PL7 1TW is a safe, established residential area on Merafield Drive, 0.7km from Plympton in Plymouth. Administratively it sits within Plympton Erle ward and the South West Devon constituency.
For families considering a move, PL7 1TW represents a stable, owner-occupied suburb — married couples, UK-born, strong community. Outside of residential hours, white, female workforce with low qualifications, working locally. At 44 years average, expect a well-rounded neighbourhood — a blend of established families, working professionals, and longer-term owner-occupiers. 92% of properties are owner-occupied — a strong indicator of neighbourhood stability and long-term community investment.
Safety: Crime rates are low here at 22 incidents per 1,000 residents — well below average and reassuring for families. Property: Average house prices are around £238k.
Census 2021 statistics for PL7 1TW are sourced from Output Area E00076357 (shared with 19 postcodes in this micro-neighbourhood). Property prices come from HM Land Registry.
MERAFIELD DRIVE, PL7 1TW House Prices & Local Information
Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for MERAFIELD DRIVE, PL7 1TW.
338
44
£ 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. The area also shows excellent employment metrics, indicating a highly economically active population.
Area Character
Balanced, accessible, and mixed. PL7 1TW spans multiple life stages — average age 44, moderate ownership and renting. 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 1TW. The average age is 44.2. 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
Semi-Detached
£ 238,000
1 sales · Mean £ 238,000
gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2026-02)
PL7 1TW has low crime rates — 22 incidents per 1,000 residents. The most reported categories are violence and sexual offences and anti-social behaviour. 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
Boringdon Primary School
Glen Park Primary School
Longcause Community Special School
Plympton St Maurice Primary School
storefront Nearby Amenities
Retailers - Other
12 nearby- Devon Vintage Ice Cream0.8 km
- Devon Vintage Ice Cream Tricycle0.8 km
- Friary Mill Bakery Ltd0.8 km
- Ludbrook Butchers0.9 km
- The Devon Vintage Ice Cream Van Co0.8 km
- + 7 more
Restaurant, Cafe
13 nearby- Munch Box0.8 km
- Plymouth Retail Distribution Centre0.7 km
- Churchill Catering Ltd0.7 km
- Daisy Chains Health Care0.7 km
- Jasmins Cafe0.8 km
- + 8 more
Supermarkets
4 nearby- Lidl0.6 km
- Tesco0.6 km
- Iceland0.8 km
- The Co-operative Food Supermarket0.7 km
Takeaway Shop
7 nearby- China Chef0.8 km
- Asian Box0.3 km
- Ridgeway Grill0.8 km
- Ridgeway Pizza0.8 km
- The Guru0.8 km
- + 2 more
Pub, NightClub
7 nearby- Freemason's Hall, Plympton1.0 km
- George Inn1.0 km
- Plympton Conservative Club0.8 km
- Post Office Inn0.8 km
- Royal British Legion0.3 km
- + 2 more
train Transport Links
Train Stations
- Plymouth5.8 km
- Devonport7.8 km
- Dockyard8.1 km
Bus Stops
- Merafield Drive0.1 km
- Kennel Hill Close0.1 km
- Kennel Hill Close0.1 km
- Amados Drive0.2 km
- Amados Drive0.2 km
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Postcode Profile: PL71TW · Data under Open Government Licence