PL7 1QS is a safe, established residential area on Old Priory, 0.3km from Plympton in Plymouth. Administratively it sits within Plympton Erle ward and the South West Devon constituency.
For families considering a move, PL7 1QS represents a family suburb with many younger renters, often with small children. During the day, white, female workforce with low qualifications, working locally. A balanced community with an average age of 39 — families, professionals, and long-term residents all well represented. 71% of properties are owner-occupied — a strong indicator of neighbourhood stability and long-term community investment.
Safety: Crime rates are low here at 29 incidents per 1,000 residents — well below average and reassuring for families. Property: Average house prices are around £345k.
Census 2021 statistics for PL7 1QS are sourced from Output Area E00181103 (shared with 8 postcodes in this micro-neighbourhood). Property prices come from HM Land Registry.
OLD PRIORY, PL7 1QS House Prices & Local Information
Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for OLD PRIORY, PL7 1QS.
230
39
£ 49,500 /yr
51%
Neighbourhood Index
infoHow calculated?Score 1–10 — how this postcode ranks nationally (10 = top 10%)
Index Insight: PL7 1QS 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.
Area Character
PL7 1QS is an established family neighbourhood — 71% owner-occupation and an average age of 39 give this postcode the stable, settled character of a community where households put down roots. £345k median prices reflect the premium buyers pay for this family-friendly stability.
mapGeographic Location
Demographic Deep-Dive
The Census 2021 data below shows the full population breakdown for PL7 1QS. The average age is 39.4. 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: Highly settled. The area is largely populated by a middle-aged demographic, providing a stable community feel.
home Property Prices by Type
Terraced
£ 302,500
6 sales · Mean £ 282,750
Detached
£ 160,000
1 sales · Mean £ 160,000
gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2026-02)
PL7 1QS has low crime rates — 29 incidents per 1,000 residents. The most reported categories are violence and sexual offences and shoplifting. Commercial streets and transport hubs naturally generate more incidents than quiet residential roads.
school Local Schools
Plympton St Mary's CofE Infant School
Old Priory Junior Academy
Plympton Academy
Hele's School
Glen Park Primary School
Boringdon Primary School
Longcause Community Special School
Plympton St Maurice Primary School
storefront Nearby Amenities
Retailers - Other
13 nearby- Devon Vintage Ice Cream0.5 km
- Devon Vintage Ice Cream Tricycle0.5 km
- Friary Mill Bakery Ltd0.7 km
- Ludbrook Butchers0.6 km
- Premier Express Colebrook Stores0.7 km
- + 8 more
Pub, NightClub
10 nearby- Colebrook Inn0.7 km
- Lord Louis0.8 km
- The London Inn0.9 km
- Freemason's Hall, Plympton0.7 km
- George Inn0.7 km
- + 5 more
Restaurant, Cafe
14 nearby- Bowlers Cafe0.9 km
- Munch Box0.7 km
- Plymouth Retail Distribution Centre0.5 km
- Churchill Catering Ltd0.3 km
- Daisy Chains Health Care0.4 km
- + 9 more
Supermarkets
5 nearby- Aldi1.0 km
- Lidl0.6 km
- Tesco0.3 km
- Iceland0.5 km
- The Co-operative Food Supermarket0.3 km
Takeaway Shop
8 nearby- China Chef0.7 km
- Colebrook Chippy0.7 km
- Asian Box0.1 km
- Ridgeway Grill0.4 km
- Ridgeway Pizza0.5 km
- + 3 more
train Transport Links
Train Stations
- Plymouth6.1 km
- Devonport8.1 km
- Dockyard8.4 km
Bus Stops
- Underwood Road West0.2 km
- Underwood Road West0.2 km
- Old Priory Junior School0.2 km
- St Mary's Bridge0.2 km
- St Mary's Bridge0.2 km
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Postcode Profile: PL71QS · Data under Open Government Licence