Postcode Analysis Plymouth, South West

OLD PRIORY, PL7 1QS House Prices & Local Information

Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for OLD PRIORY, PL7 1QS.

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Population

230

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Avg Age

39

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Avg Income

£ 49,500 /yr

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Employed

51%

Neighbourhood Index

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

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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.

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

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verifiedPublished by PostcodeInfo.uk · · Sources: ONS Census 2021, police.uk, Land Registry

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.

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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

White / British97.0%
Asian / British Asian0.0%
Black / African / Caribbean0.0%
Other / Mixed3.0%

Economic Activity

51%Active
FT: 37%
Unemployed: 2%
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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.

Violence and sexual offences54
Shoplifting27
Anti-social behaviour16
Criminal damage and arson12
Other theft11

school Local Schools

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Plympton St Mary's CofE Infant School

Requires Improvement112 pupils0.1 km
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Old Priory Junior Academy

Requires Improvement216 pupils0.1 km
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Plympton Academy

Requires Improvement1096 pupils0.5 km
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Hele's School

Good1327 pupils0.8 km
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Glen Park Primary School

Good410 pupils0.8 km
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Boringdon Primary School

Outstanding406 pupils0.9 km
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Longcause Community Special School

Good116 pupils1.0 km
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Plympton St Maurice Primary School

Good195 pupils1.2 km

storefront Nearby Amenities

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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
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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
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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
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Supermarkets

5 nearby
  • Aldi1.0 km
  • Lidl0.6 km
  • Tesco0.3 km
  • Iceland0.5 km
  • The Co-operative Food Supermarket0.3 km
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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