Postcode Analysis Plymouth, South West

COLLAFORD CLOSE, PL7 1XR House Prices & Local Information

Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for COLLAFORD CLOSE, PL7 1XR.

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Population

349

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Avg Age

49

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Avg Income

£ 45,300 /yr

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Employed

42%

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.

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8/10
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9/10
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4/10
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7/10
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1/10
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5/10
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7/10
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10/10
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8/10
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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.

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

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.

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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

White / British97.7%
Asian / British Asian0.9%
Black / African / Caribbean0.0%
Other / Mixed1.4%

Economic Activity

42%Active
FT: 30%
Unemployed: 1%
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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.

Violence and sexual offences47
Anti-social behaviour14
Criminal damage and arson5
Other theft5
Public order5

school Local Schools

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Yealmpstone Farm Primary School

Good221 pupils0.3 km
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Plympton St Maurice Primary School

Good195 pupils0.8 km
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Longcause Community Special School

Good116 pupils0.8 km
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Chaddlewood Primary School

Good389 pupils0.9 km
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Plympton Academy

Requires Improvement1096 pupils1.4 km
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Glen Park Primary School

Good410 pupils1.5 km

storefront Nearby Amenities

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Retailers - Other

4 nearby
  • Brook Stores0.7 km
  • Greggs0.3 km
  • SI Fuels Limited0.3 km
  • St Maurice Bakery0.7 km
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Hotel, B&B, Guest House

1 nearby
  • St Elizabeths House0.9 km
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Pub, NightClub

3 nearby
  • The Brook Inn0.9 km
  • The London Inn1.0 km
  • The Chaddlewood Inn0.9 km
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Supermarkets

1 nearby
  • The Co-operative Food Supermarket0.9 km
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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