PL7 1JT is an accessible, working-class neighbourhood on St Maurice Road, 0.3km 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 1JT 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. During the day, white, female workforce with low qualifications, working locally. A balanced community with an average age of 40 — families, professionals, and long-term residents all well represented. 45% of homes are socially rented, reflecting the area's public housing provision and council presence.
Safety: Crime rates are low here at 22 incidents per 1,000 residents — well below average and reassuring for families. Property: Average house prices are around £242k.
Census 2021 statistics for PL7 1JT are sourced from Output Area E00076360 (shared with 15 postcodes in this micro-neighbourhood). Property prices come from HM Land Registry.
ST MAURICE ROAD, PL7 1JT House Prices & Local Information
Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for ST MAURICE ROAD, PL7 1JT.
335
40
£ 45,300 /yr
46%
Neighbourhood Index
infoHow calculated?Score 1–10 — how this postcode ranks nationally (10 = top 10%)
Index Insight: PL7 1JT falls into the lower 30% nationally for affluence, pointing to a more accessible but economically challenged demographic.
Area Character
PL7 1JT 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 1JT. 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
Area Vibe: Active but flexible. The area is largely populated by a middle-aged demographic that favors the flexibility of the rental market.
home Property Prices by Type
Semi-Detached
£ 242,000
2 sales · Mean £ 242,000
gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2026-02)
PL7 1JT has low crime rates — 22 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
Plympton Academy
Yealmpstone Farm Primary School
Chaddlewood Primary School
Glen Park Primary School
Old Priory Junior Academy
Plympton St Mary's CofE Infant School
storefront Nearby Amenities
Supermarkets
3 nearby- Tesco Express1.0 km
- Iceland0.8 km
- The Co-operative Food Supermarket1.0 km
Takeaway Shop
6 nearby- Peking House0.9 km
- Plympton Grill1.0 km
- Ridgeway Grill0.9 km
- Ridgeway Pizza0.8 km
- The Guru0.9 km
- + 1 more
Retailers - Other
9 nearby- Brook Stores0.2 km
- Greggs0.9 km
- SI Fuels Limited0.9 km
- St Maurice Bakery0.0 km
- Fruity Roots Ltd0.9 km
- + 4 more
Hotel, B&B, Guest House
1 nearby- St Elizabeths House0.2 km
Pub, NightClub
7 nearby- The Brook Inn0.2 km
- The London Inn0.3 km
- Freemason's Hall, Plympton0.7 km
- George Inn0.7 km
- Plympton Conservative Club0.8 km
- + 2 more
Restaurant, Cafe
9 nearby- Churchill Catering Ltd1.0 km
- Jasmins Cafe0.8 km
- Mila’s Bakery0.8 km
- Mollies Coffee Shop0.9 km
- Plympton Spice Delta Ltd0.7 km
- + 4 more
train Transport Links
Train Stations
- Plymouth7.2 km
- Devonport9.2 km
- Dockyard9.5 km
Bus Stops
- Buller Close0.0 km
- St. Peters Close0.1 km
- Cotton Close0.1 km
- St Maurice Road0.1 km
- Longcause0.2 km
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Postcode Profile: PL71JT · Data under Open Government Licence