PL7 4LA is a quiet, settled residential neighbourhood on Woodland Road, 0.5km from Colebrook in Plymouth. Administratively it sits within Plympton St Mary ward and the South West Devon constituency.
For families considering a move, PL7 4LA represents a quiet, spacious area popular with retirees — large homes, very low turnover. During the day, public administration and security with mainly white workforces. An established, mature community with an average age of 56 — quiet, long-term residents, low turnover. 92% of properties are owner-occupied — a strong indicator of neighbourhood stability and long-term community investment.
Safety: Crime rates are low here at 18 incidents per 1,000 residents — well below average and reassuring for families. Property: Average house prices are around £285k.
Census 2021 statistics for PL7 4LA are sourced from Output Area E00076385 (shared with 10 postcodes in this micro-neighbourhood). Property prices come from HM Land Registry.
WOODLAND ROAD, PL7 4LA House Prices & Local Information
Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for WOODLAND ROAD, PL7 4LA.
341
56
£ 46,100 /yr
38%
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 4LA is a settled retirement community — average age 56, 92% owner-occupied, very low turnover, and strong community continuity. Low crime reinforces the quiet, established character of this neighbourhood.
mapGeographic Location
Demographic Deep-Dive
The Census 2021 data below shows the full population breakdown for PL7 4LA. The average age is 56.3. Figures are sourced from the Office for National Statistics and cover ethnicity, age, religion, education, occupation, housing tenure, and more.
Ethnicity Profile
Economic Activity
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
Detached
£ 273,500
2 sales · Mean £ 273,500
Semi-Detached
£ 217,500
1 sales · Mean £ 217,500
gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2026-02)
PL7 4LA has low crime rates — 18 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
Hele's School
Plympton St Mary's CofE Infant School
Boringdon Primary School
Old Priory Junior Academy
Plympton Academy
Woodford Primary School
Glen Park Primary School
Longcause Community Special School
storefront Nearby Amenities
Pub, NightClub
8 nearby- The Unicorn Harvester0.7 km
- Colebrook Inn0.6 km
- Lord Louis1.0 km
- Plympton Conservative Club0.9 km
- Post Office Inn0.8 km
- + 3 more
Retailers - Other
14 nearby- Central Convenience Stores0.5 km
- Devon Vintage Ice Cream0.4 km
- Devon Vintage Ice Cream Tricycle0.4 km
- Friary Mill Bakery Ltd0.2 km
- Ludbrook Butchers0.2 km
- + 9 more
Restaurant, Cafe
14 nearby- Boringdon Park Golf Club0.9 km
- Bowlers Cafe0.9 km
- Munch Box0.2 km
- Plymouth Retail Distribution Centre0.1 km
- Churchill Catering Ltd0.7 km
- + 9 more
Supermarkets
4 nearby- Lidl0.3 km
- Tesco0.3 km
- Iceland0.9 km
- The Co-operative Food Supermarket0.7 km
Takeaway Shop
8 nearby- China Chef0.2 km
- Colebrook Chippy0.6 km
- Asian Box0.5 km
- Ridgeway Grill0.8 km
- Ridgeway Pizza0.9 km
- + 3 more
train Transport Links
Train Stations
- Plymouth5.9 km
- Devonport7.9 km
- Dockyard8.1 km
Bus Stops
- Stonebarton Road0.2 km
- Dingle Road0.2 km
- St Marys Court0.2 km
- Skewbridge0.2 km
- St Mary's Bridge0.3 km
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Postcode Profile: PL74LA · Data under Open Government Licence