Postcode Analysis Plymouth, South West

PL7 4JL House Prices & Local Information

Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for PL7 4JL.

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Population

281

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Avg Age

45

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Avg Income

£ 46,100 /yr

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Employed

52%

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. The area also shows excellent employment metrics, indicating a highly economically active population.

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6/10
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8/10
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4/10
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8/10
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1/10
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6/10
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7/10
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8/10
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6/10
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Area Character

PL7 4JL is a premium owner-occupier postcode — 86% home ownership, and a low-deprivation rank put this address in the top tier nationally for wealth indicators. prices with low crime and a mature community — a long-term hold.

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

PL7 4JL is a sought-after residential area located 0.4km from Plympton St. Mary in Plymouth. Administratively it sits within Plympton St Mary ward and the South West Devon constituency.

For serious buyers, PL7 4JL is a well-established suburb with a mixed age range and strong community feel. Work and footfall patterns mark this as a manufacturing, energy and utilities zone — manufacturing, energy and utilities. This is a stable, socially diverse area (average age 45) — accessible for a wide range of households, from young families to empty nesters. 86% 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 28 incidents per 1,000 residents — well below average and reassuring for families.

Census 2021 statistics for PL7 4JL are sourced from Output Area E00076392 (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 4JL. The average age is 44.6. Figures are sourced from the Office for National Statistics and cover ethnicity, age, religion, education, occupation, housing tenure, and more.

Ethnicity Profile

White / British98.9%
Asian / British Asian0.0%
Black / African / Caribbean0.4%
Other / Mixed0.7%

Economic Activity

52%Active
FT: 35%
Unemployed: 1%
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Area Vibe: Established and family-oriented. The area is largely populated by middle-aged homeowners, providing a deeply rooted community feel.

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

PL7 4JL has low crime rates — 28 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.

Violence and sexual offences15
Shoplifting11
Anti-social behaviour7
Other theft5
Criminal damage and arson4

school Local Schools

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Glen Park Primary School

Good410 pupils0.6 km
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Chaddlewood Primary School

Good389 pupils1.0 km
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Plympton Academy

Requires Improvement1096 pupils1.0 km
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Boringdon Primary School

Outstanding406 pupils1.1 km
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Old Priory Junior Academy

Requires Improvement216 pupils1.3 km
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Longcause Community Special School

Good116 pupils1.5 km
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Plympton St Mary's CofE Infant School

Requires Improvement112 pupils1.5 km
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Hele's School

Good1327 pupils1.5 km

storefront Nearby Amenities

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Retailers - Other

2 nearby
  • Premier Express Colebrook Stores0.8 km
  • The 1:1 Diet by Cambridge Weight Plan0.4 km
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Hotel, B&B, Guest House

1 nearby
  • Boringdon Hall0.8 km
local_bar

Pub, NightClub

2 nearby
  • Colebrook Inn0.8 km
  • Lord Louis0.6 km
restaurant

Restaurant, Cafe

1 nearby
  • Bowlers Cafe0.5 km
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Supermarkets

2 nearby
  • Aldi0.5 km
  • Tesco Express0.6 km
fastfood

Takeaway Shop

3 nearby
  • Colebrook Chippy0.8 km
  • Peking House0.7 km
  • Plympton Grill0.6 km

train Transport Links

Train Stations

  • Plymouth7.3 km
  • Devonport9.2 km
  • Dockyard9.4 km

Bus Stops

  • Wallpark Close0.1 km
  • Wallpark Close0.1 km
  • Bell Close North0.2 km
  • Kay Close0.2 km
  • Strode Road0.2 km