PL7 1JZ 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 1JZ is a family-oriented neighbourhood with a mix of housing types. The daytime character shifts — white, female workforce with low qualifications, working locally. The 37 average age reflects a mixed, mid-career community — settling down but not yet slowing down. 26% 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 £85k, this is one of the more affordable postcodes in the area.
Census 2021 statistics for PL7 1JZ are sourced from Output Area E00076361 (shared with 12 postcodes in this micro-neighbourhood). Property prices come from HM Land Registry.
HELE GARDENS, PL7 1JZ House Prices & Local Information
Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for HELE GARDENS, PL7 1JZ.
301
37
£ 45,300 /yr
49%
Neighbourhood Index
infoHow calculated?Score 1–10 — how this postcode ranks nationally (10 = top 10%)
Index Insight: PL7 1JZ falls into the lower 30% nationally for affluence, pointing to a more accessible but economically challenged demographic. 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.
Area Character
Families dominate this postcode. With 66% owner-occupation and average age 37, PL7 1JZ has the community stability of a well-balanced, mid-career demographic. £85k median prices reflect the premium buyers pay for this family-friendly stability.
mapGeographic Location
Demographic Deep-Dive
The Census 2021 data below shows the full population breakdown for PL7 1JZ. The average age is 37.1. Figures are sourced from the Office for National Statistics and cover ethnicity, age, religion, education, occupation, housing tenure, and more.
Ethnicity Profile
Economic Activity
Community Makeup: A balanced, mature neighborhood. The average age points to a solid foundation of mid-career individuals.
home Property Prices by Type
Semi-Detached
£ 85,750
1 sales · Mean £ 85,750
gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2026-02)
PL7 1JZ 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 Stores0.3 km
- Greggs0.7 km
- SI Fuels Limited0.7 km
- St Maurice Bakery0.3 km
Hotel, B&B, Guest House
1 nearby- St Elizabeths House0.5 km
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, Cafe
1 nearby- Plympton Spice Delta Ltd1.0 km
train Transport Links
Train Stations
- Plymouth7.4 km
- Devonport9.4 km
- Ivybridge9.7 km
Bus Stops
- St Maurice Road0.1 km
- Magdalen Gardens0.1 km
- Yeomans Way0.1 km
- Yeomans Way0.1 km
- Erle Gardens0.2 km
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Postcode Profile: PL71JZ · Data under Open Government Licence