PL7 1LN is an accessible, working-class neighbourhood on George Lane, 0.1km 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 1LN is a neighbourhood with pockets of retirees, often in communal or managed housing. During the day, white, female workforce with low qualifications, working locally. An established, mature community with an average age of 70 — quiet, long-term residents, low turnover. 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 29 incidents per 1,000 residents — well below average and reassuring for families. Property: Average house prices are around £220k.
Census 2021 statistics for PL7 1LN are sourced from Output Area E00076355 (shared with 34 postcodes in this micro-neighbourhood). Property prices come from HM Land Registry.
GEORGE LANE, PL7 1LN House Prices & Local Information
Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for GEORGE LANE, PL7 1LN.
250
70
£ 45,300 /yr
16%
Neighbourhood Index
infoHow calculated?Score 1–10 — how this postcode ranks nationally (10 = top 10%)
Index Insight: PL7 1LN 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
PL7 1LN has a significant social housing presence — 51% of homes are socially rented, reflecting substantial council or housing association provision. Despite the social housing concentration, crime here is lower than expected — a positive signal.
mapGeographic Location
Demographic Deep-Dive
The Census 2021 data below shows the full population breakdown for PL7 1LN. 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
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
Terraced
£ 165,000
3 sales · Mean £ 181,333
gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2026-02)
PL7 1LN has low crime rates — 29 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
Longcause Community Special School
Plympton St Maurice Primary School
Plympton Academy
Old Priory Junior Academy
Glen Park Primary School
Chaddlewood Primary School
Plympton St Mary's CofE Infant School
Yealmpstone Farm Primary School
storefront Nearby Amenities
Pub, NightClub
10 nearby- Lord Louis0.9 km
- The Brook Inn0.2 km
- The London Inn0.1 km
- Freemason's Hall, Plympton0.4 km
- George Inn0.4 km
- + 5 more
Supermarkets
3 nearby- Tesco Express0.8 km
- Iceland0.5 km
- The Co-operative Food Supermarket0.7 km
Takeaway Shop
8 nearby- Peking House0.8 km
- Plympton Grill0.8 km
- Asian Box1.0 km
- Ridgeway Grill0.6 km
- Ridgeway Pizza0.5 km
- + 3 more
Retailers - Other
8 nearby- Brook Stores0.4 km
- St Maurice Bakery0.3 km
- Bargain Booze Select Convenience1.0 km
- Fruity Roots Ltd0.6 km
- Healthy Pulses0.6 km
- + 3 more
Hotel, B&B, Guest House
1 nearby- St Elizabeths House0.2 km
Restaurant, Cafe
10 nearby- Churchill Catering Ltd0.7 km
- Daisy Chains Health Care0.7 km
- Jasmins Cafe0.5 km
- Mila’s Bakery0.5 km
- Mollies Coffee Shop0.6 km
- + 5 more
train Transport Links
Train Stations
- Plymouth6.9 km
- Devonport8.9 km
- Dockyard9.2 km
Bus Stops
- Longcause0.1 km
- Longcause0.1 km
- Longbrook Street0.1 km
- Longbrook Street0.1 km
- The Rise0.3 km
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Postcode Profile: PL71LN · Data under Open Government Licence