 is a mixed residential postcode — average age 44, 77% owner-occupied, spanning a wide range of household types and life stages. Balanced crime and pricing reflect a genuinely average but liveable neighbourhood. Property prices are trending up 4.0% year-on-year.
mapGeographic Location
Demographic Deep-Dive
Census-aligned analysis of population structure and socioeconomic drivers.
Ethnicity Profile
Economic Activity
gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2026-01)
Recent reported incidents and common crime categories.
school Local Schools
Shaugh Prior Primary School
Yealmpstone Farm Primary School
Longcause Community Special School
Hele's School
Plympton Academy
Old Priory Junior Academy
Sparkwell All Saints Primary School
Boringdon Primary School
storefront Nearby Amenities
Hotel, B&B, Guest House
6 nearby- Elfordleigh Hotel
- Moorland Hotel
- The Smithaleigh
- Welbeck Manor
- Boringdon Hall
- + 1 more
Pub, NightClub
17 nearby- Miners Arms
- The Lyneham Inn
- Treby Arms Public House
- White Thorn Inn
- Colebrook Inn
- + 12 more
Restaurant, Cafe
27 nearby- Aramark @ Princess Yachts Coypool
- Boringdon Park Golf Club
- Bowlers Cafe
- Churchill Catering Ltd
- Daisy Chains Health Care
- + 22 more
Takeaway Shop
13 nearby- Kingfisher Fish & Chips
- Asian Box
- China Chef
- Colebrook Chippy
- Domino's Pizza
- + 8 more
Retailers - Other
23 nearby- Kitchen West
- Smithaleigh Service Station
- Friary Mill Bakery Ltd
- Fruity Roots Ltd
- Greggs
- + 18 more
Supermarkets
7 nearby- Aldi
- Iceland
- Lidl
- Tesco
- Tesco Express
- + 2 more
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