Postcode Analysis Plymouth, South West

ERLE GARDENS, PL7 1NY House Prices & Local Information

Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for ERLE GARDENS, PL7 1NY.

analytics Demographics: Census 2021 local_police Crime: police.uk · 2026-02 (1–2 month lag)home Prices: Land Registry
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Population

301

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Avg Age

37

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Avg Income

£ 45,300 /yr

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Employed

49%

Neighbourhood Index

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

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Index Insight: PL7 1NY falls into the lower 30% nationally for affluence, pointing to a more accessible but economically challenged demographic. It scores highly on the family-friendly index, suggesting a strong presence of family households and good proximity to schools. The area also shows excellent employment metrics, indicating a highly economically active population.

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7/10
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8/10
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4/10
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10/10
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4/10
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3/10
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6/10
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5/10
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8/10
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Area Character

PL7 1NY is an established family neighbourhood — 66% owner-occupation and an average age of 37 give this postcode the stable, settled character of a community where households put down roots. Low crime and mid-range prices — a genuinely accessible family postcode. Property prices are trending down 29.0% year-on-year.

home £196,888 median price shield Safety 7/10
verifiedPublished by PostcodeInfo.uk · · Sources: ONS Census 2021, police.uk, Land Registry

PL7 1NY is an accessible, working-class neighbourhood on Erle Gardens, 0.5km 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 1NY is a family-oriented neighbourhood with a mix of housing types. Work and footfall patterns mark this as a non-metropolitan suburban areas zone — white, female workforce with low qualifications, working locally. This is a stable, socially diverse area (average age 37) — accessible for a wide range of households, from young families to empty nesters. 26% of homes are socially rented, reflecting the area's public housing provision and council presence.

Safety: Crime rates are low here at 23 incidents per 1,000 residents — well below average and reassuring for families. Property: Average house prices are around £196k, down 29.0% year-on-year.

Census 2021 statistics for PL7 1NY are sourced from Output Area E00076361 (shared with 12 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 1NY. The average age is 37.1. Figures are sourced from the Office for National Statistics and cover ethnicity, age, religion, education, occupation, housing tenure, and more.

Ethnicity Profile

White / British96.7%
Asian / British Asian1.0%
Black / African / Caribbean1.0%
Other / Mixed1.3%

Economic Activity

49%Active
FT: 37%
Unemployed: 0%
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Area Vibe: Highly settled. The area is largely populated by a middle-aged demographic, providing a stable community feel.

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home Property Prices by Type

Semi-Detached

£ 182,000

14 sales · Mean £ 179,714

Terraced

£ 187,000

3 sales · Mean £ 189,000

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

PL7 1NY has low crime rates — 23 incidents per 1,000 residents. The most reported categories are violence and sexual offences and public order. Commercial streets and transport hubs naturally generate more incidents than quiet residential roads.

Violence and sexual offences46
Public order8
Anti-social behaviour6
Other theft5
Other crime4

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 pupils0.5 km
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Yealmpstone Farm Primary School

Good221 pupils0.8 km
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Plympton Academy

Requires Improvement1096 pupils1.1 km
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Chaddlewood Primary School

Good389 pupils1.1 km
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Glen Park Primary School

Good410 pupils1.4 km
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Old Priory Junior Academy

Requires Improvement216 pupils1.4 km
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Plympton St Mary's CofE Infant School

Requires Improvement112 pupils1.5 km

storefront Nearby Amenities

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Retailers - Other

4 nearby
  • Brook Stores0.2 km
  • Greggs0.9 km
  • SI Fuels Limited0.9 km
  • St Maurice Bakery0.3 km
hotel

Hotel, B&B, Guest House

1 nearby
  • St Elizabeths House0.4 km
local_bar

Pub, NightClub

4 nearby
  • The Brook Inn0.4 km
  • The London Inn0.5 km
  • Freemason's Hall, Plympton1.0 km
  • George Inn1.0 km
restaurant

Restaurant, Cafe

1 nearby
  • Plympton Spice Delta Ltd1.0 km

train Transport Links

Train Stations

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

Bus Stops

  • Erle Gardens0.0 km
  • Magdalen Gardens0.1 km
  • St Maurice Road0.2 km
  • St Maurice Road0.2 km
  • Cherry Tree Lane0.2 km