PL7 1LS is an accessible, working-class neighbourhood on George Lane, 0.0km from Plympton St Maurice in Plymouth. Administratively it sits within Plympton Erle ward and the South West Devon constituency.
For families considering a move, PL7 1LS represents a stable, owner-occupied suburb — married couples, UK-born, strong community. By day, the area transitions to a non-metropolitan suburban areas character: white, female workforce with low qualifications, working locally. An average age of 43 puts this squarely in mixed-family territory — professional couples, school-age children households, and established residents all sharing the streets. 86% of properties are owner-occupied — a strong indicator of neighbourhood stability and long-term community investment.
Safety: Crime rates are low here at 30 incidents per 1,000 residents — well below average and reassuring for families.
Census 2021 statistics for PL7 1LS are sourced from Output Area E00076352 (shared with 37 postcodes in this micro-neighbourhood). Property prices come from HM Land Registry.
GEORGE LANE, PL7 1LS House Prices & Local Information
Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for GEORGE LANE, PL7 1LS.
263
43
£ 45,300 /yr
46%
Neighbourhood Index
infoHow calculated?Score 1–10 — how this postcode ranks nationally (10 = top 10%)
Index Insight: PL7 1LS represents a statistically balanced neighbourhood. The scores across affluence, family, and employment align closely with national middle-ground averages, offering a highly typical UK community profile.
Area Character
No single demographic signal dominates PL7 1LS — age 43, 86% ownership, 13% private renting: a mixed-tenure, multi-generational community. Low crime and mid-range prices make this a solid all-round choice.
mapGeographic Location
Demographic Deep-Dive
The Census 2021 data below shows the full population breakdown for PL7 1LS. The average age is 42.8. Figures are sourced from the Office for National Statistics and cover ethnicity, age, religion, education, occupation, housing tenure, and more.
Ethnicity Profile
Economic Activity
Area Vibe: Established and family-oriented. The area is largely populated by middle-aged homeowners, providing a deeply rooted community feel.
gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2026-02)
PL7 1LS has low crime rates — 30 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
Longcause Community Special School
Plympton St Maurice Primary School
Plympton Academy
Old Priory Junior Academy
Glen Park Primary School
Plympton St Mary's CofE Infant School
Chaddlewood Primary School
Yealmpstone Farm Primary School
storefront Nearby Amenities
Pub, NightClub
8 nearby- Lord Louis1.0 km
- The Brook Inn0.1 km
- The London Inn0.0 km
- Freemason's Hall, Plympton0.5 km
- George Inn0.5 km
- + 3 more
Supermarkets
3 nearby- Tesco Express0.9 km
- Iceland0.6 km
- The Co-operative Food Supermarket0.7 km
Takeaway Shop
7 nearby- Peking House0.9 km
- Plympton Grill0.9 km
- Ridgeway Grill0.7 km
- Ridgeway Pizza0.6 km
- The Guru0.7 km
- + 2 more
Retailers - Other
7 nearby- Brook Stores0.3 km
- St Maurice Bakery0.3 km
- Fruity Roots Ltd0.7 km
- Healthy Pulses0.7 km
- Miss Pinks0.6 km
- + 2 more
Hotel, B&B, Guest House
1 nearby- St Elizabeths House0.1 km
Restaurant, Cafe
10 nearby- Churchill Catering Ltd0.7 km
- Daisy Chains Health Care0.8 km
- Jasmins Cafe0.6 km
- Mila’s Bakery0.6 km
- Mollies Coffee Shop0.7 km
- + 5 more
train Transport Links
Train Stations
- Plymouth6.9 km
- Devonport8.9 km
- Dockyard9.2 km
Bus Stops
- Longbrook Street0.0 km
- Longbrook Street0.0 km
- Longcause0.1 km
- Longcause0.1 km
- St. Peters Close0.3 km
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Postcode Profile: PL71LS · Data under Open Government Licence