Postcode Analysis Plymouth, South West

HELE GARDENS, PL7 1JY House Prices & Local Information

Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for HELE GARDENS, PL7 1JY.

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Population

335

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Avg Age

40

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Avg Income

£ 45,300 /yr

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Employed

46%

Neighbourhood Index

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

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Index Insight: PL7 1JY falls into the lower 30% nationally for affluence, pointing to a more accessible but economically challenged demographic.

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8/10
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5/10
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4/10
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5/10
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4/10
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3/10
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7/10
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3/10
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9/10
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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.

home £141,600 median price shield Safety 8/10
verifiedPublished by PostcodeInfo.uk · · Sources: ONS Census 2021, police.uk, Land Registry

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.

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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

White / British97.9%
Asian / British Asian0.0%
Black / African / Caribbean0.0%
Other / Mixed2.1%

Economic Activity

46%Active
FT: 32%
Unemployed: 2%
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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.

Violence and sexual offences47
Anti-social behaviour10
Criminal damage and arson7
Other theft7
Public order7

school Local Schools

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Plympton St Maurice Primary School

Good195 pupils0.3 km
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Longcause Community Special School

Good116 pupils0.4 km
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Yealmpstone Farm Primary School

Good221 pupils0.7 km
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Chaddlewood Primary School

Good389 pupils0.9 km
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Plympton Academy

Requires Improvement1096 pupils1.0 km
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Glen Park Primary School

Good410 pupils1.3 km
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Old Priory Junior Academy

Requires Improvement216 pupils1.4 km
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Plympton St Mary's CofE Infant School

Requires Improvement112 pupils1.5 km

storefront Nearby Amenities

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Retailers - Other

4 nearby
  • Brook Stores0.2 km
  • Greggs0.7 km
  • SI Fuels Limited0.7 km
  • St Maurice Bakery0.2 km
hotel

Hotel, B&B, Guest House

1 nearby
  • St Elizabeths House0.4 km
local_bar

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

Restaurant, Cafe

1 nearby
  • Plympton Spice Delta Ltd0.9 km
fastfood

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