PL7 1LU is an accessible, working-class neighbourhood on Barbican Road, 0.1km from Plympton St Maurice in Plymouth. Administratively it sits within Plympton Erle ward and the South West Devon constituency.
This is a strong family neighbourhood — a stable, owner-occupied suburb — married couples, UK-born, strong community. During the day, white, female workforce with low qualifications, working locally. A balanced community with an average age of 43 — families, professionals, and long-term residents all well represented. 86% of properties are owner-occupied — a strong indicator of neighbourhood stability and long-term community investment.
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 £270k.
Census 2021 statistics for PL7 1LU are sourced from Output Area E00076352 (shared with 37 postcodes in this micro-neighbourhood). Property prices come from HM Land Registry.
BARBICAN ROAD, PL7 1LU House Prices & Local Information
Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for BARBICAN ROAD, PL7 1LU.
263
43
£ 45,300 /yr
46%
Neighbourhood Index
infoHow calculated?Score 1–10 — how this postcode ranks nationally (10 = top 10%)
Index Insight: PL7 1LU 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
Balanced, accessible, and mixed. PL7 1LU spans multiple life stages — average age 43, moderate ownership and renting. 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 1LU. 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
Community Makeup: A highly stable neighborhood of property owners. The average age points to mid-career individuals heavily invested in the local area.
home Property Prices by Type
Terraced
£ 330,000
1 sales · Mean £ 330,000
Flat
£ 180,000
2 sales · Mean £ 180,000
gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2026-02)
PL7 1LU 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.
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
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
Supermarkets
3 nearby- Tesco Express0.8 km
- Iceland0.5 km
- The Co-operative Food Supermarket0.7 km
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
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
Hotel, B&B, Guest House
1 nearby- St Elizabeths House0.2 km
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
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Postcode Profile: PL71LU · Data under Open Government Licence