Postcode Analysis Plymouth, South West

LOTHERTON CLOSE, PL7 1QQ House Prices & Local Information

Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for LOTHERTON CLOSE, PL7 1QQ.

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Population

226

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Avg Age

42

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Avg Income

£ 45,300 /yr

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Employed

37%

Neighbourhood Index

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

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Index Insight: PL7 1QQ falls into the lower 30% nationally for affluence, pointing to a more accessible but economically challenged demographic.

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7/10
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5/10
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3/10
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4/10
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4/10
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2/10
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6/10
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4/10
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7/10
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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.

home £204,000 median price shield Safety 7/10
verifiedPublished by PostcodeInfo.uk · · Sources: ONS Census 2021, police.uk, Land Registry

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.

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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

White / British99.1%
Asian / British Asian0.9%
Black / African / Caribbean0.0%
Other / Mixed0.0%

Economic Activity

37%Active
FT: 24%
Unemployed: 1%
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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.

Violence and sexual offences44
Anti-social behaviour11
Other theft4
Public order4
Possession of weapons3

school Local Schools

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Yealmpstone Farm Primary School

Good221 pupils0.2 km
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Plympton St Maurice Primary School

Good195 pupils1.2 km
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Chaddlewood Primary School

Good389 pupils1.2 km
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Longcause Community Special School

Good116 pupils1.3 km

storefront Nearby Amenities

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Retailers - Other

2 nearby
  • Greggs0.3 km
  • SI Fuels Limited0.3 km
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Pub, NightClub

1 nearby
  • The Chaddlewood Inn0.8 km
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Supermarkets

1 nearby
  • The Co-operative Food Supermarket0.8 km
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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