Postcode Analysis Plymouth, South West

WOOLLCOMBE AVENUE, PL7 1LB House Prices & Local Information

Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for WOOLLCOMBE AVENUE, PL7 1LB.

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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 1LB 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

Social renting makes up 45% of tenure in PL7 1LB — a meaningful indicator of a community with strong public housing infrastructure. Despite the social housing concentration, crime here is lower than expected — a positive signal. Property prices are trending up 41.2% year-on-year.

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

PL7 1LB is an accessible, working-class neighbourhood on Woollcombe Avenue, 0.4km 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 1LB 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. Outside of residential hours, white, female workforce with low qualifications, working locally. At 40 years average, expect a well-rounded neighbourhood — a blend of established families, working professionals, and longer-term owner-occupiers. 45% of homes are socially rented, reflecting the area's public housing provision and council presence.

Safety: Crime rates are low here at 24 incidents per 1,000 residents — well below average and reassuring for families. Property: With prices averaging £160k, this is one of the more affordable postcodes in the area, up 41.2% year-on-year.

Census 2021 statistics for PL7 1LB 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 1LB. 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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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

£ 160,000

4 sales · Mean £ 167,750

Terraced

£ 151,500

2 sales · Mean £ 151,500

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

PL7 1LB has low crime rates — 24 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 offences45
Anti-social behaviour9
Criminal damage and arson7
Public order7
Other theft6

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 pupils0.8 km
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Chaddlewood Primary School

Good389 pupils1.0 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 pupils1.3 km
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Plympton St Mary's CofE Infant School

Requires Improvement112 pupils1.4 km

storefront Nearby Amenities

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Retailers - Other

4 nearby
  • Brook Stores0.1 km
  • Greggs0.8 km
  • SI Fuels Limited0.8 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
  • Erle Gardens0.1 km
  • St Maurice Road0.2 km
  • Buller Close0.2 km
  • St. Peters Close0.2 km