PL7 1SY is a sought-after residential area on Underwood Road, 0.6km from Plympton in Plymouth. Administratively it sits within Plympton Erle ward and the South West Devon constituency.
One of the more sought-after postcodes in PL7, PL7 1SY offers a terrace-heavy neighbourhood — tight-knit community, affordable housing. During the day, white, female workforce with low qualifications, working locally. A balanced community with an average age of 41 — families, professionals, and long-term residents all well represented. 78% of residents own their home — above average for the district, consistent with a stable and sought-after address.
Safety: Crime rates are low here at 31 incidents per 1,000 residents — well below average and reassuring for families. Property: With prices averaging £118k, this is one of the more affordable postcodes in the area.
Census 2021 statistics for PL7 1SY are sourced from Output Area E00076354 (shared with 15 postcodes in this micro-neighbourhood). Property prices come from HM Land Registry.
UNDERWOOD ROAD, PL7 1SY House Prices & Local Information
Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for UNDERWOOD ROAD, PL7 1SY.
308
41
£ 49,500 /yr
47%
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.
Area Character
PL7 1SY is a mixed residential postcode — average age 41, 78% owner-occupied, spanning a wide range of household types and life stages. Low crime and mid-range prices make this a solid all-round choice.
mapGeographic Location
Demographic Deep-Dive
The Census 2021 data below shows the full population breakdown for PL7 1SY. The average age is 40.8. Figures are sourced from the Office for National Statistics and cover ethnicity, age, religion, education, occupation, housing tenure, and more.
Ethnicity Profile
Economic Activity
Age & Housing: A settled, mid-life demographic of homeowners. The population consists largely of established adults and families who own their properties.
home Property Prices by Type
Flat
£ 60,000
2 sales · Mean £ 60,000
Terraced
£ 297,500
2 sales · Mean £ 297,500
gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2026-02)
PL7 1SY has low crime rates — 31 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 Cream0.7 km
- Devon Vintage Ice Cream Tricycle0.7 km
- Friary Mill Bakery Ltd0.7 km
- Ludbrook Butchers0.8 km
- Premier Express Colebrook Stores0.9 km
- + 8 more
Pub, NightClub
9 nearby- Colebrook Inn0.9 km
- The London Inn1.0 km
- Freemason's Hall, Plympton0.8 km
- George Inn0.8 km
- Plympton Conservative Club0.7 km
- + 4 more
Restaurant, Cafe
13 nearby- Munch Box0.7 km
- Plymouth Retail Distribution Centre0.6 km
- Churchill Catering Ltd0.5 km
- Daisy Chains Health Care0.6 km
- Jasmins Cafe0.7 km
- + 8 more
Supermarkets
4 nearby- Lidl0.6 km
- Tesco0.4 km
- Iceland0.6 km
- The Co-operative Food Supermarket0.5 km
Takeaway Shop
8 nearby- China Chef0.7 km
- Colebrook Chippy0.9 km
- Asian Box0.2 km
- Ridgeway Grill0.6 km
- Ridgeway Pizza0.7 km
- + 3 more
train Transport Links
Train Stations
- Plymouth6.0 km
- Devonport8.0 km
- Dockyard8.2 km
Bus Stops
- Kennel Hill Close0.1 km
- Kennel Hill Close0.1 km
- Underwood Road West0.1 km
- Underwood Road West0.1 km
- Merafield Drive0.2 km
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Postcode Profile: PL71SY · Data under Open Government Licence