Postcode Analysis Plymouth, South West

CLIFTON CLOSE, PL7 4BL House Prices & Local Information

Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for CLIFTON CLOSE, PL7 4BL.

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Population

312

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Avg Age

48

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Avg Income

£ 46,100 /yr

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Employed

42%

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.

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7/10
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9/10
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4/10
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6/10
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2/10
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5/10
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5/10
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10/10
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10/10
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Area Character

No single demographic signal dominates PL7 4BL — age 48, 90% ownership, 7% private renting: a mixed-tenure, multi-generational community. £222k prices and low crime put this mixed postcode in the more desirable bracket. Property prices are trending down 10.4% year-on-year.

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

PL7 4BL is a safe, established residential area on Clifton Close, 0.3km from Plympton St. Mary in Plymouth. Administratively it sits within Plympton St Mary ward and the South West Devon constituency.

This is a strong family neighbourhood — a mature suburban area dominated by older, retired homeowners. The daytime character shifts — manufacturing, energy and utilities. With an average age of 48, this is established family country — quiet streets, strong community ties, and low rental churn. 90% of properties are owner-occupied — a strong indicator of neighbourhood stability and long-term community investment.

Safety: Crime rates are low here at 22 incidents per 1,000 residents — well below average and reassuring for families. Property: Average house prices are around £222k, down 10.4% year-on-year.

Census 2021 statistics for PL7 4BL are sourced from Output Area E00076403 (shared with 10 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 4BL. The average age is 48.0. Figures are sourced from the Office for National Statistics and cover ethnicity, age, religion, education, occupation, housing tenure, and more.

Ethnicity Profile

White / British99.7%
Asian / British Asian0.0%
Black / African / Caribbean0.0%
Other / Mixed0.3%

Economic Activity

42%Active
FT: 30%
Unemployed: 1%
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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

Detached

£ 222,000

7 sales · Mean £ 217,921

Semi-Detached

£ 193,500

1 sales · Mean £ 193,500

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

PL7 4BL has low crime rates — 22 incidents per 1,000 residents. The most reported categories are violence and sexual offences and anti-social behaviour. Commercial streets and transport hubs naturally generate more incidents than quiet residential roads.

Violence and sexual offences23
Anti-social behaviour13
Shoplifting11
Other theft5
Public order4

school Local Schools

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Glen Park Primary School

Good410 pupils0.5 km
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Boringdon Primary School

Outstanding406 pupils0.8 km
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Plympton Academy

Requires Improvement1096 pupils0.9 km
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Old Priory Junior Academy

Requires Improvement216 pupils1.0 km
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Chaddlewood Primary School

Good389 pupils1.2 km
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Hele's School

Good1327 pupils1.2 km
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Plympton St Mary's CofE Infant School

Requires Improvement112 pupils1.2 km
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Longcause Community Special School

Good116 pupils1.4 km

storefront Nearby Amenities

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Retailers - Other

12 nearby
  • Central Convenience Stores0.9 km
  • Devon Vintage Ice Cream0.8 km
  • Devon Vintage Ice Cream Tricycle0.8 km
  • Ludbrook Butchers0.9 km
  • Premier Express Colebrook Stores0.5 km
  • + 7 more
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Hotel, B&B, Guest House

1 nearby
  • Boringdon Hall0.6 km
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Pub, NightClub

7 nearby
  • Colebrook Inn0.5 km
  • Lord Louis0.5 km
  • Freemason's Hall, Plympton1.0 km
  • George Inn1.0 km
  • Plympton Conservative Club0.9 km
  • + 2 more
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Restaurant, Cafe

11 nearby
  • Bowlers Cafe0.3 km
  • Churchill Catering Ltd1.0 km
  • Daisy Chains Health Care0.9 km
  • Jasmins Cafe0.9 km
  • Mila’s Bakery0.9 km
  • + 6 more
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Supermarkets

4 nearby
  • Aldi0.4 km
  • Tesco Express0.7 km
  • Iceland1.0 km
  • The Co-operative Food Supermarket1.0 km
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Takeaway Shop

7 nearby
  • Colebrook Chippy0.5 km
  • Peking House0.7 km
  • Plympton Grill0.7 km
  • Ridgeway Grill0.9 km
  • Ridgeway Pizza1.0 km
  • + 2 more

train Transport Links

Train Stations

  • Plymouth7.0 km
  • Devonport8.9 km
  • Dockyard9.1 km

Bus Stops

  • Clifton Avenue0.1 km
  • Newnham Road0.1 km
  • Clifton Avenue0.1 km
  • Colebrook Lane0.2 km
  • Strode Road0.2 km