Postcode Analysis Plymouth, South West

MERAFIELD FARM COTTAGES, PL7 1UJ House Prices & Local Information

Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for MERAFIELD FARM COTTAGES, PL7 1UJ.

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Population

253

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Avg Age

47

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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: PL7 1UJ represents a statistically balanced neighbourhood. The scores across affluence, family, and employment align closely with national middle-ground averages, offering a highly typical UK community profile.

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9/10
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4/10
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5/10
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6/10
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3/10
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5/10
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2/10
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8/10
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7/10
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Area Character

PL7 1UJ is a premium owner-occupier postcode — median prices of £246k, 80% home ownership, and a low-deprivation rank put this address in the top tier nationally for wealth indicators. Low crime and mid-career demographics put this at peak family desirability. Property prices are trending up 35.2% year-on-year.

home £246,400 median price shield Safety 9/10
verifiedPublished by PostcodeInfo.uk · · Sources: ONS Census 2021, police.uk, Land Registry

PL7 1UJ is a sought-after residential area on Merafield Farm Cottages, 0.4km from Plympton Erle in Plymouth. Administratively it sits within Plympton Erle ward and the South West Devon constituency.

One of the more sought-after postcodes in PL7, PL7 1UJ offers a quiet rural community with low density and high home ownership. The daytime character shifts — industrial activities connected with mining and quarrying. With an average age of 47, this is established family country — quiet streets, strong community ties, and low rental churn. 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 21 incidents per 1,000 residents — well below average and reassuring for families. Property: Average house prices are around £246k, up 35.2% year-on-year. The area ranks among the least deprived 20% in England — a strong signal of community wellbeing, good schools, and low crime.

Census 2021 statistics for PL7 1UJ are sourced from Output Area E00076344 (shared with 5 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 1UJ. The average age is 47.2. Figures are sourced from the Office for National Statistics and cover ethnicity, age, religion, education, occupation, housing tenure, and more.

Ethnicity Profile

White / British96.0%
Asian / British Asian1.6%
Black / African / Caribbean0.4%
Other / Mixed2.0%

Economic Activity

47%Active
FT: 34%
Unemployed: 2%
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Community Makeup: A mature neighborhood of long-term property owners. The significantly higher average age reflects a deeply settled local population.

home Property Prices by Type

Terraced

£ 224,000

9 sales · Mean £ 251,777

Semi-Detached

£ 260,000

1 sales · Mean £ 260,000

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

PL7 1UJ has low crime rates — 21 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 offences12
Anti-social behaviour5
Other theft3
Criminal damage and arson2
Other crime1

school Local Schools

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Woodford Primary School

Good450 pupils1.2 km
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Hele's School

Good1327 pupils1.2 km
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Plympton St Mary's CofE Infant School

Requires Improvement112 pupils1.2 km
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Old Priory Junior Academy

Requires Improvement216 pupils1.4 km

storefront Nearby Amenities

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Supermarkets

2 nearby
  • Lidl0.9 km
  • Sainsbury's1.0 km
restaurant

Restaurant, Cafe

2 nearby
  • The Park Restaurant0.5 km
  • Snack Shack0.8 km
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Retailers - Other

2 nearby
  • Sushi Gourmet at Sainsburys Supermarket1.0 km
  • Flo Martial Arts0.8 km
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Pub, NightClub

1 nearby
  • The Unicorn Harvester0.8 km

train Transport Links

Train Stations

  • Plymouth4.8 km
  • Devonport6.8 km
  • Dockyard7.1 km

Bus Stops

  • Grantham Close0.2 km
  • Saltram0.2 km
  • Woodland Drive0.3 km
  • Woodland Drive0.3 km
  • Cot Hill0.4 km