Is PL7 1JW a safe place to live?

Yes, PL7 1JW is considered very safe. It has a low crime rate of 22 incidents per 1,000 residents, which is well below the national average.

How much do houses cost in PL7 1JW?

The average property price in PL7 1JW is currently around £257k.

What is the population of PL7 1JW?

The population for the PL7 1JW area is approximately 349 residents according to the latest census data.

Postcode Analysis Plymouth, South West

YEOMANS WAY, PL7 1JW House Prices & Local Information

Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for YEOMANS WAY, PL7 1JW.

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Population

349

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Avg Age

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Avg Income

£ 45,300 /yr

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Employed

42%

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.

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8/10

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9/10

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4/10

workEmployment

7/10

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1/10

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5/10

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7/10

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10/10

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8/10

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Area Character

PL7 1JW is a mixed residential postcode — average age 49, 90% owner-occupied, spanning a wide range of household types and life stages. £257k prices and low crime put this mixed postcode in the more desirable bracket.

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verifiedPublished by PostcodeInfo.uk · April 2026 · Sources: ONS Census 2021, police.uk, Land Registry

PL7 1JW is a quiet, settled residential neighbourhood on Yeomans Way, 0.6km 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 49 years old — this is a settled, predominantly owner-occupied area with a stable, community-minded population. 90% of properties are owner-occupied — a strong indicator of neighbourhood stability and long-term community investment.

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 £257k.

Census 2021 statistics for PL7 1JW are sourced from Output Area E00076340 (shared with 12 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 1JW. The average age is 48.7. Figures are sourced from the Office for National Statistics and cover ethnicity, age, religion, education, occupation, housing tenure, and more.

Ethnicity Profile

White / British97.7%

Asian / British Asian0.9%

Black / African / Caribbean0.0%

Other / Mixed1.4%

Economic Activity

42%Active

FT: 30%

Unemployed: 1%

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Area Vibe: Peaceful, mature, and permanent. The demographic data points to a strong concentration of older homeowners and empty-nesters.

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home Property Prices by Type

Semi-Detached

£ 257,500

3 sales · Mean £ 249,166

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

PL7 1JW 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.

Violence and sexual offences48

Anti-social behaviour8

Public order7

Other theft6

Burglary4

school Local Schools

Plympton St Maurice Primary School

Good195 pupils0.5 km

Longcause Community Special School

Good116 pupils0.5 km

Yealmpstone Farm Primary School

Good221 pupils0.6 km

Chaddlewood Primary School

Good389 pupils0.9 km

Plympton Academy

Requires Improvement1096 pupils1.2 km

Glen Park Primary School

Good410 pupils1.3 km

Old Priory Junior Academy

Requires Improvement216 pupils1.5 km

Plympton St Mary's CofE Infant School

Requires Improvement112 pupils1.6 km

storefront Nearby Amenities

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Retailers - Other

4 nearby

Brook Stores0.3 km
Greggs0.6 km
SI Fuels Limited0.6 km
St Maurice Bakery0.3 km

hotel

Hotel, B&B, Guest House

1 nearby

St Elizabeths House0.5 km

local_bar

Pub, NightClub

4 nearby

The Brook Inn0.5 km
The London Inn0.6 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

Plymouth7.4 km
Devonport9.4 km
Ivybridge9.6 km

Bus Stops

Yeomans Way0.1 km
Yeomans Way0.1 km
St Maurice Road0.2 km
Magdalen Gardens0.2 km
Cherry Tree Lane0.2 km