Postcode Analysis Plymouth, South West

DORSMOUTH TERRACE, PL7 1TQ House Prices & Local Information

Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for DORSMOUTH TERRACE, PL7 1TQ.

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Population

327

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Avg Age

41

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Avg Income

£ 49,500 /yr

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Employed

57%

Neighbourhood Index

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

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

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5/10
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5/10
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4/10
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9/10
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1/10
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7/10
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2/10
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7/10
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6/10
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Area Character

Balanced, accessible, and mixed. PL7 1TQ spans multiple life stages — average age 41, moderate ownership and renting. £165k prices and low crime put this mixed postcode in the more desirable bracket.

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

PL7 1TQ is a sought-after residential area on Dorsmouth Terrace, 0.3km from Plympton St. Maurice in Plymouth. Administratively it sits within Plympton Erle ward and the South West Devon constituency.

For serious buyers, PL7 1TQ is 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. 80% 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 26 incidents per 1,000 residents — well below average and reassuring for families. Property: With prices averaging £165k, this is one of the more affordable postcodes in the area.

Census 2021 statistics for PL7 1TQ are sourced from Output Area E00076345 (shared with 17 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 1TQ. The average age is 40.9. Figures are sourced from the Office for National Statistics and cover ethnicity, age, religion, education, occupation, housing tenure, and more.

Ethnicity Profile

White / British97.6%
Asian / British Asian0.6%
Black / African / Caribbean0.0%
Other / Mixed1.8%

Economic Activity

57%Active
FT: 41%
Unemployed: 2%
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Area Vibe: Established and family-oriented. The area is largely populated by middle-aged homeowners, providing a deeply rooted community feel.

home Property Prices by Type

Semi-Detached

£ 160,000

1 sales · Mean £ 160,000

Terraced

£ 170,000

1 sales · Mean £ 170,000

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

PL7 1TQ has low crime rates — 26 incidents per 1,000 residents. The most reported categories are violence and sexual offences and criminal damage and arson. Commercial streets and transport hubs naturally generate more incidents than quiet residential roads.

Violence and sexual offences16
Criminal damage and arson10
Anti-social behaviour8
Other theft3
Shoplifting3

school Local Schools

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Longcause Community Special School

Good116 pupils0.5 km
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Plympton Academy

Requires Improvement1096 pupils0.6 km
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Plympton St Maurice Primary School

Good195 pupils0.6 km
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Old Priory Junior Academy

Requires Improvement216 pupils0.6 km
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Plympton St Mary's CofE Infant School

Requires Improvement112 pupils0.7 km
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Glen Park Primary School

Good410 pupils1.0 km
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Chaddlewood Primary School

Good389 pupils1.3 km
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Hele's School

Good1327 pupils1.4 km

storefront Nearby Amenities

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Retailers - Other

11 nearby
  • Devon Vintage Ice Cream1.0 km
  • Devon Vintage Ice Cream Tricycle1.0 km
  • The Devon Vintage Ice Cream Van Co1.0 km
  • Brook Stores0.7 km
  • St Maurice Bakery0.7 km
  • + 6 more
local_bar

Pub, NightClub

10 nearby
  • Lord Louis1.0 km
  • The Brook Inn0.4 km
  • The London Inn0.4 km
  • Freemason's Hall, Plympton0.5 km
  • George Inn0.5 km
  • + 5 more
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Supermarkets

3 nearby
  • Tesco0.9 km
  • Iceland0.5 km
  • The Co-operative Food Supermarket0.5 km
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Hotel, B&B, Guest House

1 nearby
  • St Elizabeths House0.4 km
restaurant

Restaurant, Cafe

10 nearby
  • Churchill Catering Ltd0.5 km
  • Daisy Chains Health Care0.6 km
  • Jasmins Cafe0.5 km
  • Mila’s Bakery0.5 km
  • Mollies Coffee Shop0.5 km
  • + 5 more
fastfood

Takeaway Shop

6 nearby
  • Asian Box0.7 km
  • Ridgeway Grill0.5 km
  • Ridgeway Pizza0.5 km
  • The Guru0.5 km
  • The Plym Fish Bar0.5 km
  • + 1 more

train Transport Links

Train Stations

  • Plymouth6.5 km
  • Devonport8.5 km
  • Dockyard8.8 km

Bus Stops

  • Sydney Close0.2 km
  • Sydney Close0.2 km
  • Underwood Road0.3 km
  • Underwood Road0.3 km
  • Copse Road0.4 km