PL7 1HS is a sought-after residential area on Dark Street Lane, 0.3km from Plympton St. Maurice in Plymouth. Administratively it sits within Plympton Erle ward and the South West Devon constituency.
One of the more sought-after postcodes in PL7, PL7 1HS offers a mature area with an older, predominantly retired population. By day, the area transitions to a non-metropolitan suburban areas character: white, female workforce with low qualifications, working locally. At 47 years average, the community has a secure, family-first character — valued for its stability, low turnover, and strong local identity. 82% 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 35 incidents per 1,000 residents — well below average and reassuring for families.
Census 2021 statistics for PL7 1HS are sourced from Output Area E00076349 (shared with 24 postcodes in this micro-neighbourhood). Property prices come from HM Land Registry.
DARK STREET LANE, PL7 1HS House Prices & Local Information
Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for DARK STREET LANE, PL7 1HS.
316
47
£ 49,500 /yr
46%
Neighbourhood Index
infoHow calculated?Score 1–10 — how this postcode ranks nationally (10 = top 10%)
Index Insight: The area also shows excellent employment metrics, indicating a highly economically active population.
Area Character
No single demographic signal dominates PL7 1HS — age 47, 82% ownership, 16% 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 1HS. The average age is 46.6. 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: Peaceful, mature, and permanent. The demographic data points to a strong concentration of older homeowners and empty-nesters.
gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2026-02)
PL7 1HS has low crime rates — 35 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
Plympton Academy
Old Priory Junior Academy
Longcause Community Special School
Plympton St Mary's CofE Infant School
Plympton St Maurice Primary School
Glen Park Primary School
Chaddlewood Primary School
Hele's School
storefront Nearby Amenities
Retailers - Other
12 nearby- Devon Vintage Ice Cream0.8 km
- Devon Vintage Ice Cream Tricycle0.8 km
- Premier Express Colebrook Stores0.9 km
- The Devon Vintage Ice Cream Van Co0.8 km
- Brook Stores0.8 km
- + 7 more
Pub, NightClub
11 nearby- Colebrook Inn0.9 km
- Lord Louis0.8 km
- The Brook Inn0.5 km
- The London Inn0.4 km
- Freemason's Hall, Plympton0.4 km
- + 6 more
Restaurant, Cafe
11 nearby- Bowlers Cafe0.9 km
- Churchill Catering Ltd0.3 km
- Daisy Chains Health Care0.4 km
- Jasmins Cafe0.3 km
- Mila’s Bakery0.3 km
- + 6 more
Supermarkets
5 nearby- Aldi1.0 km
- Tesco0.7 km
- Tesco Express0.9 km
- Iceland0.3 km
- The Co-operative Food Supermarket0.3 km
Takeaway Shop
9 nearby- Colebrook Chippy0.9 km
- Peking House0.9 km
- Plympton Grill0.9 km
- Asian Box0.6 km
- Ridgeway Grill0.3 km
- + 4 more
Hotel, B&B, Guest House
1 nearby- St Elizabeths House0.5 km
train Transport Links
Train Stations
- Plymouth6.5 km
- Devonport8.5 km
- Dockyard8.8 km
Bus Stops
- Sydney Close0.0 km
- Sydney Close0.0 km
- Underwood Road0.2 km
- Underwood Road0.2 km
- Dark Street Lane0.2 km
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Postcode Profile: PL71HS · Data under Open Government Licence