PL7 1JB is an accessible, working-class neighbourhood on Longcause, 0.1km 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 1JB offers 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 residents own their home — above average for the district, consistent with a stable and sought-after address.
Safety: Crime rates are low here at 27 incidents per 1,000 residents — well below average and reassuring for families. Property: Average house prices are around £355k, down 32.2% year-on-year.
Census 2021 statistics for PL7 1JB are sourced from Output Area E00076352 (shared with 37 postcodes in this micro-neighbourhood). Property prices come from HM Land Registry.
LONGCAUSE, PL7 1JB House Prices & Local Information
Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for LONGCAUSE, PL7 1JB.
263
43
£ 45,300 /yr
46%
Neighbourhood Index
infoHow calculated?Score 1–10 — how this postcode ranks nationally (10 = top 10%)
Index Insight: PL7 1JB 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 1JB is a mixed residential postcode — average age 43, 86% owner-occupied, spanning a wide range of household types and life stages. £355k prices and low crime put this mixed postcode in the more desirable bracket. Property prices are trending down 32.2% year-on-year.
mapGeographic Location
Demographic Deep-Dive
The Census 2021 data below shows the full population breakdown for PL7 1JB. 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
Detached
£ 450,000
2 sales · Mean £ 450,000
Semi-Detached
£ 230,000
5 sales · Mean £ 240,500
Terraced
£ 170,000
1 sales · Mean £ 170,000
gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2026-02)
PL7 1JB has low crime rates — 27 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
Glen Park Primary School
Old Priory Junior Academy
Yealmpstone Farm Primary School
Plympton St Mary's CofE Infant School
storefront Nearby Amenities
Pub, NightClub
8 nearby- Lord Louis0.9 km
- The Brook Inn0.2 km
- The London Inn0.2 km
- Freemason's Hall, Plympton0.5 km
- George Inn0.5 km
- + 3 more
Supermarkets
3 nearby- Tesco Express0.8 km
- Iceland0.7 km
- The Co-operative Food Supermarket0.8 km
Takeaway Shop
7 nearby- Peking House0.8 km
- Plympton Grill0.8 km
- Ridgeway Grill0.8 km
- Ridgeway Pizza0.6 km
- The Guru0.8 km
- + 2 more
Retailers - Other
7 nearby- Brook Stores0.3 km
- St Maurice Bakery0.2 km
- Fruity Roots Ltd0.7 km
- Healthy Pulses0.8 km
- Miss Pinks0.7 km
- + 2 more
Hotel, B&B, Guest House
1 nearby- St Elizabeths House0.2 km
Restaurant, Cafe
10 nearby- Churchill Catering Ltd0.8 km
- Daisy Chains Health Care0.9 km
- Jasmins Cafe0.7 km
- Mila’s Bakery0.7 km
- Mollies Coffee Shop0.8 km
- + 5 more
train Transport Links
Train Stations
- Plymouth7.0 km
- Devonport9.0 km
- Dockyard9.3 km
Bus Stops
- Longcause0.1 km
- Longcause0.1 km
- Cotton Close0.1 km
- Longbrook Street0.2 km
- Longbrook Street0.2 km
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Postcode Profile: PL71JB · Data under Open Government Licence