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.
PL7 4JL House Prices & Local Information
Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for PL7 4JL.
281
45
£ 46,100 /yr
52%
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. The area also shows excellent employment metrics, indicating a highly economically active population.
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.
mapGeographic Location
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
Economic Activity
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.
school Local Schools
Glen Park Primary School
Chaddlewood Primary School
Plympton Academy
Boringdon Primary School
Old Priory Junior Academy
Longcause Community Special School
Plympton St Mary's CofE Infant School
Hele's School
storefront Nearby Amenities
Retailers - Other
2 nearby- Premier Express Colebrook Stores0.8 km
- The 1:1 Diet by Cambridge Weight Plan0.4 km
Hotel, B&B, Guest House
1 nearby- Boringdon Hall0.8 km
Pub, NightClub
2 nearby- Colebrook Inn0.8 km
- Lord Louis0.6 km
Restaurant, Cafe
1 nearby- Bowlers Cafe0.5 km
Supermarkets
2 nearby- Aldi0.5 km
- Tesco Express0.6 km
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
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Postcode Profile: PL74JL · Data under Open Government Licence