Postcode Analysis Plymouth, South West

BROOK CLOSE, PL7 1JR House Prices & Local Information

Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for BROOK CLOSE, PL7 1JR.

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

294

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Avg Age

45

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Avg Income

£ 45,300 /yr

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Employed

47%

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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3/10
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4/10
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6/10
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9/10
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10/10
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Area Character

PL7 1JR is a mixed residential postcode — average age 45, 89% owner-occupied, spanning a wide range of household types and life stages. 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 1JR is a safe, established residential area on Brook Close, 0.7km from Plympton St Maurice in Plymouth. Administratively it sits within Plympton Erle ward and the South West Devon constituency.

This is a strong family neighbourhood — a well-established suburb with a mixed age range and strong community feel. Residents average 45 years old — this is a settled, predominantly owner-occupied area with a stable, community-minded population. 89% of properties are owner-occupied — a strong indicator of neighbourhood stability and long-term community investment.

Safety: Crime rates are low here at 33 incidents per 1,000 residents — well below average and reassuring for families. Property: Average house prices are around £277k.

Census 2021 statistics for PL7 1JR are sourced from Output Area E00172076 (shared with 6 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 1JR. The average age is 45.3. Figures are sourced from the Office for National Statistics and cover ethnicity, age, religion, education, occupation, housing tenure, and more.

Ethnicity Profile

White / British98.3%
Asian / British Asian0.0%
Black / African / Caribbean0.0%
Other / Mixed1.7%

Economic Activity

47%Active
FT: 32%
Unemployed: 1%
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Community Makeup: A mature neighborhood of long-term property owners. The significantly higher average age reflects a deeply settled local population.

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home Property Prices by Type

Semi-Detached

£ 236,500

4 sales · Mean £ 233,500

Detached

£ 310,000

1 sales · Mean £ 310,000

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

PL7 1JR has low crime rates — 33 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 offences68
Anti-social behaviour14
Other theft7
Public order5
Criminal damage and arson4

school Local Schools

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Yealmpstone Farm Primary School

Good221 pupils0.4 km
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Plympton St Maurice Primary School

Good195 pupils0.6 km
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Longcause Community Special School

Good116 pupils0.7 km
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Chaddlewood Primary School

Good389 pupils1.0 km
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Plympton Academy

Requires Improvement1096 pupils1.3 km
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Glen Park Primary School

Good410 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 Bakery0.5 km
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Hotel, B&B, Guest House

1 nearby
  • St Elizabeths House0.7 km
local_bar

Pub, NightClub

2 nearby
  • The Brook Inn0.7 km
  • The London Inn0.8 km

train Transport Links

Train Stations

  • Plymouth7.6 km
  • Ivybridge9.5 km
  • Devonport9.6 km

Bus Stops

  • St Maurice Road0.2 km
  • Cherry Tree Lane0.2 km
  • Cherry Park0.2 km
  • Yeomans Way0.2 km
  • Cherry Park0.2 km