PL7 1XR is a quiet, settled residential neighbourhood on Collaford 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 1XR represents a well-established suburb with a mixed age range and strong community feel. At 49 years average, the community has a secure, family-first character — valued for its stability, low turnover, and strong local identity. 90% of properties are owner-occupied — a strong indicator of neighbourhood stability and long-term community investment.
Safety: Crime rates are low here at 18 incidents per 1,000 residents — well below average and reassuring for families. Property: Average house prices are around £295k.
Census 2021 statistics for PL7 1XR are sourced from Output Area E00076340 (shared with 12 postcodes in this micro-neighbourhood). Property prices come from HM Land Registry.
COLLAFORD CLOSE, PL7 1XR House Prices & Local Information
Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for COLLAFORD CLOSE, PL7 1XR.
349
49
£ 45,300 /yr
42%
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.
Area Character
No single demographic signal dominates PL7 1XR — age 49, 90% ownership, 9% private renting: a mixed-tenure, multi-generational community. 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 1XR. The average age is 48.7. Figures are sourced from the Office for National Statistics and cover ethnicity, age, religion, education, occupation, housing tenure, and more.
Ethnicity Profile
Economic Activity
Area Vibe: Peaceful, mature, and permanent. The demographic data points to a strong concentration of older homeowners and empty-nesters.
home Property Prices by Type
Detached
£ 351,000
2 sales · Mean £ 351,000
Semi-Detached
£ 252,000
5 sales · Mean £ 237,000
gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2026-02)
PL7 1XR has low crime rates — 18 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
Yealmpstone Farm Primary School
Plympton St Maurice Primary School
Longcause Community Special School
Chaddlewood Primary School
Plympton Academy
Glen Park Primary School
storefront Nearby Amenities
Retailers - Other
4 nearby- Brook Stores0.7 km
- Greggs0.3 km
- SI Fuels Limited0.3 km
- St Maurice Bakery0.7 km
Hotel, B&B, Guest House
1 nearby- St Elizabeths House0.9 km
Pub, NightClub
3 nearby- The Brook Inn0.9 km
- The London Inn1.0 km
- The Chaddlewood Inn0.9 km
Supermarkets
1 nearby- The Co-operative Food Supermarket0.9 km
Takeaway Shop
2 nearby- Domino's Pizza0.9 km
- Dragon City0.9 km
train Transport Links
Train Stations
- Plymouth7.8 km
- Ivybridge9.3 km
- Devonport9.8 km
Bus Stops
- Cornwood Road0.2 km
- New Park Road0.3 km
- Maddock Drive0.3 km
- New Park Road0.3 km
- New Park Road0.3 km
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Postcode Profile: PL71XR · Data under Open Government Licence