Postcode Analysis Plymouth, South West

HEMERDON HEIGHTS, PL7 2TY House Prices & Local Information

Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for HEMERDON HEIGHTS, PL7 2TY.

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

385

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Avg Age

42

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Avg Income

£ 49,300 /yr

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Employed

53%

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. The area also shows excellent employment metrics, indicating a highly economically active population.

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8/10
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8/10
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4/10
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9/10
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2/10
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5/10
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3/10
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9/10
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5/10
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Area Character

PL7 2TY is a mixed residential postcode — average age 42, 89% owner-occupied, spanning a wide range of household types and life stages. Low crime and mid-range prices make this a solid all-round choice. Property prices are trending up 4.6% year-on-year.

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

PL7 2TY is a sought-after residential area on Hemerdon Heights, 0.4km from Chaddlewood 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 2TY offers a stable, owner-occupied suburb — married couples, UK-born, strong community. The 42 average age reflects a mixed, mid-career community — settling down but not yet slowing down. 89% 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 10 incidents per 1,000 residents — well below average and reassuring for families. Property: Average house prices are around £230k, up 4.6% year-on-year.

Census 2021 statistics for PL7 2TY are sourced from Output Area E00076380 (shared with 8 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 2TY. The average age is 42.4. Figures are sourced from the Office for National Statistics and cover ethnicity, age, religion, education, occupation, housing tenure, and more.

Ethnicity Profile

White / British97.4%
Asian / British Asian0.0%
Black / African / Caribbean0.0%
Other / Mixed2.6%

Economic Activity

53%Active
FT: 38%
Unemployed: 1%
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Age & Housing: A settled, mid-life demographic of homeowners. The population consists largely of established adults and families who own their properties.

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home Property Prices by Type

Semi-Detached

£ 237,500

10 sales · Mean £ 229,050

Terraced

£ 183,500

6 sales · Mean £ 184,491

Detached

£ 185,000

2 sales · Mean £ 185,000

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

PL7 2TY has low crime rates — 10 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 offences34
Criminal damage and arson6
Other theft5
Vehicle crime3
Burglary2

school Local Schools

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Chaddlewood Primary School

Good389 pupils0.3 km
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Glen Park Primary School

Good410 pupils1.0 km
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Longcause Community Special School

Good116 pupils1.2 km
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Plympton Academy

Requires Improvement1096 pupils1.2 km
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Yealmpstone Farm Primary School

Good221 pupils1.4 km
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Plympton St Maurice Primary School

Good195 pupils1.5 km

storefront Nearby Amenities

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Retailers - Other

1 nearby
  • The 1:1 Diet by Cambridge Weight Plan0.8 km
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Pub, NightClub

2 nearby
  • Lord Louis1.0 km
  • The Chaddlewood Inn0.9 km
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Supermarkets

3 nearby
  • Aldi0.9 km
  • Tesco Express0.7 km
  • The Co-operative Food Supermarket0.9 km
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Takeaway Shop

4 nearby
  • Peking House0.6 km
  • Plympton Grill0.7 km
  • Domino's Pizza0.9 km
  • Dragon City0.9 km

train Transport Links

Train Stations

  • Plymouth7.9 km
  • Ivybridge9.3 km
  • Devonport9.8 km

Bus Stops

  • Greenwood Park Close0.2 km
  • Raleigh Court0.4 km
  • Raleigh Court0.4 km
  • Furzeacre Close0.4 km
  • Birchwood Gardens0.4 km