Postcode Analysis Plymouth, South West

MEADOW RISE, PL7 1JL House Prices & Local Information

Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for MEADOW RISE, PL7 1JL.

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

306

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Avg Age

49

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Avg Income

£ 45,300 /yr

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Employed

43%

Neighbourhood Index

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

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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.

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

No single demographic signal dominates PL7 1JL — age 49, 94% ownership, 5% private renting: a mixed-tenure, multi-generational community. £306k prices and low crime put this mixed postcode in the more desirable bracket. Property prices are trending down 16.2% year-on-year.

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

PL7 1JL is a quiet, settled residential neighbourhood on Meadow Rise, 0.6km from Plympton St Maurice in Plymouth. Administratively it sits within Plympton Erle ward and the South West Devon constituency.

For serious buyers, PL7 1JL is a mature suburban area dominated by older, retired homeowners. With an average age of 49, this is established family country — quiet streets, strong community ties, and low rental churn. 94% 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 26 incidents per 1,000 residents — well below average and reassuring for families. Property: Average house prices are around £306k, down 16.2% year-on-year.

Census 2021 statistics for PL7 1JL are sourced from Output Area E00076358 (shared with 18 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 1JL. The average age is 49.4. Figures are sourced from the Office for National Statistics and cover ethnicity, age, religion, education, occupation, housing tenure, and more.

Ethnicity Profile

White / British96.1%
Asian / British Asian1.0%
Black / African / Caribbean0.7%
Other / Mixed2.3%

Economic Activity

43%Active
FT: 32%
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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home Property Prices by Type

Detached

£ 306,000

4 sales · Mean £ 306,500

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

PL7 1JL has low crime rates — 26 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 offences60
Anti-social behaviour15
Other theft9
Criminal damage and arson6
Public order5

school Local Schools

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Longcause Community Special School

Good116 pupils0.5 km
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Yealmpstone Farm Primary School

Good221 pupils0.6 km
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Plympton St Maurice Primary School

Good195 pupils0.6 km
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Chaddlewood Primary School

Good389 pupils0.8 km
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Plympton Academy

Requires Improvement1096 pupils1.1 km
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Glen Park Primary School

Good410 pupils1.3 km
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Old Priory Junior Academy

Requires Improvement216 pupils1.5 km

storefront Nearby Amenities

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Retailers - Other

4 nearby
  • Brook Stores0.5 km
  • Greggs0.5 km
  • SI Fuels Limited0.5 km
  • St Maurice Bakery0.4 km
hotel

Hotel, B&B, Guest House

1 nearby
  • St Elizabeths House0.6 km
local_bar

Pub, NightClub

4 nearby
  • The Brook Inn0.6 km
  • The London Inn0.7 km
  • Freemason's Hall, Plympton1.0 km
  • George Inn1.0 km
restaurant

Restaurant, Cafe

1 nearby
  • Plympton Spice Delta Ltd1.0 km

train Transport Links

Train Stations

  • Plymouth7.5 km
  • Ivybridge9.5 km
  • Devonport9.5 km

Bus Stops

  • Yeomans Way0.1 km
  • Yeomans Way0.1 km
  • New Park Road0.1 km
  • New Park Road0.1 km
  • New Park Road0.2 km