PL7 4PF is a safe, established residential area on Cranfield, 0.3km from Woodford in Plymouth. Administratively it sits within Plympton St Mary ward and the South West Devon constituency.
For families considering a move, PL7 4PF represents a spacious suburb popular with older working households approaching retirement. The 46 average age signals a mature family neighbourhood — long-term residents, good local schools, and high levels of owner-occupation. 91% of properties are owner-occupied — a strong indicator of neighbourhood stability and long-term community investment.
Safety: Crime rates are low here at 10 incidents per 1,000 residents — well below average and reassuring for families. Property: Average house prices are around £264k, up 18.9% year-on-year.
Census 2021 statistics for PL7 4PF are sourced from Output Area E00076369 (shared with 10 postcodes in this micro-neighbourhood). Property prices come from HM Land Registry.
CRANFIELD, PL7 4PF House Prices & Local Information
Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for CRANFIELD, PL7 4PF.
432
46
£ 46,100 /yr
48%
Neighbourhood Index
infoHow calculated?Score 1–10 — how this postcode ranks nationally (10 = top 10%)
Index Insight: 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.
Area Character
Balanced, accessible, and mixed. PL7 4PF spans multiple life stages — average age 46, moderate ownership and renting. Low crime and mid-range prices make this a solid all-round choice. Property prices are trending up 18.9% year-on-year.
mapGeographic Location
Demographic Deep-Dive
The Census 2021 data below shows the full population breakdown for PL7 4PF. The average age is 46.1. Figures are sourced from the Office for National Statistics and cover ethnicity, age, religion, education, occupation, housing tenure, and more.
Ethnicity Profile
Economic Activity
Age & Housing: An older, highly established demographic of homeowners. The population is heavily skewed toward older adults and retirees who own their homes outright.
home Property Prices by Type
Semi-Detached
£ 245,000
17 sales · Mean £ 231,310
Terraced
£ 280,000
1 sales · Mean £ 280,000
Detached
£ 325,000
1 sales · Mean £ 325,000
Flat
£ 156,500
2 sales · Mean £ 156,500
gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2026-02)
PL7 4PF has low crime rates — 10 incidents per 1,000 residents. The most reported categories are violence and sexual offences and other theft. Commercial streets and transport hubs naturally generate more incidents than quiet residential roads.
school Local Schools
Woodford Primary School
Boringdon Primary School
Hele's School
Plympton St Mary's CofE Infant School
Old Priory Junior Academy
Glen Park Primary School
storefront Nearby Amenities
Retailers - Other
5 nearby- B and M Retail0.9 km
- Boringdon Golf Range Ltd0.4 km
- Central Convenience Stores0.4 km
- Friary Mill Bakery Ltd0.7 km
- Ludbrook Butchers0.8 km
Pub, NightClub
1 nearby- The Unicorn Harvester0.8 km
Restaurant, Cafe
3 nearby- Boringdon Park Golf Club0.1 km
- Munch Box0.7 km
- Plymouth Retail Distribution Centre0.9 km
Supermarkets
1 nearby- Lidl0.9 km
Takeaway Shop
1 nearby- China Chef0.7 km
train Transport Links
Train Stations
- Plymouth5.8 km
- Devonport7.6 km
- Dockyard7.8 km
Bus Stops
- Longacre0.3 km
- Larkham Lane0.3 km
- Crossway0.3 km
- Crossway Green0.3 km
- Plymbridge Road0.4 km
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Postcode Profile: PL74PF · Data under Open Government Licence