Postcode Analysis Plymouth, South West

PL7 1LD House Prices & Local Information

Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for PL7 1LD.

analytics Demographics: Census 2021 local_police Crime: police.uk · 2026-02 (1–2 month lag)home Prices: Land Registry
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Population

301

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Avg Age

37

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Avg Income

£ 45,300 /yr

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Employed

49%

Neighbourhood Index

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

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Index Insight: PL7 1LD 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.

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7/10
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8/10
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4/10
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10/10
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4/10
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3/10
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6/10
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5/10
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8/10
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Area Character

PL7 1LD is an established family neighbourhood — 66% owner-occupation and an average age of 37 give this postcode the stable, settled character of a community where households put down roots. Low crime and mid-range prices — a genuinely accessible family postcode.

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

PL7 1LD is an accessible, working-class neighbourhood located 0.6km 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 1LD is a family-oriented neighbourhood with a mix of housing types. Work and footfall patterns mark this as a non-metropolitan suburban areas zone — white, female workforce with low qualifications, working locally. This is a stable, socially diverse area (average age 37) — accessible for a wide range of households, from young families to empty nesters. 26% of homes are socially rented, reflecting the area's public housing provision and council presence.

Safety: Crime rates are low here at 28 incidents per 1,000 residents — well below average and reassuring for families.

Census 2021 statistics for PL7 1LD are sourced from Output Area E00076361 (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 1LD. 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

White / British96.7%
Asian / British Asian1.0%
Black / African / Caribbean1.0%
Other / Mixed1.3%

Economic Activity

49%Active
FT: 37%
Unemployed: 0%
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Community Makeup: A balanced, mature neighborhood. The average age points to a solid foundation of mid-career individuals.

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

PL7 1LD has low crime rates — 28 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 offences49
Anti-social behaviour8
Public order8
Other theft7
Other crime4

school Local Schools

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Plympton St Maurice Primary School

Good195 pupils0.4 km
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Longcause Community Special School

Good116 pupils0.5 km
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Yealmpstone Farm Primary School

Good221 pupils0.6 km
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Chaddlewood Primary School

Good389 pupils1.0 km
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Plympton Academy

Requires Improvement1096 pupils1.2 km
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Glen Park Primary School

Good410 pupils1.4 km
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Old Priory Junior Academy

Requires Improvement216 pupils1.5 km
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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
  • Greggs0.7 km
  • SI Fuels Limited0.7 km
  • St Maurice Bakery0.3 km
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Hotel, B&B, Guest House

1 nearby
  • St Elizabeths House0.5 km
local_bar

Pub, NightClub

2 nearby
  • The Brook Inn0.5 km
  • The London Inn0.6 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
  • Cherry Tree Lane0.1 km
  • Erle Gardens0.2 km
  • Yeomans Way0.2 km