PL7 1JA is an accessible, working-class neighbourhood on Cotton Close, 0.2km 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 1JA represents a stable, owner-occupied suburb — married couples, UK-born, strong community. The daytime character shifts — white, female workforce with low qualifications, working locally. The 43 average age reflects a mixed, mid-career community — settling down but not yet slowing down. 86% of properties are owner-occupied — a strong indicator of neighbourhood stability and long-term community investment.
Safety: Crime rates are low here at 23 incidents per 1,000 residents — well below average and reassuring for families. Property: Average house prices are around £300k.
Census 2021 statistics for PL7 1JA are sourced from Output Area E00076352 (shared with 37 postcodes in this micro-neighbourhood). Property prices come from HM Land Registry.
COTTON CLOSE, PL7 1JA House Prices & Local Information
Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for COTTON CLOSE, PL7 1JA.
263
43
£ 45,300 /yr
46%
Neighbourhood Index
infoHow calculated?Score 1–10 — how this postcode ranks nationally (10 = top 10%)
Index Insight: PL7 1JA 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
PL7 1JA is a mixed residential postcode — average age 43, 86% owner-occupied, spanning a wide range of household types and life stages. 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 1JA. 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.
home Property Prices by Type
Semi-Detached
£ 230,000
2 sales · Mean £ 230,000
Detached
£ 370,000
2 sales · Mean £ 370,000
gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2026-02)
PL7 1JA has low crime rates — 23 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
Chaddlewood Primary School
Yealmpstone Farm Primary School
Glen Park Primary School
Old Priory Junior Academy
Plympton St Mary's CofE Infant School
storefront Nearby Amenities
Supermarkets
3 nearby- Tesco Express0.9 km
- Iceland0.7 km
- The Co-operative Food Supermarket0.9 km
Takeaway Shop
7 nearby- Peking House0.8 km
- Plympton Grill0.9 km
- Ridgeway Grill0.8 km
- Ridgeway Pizza0.7 km
- The Guru0.8 km
- + 2 more
Retailers - Other
9 nearby- Brook Stores0.3 km
- Greggs0.9 km
- SI Fuels Limited0.9 km
- St Maurice Bakery0.1 km
- Fruity Roots Ltd0.8 km
- + 4 more
Hotel, B&B, Guest House
1 nearby- St Elizabeths House0.2 km
Pub, NightClub
7 nearby- The Brook Inn0.2 km
- The London Inn0.3 km
- Freemason's Hall, Plympton0.6 km
- George Inn0.6 km
- Plympton Conservative Club0.7 km
- + 2 more
Restaurant, Cafe
10 nearby- Churchill Catering Ltd0.9 km
- Daisy Chains Health Care1.0 km
- Jasmins Cafe0.7 km
- Mila’s Bakery0.7 km
- Mollies Coffee Shop0.8 km
- + 5 more
train Transport Links
Train Stations
- Plymouth7.1 km
- Devonport9.1 km
- Dockyard9.4 km
Bus Stops
- Cotton Close0.1 km
- Buller Close0.1 km
- Longcause0.2 km
- St. Peters Close0.2 km
- Longcause0.2 km
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Postcode Profile: PL71JA · Data under Open Government Licence