PL7 4FA is a quiet, settled residential neighbourhood on Alston Park, 0.3km from Plympton in Plymouth. Administratively it sits within Plympton St Mary ward and the South West Devon constituency.
This is a strong family neighbourhood — a popular retirement area with older residents and low crime. Work and footfall patterns mark this as a non-metropolitan suburban areas zone — white, female workforce with low qualifications, working locally. Residents here average 60 years — a mature, stable demographic with deep roots in the area and very low property turnover. 84% of properties are owner-occupied — a strong indicator of neighbourhood stability and long-term community investment.
Safety: Crime rates are low here at 17 incidents per 1,000 residents — well below average and reassuring for families.
Census 2021 statistics for PL7 4FA are sourced from Output Area E00076371 (shared with 15 postcodes in this micro-neighbourhood). Property prices come from HM Land Registry.
ALSTON PARK, PL7 4FA House Prices & Local Information
Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for ALSTON PARK, PL7 4FA.
321
60
£ 46,100 /yr
38%
Neighbourhood Index
infoHow calculated?Score 1–10 — how this postcode ranks nationally (10 = top 10%)
Index Insight: Employment metrics are below the national average, which typically reflects either economic deprivation or a highly retired population.
Area Character
PL7 4FA is a settled retirement community — average age 60, 84% owner-occupied, very low turnover, and strong community continuity. With prices and low crime, this is a premium retirement postcode.
mapGeographic Location
Demographic Deep-Dive
The Census 2021 data below shows the full population breakdown for PL7 4FA. The average age is 59.8. 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.
gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2026-02)
PL7 4FA has low crime rates — 17 incidents per 1,000 residents. The most reported categories are violence and sexual offences and shoplifting. Commercial streets and transport hubs naturally generate more incidents than quiet residential roads.
school Local Schools
Old Priory Junior Academy
Plympton St Mary's CofE Infant School
Hele's School
Boringdon Primary School
Plympton Academy
Glen Park Primary School
Woodford Primary School
Longcause Community Special School
storefront Nearby Amenities
Pub, NightClub
10 nearby- The Unicorn Harvester0.9 km
- Colebrook Inn0.4 km
- Lord Louis0.7 km
- Freemason's Hall, Plympton0.9 km
- George Inn0.9 km
- + 5 more
Retailers - Other
15 nearby- Central Convenience Stores0.6 km
- Devon Vintage Ice Cream0.2 km
- Devon Vintage Ice Cream Tricycle0.2 km
- Friary Mill Bakery Ltd0.4 km
- Ludbrook Butchers0.2 km
- + 10 more
Restaurant, Cafe
15 nearby- Boringdon Park Golf Club0.9 km
- Bowlers Cafe0.7 km
- Munch Box0.4 km
- Plymouth Retail Distribution Centre0.3 km
- Churchill Catering Ltd0.5 km
- + 10 more
Supermarkets
5 nearby- Aldi0.8 km
- Lidl0.5 km
- Tesco0.2 km
- Iceland0.7 km
- The Co-operative Food Supermarket0.5 km
Takeaway Shop
8 nearby- China Chef0.4 km
- Colebrook Chippy0.4 km
- Asian Box0.4 km
- Ridgeway Grill0.6 km
- Ridgeway Pizza0.7 km
- + 3 more
train Transport Links
Train Stations
- Plymouth6.1 km
- Devonport8.1 km
- Dockyard8.3 km
Bus Stops
- Boringdon Road0.1 km
- Stonebarton Road0.1 km
- Boringdon Road0.1 km
- St Marys Court0.2 km
- St Mary's Bridge0.2 km
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Postcode Profile: PL74FA · Data under Open Government Licence