PL7 1JY is an accessible, working-class neighbourhood on Hele Gardens, 0.5km 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 1JY 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. By day, the area transitions to a non-metropolitan suburban areas character: white, female workforce with low qualifications, working locally. An average age of 40 puts this squarely in mixed-family territory — professional couples, school-age children households, and established residents all sharing the streets. 45% of homes are socially rented, reflecting the area's public housing provision and council presence.
Safety: Crime rates are low here at 25 incidents per 1,000 residents — well below average and reassuring for families. Property: With prices averaging £141k, this is one of the more affordable postcodes in the area.
Census 2021 statistics for PL7 1JY are sourced from Output Area E00076360 (shared with 15 postcodes in this micro-neighbourhood). Property prices come from HM Land Registry.
HELE GARDENS, PL7 1JY House Prices & Local Information
Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for HELE GARDENS, PL7 1JY.
335
40
£ 45,300 /yr
46%
Neighbourhood Index
infoHow calculated?Score 1–10 — how this postcode ranks nationally (10 = top 10%)
Index Insight: PL7 1JY falls into the lower 30% nationally for affluence, pointing to a more accessible but economically challenged demographic.
Area Character
With 45% social renting, PL7 1JY is shaped by council and housing association investment — strong rental availability at below-market rates. 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 1JY. 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
Age & Housing: A mid-life demographic with high rental density. The population consists largely of working adults in their thirties and forties renting their homes.
home Property Prices by Type
Semi-Detached
£ 138,000
3 sales · Mean £ 166,000
Terraced
£ 147,000
2 sales · Mean £ 147,000
gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2026-02)
PL7 1JY has low crime rates — 25 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
Plympton St Maurice Primary School
Longcause Community Special School
Yealmpstone Farm Primary School
Chaddlewood Primary School
Plympton Academy
Glen Park Primary School
Old Priory Junior Academy
Plympton St Mary's CofE Infant School
storefront Nearby Amenities
Retailers - Other
4 nearby- Brook Stores0.2 km
- Greggs0.7 km
- SI Fuels Limited0.7 km
- St Maurice Bakery0.2 km
Hotel, B&B, Guest House
1 nearby- St Elizabeths House0.4 km
Pub, NightClub
4 nearby- The Brook Inn0.4 km
- The London Inn0.5 km
- Freemason's Hall, Plympton0.9 km
- George Inn0.9 km
Restaurant, Cafe
1 nearby- Plympton Spice Delta Ltd0.9 km
Takeaway Shop
1 nearby- Ridgeway Pizza1.0 km
train Transport Links
Train Stations
- Plymouth7.3 km
- Devonport9.3 km
- Dockyard9.6 km
Bus Stops
- Magdalen Gardens0.1 km
- Yeomans Way0.1 km
- Yeomans Way0.2 km
- Erle Gardens0.2 km
- Buller Close0.2 km
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Postcode Profile: PL71JY · Data under Open Government Licence