Postcode Analysis Plymouth, South West

PL7 1AJ House Prices & Local Information

Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for PL7 1AJ.

analytics Demographics: Census 2021 local_police Crime: police.uk · 2026-02 (1–2 month lag)home Prices: Land Registry
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Population

298

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Avg Age

49

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Avg Income

£ 45,300 /yr

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Employed

50%

Neighbourhood Index

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

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Index Insight: The area also shows excellent employment metrics, indicating a highly economically active population.

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8/10
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6/10
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4/10
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9/10
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1/10
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7/10
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6/10
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9/10
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2/10
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Area Character

PL7 1AJ is a mixed residential postcode — average age 49, 86% owner-occupied, spanning a wide range of household types and life stages. prices and low crime put this mixed postcode in the more desirable bracket.

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verifiedPublished by PostcodeInfo.uk · · Sources: ONS Census 2021, police.uk, Land Registry

PL7 1AJ is a quiet, settled residential neighbourhood located 0.7km from Chaddlewood in Plymouth. Administratively it sits within Plympton Chaddlewood ward and the South West Devon constituency.

This is a strong family neighbourhood — a spacious suburb popular with older working households approaching retirement. Residents average 49 years old — this is a settled, predominantly owner-occupied area with a stable, community-minded population. 86% of properties are owner-occupied — a strong indicator of neighbourhood stability and long-term community investment.

Safety: Crime rates are low here at 24 incidents per 1,000 residents — well below average and reassuring for families.

Census 2021 statistics for PL7 1AJ are sourced from Output Area E00076320 (shared with 10 postcodes in this micro-neighbourhood). Property prices come from HM Land Registry.

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Demographic Deep-Dive

The Census 2021 data below shows the full population breakdown for PL7 1AJ. The average age is 48.6. Figures are sourced from the Office for National Statistics and cover ethnicity, age, religion, education, occupation, housing tenure, and more.

Ethnicity Profile

White / British98.7%
Asian / British Asian0.0%
Black / African / Caribbean1.0%
Other / Mixed0.3%

Economic Activity

50%Active
FT: 36%
Unemployed: 0%
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Age & Housing: An older, highly established demographic of homeowners. The population is heavily skewed toward older adults and retirees who own their homes outright.

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gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2026-02)

PL7 1AJ has low crime rates — 24 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.

Violence and sexual offences66
Anti-social behaviour15
Other theft6
Public order6
Criminal damage and arson5

school Local Schools

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Yealmpstone Farm Primary School

Good221 pupils0.3 km
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Chaddlewood Primary School

Good389 pupils0.9 km
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Longcause Community Special School

Good116 pupils1.0 km
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Plympton St Maurice Primary School

Good195 pupils1.1 km
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Plympton Academy

Requires Improvement1096 pupils1.6 km

storefront Nearby Amenities

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Retailers - Other

4 nearby
  • Brook Stores0.9 km
  • Greggs0.0 km
  • SI Fuels Limited0.0 km
  • St Maurice Bakery0.9 km
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Pub, NightClub

1 nearby
  • The Chaddlewood Inn0.7 km
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Supermarkets

1 nearby
  • The Co-operative Food Supermarket0.7 km
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Takeaway Shop

2 nearby
  • Domino's Pizza0.7 km
  • Dragon City0.7 km

train Transport Links

Train Stations

  • Plymouth8.0 km
  • Ivybridge9.0 km
  • Devonport10.0 km

Bus Stops

  • Maddock Drive0.1 km
  • Maddock Drive0.1 km
  • Cornwood Road0.2 km
  • St Maurice View0.3 km
  • St Maurice View0.3 km