PL7 1QQ is a safe, established residential area on Lotherton Close, 1.0km from Chaddlewood in Plymouth. Administratively it sits within Plympton Erle ward and the South West Devon constituency.
An affordable area with active regeneration, PL7 1QQ is these neighbourhoods include younger than group average individuals, frequently born in the eu. many residents are of mixed or multiple ethnicities. many are unmarried or divorced. many reside in privately rented detached houses or flats, some of which are underoccupied. individuals are more likely than the group average to be educated to a level/highers or degree level, and to work in managerial occupations. unemployment rates are lower than the group average. many of these neighbourhoods are found close to industrial estates. The 42 average age reflects a mixed, mid-career community — settling down but not yet slowing down. 36% of homes are socially rented, reflecting the area's public housing provision and council presence. Full-time employment stands at 24% — below average for the region, consistent with the area's higher deprivation indicators.
Safety: Crime rates are low here at 21 incidents per 1,000 residents — well below average and reassuring for families. Property: Average house prices are around £204k.
Census 2021 statistics for PL7 1QQ are sourced from Output Area E00076341 (shared with 4 postcodes in this micro-neighbourhood). Property prices come from HM Land Registry.
LOTHERTON CLOSE, PL7 1QQ House Prices & Local Information
Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for LOTHERTON CLOSE, PL7 1QQ.
226
42
£ 45,300 /yr
37%
Neighbourhood Index
infoHow calculated?Score 1–10 — how this postcode ranks nationally (10 = top 10%)
Index Insight: PL7 1QQ falls into the lower 30% nationally for affluence, pointing to a more accessible but economically challenged demographic.
Area Character
PL7 1QQ has a significant social housing presence — 36% 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 1QQ. The average age is 41.6. Figures are sourced from the Office for National Statistics and cover ethnicity, age, religion, education, occupation, housing tenure, and more.
Ethnicity Profile
Economic Activity
Area Vibe: Active but flexible. The area is largely populated by a middle-aged demographic that favors the flexibility of the rental market.
home Property Prices by Type
Semi-Detached
£ 212,000
3 sales · Mean £ 223,000
Terraced
£ 190,000
9 sales · Mean £ 184,777
Detached
£ 257,000
1 sales · Mean £ 257,000
gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2026-02)
PL7 1QQ has low crime rates — 21 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
Yealmpstone Farm Primary School
Plympton St Maurice Primary School
Chaddlewood Primary School
Longcause Community Special School
storefront Nearby Amenities
Retailers - Other
2 nearby- Greggs0.3 km
- SI Fuels Limited0.3 km
Pub, NightClub
1 nearby- The Chaddlewood Inn0.8 km
Supermarkets
1 nearby- The Co-operative Food Supermarket0.8 km
Takeaway Shop
2 nearby- Domino's Pizza0.8 km
- Dragon City0.8 km
train Transport Links
Train Stations
- Plymouth8.2 km
- Ivybridge8.9 km
- Devonport10.2 km
Bus Stops
- Higher Park Close0.1 km
- Yealmpstone Drive0.1 km
- Higher Park Close0.2 km
- Wolverwood Lane0.2 km
- St Maurice View0.2 km
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Postcode Profile: PL71QQ · Data under Open Government Licence