Postcode Analysis Plymouth, South West

LOWER FARM ROAD, PL7 1JJ House Prices & Local Information

Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for LOWER FARM ROAD, PL7 1JJ.

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

349

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Avg Age

49

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Avg Income

£ 45,300 /yr

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Employed

42%

Neighbourhood Index

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

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Index Insight: It scores highly on the family-friendly index, suggesting a strong presence of family households and good proximity to schools.

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8/10
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9/10
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4/10
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7/10
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1/10
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5/10
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7/10
homeHome Ownership
10/10
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8/10
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Area Character

No single demographic signal dominates PL7 1JJ — age 49, 90% ownership, 9% private renting: a mixed-tenure, multi-generational community. £404k prices and low crime put this mixed postcode in the more desirable bracket. Property prices are trending down 6.4% year-on-year.

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

PL7 1JJ is a quiet, settled residential neighbourhood on Lower Farm Road, 0.7km from Chaddlewood in Plymouth. Administratively it sits within Plympton Erle ward and the South West Devon constituency.

For serious buyers, PL7 1JJ is a well-established suburb with a mixed age range and strong community feel. With an average age of 49, this is established family country — quiet streets, strong community ties, and low rental churn. 90% 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 23 incidents per 1,000 residents — well below average and reassuring for families. Property: Prices average £404k, down 6.4% year-on-year.

Census 2021 statistics for PL7 1JJ are sourced from Output Area E00076340 (shared with 12 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 1JJ. The average age is 48.7. Figures are sourced from the Office for National Statistics and cover ethnicity, age, religion, education, occupation, housing tenure, and more.

Ethnicity Profile

White / British97.7%
Asian / British Asian0.9%
Black / African / Caribbean0.0%
Other / Mixed1.4%

Economic Activity

42%Active
FT: 30%
Unemployed: 1%
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Community Makeup: A mature neighborhood of long-term property owners. The significantly higher average age reflects a deeply settled local population.

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home Property Prices by Type

Detached

£ 365,000

11 sales · Mean £ 360,000

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

PL7 1JJ 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.

Violence and sexual offences64
Anti-social behaviour13
Criminal damage and arson6
Other theft6
Burglary5

school Local Schools

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Yealmpstone Farm Primary School

Good221 pupils0.5 km
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Longcause Community Special School

Good116 pupils0.6 km
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Plympton St Maurice Primary School

Good195 pupils0.6 km
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Chaddlewood Primary School

Good389 pupils0.9 km
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Plympton Academy

Requires Improvement1096 pupils1.3 km
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Glen Park Primary School

Good410 pupils1.4 km

storefront Nearby Amenities

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Retailers - Other

4 nearby
  • Brook Stores0.5 km
  • Greggs0.4 km
  • SI Fuels Limited0.4 km
  • St Maurice Bakery0.5 km
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Hotel, B&B, Guest House

1 nearby
  • St Elizabeths House0.7 km
local_bar

Pub, NightClub

2 nearby
  • The Brook Inn0.7 km
  • The London Inn0.8 km

train Transport Links

Train Stations

  • Plymouth7.6 km
  • Ivybridge9.4 km
  • Devonport9.6 km

Bus Stops

  • New Park Road0.2 km
  • Yeomans Way0.2 km
  • New Park Road0.2 km
  • Yeomans Way0.2 km
  • New Park Road0.2 km