PL7 1LJ is an accessible, working-class neighbourhood on George Lane, 0.1km from Ridgeway in Plymouth. Administratively it sits within Plympton Erle ward and the South West Devon constituency.
An affordable area with active regeneration, PL7 1LJ is a neighbourhood with pockets of retirees, often in communal or managed housing. Outside of residential hours, traditional high streets with some larger stores, mostly employees. The 70 average age marks this as a deeply established neighbourhood — expect quiet streets, long-term homeowners, and strong community continuity. 51% of homes are socially rented, reflecting the area's public housing provision and council presence. Full-time employment stands at 10% — below average for the region, consistent with the area's higher deprivation indicators.
Safety: Crime rates are low here at 31 incidents per 1,000 residents — well below average and reassuring for families. Property: Average house prices are around £262k, down 24.5% year-on-year.
Census 2021 statistics for PL7 1LJ are sourced from Output Area E00076355 (shared with 34 postcodes in this micro-neighbourhood). Property prices come from HM Land Registry.
GEORGE LANE, PL7 1LJ House Prices & Local Information
Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for GEORGE LANE, PL7 1LJ.
250
70
£ 45,300 /yr
16%
Neighbourhood Index
infoHow calculated?Score 1–10 — how this postcode ranks nationally (10 = top 10%)
Index Insight: PL7 1LJ falls into the lower 30% nationally for affluence, pointing to a more accessible but economically challenged demographic. Employment metrics are below the national average, which typically reflects either economic deprivation or a highly retired population.
Area Character
Social renting makes up 51% of tenure in PL7 1LJ — a meaningful indicator of a community with strong public housing infrastructure. Despite the social housing concentration, crime here is lower than expected — a positive signal. Property prices are trending down 24.5% year-on-year.
mapGeographic Location
Demographic Deep-Dive
The Census 2021 data below shows the full population breakdown for PL7 1LJ. The average age is 70.0. Figures are sourced from the Office for National Statistics and cover ethnicity, age, religion, education, occupation, housing tenure, and more.
Ethnicity Profile
Economic Activity
Community Makeup: A mature neighborhood. The higher average age combined with lower homeownership rates suggests a mix of lifelong renters and retirees.
home Property Prices by Type
Flat
£ 205,000
26 sales · Mean £ 201,690
Terraced
£ 360,000
3 sales · Mean £ 328,333
Detached
£ 582,500
2 sales · Mean £ 582,500
gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2026-02)
PL7 1LJ has low crime rates — 31 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 Academy
Longcause Community Special School
Glen Park Primary School
Old Priory Junior Academy
Plympton St Maurice Primary School
Plympton St Mary's CofE Infant School
Chaddlewood Primary School
Boringdon Primary School
storefront Nearby Amenities
Retailers - Other
13 nearby- Devon Vintage Ice Cream0.9 km
- Devon Vintage Ice Cream Tricycle0.9 km
- Premier Express Colebrook Stores0.8 km
- The 1:1 Diet by Cambridge Weight Plan0.8 km
- The Devon Vintage Ice Cream Van Co0.9 km
- + 8 more
Pub, NightClub
11 nearby- Colebrook Inn0.8 km
- Lord Louis0.6 km
- The Brook Inn0.5 km
- The London Inn0.4 km
- Freemason's Hall, Plympton0.1 km
- + 6 more
Restaurant, Cafe
11 nearby- Bowlers Cafe0.8 km
- Churchill Catering Ltd0.5 km
- Daisy Chains Health Care0.5 km
- Jasmins Cafe0.3 km
- Mila’s Bakery0.3 km
- + 6 more
Supermarkets
5 nearby- Aldi0.7 km
- Tesco0.9 km
- Tesco Express0.6 km
- Iceland0.3 km
- The Co-operative Food Supermarket0.5 km
Takeaway Shop
9 nearby- Colebrook Chippy0.8 km
- Peking House0.6 km
- Plympton Grill0.6 km
- Asian Box0.8 km
- Ridgeway Grill0.4 km
- + 4 more
Hotel, B&B, Guest House
1 nearby- St Elizabeths House0.5 km
train Transport Links
Train Stations
- Plymouth6.9 km
- Devonport8.8 km
- Dockyard9.1 km
Bus Stops
- The Rise0.1 km
- George Hotel0.1 km
- George Lane0.1 km
- George Hotel0.1 km
- Ridgeway Masonic Hall0.1 km
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Postcode Profile: PL71LJ · Data under Open Government Licence