Postcode Analysis Plymouth, South West

GRIGGS CLOSE, PL7 1XN House Prices & Local Information

Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for GRIGGS CLOSE, PL7 1XN.

analytics Demographics: Census 2021 local_police Crime: police.uk · 2026-02 (1–2 month lag)home Prices: Land Registry
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Population

306

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Avg Age

49

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Avg Income

£ 45,300 /yr

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Employed

43%

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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8/10
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10/10
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4/10
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8/10
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1/10
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6/10
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7/10
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10/10
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7/10
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Area Character

PL7 1XN is a mixed residential postcode — average age 49, 94% owner-occupied, spanning a wide range of household types and life stages. 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 1XN is a quiet, settled residential neighbourhood on Griggs Close, 0.7km from Chaddlewood in Plymouth. Administratively it sits within Plympton Erle ward and the South West Devon constituency.

For families considering a move, PL7 1XN represents a mature suburban area dominated by older, retired homeowners. With an average age of 49, this is established family country — quiet streets, strong community ties, and low rental churn. 94% of properties are owner-occupied — a strong indicator of neighbourhood stability and long-term community investment.

Safety: Crime rates are low here at 24 incidents per 1,000 residents — well below average and reassuring for families. Property: Average house prices are around £240k.

Census 2021 statistics for PL7 1XN are sourced from Output Area E00076358 (shared with 18 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 1XN. The average age is 49.4. Figures are sourced from the Office for National Statistics and cover ethnicity, age, religion, education, occupation, housing tenure, and more.

Ethnicity Profile

White / British96.1%
Asian / British Asian1.0%
Black / African / Caribbean0.7%
Other / Mixed2.3%

Economic Activity

43%Active
FT: 32%
Unemployed: 0%
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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.

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home Property Prices by Type

Semi-Detached

£ 240,000

3 sales · Mean £ 254,000

Detached

£ 248,000

1 sales · Mean £ 248,000

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

PL7 1XN has low crime rates — 24 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 offences66
Anti-social behaviour15
Other theft7
Public order6
Criminal damage and arson4

school Local Schools

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Yealmpstone Farm Primary School

Good221 pupils0.3 km
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Chaddlewood Primary School

Good389 pupils0.9 km
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Longcause Community Special School

Good116 pupils0.9 km
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Plympton St Maurice Primary School

Good195 pupils1.0 km
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Plympton Academy

Requires Improvement1096 pupils1.5 km

storefront Nearby Amenities

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Retailers - Other

4 nearby
  • Brook Stores0.8 km
  • Greggs0.1 km
  • SI Fuels Limited0.1 km
  • St Maurice Bakery0.8 km
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Pub, NightClub

1 nearby
  • The Chaddlewood Inn0.8 km
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Supermarkets

1 nearby
  • The Co-operative Food Supermarket0.8 km
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Takeaway Shop

2 nearby
  • Domino's Pizza0.8 km
  • Dragon City0.8 km

train Transport Links

Train Stations

  • Plymouth7.9 km
  • Ivybridge9.1 km
  • Devonport9.9 km

Bus Stops

  • Cornwood Road0.1 km
  • Maddock Drive0.1 km
  • Maddock Drive0.2 km
  • New Park Road0.3 km
  • New Park Road0.3 km