PL7 2HP is a sought-after residential area on Ridgeway, 0.3km from Ridgeway in Plymouth. Administratively it sits within Plympton St Mary ward and the South West Devon constituency.
One of the more sought-after postcodes in PL7, PL7 2HP offers a spacious suburb popular with older working households approaching retirement. During the day, white, female workforce with low qualifications, working locally. This is a settled, family-oriented neighbourhood (average age 52) — stable, lower-turnover, predominantly owner-occupied. 91% 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 18 incidents per 1,000 residents — well below average and reassuring for families. Property: Average house prices are around £350k.
Census 2021 statistics for PL7 2HP are sourced from Output Area E00076387 (shared with 17 postcodes in this micro-neighbourhood). Property prices come from HM Land Registry.
RIDGEWAY, PL7 2HP House Prices & Local Information
Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for RIDGEWAY, PL7 2HP.
323
52
£ 46,100 /yr
40%
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
PL7 2HP is a premium owner-occupier postcode — median prices of £350k, 91% home ownership, and a low-deprivation rank put this address in the top tier nationally for wealth indicators. £350k prices with low crime and a mature community — a long-term hold.
mapGeographic Location
Demographic Deep-Dive
The Census 2021 data below shows the full population breakdown for PL7 2HP. The average age is 52.2. 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
Terraced
£ 350,000
1 sales · Mean £ 350,000
Detached
£ 500,000
3 sales · Mean £ 553,333
gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2026-02)
PL7 2HP has low crime rates — 18 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.
school Local Schools
Longcause Community Special School
Plympton Academy
Glen Park Primary School
Chaddlewood Primary School
Plympton St Maurice Primary School
Old Priory Junior Academy
Plympton St Mary's CofE Infant School
Yealmpstone Farm Primary School
storefront Nearby Amenities
Retailers - Other
9 nearby- Premier Express Colebrook Stores0.9 km
- The 1:1 Diet by Cambridge Weight Plan0.8 km
- Brook Stores0.6 km
- St Maurice Bakery0.5 km
- Fruity Roots Ltd0.6 km
- + 4 more
Pub, NightClub
9 nearby- Colebrook Inn0.9 km
- Lord Louis0.6 km
- The Brook Inn0.5 km
- The London Inn0.4 km
- Freemason's Hall, Plympton0.3 km
- + 4 more
Restaurant, Cafe
11 nearby- Bowlers Cafe0.8 km
- Churchill Catering Ltd0.7 km
- Daisy Chains Health Care0.7 km
- Jasmins Cafe0.5 km
- Mila’s Bakery0.5 km
- + 6 more
Supermarkets
4 nearby- Aldi0.8 km
- Tesco Express0.5 km
- Iceland0.5 km
- The Co-operative Food Supermarket0.7 km
Takeaway Shop
8 nearby- Colebrook Chippy0.9 km
- Peking House0.5 km
- Plympton Grill0.5 km
- Ridgeway Grill0.6 km
- Ridgeway Pizza0.5 km
- + 3 more
Hotel, B&B, Guest House
1 nearby- St Elizabeths House0.5 km
train Transport Links
Train Stations
- Plymouth7.1 km
- Devonport9.1 km
- Dockyard9.4 km
Bus Stops
- George Hotel0.1 km
- George Lane0.2 km
- The Rise0.2 km
- Chaddlewood Place0.2 km
- Wain Park0.2 km
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Postcode Profile: PL72HP · Data under Open Government Licence