PL7 1AB is a sought-after residential area located 0.8km from Plympton in Plymouth. Administratively it sits within Plympton Erle ward and the South West Devon constituency.
For serious buyers, PL7 1AB is a well-established suburb with a mixed age range and strong community feel. During the day, white, female workforce with low qualifications, working locally. A balanced community with an average age of 42 — families, professionals, and long-term residents all well represented. 92% of residents own their home — above average for the district, consistent with a stable and sought-after address.
Safety: Crime rates are low here at 21 incidents per 1,000 residents — well below average and reassuring for families. The area ranks among the least deprived 20% in England — a strong signal of community wellbeing, good schools, and low crime.
Census 2021 statistics for PL7 1AB are sourced from Output Area E00076346 (shared with 26 postcodes in this micro-neighbourhood). Property prices come from HM Land Registry.
PL7 1AB House Prices & Local Information
Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for PL7 1AB.
356
42
£ 49,500 /yr
50%
Neighbourhood Index
infoHow calculated?Score 1–10 — how this postcode ranks nationally (10 = top 10%)
Index Insight: It scores highly on the family-friendly index, suggesting a strong presence of family households and good proximity to schools. The area also shows excellent employment metrics, indicating a highly economically active population.
Area Character
A sought-after, premium postcode. PL7 1AB's low deprivation rank, 92% ownership place it in the top quintile nationally for residential quality. prices and low crime — this postcode commands a premium for good reason.
mapGeographic Location
Demographic Deep-Dive
The Census 2021 data below shows the full population breakdown for PL7 1AB. The average age is 42.0. Figures are sourced from the Office for National Statistics and cover ethnicity, age, religion, education, occupation, housing tenure, and more.
Ethnicity Profile
Economic Activity
Age & Housing: A settled, mid-life demographic of homeowners. The population consists largely of established adults and families who own their properties.
gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2026-02)
PL7 1AB has low crime rates — 21 incidents per 1,000 residents. The most reported categories are violence and sexual offences and anti-social behaviour. Commercial streets and transport hubs naturally generate more incidents than quiet residential roads.
school Local Schools
Hele's School
Plympton St Mary's CofE Infant School
Old Priory Junior Academy
Woodford Primary School
Boringdon Primary School
Plympton Academy
Glen Park Primary School
storefront Nearby Amenities
Pub, NightClub
4 nearby- The Unicorn Harvester0.5 km
- Royal British Legion0.5 km
- Sir Joshua Reynolds1.0 km
- Union Inn0.5 km
Retailers - Other
11 nearby- Central Convenience Stores0.9 km
- Devon Vintage Ice Cream0.8 km
- Devon Vintage Ice Cream Tricycle0.8 km
- Friary Mill Bakery Ltd0.4 km
- Ludbrook Butchers0.7 km
- + 6 more
Restaurant, Cafe
7 nearby- Munch Box0.4 km
- Plymouth Retail Distribution Centre0.3 km
- Churchill Catering Ltd0.9 km
- Daisy Chains Health Care0.9 km
- Mollies Coffee Shop1.0 km
- + 2 more
Supermarkets
3 nearby- Lidl0.2 km
- Tesco0.5 km
- The Co-operative Food Supermarket0.9 km
Takeaway Shop
5 nearby- China Chef0.4 km
- Asian Box0.5 km
- Ridgeway Grill1.0 km
- The Guru1.0 km
- Underwood Chinese0.7 km
train Transport Links
Train Stations
- Plymouth5.6 km
- Devonport7.5 km
- Dockyard7.8 km
Bus Stops
- Skewbridge0.2 km
- Dingle Road0.3 km
- Merafield Road0.3 km
- Merafield Road0.3 km
- Merafield Rise0.3 km
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Postcode Profile: PL71AB · Data under Open Government Licence