Is PL7 1AE a safe place to live?

Yes, PL7 1AE is considered very safe. It has a low crime rate of 1 incidents per 1,000 residents, which is well below the national average.

What is the population of PL7 1AE?

The population for the PL7 1AE area is approximately 397 residents according to the latest census data.

Postcode Analysis Plymouth, South West

PL7 1AE House Prices & Local Information

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

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

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Population

397

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Avg Age

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Avg Income

£ 48,900 /yr

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Employed

51%

Neighbourhood Index

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

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Index Insight: PL7 1AE 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.

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9/10

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6/10

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2/10

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7/10

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1/10

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7/10

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1/10

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6/10

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6/10

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Area Character

A sought-after, premium postcode. PL7 1AE's low deprivation rank, 68% ownership place it in the top quintile nationally for residential quality. Low crime and mid-career demographics put this at peak family desirability.

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verifiedPublished by PostcodeInfo.uk · April 2026 · Sources: ONS Census 2021, police.uk, Land Registry

PL7 1AE is a sought-after residential area located 0.9km from Plympton St Maurice in Plymouth. Administratively it sits within Plymstock Dunstone ward and the South West Devon constituency.

One of the more sought-after postcodes in PL7, PL7 1AE offers a diverse rural area with a mix of families, workers and retirees. Outside of residential hours, includes some mining and quarrying and other industrial activity. At 34 years average, this is a working-age, professionally active neighbourhood with good transport links and a dynamic social mix. 68% of residents own their home — above average for the district, consistent with a stable and sought-after address.

Safety: Crime rates are low here at 1 incidents per 1,000 residents — well below average and reassuring for families. The area ranks among the least deprived 20% in England — a strong signal of community wellbeing, good schools, and low crime.

Census 2021 statistics for PL7 1AE are sourced from Output Area E00181130 (shared with 16 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 1AE. The average age is 34.4. Figures are sourced from the Office for National Statistics and cover ethnicity, age, religion, education, occupation, housing tenure, and more.

Ethnicity Profile

White / British94.2%

Asian / British Asian3.0%

Black / African / Caribbean0.0%

Other / Mixed2.8%

Economic Activity

51%Active

FT: 38%

Unemployed: 2%

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Age Profile: A mature, mid-life demographic. The population consists largely of established adults in their late thirties and forties.

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

PL7 1AE has low crime rates — 1 incidents per 1,000 residents. The most reported categories are criminal damage and arson and violence and sexual offences. Commercial streets and transport hubs naturally generate more incidents than quiet residential roads.

Criminal damage and arson1

Violence and sexual offences1

school Local Schools

Plympton St Maurice Primary School

Good195 pupils0.7 km

Longcause Community Special School

Good116 pupils1.0 km

Sherford Vale School

Good225 pupils1.1 km

Plympton Academy

Requires Improvement1096 pupils1.4 km

Plympton St Mary's CofE Infant School

Requires Improvement112 pupils1.4 km

Old Priory Junior Academy

Requires Improvement216 pupils1.5 km

Yealmpstone Farm Primary School

Good221 pupils1.5 km

storefront Nearby Amenities

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Retailers - Other

3 nearby

Feeding Devon LLP0.9 km
Brook Stores0.8 km
St Maurice Bakery0.9 km

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Hotel, B&B, Guest House

1 nearby

St Elizabeths House0.8 km

local_bar

Pub, NightClub

2 nearby

The Brook Inn0.8 km
The London Inn0.9 km

train Transport Links

Train Stations

Plymouth6.6 km
Devonport8.6 km
Dockyard8.9 km