Postcode Analysis Plymouth, South West

GEORGE LANE, PL7 1LN House Prices & Local Information

Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for GEORGE LANE, PL7 1LN.

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Population

250

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Avg Age

70

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Avg Income

£ 45,300 /yr

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Employed

16%

Neighbourhood Index

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

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Index Insight: PL7 1LN falls into the lower 30% nationally for affluence, pointing to a more accessible but economically challenged demographic. Employment metrics are below the national average, which typically reflects either economic deprivation or a highly retired population.

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5/10
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1/10
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5/10
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2/10
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6/10
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3/10
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7/10
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3/10
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4/10
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Area Character

PL7 1LN has a significant social housing presence — 51% of homes are socially rented, reflecting substantial council or housing association provision. Despite the social housing concentration, crime here is lower than expected — a positive signal.

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

PL7 1LN is an accessible, working-class neighbourhood on George Lane, 0.1km 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 1LN is a neighbourhood with pockets of retirees, often in communal or managed housing. During the day, white, female workforce with low qualifications, working locally. An established, mature community with an average age of 70 — quiet, long-term residents, low turnover. 51% of homes are socially rented, reflecting the area's public housing provision and council presence. Full-time employment stands at 10% — below average for the region, consistent with the area's higher deprivation indicators.

Safety: Crime rates are low here at 29 incidents per 1,000 residents — well below average and reassuring for families. Property: Average house prices are around £220k.

Census 2021 statistics for PL7 1LN are sourced from Output Area E00076355 (shared with 34 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 1LN. The average age is 70.0. Figures are sourced from the Office for National Statistics and cover ethnicity, age, religion, education, occupation, housing tenure, and more.

Ethnicity Profile

White / British99.2%
Asian / British Asian0.4%
Black / African / Caribbean0.4%
Other / Mixed0.0%

Economic Activity

16%Active
FT: 10%
Unemployed: 0%
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Age & Housing: An older demographic with mixed housing. The population is heavily skewed toward individuals over fifty, with a higher-than-average rental or social housing density.

home Property Prices by Type

Terraced

£ 165,000

3 sales · Mean £ 181,333

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

PL7 1LN has low crime rates — 29 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 offences38
Anti-social behaviour16
Criminal damage and arson9
Other theft8
Public order8

school Local Schools

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Longcause Community Special School

Good116 pupils0.1 km
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Plympton St Maurice Primary School

Good195 pupils0.4 km
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Plympton Academy

Requires Improvement1096 pupils0.6 km
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Old Priory Junior Academy

Requires Improvement216 pupils0.9 km
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Glen Park Primary School

Good410 pupils0.9 km
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Chaddlewood Primary School

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

Requires Improvement112 pupils1.0 km
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Yealmpstone Farm Primary School

Good221 pupils1.2 km

storefront Nearby Amenities

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Pub, NightClub

10 nearby
  • Lord Louis0.9 km
  • The Brook Inn0.2 km
  • The London Inn0.1 km
  • Freemason's Hall, Plympton0.4 km
  • George Inn0.4 km
  • + 5 more
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Supermarkets

3 nearby
  • Tesco Express0.8 km
  • Iceland0.5 km
  • The Co-operative Food Supermarket0.7 km
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Takeaway Shop

8 nearby
  • Peking House0.8 km
  • Plympton Grill0.8 km
  • Asian Box1.0 km
  • Ridgeway Grill0.6 km
  • Ridgeway Pizza0.5 km
  • + 3 more
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Retailers - Other

8 nearby
  • Brook Stores0.4 km
  • St Maurice Bakery0.3 km
  • Bargain Booze Select Convenience1.0 km
  • Fruity Roots Ltd0.6 km
  • Healthy Pulses0.6 km
  • + 3 more
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Hotel, B&B, Guest House

1 nearby
  • St Elizabeths House0.2 km
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Restaurant, Cafe

10 nearby
  • Churchill Catering Ltd0.7 km
  • Daisy Chains Health Care0.7 km
  • Jasmins Cafe0.5 km
  • Mila’s Bakery0.5 km
  • Mollies Coffee Shop0.6 km
  • + 5 more

train Transport Links

Train Stations

  • Plymouth6.9 km
  • Devonport8.9 km
  • Dockyard9.2 km

Bus Stops

  • Longcause0.1 km
  • Longcause0.1 km
  • Longbrook Street0.1 km
  • Longbrook Street0.1 km
  • The Rise0.3 km