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.
PL7 1RS House Prices & Local Information
Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for PL7 1RS.
356
42
£ 49,500 /yr
50%
Neighbourhood Index
infoHow calculated?Score 1–10 — how this postcode ranks nationally (10 = top 10%)
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.
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.
mapGeographic Location
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
Economic Activity
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.
school Local Schools
Hele's School
Woodford Primary School
Plympton St Mary's CofE Infant School
Old Priory Junior Academy
Boringdon Primary School
Plympton Academy
storefront Nearby Amenities
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
Pub, NightClub
3 nearby- The Unicorn Harvester0.3 km
- Royal British Legion0.9 km
- Union Inn0.9 km
Restaurant, Cafe
4 nearby- McDonalds0.9 km
- Munch Box0.5 km
- Plymouth Retail Distribution Centre0.5 km
- Snack Shack0.3 km
Supermarkets
2 nearby- Lidl0.4 km
- Tesco0.8 km
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
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Postcode Profile: PL71RS · Data under Open Government Licence