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.
WADDON CLOSE, PL7 4BY House Prices & Local Information
Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for WADDON CLOSE, PL7 4BY.
319
42
£ 46,100 /yr
51%
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. The area also shows excellent employment metrics, indicating a highly economically active population.
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.
mapGeographic Location
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
Economic Activity
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.
school Local Schools
Glen Park Primary School
Boringdon Primary School
Plympton Academy
Old Priory Junior Academy
Hele's School
Chaddlewood Primary School
Plympton St Mary's CofE Infant School
storefront Nearby Amenities
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, B&B, Guest House
1 nearby- Boringdon Hall0.4 km
Pub, NightClub
2 nearby- Colebrook Inn0.6 km
- Lord Louis0.7 km
Restaurant, Cafe
1 nearby- Bowlers Cafe0.5 km
Supermarkets
2 nearby- Aldi0.5 km
- Tesco Express0.8 km
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
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Postcode Profile: PL74BY · Data under Open Government Licence