Postcode Analysis Plymouth, South West

ELDER CLOSE, PL7 2GG House Prices & Local Information

Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for ELDER CLOSE, PL7 2GG.

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

283

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Avg Age

34

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Avg Income

£ 49,300 /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 2GG falls into the lower 30% nationally for affluence, pointing to a more accessible but economically challenged demographic.

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7/10
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6/10
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4/10
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4/10
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6/10
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3/10
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6/10
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2/10
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10/10
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Area Character

PL7 2GG has a significant social housing presence — 45% of homes are socially rented, reflecting substantial council or housing association provision. Low crime and a young population give this estate more upside than first impressions suggest.

home £192,500 median price shield Safety 7/10
verifiedPublished by PostcodeInfo.uk · · Sources: ONS Census 2021, police.uk, Land Registry

PL7 2GG is a safe, established residential area on Elder Close, 0.2km from Chaddlewood in Plymouth. Administratively it sits within Plympton Chaddlewood ward and the South West Devon constituency.

An affordable area with active regeneration, PL7 2GG is a transitional terrace area — improving but still facing economic pressures. The 34 average age reflects a thriving young professional community — a good mix of renters and first-time buyers, with strong employment rates. 45% of homes are socially rented, reflecting the area's public housing provision and council presence.

Safety: Crime rates are low here at 27 incidents per 1,000 residents — well below average and reassuring for families. Property: Average house prices are around £192k.

Census 2021 statistics for PL7 2GG are sourced from Output Area E00076316 (shared with 6 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 2GG. The average age is 33.9. Figures are sourced from the Office for National Statistics and cover ethnicity, age, religion, education, occupation, housing tenure, and more.

Ethnicity Profile

White / British95.8%
Asian / British Asian0.0%
Black / African / Caribbean0.0%
Other / Mixed4.2%

Economic Activity

47%Active
FT: 31%
Unemployed: 2%
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Area Vibe: Active but flexible. The area is largely populated by a middle-aged demographic that favors the flexibility of the rental market.

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home Property Prices by Type

Terraced

£ 181,500

10 sales · Mean £ 174,300

Semi-Detached

£ 153,000

2 sales · Mean £ 153,000

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

PL7 2GG has low crime rates — 27 incidents per 1,000 residents. The most reported categories are violence and sexual offences and criminal damage and arson. Commercial streets and transport hubs naturally generate more incidents than quiet residential roads.

Violence and sexual offences91
Criminal damage and arson21
Public order12
Other theft9
Anti-social behaviour7

school Local Schools

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Chaddlewood Primary School

Good389 pupils0.5 km
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Yealmpstone Farm Primary School

Good221 pupils0.9 km
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Longcause Community Special School

Good116 pupils1.1 km
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Plympton St Maurice Primary School

Good195 pupils1.3 km
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Glen Park Primary School

Good410 pupils1.4 km
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Plympton Academy

Requires Improvement1096 pupils1.5 km

storefront Nearby Amenities

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Takeaway Shop

3 nearby
  • Peking House1.0 km
  • Domino's Pizza0.5 km
  • Dragon City0.5 km
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Retailers - Other

2 nearby
  • Greggs0.6 km
  • SI Fuels Limited0.6 km
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Pub, NightClub

1 nearby
  • The Chaddlewood Inn0.5 km
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Supermarkets

1 nearby
  • The Co-operative Food Supermarket0.5 km

train Transport Links

Train Stations

  • Plymouth8.1 km
  • Ivybridge9.0 km
  • Devonport10.1 km

Bus Stops

  • Hickory Drive0.1 km
  • Glen Road0.2 km
  • Clement Road0.2 km
  • Edwards Drive0.2 km
  • Kingston Drive0.2 km