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.
WOOLLCOMBE AVENUE, PL7 1LA House Prices & Local Information
Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for WOOLLCOMBE AVENUE, PL7 1LA.
227
49
£ 45,300 /yr
39%
Neighbourhood Index
infoHow calculated?Score 1–10 — how this postcode ranks nationally (10 = top 10%)
Index Insight: PL7 1LA falls into the lower 30% nationally for affluence, pointing to a more accessible but economically challenged demographic.
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.
mapGeographic Location
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
Economic Activity
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.
school Local Schools
Plympton St Maurice Primary School
Longcause Community Special School
Yealmpstone Farm Primary School
Plympton Academy
Chaddlewood Primary School
Glen Park Primary School
Old Priory Junior Academy
Plympton St Mary's CofE Infant School
storefront Nearby Amenities
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, B&B, Guest House
1 nearby- St Elizabeths House0.3 km
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, 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
Supermarkets
1 nearby- Iceland0.9 km
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
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Postcode Profile: PL71LA · Data under Open Government Licence