PL7 4LE is a quiet, settled residential neighbourhood on Plymbridge Road, 0.2km from Colebrook in Plymouth. Administratively it sits within Plympton St Mary ward and the South West Devon constituency.
For families considering a move, PL7 4LE represents a popular retirement area with older residents and low crime. The daytime character shifts — large schools, colleges, and universities, nationally widespread. With an average age of 48, this is established family country — quiet streets, strong community ties, and low rental churn. 85% of properties are owner-occupied — a strong indicator of neighbourhood stability and long-term community investment.
Safety: Crime rates are low here at 20 incidents per 1,000 residents — well below average and reassuring for families. Property: Average house prices are around £291k.
Census 2021 statistics for PL7 4LE are sourced from Output Area E00076394 (shared with 17 postcodes in this micro-neighbourhood). Property prices come from HM Land Registry.
PLYMBRIDGE ROAD, PL7 4LE House Prices & Local Information
Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for PLYMBRIDGE ROAD, PL7 4LE.
424
48
£ 46,100 /yr
45%
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 4LE is a mixed residential postcode — average age 48, 85% owner-occupied, spanning a wide range of household types and life stages. Low crime and mid-range prices make this a solid all-round choice.
mapGeographic Location
Demographic Deep-Dive
The Census 2021 data below shows the full population breakdown for PL7 4LE. The average age is 48.0. 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: Peaceful, mature, and permanent. The demographic data points to a strong concentration of older homeowners and empty-nesters.
home Property Prices by Type
Semi-Detached
£ 232,000
5 sales · Mean £ 241,400
gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2026-02)
PL7 4LE has low crime rates — 20 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
Boringdon Primary School
Hele's School
Old Priory Junior Academy
Plympton St Mary's CofE Infant School
Glen Park Primary School
Plympton Academy
Woodford Primary School
Longcause Community Special School
storefront Nearby Amenities
Pub, NightClub
8 nearby- The Unicorn Harvester0.8 km
- Colebrook Inn0.5 km
- Lord Louis0.8 km
- Plympton Conservative Club0.9 km
- Post Office Inn0.8 km
- + 3 more
Retailers - Other
14 nearby- Central Convenience Stores0.4 km
- Devon Vintage Ice Cream0.3 km
- Devon Vintage Ice Cream Tricycle0.3 km
- Friary Mill Bakery Ltd0.4 km
- Ludbrook Butchers0.0 km
- + 9 more
Restaurant, Cafe
14 nearby- Boringdon Park Golf Club0.8 km
- Bowlers Cafe0.7 km
- Munch Box0.3 km
- Plymouth Retail Distribution Centre0.4 km
- Churchill Catering Ltd0.7 km
- + 9 more
Supermarkets
5 nearby- Aldi0.9 km
- Lidl0.5 km
- Tesco0.4 km
- Iceland0.9 km
- The Co-operative Food Supermarket0.7 km
Takeaway Shop
8 nearby- China Chef0.4 km
- Colebrook Chippy0.5 km
- Asian Box0.6 km
- Ridgeway Grill0.8 km
- Ridgeway Pizza0.9 km
- + 3 more
train Transport Links
Train Stations
- Plymouth6.1 km
- Devonport8.0 km
- Dockyard8.3 km
Bus Stops
- Stonebarton Road0.1 km
- Lucas Lane0.2 km
- Boringdon Road0.3 km
- Boringdon Road0.3 km
- Courtland Crescent0.4 km
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Postcode Profile: PL74LE · Data under Open Government Licence