Postcode Analysis Plymouth, South West

PL7 1LW House Prices & Local Information

Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for PL7 1LW.

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Population

263

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Avg Age

43

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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 1LW represents a statistically balanced neighbourhood. The scores across affluence, family, and employment align closely with national middle-ground averages, offering a highly typical UK community profile.

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5/10
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5/10
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5/10
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5/10
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1/10
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7/10
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6/10
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8/10
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3/10
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Area Character

Balanced, accessible, and mixed. PL7 1LW spans multiple life stages — average age 43, moderate ownership and renting. Low crime and mid-range prices make this a solid all-round choice.

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

PL7 1LW is an accessible, working-class neighbourhood located 0.0km from Plympton St Maurice in Plymouth. Administratively it sits within Plympton Erle ward and the South West Devon constituency.

For families considering a move, PL7 1LW represents a stable, owner-occupied suburb — married couples, UK-born, strong community. Outside of residential hours, white, female workforce with low qualifications, working locally. At 43 years average, expect a well-rounded neighbourhood — a blend of established families, working professionals, and longer-term owner-occupiers. 86% of properties are owner-occupied — a strong indicator of neighbourhood stability and long-term community investment.

Safety: Crime rates are low here at 30 incidents per 1,000 residents — well below average and reassuring for families.

Census 2021 statistics for PL7 1LW are sourced from Output Area E00076352 (shared with 37 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 1LW. The average age is 42.8. Figures are sourced from the Office for National Statistics and cover ethnicity, age, religion, education, occupation, housing tenure, and more.

Ethnicity Profile

White / British99.6%
Asian / British Asian0.0%
Black / African / Caribbean0.0%
Other / Mixed0.4%

Economic Activity

46%Active
FT: 30%
Unemployed: 2%
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Community Makeup: A highly stable neighborhood of property owners. The average age points to mid-career individuals heavily invested in the local area.

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

PL7 1LW has low crime rates — 30 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 offences39
Anti-social behaviour16
Criminal damage and arson12
Public order8
Other theft6

school Local Schools

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Longcause Community Special School

Good116 pupils0.1 km
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Plympton St Maurice Primary School

Good195 pupils0.4 km
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Plympton Academy

Requires Improvement1096 pupils0.6 km
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Old Priory Junior Academy

Requires Improvement216 pupils0.9 km
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Glen Park Primary School

Good410 pupils0.9 km
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Chaddlewood Primary School

Good389 pupils0.9 km
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Plympton St Mary's CofE Infant School

Requires Improvement112 pupils1.0 km
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Yealmpstone Farm Primary School

Good221 pupils1.2 km

storefront Nearby Amenities

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Pub, NightClub

9 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
  • + 4 more
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Supermarkets

3 nearby
  • Tesco Express0.8 km
  • Iceland0.6 km
  • The Co-operative Food Supermarket0.7 km
fastfood

Takeaway Shop

8 nearby
  • Peking House0.8 km
  • Plympton Grill0.8 km
  • Asian Box1.0 km
  • Ridgeway Grill0.7 km
  • Ridgeway Pizza0.5 km
  • + 3 more
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Retailers - Other

7 nearby
  • Brook Stores0.4 km
  • St Maurice Bakery0.3 km
  • Fruity Roots Ltd0.6 km
  • Healthy Pulses0.7 km
  • Miss Pinks0.6 km
  • + 2 more
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Hotel, B&B, Guest House

1 nearby
  • St Elizabeths House0.2 km
restaurant

Restaurant, Cafe

10 nearby
  • Churchill Catering Ltd0.7 km
  • Daisy Chains Health Care0.8 km
  • Jasmins Cafe0.6 km
  • Mila’s Bakery0.6 km
  • Mollies Coffee Shop0.7 km
  • + 5 more

train Transport Links

Train Stations

  • Plymouth6.9 km
  • Devonport8.9 km
  • Dockyard9.2 km

Bus Stops

  • Longcause0.0 km
  • Longcause0.1 km
  • Longbrook Street0.1 km
  • Longbrook Street0.1 km
  • Cotton Close0.3 km