Postcode Analysis Plymouth, South West

PL7 1RS House Prices & Local Information

Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for PL7 1RS.

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Population

356

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Avg Age

42

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Avg Income

£ 49,500 /yr

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Employed

50%

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. The area also shows excellent employment metrics, indicating a highly economically active population.

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6/10
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9/10
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4/10
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8/10
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3/10
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6/10
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5/10
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9/10
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8/10
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Area Character

PL7 1RS is a premium owner-occupier postcode — 92% home ownership, and a low-deprivation rank put this address in the top tier nationally for wealth indicators. Very low crime and mature demographics confirm this as a prestige address.

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

PL7 1RS is a sought-after residential area located 0.9km from Woodford in Plymouth. Note: this is a large-user or commercial postcode — residential population data may be limited. Administratively it sits within Plympton Erle ward and the South West Devon constituency.

This is a well-established suburb with a mixed age range and strong community feel. During the day, white, female workforce with low qualifications, working locally. A balanced community with an average age of 42 — families, professionals, and long-term residents all well represented.

Safety: Crime rates are low here at 19 incidents per 1,000 residents — well below average and reassuring for families. The area ranks among the least deprived 20% in England — a strong signal of community wellbeing, good schools, and low crime.

Census 2021 statistics for PL7 1RS are sourced from Output Area E00076346 (shared with 26 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 1RS. The average age is 42.0. Figures are sourced from the Office for National Statistics and cover ethnicity, age, religion, education, occupation, housing tenure, and more.

Ethnicity Profile

White / British97.7%
Asian / British Asian0.3%
Black / African / Caribbean0.6%
Other / Mixed1.4%

Economic Activity

50%Active
FT: 37%
Unemployed: 2%
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Community Makeup: A highly stable neighborhood of property owners. The average age points to mid-career individuals heavily invested in the local area.

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

PL7 1RS has low crime rates — 19 incidents per 1,000 residents. The most reported categories are violence and sexual offences and other theft. Commercial streets and transport hubs naturally generate more incidents than quiet residential roads.

Violence and sexual offences27
Other theft11
Shoplifting11
Anti-social behaviour10
Criminal damage and arson7

school Local Schools

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Hele's School

Good1327 pupils0.6 km
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Woodford Primary School

Good450 pupils0.6 km
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Plympton St Mary's CofE Infant School

Requires Improvement112 pupils0.9 km
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Old Priory Junior Academy

Requires Improvement216 pupils1.0 km
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Boringdon Primary School

Outstanding406 pupils1.0 km
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Plympton Academy

Requires Improvement1096 pupils1.4 km

storefront Nearby Amenities

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Retailers - Other

6 nearby
  • B and M Retail0.9 km
  • Central Convenience Stores1.0 km
  • Friary Mill Bakery Ltd0.5 km
  • Ludbrook Butchers0.9 km
  • Bargain Booze Select Convenience0.9 km
  • + 1 more
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Pub, NightClub

3 nearby
  • The Unicorn Harvester0.3 km
  • Royal British Legion0.9 km
  • Union Inn0.9 km
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Restaurant, Cafe

4 nearby
  • McDonalds0.9 km
  • Munch Box0.5 km
  • Plymouth Retail Distribution Centre0.5 km
  • Snack Shack0.3 km
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Supermarkets

2 nearby
  • Lidl0.4 km
  • Tesco0.8 km
fastfood

Takeaway Shop

2 nearby
  • China Chef0.5 km
  • Asian Box0.9 km

train Transport Links

Train Stations

  • Plymouth5.3 km
  • Devonport7.2 km
  • Dockyard7.5 km

Bus Stops

  • Plymouth Road0.2 km
  • Larkham Lane0.2 km
  • Underlane0.3 km
  • Cot Hill0.3 km
  • Great Woodford Drive0.3 km