Postcode Analysis Plymouth, South West

PL7 2ZW House Prices & Local Information

Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for PL7 2ZW.

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Population

218

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Avg Age

58

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Avg Income

£ 46,100 /yr

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Employed

36%

Neighbourhood Index

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

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Index Insight: Employment metrics are below the national average, which typically reflects either economic deprivation or a highly retired population.

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6/10
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1/10
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5/10
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2/10
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5/10
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4/10
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6/10
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3/10
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3/10
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Area Character

No single demographic signal dominates PL7 2ZW — age 58, 43% ownership, 40% private renting: a mixed-tenure, multi-generational community. prices and low crime put this mixed postcode in the more desirable bracket.

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

PL7 2ZW is a quiet, settled residential neighbourhood located 0.1km from Plympton in Plymouth. Administratively it sits within Plympton St Mary ward and the South West Devon constituency.

This is a well-established rental postcode — a neighbourhood with pockets of retirees, often in communal or managed housing. The daytime character shifts — public administration and security with mainly white workforces. Average age 58 — this is a predominantly retired and pre-retirement community, with very low mobility and high owner-occupation. 40% of homes are privately rented — a strong rental market with good supply for incoming tenants.

Safety: Crime rates are low here at 26 incidents per 1,000 residents — well below average and reassuring for families.

Census 2021 statistics for PL7 2ZW are sourced from Output Area E00076381 (shared with 18 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 2ZW. The average age is 57.6. Figures are sourced from the Office for National Statistics and cover ethnicity, age, religion, education, occupation, housing tenure, and more.

Ethnicity Profile

White / British98.2%
Asian / British Asian0.0%
Black / African / Caribbean0.5%
Other / Mixed1.4%

Economic Activity

36%Active
FT: 25%
Unemployed: 2%
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Community Makeup: A mature neighborhood. The higher average age combined with lower homeownership rates suggests a mix of lifelong renters and retirees.

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

PL7 2ZW has low crime rates — 26 incidents per 1,000 residents. The most reported categories are violence and sexual offences and shoplifting. Commercial streets and transport hubs naturally generate more incidents than quiet residential roads.

Violence and sexual offences54
Shoplifting28
Anti-social behaviour14
Other theft8
Public order6

school Local Schools

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Old Priory Junior Academy

Requires Improvement216 pupils0.3 km
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Plympton Academy

Requires Improvement1096 pupils0.4 km
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Glen Park Primary School

Good410 pupils0.4 km
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Plympton St Mary's CofE Infant School

Requires Improvement112 pupils0.5 km
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Boringdon Primary School

Outstanding406 pupils0.7 km
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Hele's School

Good1327 pupils0.8 km
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Longcause Community Special School

Good116 pupils1.1 km
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Chaddlewood Primary School

Good389 pupils1.3 km

storefront Nearby Amenities

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Retailers - Other

15 nearby
  • Central Convenience Stores0.8 km
  • Devon Vintage Ice Cream0.2 km
  • Devon Vintage Ice Cream Tricycle0.2 km
  • Friary Mill Bakery Ltd0.8 km
  • Ludbrook Butchers0.5 km
  • + 10 more
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Pub, NightClub

9 nearby
  • Colebrook Inn0.2 km
  • Lord Louis0.4 km
  • Freemason's Hall, Plympton0.6 km
  • George Inn0.6 km
  • Plympton Conservative Club0.4 km
  • + 4 more
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Restaurant, Cafe

14 nearby
  • Bowlers Cafe0.4 km
  • Munch Box0.7 km
  • Plymouth Retail Distribution Centre0.7 km
  • Churchill Catering Ltd0.4 km
  • Daisy Chains Health Care0.2 km
  • + 9 more
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Supermarkets

6 nearby
  • Aldi0.5 km
  • Lidl0.8 km
  • Tesco0.4 km
  • Tesco Express0.7 km
  • Iceland0.4 km
  • + 1 more
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Takeaway Shop

10 nearby
  • China Chef0.8 km
  • Colebrook Chippy0.2 km
  • Peking House0.8 km
  • Plympton Grill0.7 km
  • Asian Box0.5 km
  • + 5 more

train Transport Links

Train Stations

  • Plymouth6.5 km
  • Devonport8.4 km
  • Dockyard8.7 km

Bus Stops

  • Tory Brook0.1 km
  • Colebrook Tunnel0.1 km
  • Boringdon Road0.2 km
  • Boringdon Road0.2 km
  • Old Priory Junior School0.3 km