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.
THE MEAD, PL7 4HS House Prices & Local Information
Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for THE MEAD, PL7 4HS.
304
47
£ 46,100 /yr
43%
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
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.
mapGeographic Location
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
Economic Activity
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.
school Local Schools
Boringdon Primary School
Hele's School
Woodford Primary School
Old Priory Junior Academy
Plympton St Mary's CofE Infant School
Glen Park Primary School
Plympton Academy
storefront Nearby Amenities
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
Pub, NightClub
2 nearby- The Unicorn Harvester0.9 km
- Colebrook Inn0.7 km
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
Hotel, B&B, Guest House
1 nearby- Boringdon Hall0.7 km
Supermarkets
2 nearby- Lidl0.8 km
- Tesco0.8 km
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
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Postcode Profile: PL74HS · Data under Open Government Licence