Postcode Analysis Plymouth, South West

BURNISTON CLOSE, PL7 1PQ House Prices & Local Information

Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for BURNISTON CLOSE, PL7 1PQ.

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

159

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Avg Age

51

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Avg Income

£ 45,300 /yr

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Employed

41%

Neighbourhood Index

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

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Index Insight: It scores highly on the family-friendly index, suggesting a strong presence of family households and good proximity to schools. Employment metrics are below the national average, which typically reflects either economic deprivation or a highly retired population.

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8/10
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9/10
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6/10
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2/10
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3/10
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5/10
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6/10
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10/10
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8/10
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Area Character

PL7 1PQ is a mixed residential postcode — average age 51, 97% owner-occupied, spanning a wide range of household types and life stages. Low crime and mid-range prices make this a solid all-round choice. Property prices are trending up 6.4% year-on-year.

home £314,375 median price shield Safety 8/10
verifiedPublished by PostcodeInfo.uk · · Sources: ONS Census 2021, police.uk, Land Registry

PL7 1PQ is a quiet, settled residential neighbourhood on Burniston Close, 0.9km from Plympton St Maurice in Plymouth. Administratively it sits within Plympton Erle ward and the South West Devon constituency.

One of the more sought-after postcodes in PL7, PL7 1PQ offers a mature suburban area dominated by older, retired homeowners. With an average age of 51, this is established family country — quiet streets, strong community ties, and low rental churn. 97% of residents own their home — above average for the district, consistent with a stable and sought-after address.

Safety: Crime rates are low here at 26 incidents per 1,000 residents — well below average and reassuring for families. Property: Average house prices are around £314k, up 6.4% year-on-year.

Census 2021 statistics for PL7 1PQ are sourced from Output Area E00076366 (shared with 4 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 1PQ. The average age is 50.9. Figures are sourced from the Office for National Statistics and cover ethnicity, age, religion, education, occupation, housing tenure, and more.

Ethnicity Profile

White / British96.8%
Asian / British Asian0.0%
Black / African / Caribbean0.6%
Other / Mixed2.6%

Economic Activity

41%Active
FT: 22%
Unemployed: 3%
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Age & Housing: An older, highly established demographic of homeowners. The population is heavily skewed toward older adults and retirees who own their homes outright.

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home Property Prices by Type

Semi-Detached

£ 295,000

9 sales · Mean £ 286,272

Detached

£ 295,000

8 sales · Mean £ 302,375

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

PL7 1PQ has low crime rates — 26 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 offences52
Anti-social behaviour15
Other theft5
Public order5
Criminal damage and arson3

school Local Schools

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Yealmpstone Farm Primary School

Good221 pupils0.3 km
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Plympton St Maurice Primary School

Good195 pupils0.7 km
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Longcause Community Special School

Good116 pupils0.8 km
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Chaddlewood Primary School

Good389 pupils1.2 km
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Plympton Academy

Requires Improvement1096 pupils1.5 km

storefront Nearby Amenities

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Retailers - Other

4 nearby
  • Brook Stores0.6 km
  • Greggs0.5 km
  • SI Fuels Limited0.5 km
  • St Maurice Bakery0.6 km
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Hotel, B&B, Guest House

1 nearby
  • St Elizabeths House0.8 km
local_bar

Pub, NightClub

2 nearby
  • The Brook Inn0.8 km
  • The London Inn0.9 km

train Transport Links

Train Stations

  • Plymouth7.7 km
  • Ivybridge9.4 km
  • Devonport9.7 km

Bus Stops

  • Cherry Park0.2 km
  • Cherry Park0.2 km
  • Aycliffe Gardens0.2 km
  • Aycliffe Gardens0.2 km
  • Cherry Tree Lane0.2 km