PL7 1AA is a safe, established residential area on Osmand Gardens, 0.3km from Plympton in Plymouth. Administratively it sits within Plympton Erle ward and the South West Devon constituency.
This is a strong family neighbourhood — a family suburb with many younger renters, often with small children. During the day, white, female workforce with low qualifications, working locally. A balanced community with an average age of 39 — families, professionals, and long-term residents all well represented. 71% of properties are owner-occupied — a strong indicator of neighbourhood stability and long-term community investment.
Safety: Crime rates are low here at 28 incidents per 1,000 residents — well below average and reassuring for families. Property: With prices averaging £166k, this is one of the more affordable postcodes in the area.
Census 2021 statistics for PL7 1AA are sourced from Output Area E00181103 (shared with 8 postcodes in this micro-neighbourhood). Property prices come from HM Land Registry.
OSMAND GARDENS, PL7 1AA House Prices & Local Information
Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for OSMAND GARDENS, PL7 1AA.
230
39
£ 49,500 /yr
51%
Neighbourhood Index
infoHow calculated?Score 1–10 — how this postcode ranks nationally (10 = top 10%)
Index Insight: PL7 1AA represents a statistically balanced neighbourhood. The scores across affluence, family, and employment align closely with national middle-ground averages, offering a highly typical UK community profile.
Area Character
Owner-occupied, family-oriented, and settled. PL7 1AA's 71% ownership and 39-year average age put it squarely in the established family zone. Low crime and a maturing demographic make this one of the more stable postcodes in the district.
mapGeographic Location
Demographic Deep-Dive
The Census 2021 data below shows the full population breakdown for PL7 1AA. The average age is 39.4. Figures are sourced from the Office for National Statistics and cover ethnicity, age, religion, education, occupation, housing tenure, and more.
Ethnicity Profile
Economic Activity
Area Vibe: Highly settled. The area is largely populated by a middle-aged demographic, providing a stable community feel.
home Property Prices by Type
Flat
£ 166,000
1 sales · Mean £ 166,000
Semi-Detached
£ 213,500
2 sales · Mean £ 213,500
Terraced
£ 188,000
3 sales · Mean £ 190,000
gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2026-02)
PL7 1AA has low crime rates — 28 incidents per 1,000 residents. The most reported categories are violence and sexual offences and shoplifting. Commercial streets and transport hubs naturally generate more incidents than quiet residential roads.
school Local Schools
Plympton St Mary's CofE Infant School
Old Priory Junior Academy
Plympton Academy
Hele's School
Glen Park Primary School
Boringdon Primary School
Longcause Community Special School
Plympton St Maurice Primary School
storefront Nearby Amenities
Retailers - Other
14 nearby- Central Convenience Stores1.0 km
- Devon Vintage Ice Cream0.4 km
- Devon Vintage Ice Cream Tricycle0.4 km
- Friary Mill Bakery Ltd0.6 km
- Ludbrook Butchers0.6 km
- + 9 more
Pub, NightClub
10 nearby- Colebrook Inn0.7 km
- Lord Louis0.8 km
- The London Inn1.0 km
- Freemason's Hall, Plympton0.7 km
- George Inn0.7 km
- + 5 more
Restaurant, Cafe
14 nearby- Bowlers Cafe0.9 km
- Munch Box0.6 km
- Plymouth Retail Distribution Centre0.5 km
- Churchill Catering Ltd0.4 km
- Daisy Chains Health Care0.4 km
- + 9 more
Supermarkets
5 nearby- Aldi1.0 km
- Lidl0.6 km
- Tesco0.2 km
- Iceland0.5 km
- The Co-operative Food Supermarket0.4 km
Takeaway Shop
8 nearby- China Chef0.6 km
- Colebrook Chippy0.7 km
- Asian Box0.0 km
- Ridgeway Grill0.4 km
- Ridgeway Pizza0.6 km
- + 3 more
train Transport Links
Train Stations
- Plymouth6.1 km
- Devonport8.1 km
- Dockyard8.3 km
Bus Stops
- St Mary's Bridge0.2 km
- St Mary's Bridge0.2 km
- Old Priory Junior School0.2 km
- Underwood Road West0.2 km
- Underwood Road West0.2 km
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Postcode Profile: PL71AA · Data under Open Government Licence