Area Analysis South Hams, South West

PL7 House Prices, Crime & Local Stats

Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for the PL7 postcode area.

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Population

31,277

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Avg Age

44

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Avg Income

£ 44,100 /yr

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Employed

48%

Neighbourhood Index

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Score 1–10 — how this postcode ranks nationally (10 = top 10%)

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8/10
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8/10
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5/10
workEmployment
9/10
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1/10
paymentsAffluence
5/10
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5/10
homeHome Ownership
9/10
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9/10
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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.

home £281,229 median price
verifiedPublished by PostcodeInfo.uk · · Sources: ONS Census 2021, police.uk, Land Registry

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.

mapGeographic Location

Demographic Deep-Dive

Census-aligned analysis of population structure and socioeconomic drivers.

Ethnicity Profile

White / British97.9%
Asian / British Asian0.6%
Black / African / Caribbean0.2%
Other / Mixed1.3%

Economic Activity

48%Active
FT: 33%
Unemployed: 1%

gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2026-01)

Recent reported incidents and common crime categories.

Violence and sexual offences1286
Anti-social behaviour440
Criminal damage and arson264
Other theft196
Public order165

school Local Schools

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Shaugh Prior Primary School

Requires Improvement33 pupils
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Yealmpstone Farm Primary School

Good221 pupils
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Longcause Community Special School

Good116 pupils
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Hele's School

Good1327 pupils
S

Plympton Academy

Requires Improvement1096 pupils
P

Old Priory Junior Academy

Requires Improvement216 pupils
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Sparkwell All Saints Primary School

Good101 pupils
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Boringdon Primary School

Outstanding406 pupils

storefront Nearby Amenities

hotel

Hotel, B&B, Guest House

6 nearby
  • Elfordleigh Hotel
  • Moorland Hotel
  • The Smithaleigh
  • Welbeck Manor
  • Boringdon Hall
  • + 1 more
fastfood

Takeaway Shop

13 nearby
  • Kingfisher Fish & Chips
  • Asian Box
  • China Chef
  • Colebrook Chippy
  • Domino's Pizza
  • + 8 more
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Retailers - Other

23 nearby
  • Kitchen West
  • Smithaleigh Service Station
  • Bargain Booze Select Convenience
  • Friary Mill Bakery Ltd
  • Fruity Roots Ltd
  • + 18 more
local_bar

Pub, NightClub

17 nearby
  • Miners Arms
  • The Lyneham Inn
  • Treby Arms Public House
  • White Thorn Inn
  • Colebrook Inn
  • + 12 more
restaurant

Restaurant, Cafe

27 nearby
  • Aramark @ Princess Yachts Coypool
  • Boringdon Park Golf Club
  • Bowlers Cafe
  • Churchill Catering Ltd
  • Daisy Chains Health Care
  • + 22 more
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Supermarkets

7 nearby
  • Aldi
  • Iceland
  • Lidl
  • Tesco
  • Tesco Express
  • + 2 more