PL7 1UB is an accessible, working-class neighbourhood located 0.4km from Plympton St Maurice in Plymouth. Administratively it sits within Plympton Erle ward and the South West Devon constituency.
An affordable area with active regeneration, PL7 1UB is these neighbourhoods include younger than group average individuals, frequently born in the eu. many residents are of mixed or multiple ethnicities. many are unmarried or divorced. many reside in privately rented detached houses or flats, some of which are underoccupied. individuals are more likely than the group average to be educated to a level/highers or degree level, and to work in managerial occupations. unemployment rates are lower than the group average. many of these neighbourhoods are found close to industrial estates. During the day, white, female workforce with low qualifications, working locally. This is a settled, family-oriented neighbourhood (average age 49) — stable, lower-turnover, predominantly owner-occupied. 66% of homes are socially rented, reflecting the area's public housing provision and council presence. Full-time employment stands at 23% — below average for the region, consistent with the area's higher deprivation indicators.
Safety: Crime rates are low here at 19 incidents per 1,000 residents — well below average and reassuring for families.
Census 2021 statistics for PL7 1UB are sourced from Output Area E00076364 (shared with 18 postcodes in this micro-neighbourhood). Property prices come from HM Land Registry.
PL7 1UB House Prices & Local Information
Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for PL7 1UB.
227
49
£ 45,300 /yr
39%
Neighbourhood Index
infoHow calculated?Score 1–10 — how this postcode ranks nationally (10 = top 10%)
Index Insight: PL7 1UB falls into the lower 30% nationally for affluence, pointing to a more accessible but economically challenged demographic.
Area Character
Social renting makes up 66% of tenure in PL7 1UB — a meaningful indicator of a community with strong public housing infrastructure. Low crime and a young population give this estate more upside than first impressions suggest.
mapGeographic Location
Demographic Deep-Dive
The Census 2021 data below shows the full population breakdown for PL7 1UB. The average age is 48.8. Figures are sourced from the Office for National Statistics and cover ethnicity, age, religion, education, occupation, housing tenure, and more.
Ethnicity Profile
Economic Activity
Community Makeup: A mature neighborhood. The higher average age combined with lower homeownership rates suggests a mix of lifelong renters and retirees.
gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2026-02)
PL7 1UB has low crime rates — 19 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 Maurice Primary School
Longcause Community Special School
Yealmpstone Farm Primary School
Plympton Academy
Chaddlewood Primary School
Old Priory Junior Academy
Glen Park Primary School
Plympton St Mary's CofE Infant School
storefront Nearby Amenities
Retailers - Other
3 nearby- Brook Stores0.1 km
- St Maurice Bakery0.3 km
- Miss Pinks0.9 km
Hotel, B&B, Guest House
1 nearby- St Elizabeths House0.2 km
Pub, NightClub
5 nearby- The Brook Inn0.2 km
- The London Inn0.3 km
- Freemason's Hall, Plympton0.8 km
- George Inn0.8 km
- Plympton Conservative Club0.9 km
Restaurant, Cafe
5 nearby- Jasmins Cafe0.9 km
- Mila’s Bakery0.9 km
- Plympton Spice Delta Ltd0.8 km
- Shapla Balti0.9 km
- Stannary Court0.9 km
Supermarkets
1 nearby- Iceland0.9 km
Takeaway Shop
2 nearby- Ridgeway Pizza0.9 km
- The Plym Fish Bar0.9 km
train Transport Links
Train Stations
- Plymouth7.0 km
- Devonport9.0 km
- Dockyard9.3 km
Bus Stops
- St Maurice Road0.1 km
- St. Peters Close0.2 km
- Erle Gardens0.2 km
- Magdalen Gardens0.2 km
- Buller Close0.3 km
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Postcode Profile: PL71UB · Data under Open Government Licence