PL7 1JD is an accessible, working-class neighbourhood on Longcause, 0.4km from Plympton St Maurice in Plymouth. Administratively it sits within Plympton Erle ward and the South West Devon constituency.
An affordable area with active regeneration, PL7 1JD is these neighbourhoods include younger than group average individuals, frequently born in the eu. many residents are of mixed or multiple ethnicities. many are unmarried or divorced. many reside in privately rented detached houses or flats, some of which are underoccupied. individuals are more likely than the group average to be educated to a level/highers or degree level, and to work in managerial occupations. unemployment rates are lower than the group average. many of these neighbourhoods are found close to industrial estates. Work and footfall patterns mark this as a non-metropolitan suburban areas zone — white, female workforce with low qualifications, working locally. This is a stable, socially diverse area (average age 40) — accessible for a wide range of households, from young families to empty nesters. 45% of homes are socially rented, reflecting the area's public housing provision and council presence.
Safety: Crime rates are low here at 20 incidents per 1,000 residents — well below average and reassuring for families. Property: With prices averaging £125k, this is one of the more affordable postcodes in the area.
Census 2021 statistics for PL7 1JD are sourced from Output Area E00076360 (shared with 15 postcodes in this micro-neighbourhood). Property prices come from HM Land Registry.
LONGCAUSE, PL7 1JD House Prices & Local Information
Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for LONGCAUSE, PL7 1JD.
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40
£ 45,300 /yr
46%
Neighbourhood Index
infoHow calculated?Score 1–10 — how this postcode ranks nationally (10 = top 10%)
Index Insight: PL7 1JD falls into the lower 30% nationally for affluence, pointing to a more accessible but economically challenged demographic.
Area Character
PL7 1JD has a significant social housing presence — 45% of homes are socially rented, reflecting substantial council or housing association provision. Despite the social housing concentration, crime here is lower than expected — a positive signal.
mapGeographic Location
Demographic Deep-Dive
The Census 2021 data below shows the full population breakdown for PL7 1JD. The average age is 39.9. Figures are sourced from the Office for National Statistics and cover ethnicity, age, religion, education, occupation, housing tenure, and more.
Ethnicity Profile
Economic Activity
Community Makeup: A dynamic neighborhood of mid-career renters. The average age points to active professionals living in rental accommodation.
home Property Prices by Type
Flat
£ 106,500
2 sales · Mean £ 106,500
Semi-Detached
£ 185,000
2 sales · Mean £ 185,000
gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2026-02)
PL7 1JD has low crime rates — 20 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
Longcause Community Special School
Plympton St Maurice Primary School
Chaddlewood Primary School
Yealmpstone Farm Primary School
Plympton Academy
Glen Park Primary School
Old Priory Junior Academy
Plympton St Mary's CofE Infant School
storefront Nearby Amenities
Supermarkets
2 nearby- Tesco Express0.9 km
- Iceland0.9 km
Takeaway Shop
6 nearby- Peking House0.9 km
- Plympton Grill0.9 km
- Ridgeway Grill1.0 km
- Ridgeway Pizza0.8 km
- The Guru1.0 km
- + 1 more
Retailers - Other
9 nearby- Brook Stores0.3 km
- Greggs0.8 km
- SI Fuels Limited0.8 km
- St Maurice Bakery0.2 km
- Fruity Roots Ltd1.0 km
- + 4 more
Hotel, B&B, Guest House
1 nearby- St Elizabeths House0.4 km
Pub, NightClub
7 nearby- The Brook Inn0.4 km
- The London Inn0.4 km
- Freemason's Hall, Plympton0.7 km
- George Inn0.7 km
- Plympton Conservative Club0.9 km
- + 2 more
Restaurant, Cafe
8 nearby- Jasmins Cafe0.9 km
- Mila’s Bakery0.9 km
- Mollies Coffee Shop1.0 km
- Plympton Spice Delta Ltd0.7 km
- Shapla Balti0.9 km
- + 3 more
train Transport Links
Train Stations
- Plymouth7.3 km
- Devonport9.3 km
- Dockyard9.6 km
Bus Stops
- Cotton Close0.1 km
- Buller Close0.2 km
- Yeomans Way0.2 km
- Yeomans Way0.2 km
- St. Peters Close0.2 km
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Postcode Profile: PL71JD · Data under Open Government Licence