Postcode Analysis Plymouth, South West

THE MEAD, PL7 4HS House Prices & Local Information

Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for THE MEAD, PL7 4HS.

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Population

304

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Avg Age

47

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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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9/10
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9/10
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4/10
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6/10
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5/10
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4/10
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4/10
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9/10
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5/10
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Area Character

PL7 4HS is a premium owner-occupier postcode — median prices of £296k, 90% home ownership, and a low-deprivation rank put this address in the top tier nationally for wealth indicators. Very low crime and mature demographics confirm this as a prestige address. Property prices are trending up 6.6% year-on-year.

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

PL7 4HS is a sought-after residential area on The Mead, 0.3km from Colebrook in Plymouth. Administratively it sits within Plympton St Mary ward and the South West Devon constituency.

One of the more sought-after postcodes in PL7, PL7 4HS offers a well-established suburb with a mixed age range and strong community feel. This is a settled, family-oriented neighbourhood (average age 47) — stable, lower-turnover, predominantly owner-occupied. 90% 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 10 incidents per 1,000 residents — well below average and reassuring for families. Property: Average house prices are around £296k, up 6.6% 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 4HS are sourced from Output Area E00076402 (shared with 5 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 4HS. The average age is 46.6. Figures are sourced from the Office for National Statistics and cover ethnicity, age, religion, education, occupation, housing tenure, and more.

Ethnicity Profile

White / British93.0%
Asian / British Asian2.0%
Black / African / Caribbean0.0%
Other / Mixed5.0%

Economic Activity

43%Active
FT: 29%
Unemployed: 1%
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Community Makeup: A mature neighborhood of long-term property owners. The significantly higher average age reflects a deeply settled local population.

home Property Prices by Type

Semi-Detached

£ 236,475

14 sales · Mean £ 252,850

Terraced

£ 222,500

1 sales · Mean £ 222,500

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

PL7 4HS has low crime rates — 10 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 offences26
Anti-social behaviour4
Criminal damage and arson3
Other theft3
Vehicle crime2

school Local Schools

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Boringdon Primary School

Outstanding406 pupils0.1 km
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Hele's School

Good1327 pupils0.5 km
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Woodford Primary School

Good450 pupils0.9 km
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Old Priory Junior Academy

Requires Improvement216 pupils1.0 km
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Plympton St Mary's CofE Infant School

Requires Improvement112 pupils1.0 km
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Glen Park Primary School

Good410 pupils1.0 km
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Plympton Academy

Requires Improvement1096 pupils1.2 km

storefront Nearby Amenities

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Retailers - Other

8 nearby
  • Boringdon Golf Range Ltd0.9 km
  • Central Convenience Stores0.1 km
  • Devon Vintage Ice Cream0.6 km
  • Devon Vintage Ice Cream Tricycle0.6 km
  • Friary Mill Bakery Ltd0.6 km
  • + 3 more
local_bar

Pub, NightClub

2 nearby
  • The Unicorn Harvester0.9 km
  • Colebrook Inn0.7 km
restaurant

Restaurant, Cafe

5 nearby
  • Daisy Chains Health Care1.0 km
  • Boringdon Park Golf Club0.5 km
  • Bowlers Cafe0.9 km
  • Munch Box0.6 km
  • Plymouth Retail Distribution Centre0.7 km
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Hotel, B&B, Guest House

1 nearby
  • Boringdon Hall0.7 km
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Supermarkets

2 nearby
  • Lidl0.8 km
  • Tesco0.8 km
fastfood

Takeaway Shop

2 nearby
  • China Chef0.6 km
  • Colebrook Chippy0.7 km

train Transport Links

Train Stations

  • Plymouth6.2 km
  • Devonport8.1 km
  • Dockyard8.3 km

Bus Stops

  • Crossway0.1 km
  • Crossway0.1 km
  • Courtland Crescent0.1 km
  • The Mead0.1 km
  • Crossway Green0.2 km