Postcode Analysis Plymouth, South West

BORINGDON HILL, PL7 4DJ House Prices & Local Information

Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for BORINGDON HILL, PL7 4DJ.

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Population

327

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Avg Age

47

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Avg Income

£ 46,100 /yr

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Employed

40%

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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8/10
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7/10
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4/10
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7/10
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1/10
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5/10
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7/10
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9/10
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6/10
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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.

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

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.

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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

White / British98.2%
Asian / British Asian0.3%
Black / African / Caribbean0.0%
Other / Mixed1.5%

Economic Activity

40%Active
FT: 28%
Unemployed: 0%
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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.

Violence and sexual offences27
Anti-social behaviour14
Shoplifting12
Vehicle crime5
Burglary4

school Local Schools

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Glen Park Primary School

Good410 pupils0.4 km
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Boringdon Primary School

Outstanding406 pupils0.6 km
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Plympton Academy

Requires Improvement1096 pupils0.7 km
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Old Priory Junior Academy

Requires Improvement216 pupils0.8 km
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Hele's School

Good1327 pupils0.9 km
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Plympton St Mary's CofE Infant School

Requires Improvement112 pupils0.9 km
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Chaddlewood Primary School

Good389 pupils1.3 km
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Longcause Community Special School

Good116 pupils1.3 km

storefront Nearby Amenities

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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

Hotel, B&B, Guest House

1 nearby
  • Boringdon Hall0.7 km
local_bar

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

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
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Supermarkets

5 nearby
  • Aldi0.4 km
  • Tesco0.7 km
  • Tesco Express0.7 km
  • Iceland0.8 km
  • The Co-operative Food Supermarket0.8 km
fastfood

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