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.
DORSMOUTH TERRACE, PL7 1TQ House Prices & Local Information
Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for DORSMOUTH TERRACE, PL7 1TQ.
327
41
£ 49,500 /yr
57%
Neighbourhood Index
infoHow calculated?Score 1–10 — how this postcode ranks nationally (10 = top 10%)
Index Insight: The area also shows excellent employment metrics, indicating a highly economically active population.
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.
mapGeographic Location
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
Economic Activity
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.
school Local Schools
Longcause Community Special School
Plympton Academy
Plympton St Maurice Primary School
Old Priory Junior Academy
Plympton St Mary's CofE Infant School
Glen Park Primary School
Chaddlewood Primary School
Hele's School
storefront Nearby Amenities
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
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
Supermarkets
3 nearby- Tesco0.9 km
- Iceland0.5 km
- The Co-operative Food Supermarket0.5 km
Hotel, B&B, Guest House
1 nearby- St Elizabeths House0.4 km
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
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
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Postcode Profile: PL71TQ · Data under Open Government Licence