Postcode Analysis Plymouth, South West

BORINGDON CLOSE, PL7 4HR House Prices & Local Information

Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for BORINGDON CLOSE, PL7 4HR.

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Population

303

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Avg Age

49

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Avg Income

£ 46,100 /yr

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Employed

43%

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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8/10
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4/10
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4/10
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2/10
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5/10
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6/10
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10/10
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7/10
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Area Character

PL7 4HR is a mixed residential postcode — average age 49, 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. Property prices are trending down 2.4% year-on-year.

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

PL7 4HR is a quiet, settled residential neighbourhood on Boringdon Close, 0.3km from Colebrook in Plymouth. Administratively it sits within Plympton St Mary ward and the South West Devon constituency.

For families considering a move, PL7 4HR represents a mature suburban area dominated by older, retired homeowners. During the day, manufacturing, energy and utilities. This is a settled, family-oriented neighbourhood (average age 49) — stable, lower-turnover, predominantly owner-occupied. 91% of properties are owner-occupied — a strong indicator of neighbourhood stability and long-term community investment.

Safety: Crime rates are low here at 13 incidents per 1,000 residents — well below average and reassuring for families. Property: Average house prices are around £283k, down 2.4% year-on-year.

Census 2021 statistics for PL7 4HR are sourced from Output Area E00076404 (shared with 6 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 4HR. The average age is 48.7. Figures are sourced from the Office for National Statistics and cover ethnicity, age, religion, education, occupation, housing tenure, and more.

Ethnicity Profile

White / British98.0%
Asian / British Asian1.0%
Black / African / Caribbean0.0%
Other / Mixed1.0%

Economic Activity

43%Active
FT: 29%
Unemployed: 2%
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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

£ 245,500

8 sales · Mean £ 256,062

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

PL7 4HR has low crime rates — 13 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 offences29
Anti-social behaviour13
Vehicle crime5
Burglary4
Other theft1

school Local Schools

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Boringdon Primary School

Outstanding406 pupils0.4 km
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Glen Park Primary School

Good410 pupils0.7 km
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Hele's School

Good1327 pupils0.8 km
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Old Priory Junior Academy

Requires Improvement216 pupils0.9 km
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Plympton Academy

Requires Improvement1096 pupils0.9 km
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Plympton St Mary's CofE Infant School

Requires Improvement112 pupils1.0 km
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Woodford Primary School

Good450 pupils1.3 km
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Chaddlewood Primary School

Good389 pupils1.5 km

storefront Nearby Amenities

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Retailers - Other

13 nearby
  • Central Convenience Stores0.5 km
  • Devon Vintage Ice Cream0.5 km
  • Devon Vintage Ice Cream Tricycle0.5 km
  • Friary Mill Bakery Ltd0.9 km
  • Ludbrook Butchers0.5 km
  • + 8 more
hotel

Hotel, B&B, Guest House

1 nearby
  • Boringdon Hall0.5 km
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Pub, NightClub

5 nearby
  • Colebrook Inn0.4 km
  • Lord Louis0.7 km
  • Plympton Conservative Club1.0 km
  • Post Office Inn0.9 km
  • Sir Joshua Reynolds0.9 km
restaurant

Restaurant, Cafe

13 nearby
  • Boringdon Park Golf Club0.9 km
  • Bowlers Cafe0.5 km
  • Munch Box0.8 km
  • Plymouth Retail Distribution Centre0.9 km
  • Churchill Catering Ltd0.9 km
  • + 8 more
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Supermarkets

5 nearby
  • Aldi0.6 km
  • Tesco0.8 km
  • Tesco Express1.0 km
  • Iceland1.0 km
  • The Co-operative Food Supermarket0.9 km
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Takeaway Shop

6 nearby
  • China Chef0.9 km
  • Colebrook Chippy0.4 km
  • Plympton Grill1.0 km
  • Ridgeway Grill0.9 km
  • The Guru0.9 km
  • + 1 more

train Transport Links

Train Stations

  • Plymouth6.6 km
  • Devonport8.5 km
  • Dockyard8.7 km

Bus Stops

  • Crossway East0.1 km
  • Crossway East0.1 km
  • Courtland Crescent0.1 km
  • The Mead0.1 km
  • Clifton Avenue0.1 km