Postcode Analysis Plymouth, South West

WOOLLCOMBE AVENUE, PL7 1LA House Prices & Local Information

Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for WOOLLCOMBE AVENUE, PL7 1LA.

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Population

227

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Avg Age

49

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Avg Income

£ 45,300 /yr

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Employed

39%

Neighbourhood Index

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

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

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7/10
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5/10
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5/10
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6/10
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6/10
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2/10
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5/10
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1/10
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10/10
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Area Character

PL7 1LA has a significant social housing presence — 66% of homes are socially rented, reflecting substantial council or housing association provision. 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 1LA is an accessible, working-class neighbourhood on Woollcombe Avenue, 0.3km 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 1LA 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. Work and footfall patterns mark this as a non-metropolitan suburban areas zone — white, female workforce with low qualifications, working locally. Residents average 49 years old — this is a settled, predominantly owner-occupied area with a stable, community-minded population. 66% of homes are socially rented, reflecting the area's public housing provision and council presence. Full-time employment stands at 23% — below average for the region, consistent with the area's higher deprivation indicators.

Safety: Crime rates are low here at 25 incidents per 1,000 residents — well below average and reassuring for families. Property: Average house prices are around £235k.

Census 2021 statistics for PL7 1LA are sourced from Output Area E00076364 (shared with 18 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 1LA. The average age is 48.8. Figures are sourced from the Office for National Statistics and cover ethnicity, age, religion, education, occupation, housing tenure, and more.

Ethnicity Profile

White / British99.1%
Asian / British Asian0.4%
Black / African / Caribbean0.0%
Other / Mixed0.4%

Economic Activity

39%Active
FT: 23%
Unemployed: 0%
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Age & Housing: An older demographic with mixed housing. The population is heavily skewed toward individuals over fifty, with a higher-than-average rental or social housing density.

home Property Prices by Type

Semi-Detached

£ 235,000

1 sales · Mean £ 235,000

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

PL7 1LA has low crime rates — 25 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 behaviour13
Criminal damage and arson10
Public order7
Other theft5

school Local Schools

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Plympton St Maurice Primary School

Good195 pupils0.2 km
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Longcause Community Special School

Good116 pupils0.3 km
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Yealmpstone Farm Primary School

Good221 pupils0.9 km
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Plympton Academy

Requires Improvement1096 pupils0.9 km
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Chaddlewood Primary School

Good389 pupils1.0 km
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Glen Park Primary School

Good410 pupils1.2 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 pupils1.3 km

storefront Nearby Amenities

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Retailers - Other

9 nearby
  • Brook Stores0.1 km
  • Greggs0.9 km
  • SI Fuels Limited0.9 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, Plympton0.8 km
  • George Inn0.8 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 Ltd0.8 km
  • Shapla Balti0.9 km
  • + 3 more
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Supermarkets

1 nearby
  • Iceland0.9 km
fastfood

Takeaway Shop

4 nearby
  • Ridgeway Grill1.0 km
  • Ridgeway Pizza0.9 km
  • The Guru1.0 km
  • The Plym Fish Bar0.9 km

train Transport Links

Train Stations

  • Plymouth7.2 km
  • Devonport9.2 km
  • Dockyard9.5 km

Bus Stops

  • St. Peters Close0.1 km
  • Buller Close0.1 km
  • St Maurice Road0.1 km
  • Cotton Close0.2 km
  • Erle Gardens0.2 km