Postcode Analysis Plymouth, South West

DARK STREET LANE, PL7 1HS House Prices & Local Information

Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for DARK STREET LANE, PL7 1HS.

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Population

316

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Avg Age

47

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Avg Income

£ 49,500 /yr

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Employed

46%

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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6/10
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6/10
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4/10
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9/10
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2/10
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5/10
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7/10
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8/10
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5/10
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Area Character

No single demographic signal dominates PL7 1HS — age 47, 82% ownership, 16% private renting: a mixed-tenure, multi-generational community. Low crime and mid-range prices make this a solid all-round choice.

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

PL7 1HS is a sought-after residential area on Dark Street Lane, 0.3km from Plympton St. Maurice in Plymouth. Administratively it sits within Plympton Erle ward and the South West Devon constituency.

One of the more sought-after postcodes in PL7, PL7 1HS offers a mature area with an older, predominantly retired population. By day, the area transitions to a non-metropolitan suburban areas character: white, female workforce with low qualifications, working locally. At 47 years average, the community has a secure, family-first character — valued for its stability, low turnover, and strong local identity. 82% 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 35 incidents per 1,000 residents — well below average and reassuring for families.

Census 2021 statistics for PL7 1HS are sourced from Output Area E00076349 (shared with 24 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 1HS. The average age is 46.6. Figures are sourced from the Office for National Statistics and cover ethnicity, age, religion, education, occupation, housing tenure, and more.

Ethnicity Profile

White / British99.0%
Asian / British Asian0.6%
Black / African / Caribbean0.3%
Other / Mixed0.0%

Economic Activity

46%Active
FT: 33%
Unemployed: 0%
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Area Vibe: Peaceful, mature, and permanent. The demographic data points to a strong concentration of older homeowners and empty-nesters.

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

PL7 1HS has low crime rates — 35 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 offences45
Anti-social behaviour13
Criminal damage and arson12
Shoplifting10
Other theft8

school Local Schools

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Plympton Academy

Requires Improvement1096 pupils0.4 km
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Old Priory Junior Academy

Requires Improvement216 pupils0.5 km
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Longcause Community Special School

Good116 pupils0.5 km
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Plympton St Mary's CofE Infant School

Requires Improvement112 pupils0.6 km
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Plympton St Maurice Primary School

Good195 pupils0.7 km
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Glen Park Primary School

Good410 pupils0.8 km
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Chaddlewood Primary School

Good389 pupils1.2 km
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Hele's School

Good1327 pupils1.2 km

storefront Nearby Amenities

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Retailers - Other

12 nearby
  • Devon Vintage Ice Cream0.8 km
  • Devon Vintage Ice Cream Tricycle0.8 km
  • Premier Express Colebrook Stores0.9 km
  • The Devon Vintage Ice Cream Van Co0.8 km
  • Brook Stores0.8 km
  • + 7 more
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Pub, NightClub

11 nearby
  • Colebrook Inn0.9 km
  • Lord Louis0.8 km
  • The Brook Inn0.5 km
  • The London Inn0.4 km
  • Freemason's Hall, Plympton0.4 km
  • + 6 more
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Restaurant, Cafe

11 nearby
  • Bowlers Cafe0.9 km
  • Churchill Catering Ltd0.3 km
  • Daisy Chains Health Care0.4 km
  • Jasmins Cafe0.3 km
  • Mila’s Bakery0.3 km
  • + 6 more
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Supermarkets

5 nearby
  • Aldi1.0 km
  • Tesco0.7 km
  • Tesco Express0.9 km
  • Iceland0.3 km
  • The Co-operative Food Supermarket0.3 km
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Takeaway Shop

9 nearby
  • Colebrook Chippy0.9 km
  • Peking House0.9 km
  • Plympton Grill0.9 km
  • Asian Box0.6 km
  • Ridgeway Grill0.3 km
  • + 4 more
hotel

Hotel, B&B, Guest House

1 nearby
  • St Elizabeths House0.5 km

train Transport Links

Train Stations

  • Plymouth6.5 km
  • Devonport8.5 km
  • Dockyard8.8 km

Bus Stops

  • Sydney Close0.0 km
  • Sydney Close0.0 km
  • Underwood Road0.2 km
  • Underwood Road0.2 km
  • Dark Street Lane0.2 km