Postcode Analysis Plymouth, South West

WOLRIGE AVENUE, PL7 2RT House Prices & Local Information

Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for WOLRIGE AVENUE, PL7 2RT.

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

274

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Avg Age

40

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Avg Income

£ 49,300 /yr

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Employed

52%

Neighbourhood Index

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Score 1–10 — how this postcode ranks nationally (10 = top 10%)

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Index Insight: PL7 2RT represents a statistically balanced neighbourhood. The scores across affluence, family, and employment align closely with national middle-ground averages, offering a highly typical UK community profile.

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8/10
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6/10
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4/10
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4/10
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3/10
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4/10
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5/10
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6/10
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8/10
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Area Character

PL7 2RT is an established family neighbourhood — 68% owner-occupation and an average age of 40 give this postcode the stable, settled character of a community where households put down roots. Low crime and mid-range prices — a genuinely accessible family postcode. Property prices are trending down 7.2% year-on-year.

home £240,000 median price shield Safety 8/10
verifiedPublished by PostcodeInfo.uk · · Sources: ONS Census 2021, police.uk, Land Registry

PL7 2RT is a safe, established residential area on Wolrige Avenue, 0.1km from Chaddlewood in Plymouth. Administratively it sits within Plympton Chaddlewood ward and the South West Devon constituency.

For families considering a move, PL7 2RT represents a family suburb with many younger renters, often with small children. The 40 average age reflects a mixed, mid-career community — settling down but not yet slowing down. 68% of properties are owner-occupied — a strong indicator of neighbourhood stability and long-term community investment.

Safety: Crime rates are low here at 25 incidents per 1,000 residents — well below average and reassuring for families. Property: Average house prices are around £240k, down 7.2% year-on-year.

Census 2021 statistics for PL7 2RT are sourced from Output Area E00076315 (shared with 11 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 2RT. The average age is 40.4. Figures are sourced from the Office for National Statistics and cover ethnicity, age, religion, education, occupation, housing tenure, and more.

Ethnicity Profile

White / British95.6%
Asian / British Asian2.9%
Black / African / Caribbean0.4%
Other / Mixed1.1%

Economic Activity

52%Active
FT: 34%
Unemployed: 3%
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Age Profile: A mature, mid-life demographic. The population consists largely of established adults in their late thirties and forties.

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home Property Prices by Type

Semi-Detached

£ 240,000

5 sales · Mean £ 257,500

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

PL7 2RT has low crime rates — 25 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 offences70
Criminal damage and arson17
Public order11
Other theft8
Anti-social behaviour7

school Local Schools

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Chaddlewood Primary School

Good389 pupils0.4 km
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Yealmpstone Farm Primary School

Good221 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 pupils1.1 km
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Glen Park Primary School

Good410 pupils1.2 km
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Plympton Academy

Requires Improvement1096 pupils1.2 km

storefront Nearby Amenities

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Supermarkets

2 nearby
  • Tesco Express0.9 km
  • The Co-operative Food Supermarket0.6 km
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Takeaway Shop

4 nearby
  • Peking House0.8 km
  • Plympton Grill0.9 km
  • Domino's Pizza0.6 km
  • Dragon City0.6 km
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Retailers - Other

3 nearby
  • Greggs0.6 km
  • SI Fuels Limited0.6 km
  • St Maurice Bakery0.9 km
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Pub, NightClub

1 nearby
  • The Chaddlewood Inn0.6 km

train Transport Links

Train Stations

  • Plymouth7.9 km
  • Ivybridge9.2 km
  • Devonport9.9 km

Bus Stops

  • Glen Road0.1 km
  • Kingston Drive0.1 km
  • Kingston Drive0.1 km
  • Hickory Drive0.1 km
  • Wolrige Avenue0.1 km