Postcode Analysis Plymouth, South West

WADDON CLOSE, PL7 4BY House Prices & Local Information

Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for WADDON CLOSE, PL7 4BY.

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Population

319

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Avg Age

42

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Avg Income

£ 46,100 /yr

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Employed

51%

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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9/10
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4/10
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9/10
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1/10
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6/10
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4/10
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9/10
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6/10
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Area Character

PL7 4BY is a mixed residential postcode — average age 42, 91% 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.

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

PL7 4BY is a safe, established residential area on Waddon Close, 0.2km from Plympton St. Mary in Plymouth. Administratively it sits within Plympton St Mary ward and the South West Devon constituency.

For families considering a move, PL7 4BY represents a well-established suburb with a mixed age range and strong community feel. A balanced community with an average age of 42 — families, professionals, and long-term residents all well represented. 91% of properties are owner-occupied — a strong indicator of neighbourhood stability and long-term community investment.

Safety: Crime rates are low here at 23 incidents per 1,000 residents — well below average and reassuring for families. Property: Average house prices are around £264k.

Census 2021 statistics for PL7 4BY are sourced from Output Area E00076388 (shared with 4 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 4BY. The average age is 42.1. Figures are sourced from the Office for National Statistics and cover ethnicity, age, religion, education, occupation, housing tenure, and more.

Ethnicity Profile

White / British100.0%
Asian / British Asian0.0%
Black / African / Caribbean0.0%
Other / Mixed0.0%

Economic Activity

51%Active
FT: 35%
Unemployed: 0%
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Community Makeup: A highly stable neighborhood of property owners. The average age points to mid-career individuals heavily invested in the local area.

home Property Prices by Type

Semi-Detached

£ 227,000

17 sales · Mean £ 239,838

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

PL7 4BY has low crime rates — 23 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 offences24
Anti-social behaviour13
Shoplifting11
Other theft5
Public order4

school Local Schools

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Glen Park Primary School

Good410 pupils0.7 km
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Boringdon Primary School

Outstanding406 pupils0.8 km
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Plympton Academy

Requires Improvement1096 pupils1.1 km
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Old Priory Junior Academy

Requires Improvement216 pupils1.2 km
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Hele's School

Good1327 pupils1.2 km
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Chaddlewood Primary School

Good389 pupils1.3 km
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Plympton St Mary's CofE Infant School

Requires Improvement112 pupils1.3 km

storefront Nearby Amenities

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Retailers - Other

7 nearby
  • Central Convenience Stores0.9 km
  • Devon Vintage Ice Cream0.9 km
  • Devon Vintage Ice Cream Tricycle0.9 km
  • Ludbrook Butchers0.9 km
  • Premier Express Colebrook Stores0.6 km
  • + 2 more
hotel

Hotel, B&B, Guest House

1 nearby
  • Boringdon Hall0.4 km
local_bar

Pub, NightClub

2 nearby
  • Colebrook Inn0.6 km
  • Lord Louis0.7 km
restaurant

Restaurant, Cafe

1 nearby
  • Bowlers Cafe0.5 km
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Supermarkets

2 nearby
  • Aldi0.5 km
  • Tesco Express0.8 km
fastfood

Takeaway Shop

3 nearby
  • Colebrook Chippy0.6 km
  • Peking House0.9 km
  • Plympton Grill0.8 km

train Transport Links

Train Stations

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

Bus Stops

  • Clifton Avenue0.2 km
  • Clifton Avenue0.3 km
  • Newnham Road0.3 km
  • Clifton Avenue0.3 km
  • Clifton Avenue0.3 km