Postcode Analysis Plymouth, South West

MERAFIELD DRIVE, PL7 1TW House Prices & Local Information

Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for MERAFIELD DRIVE, PL7 1TW.

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Population

338

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Avg Age

44

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Avg Income

£ 49,500 /yr

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Employed

47%

Neighbourhood Index

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

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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.

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9/10
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8/10
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4/10
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9/10
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4/10
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6/10
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1/10
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9/10
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2/10
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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.

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

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.

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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

White / British97.6%
Asian / British Asian1.2%
Black / African / Caribbean0.9%
Other / Mixed0.3%

Economic Activity

47%Active
FT: 35%
Unemployed: 0%
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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.

Violence and sexual offences36
Anti-social behaviour9
Criminal damage and arson8
Public order4
Other theft3

school Local Schools

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Plympton St Mary's CofE Infant School

Requires Improvement112 pupils0.3 km
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Old Priory Junior Academy

Requires Improvement216 pupils0.5 km
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Plympton Academy

Requires Improvement1096 pupils0.9 km
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Hele's School

Good1327 pupils0.9 km
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Boringdon Primary School

Outstanding406 pupils1.2 km
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Glen Park Primary School

Good410 pupils1.2 km
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Longcause Community Special School

Good116 pupils1.2 km
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Plympton St Maurice Primary School

Good195 pupils1.3 km

storefront Nearby Amenities

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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
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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
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Supermarkets

4 nearby
  • Lidl0.6 km
  • Tesco0.6 km
  • Iceland0.8 km
  • The Co-operative Food Supermarket0.7 km
fastfood

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
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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