PL7 4DJ is a sought-after residential area on Boringdon Hill, 0.4km from Colebrook in Plymouth. Administratively it sits within Plympton St Mary ward and the South West Devon constituency.
For serious buyers, PL7 4DJ is a stable, owner-occupied suburb — married couples, UK-born, strong community. During the day, white, female workforce with low qualifications, working locally. This is a settled, family-oriented neighbourhood (average age 47) — stable, lower-turnover, predominantly owner-occupied. 89% of residents own their home — above average for the district, consistent with a stable and sought-after address.
Safety: Crime rates are low here at 15 incidents per 1,000 residents — well below average and reassuring for families. Property: Average house prices are around £359k, down 23.6% year-on-year. The area ranks among the least deprived 20% in England — a strong signal of community wellbeing, good schools, and low crime.
Census 2021 statistics for PL7 4DJ are sourced from Output Area E00076407 (shared with 12 postcodes in this micro-neighbourhood). Property prices come from HM Land Registry.
BORINGDON HILL, PL7 4DJ House Prices & Local Information
Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for BORINGDON HILL, PL7 4DJ.
327
47
£ 46,100 /yr
40%
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
A sought-after, premium postcode. PL7 4DJ's low deprivation rank, 89% ownership, and £359k median price place it in the top quintile nationally for residential quality. Low crime and mid-career demographics put this at peak family desirability. Property prices are trending down 23.6% year-on-year.
mapGeographic Location
Demographic Deep-Dive
The Census 2021 data below shows the full population breakdown for PL7 4DJ. The average age is 46.5. Figures are sourced from the Office for National Statistics and cover ethnicity, age, religion, education, occupation, housing tenure, and more.
Ethnicity Profile
Economic Activity
Age & Housing: An older, highly established demographic of homeowners. The population is heavily skewed toward older adults and retirees who own their homes outright.
home Property Prices by Type
Semi-Detached
£ 275,000
4 sales · Mean £ 290,000
Detached
£ 611,000
1 sales · Mean £ 611,000
gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2026-02)
PL7 4DJ has low crime rates — 15 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
13 nearby- Central Convenience Stores0.7 km
- Devon Vintage Ice Cream0.5 km
- Devon Vintage Ice Cream Tricycle0.5 km
- Friary Mill Bakery Ltd0.9 km
- Ludbrook Butchers0.6 km
- + 8 more
Hotel, B&B, Guest House
1 nearby- Boringdon Hall0.7 km
Pub, NightClub
8 nearby- Colebrook Inn0.2 km
- Lord Louis0.4 km
- Freemason's Hall, Plympton0.8 km
- George Inn0.8 km
- Plympton Conservative Club0.8 km
- + 3 more
Restaurant, Cafe
13 nearby- Bowlers Cafe0.3 km
- Munch Box0.9 km
- Plymouth Retail Distribution Centre0.9 km
- Churchill Catering Ltd0.8 km
- Daisy Chains Health Care0.6 km
- + 8 more
Supermarkets
5 nearby- Aldi0.4 km
- Tesco0.7 km
- Tesco Express0.7 km
- Iceland0.8 km
- The Co-operative Food Supermarket0.8 km
Takeaway Shop
9 nearby- China Chef0.9 km
- Colebrook Chippy0.2 km
- Peking House0.8 km
- Plympton Grill0.7 km
- Asian Box0.9 km
- + 4 more
train Transport Links
Train Stations
- Plymouth6.7 km
- Devonport8.6 km
- Dockyard8.8 km
Bus Stops
- Newnham Road0.1 km
- Newnham Road0.1 km
- Colebrook Lane0.1 km
- Clifton Avenue0.2 km
- Clifton Avenue0.2 km
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Postcode Profile: PL74DJ · Data under Open Government Licence