PL7 4BN is a safe, established residential area on Colebrook Lane, 0.5km from Colebrook in Plymouth. Administratively it sits within Plympton St Mary ward and the South West Devon constituency.
For families considering a move, PL7 4BN represents a mature suburban area dominated by older, retired homeowners. During the day, manufacturing, energy and utilities. This is a settled, family-oriented neighbourhood (average age 48) — stable, lower-turnover, predominantly owner-occupied. 90% of properties are owner-occupied — a strong indicator of neighbourhood stability and long-term community investment.
Safety: Crime rates are low here at 19 incidents per 1,000 residents — well below average and reassuring for families. Property: Average house prices are around £220k.
Census 2021 statistics for PL7 4BN are sourced from Output Area E00076403 (shared with 10 postcodes in this micro-neighbourhood). Property prices come from HM Land Registry.
COLEBROOK LANE, PL7 4BN House Prices & Local Information
Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for COLEBROOK LANE, PL7 4BN.
312
48
£ 46,100 /yr
42%
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 4BN is a mixed residential postcode — average age 48, 90% 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.
mapGeographic Location
Demographic Deep-Dive
The Census 2021 data below shows the full population breakdown for PL7 4BN. 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
Economic Activity
Community Makeup: A mature neighborhood of long-term property owners. The significantly higher average age reflects a deeply settled local population.
home Property Prices by Type
Semi-Detached
£ 217,500
6 sales · Mean £ 245,750
gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2026-02)
PL7 4BN has low crime rates — 19 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.
school Local Schools
Glen Park Primary School
Boringdon Primary School
Plympton Academy
Old Priory Junior Academy
Hele's School
Plympton St Mary's CofE Infant School
Chaddlewood Primary School
Longcause Community Special School
storefront Nearby Amenities
Retailers - Other
12 nearby- Central Convenience Stores0.7 km
- Devon Vintage Ice Cream0.6 km
- Devon Vintage Ice Cream Tricycle0.6 km
- Ludbrook Butchers0.6 km
- Premier Express Colebrook Stores0.3 km
- + 7 more
Hotel, B&B, Guest House
1 nearby- Boringdon Hall0.6 km
Pub, NightClub
7 nearby- Colebrook Inn0.3 km
- Lord Louis0.5 km
- Freemason's Hall, Plympton0.9 km
- George Inn0.9 km
- Plympton Conservative Club0.9 km
- + 2 more
Restaurant, Cafe
13 nearby- Bowlers Cafe0.3 km
- Munch Box1.0 km
- Plymouth Retail Distribution Centre1.0 km
- Churchill Catering Ltd0.9 km
- Daisy Chains Health Care0.7 km
- + 8 more
Supermarkets
5 nearby- Aldi0.4 km
- Tesco0.8 km
- Tesco Express0.8 km
- Iceland0.9 km
- The Co-operative Food Supermarket0.9 km
Takeaway Shop
7 nearby- Colebrook Chippy0.3 km
- Peking House0.8 km
- Plympton Grill0.7 km
- Ridgeway Grill0.8 km
- Ridgeway Pizza0.9 km
- + 2 more
train Transport Links
Train Stations
- Plymouth6.7 km
- Devonport8.7 km
- Dockyard8.9 km
Bus Stops
- Clifton Avenue0.1 km
- Clifton Avenue0.1 km
- Clifton Avenue0.1 km
- Colebrook Lane0.1 km
- Clifton Avenue0.1 km
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Postcode Profile: PL74BN · Data under Open Government Licence