Postcode Analysis Plymouth, South West

HELE GARDENS, PL7 1JU House Prices & Local Information

Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for HELE GARDENS, PL7 1JU.

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Population

335

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Avg Age

40

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Avg Income

£ 45,300 /yr

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Employed

46%

Neighbourhood Index

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

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Index Insight: PL7 1JU falls into the lower 30% nationally for affluence, pointing to a more accessible but economically challenged demographic.

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8/10
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5/10
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4/10
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5/10
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4/10
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3/10
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7/10
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3/10
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9/10
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Area Character

With 45% social renting, PL7 1JU is shaped by council and housing association investment — strong rental availability at below-market rates. Low crime and a young population give this estate more upside than first impressions suggest.

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

PL7 1JU is an accessible, working-class neighbourhood on Hele Gardens, 0.4km from Plympton St Maurice in Plymouth. Administratively it sits within Plympton Erle ward and the South West Devon constituency.

An affordable area with active regeneration, PL7 1JU is these neighbourhoods include younger than group average individuals, frequently born in the eu. many residents are of mixed or multiple ethnicities. many are unmarried or divorced. many reside in privately rented detached houses or flats, some of which are underoccupied. individuals are more likely than the group average to be educated to a level/highers or degree level, and to work in managerial occupations. unemployment rates are lower than the group average. many of these neighbourhoods are found close to industrial estates. The daytime character shifts — white, female workforce with low qualifications, working locally. The 40 average age reflects a mixed, mid-career community — settling down but not yet slowing down. 45% of homes are socially rented, reflecting the area's public housing provision and council presence.

Safety: Crime rates are low here at 19 incidents per 1,000 residents — well below average and reassuring for families. Property: Average house prices are around £224k.

Census 2021 statistics for PL7 1JU are sourced from Output Area E00076360 (shared with 15 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 1JU. The average age is 39.9. Figures are sourced from the Office for National Statistics and cover ethnicity, age, religion, education, occupation, housing tenure, and more.

Ethnicity Profile

White / British97.9%
Asian / British Asian0.0%
Black / African / Caribbean0.0%
Other / Mixed2.1%

Economic Activity

46%Active
FT: 32%
Unemployed: 2%
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Age & Housing: A mid-life demographic with high rental density. The population consists largely of working adults in their thirties and forties renting their homes.

home Property Prices by Type

Semi-Detached

£ 200,000

3 sales · Mean £ 216,333

Terraced

£ 240,000

3 sales · Mean £ 258,333

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

PL7 1JU has low crime rates — 19 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 offences41
Anti-social behaviour10
Criminal damage and arson7
Public order7
Other theft6

school Local Schools

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Longcause Community Special School

Good116 pupils0.3 km
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Plympton St Maurice Primary School

Good195 pupils0.4 km
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Yealmpstone Farm Primary School

Good221 pupils0.8 km
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Chaddlewood Primary School

Good389 pupils0.8 km
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Plympton Academy

Requires Improvement1096 pupils0.9 km
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Glen Park Primary School

Good410 pupils1.1 km
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Old Priory Junior Academy

Requires Improvement216 pupils1.2 km
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Plympton St Mary's CofE Infant School

Requires Improvement112 pupils1.4 km

storefront Nearby Amenities

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Supermarkets

2 nearby
  • Tesco Express0.9 km
  • Iceland0.9 km
fastfood

Takeaway Shop

6 nearby
  • Peking House0.9 km
  • Plympton Grill0.9 km
  • Ridgeway Grill1.0 km
  • Ridgeway Pizza0.8 km
  • The Guru1.0 km
  • + 1 more
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Retailers - Other

9 nearby
  • Brook Stores0.3 km
  • Greggs0.8 km
  • SI Fuels Limited0.8 km
  • St Maurice Bakery0.1 km
  • Fruity Roots Ltd1.0 km
  • + 4 more
hotel

Hotel, B&B, Guest House

1 nearby
  • St Elizabeths House0.3 km
local_bar

Pub, NightClub

7 nearby
  • The Brook Inn0.3 km
  • The London Inn0.4 km
  • Freemason's Hall, Plympton0.7 km
  • George Inn0.7 km
  • Plympton Conservative Club0.9 km
  • + 2 more
restaurant

Restaurant, Cafe

8 nearby
  • Jasmins Cafe0.9 km
  • Mila’s Bakery0.9 km
  • Mollies Coffee Shop1.0 km
  • Plympton Spice Delta Ltd0.7 km
  • Shapla Balti0.9 km
  • + 3 more

train Transport Links

Train Stations

  • Plymouth7.3 km
  • Devonport9.3 km
  • Dockyard9.6 km

Bus Stops

  • Cotton Close0.1 km
  • Buller Close0.1 km
  • St. Peters Close0.2 km
  • Yeomans Way0.2 km
  • Yeomans Way0.2 km