Postcode Analysis Plymouth, South West

MOLESWORTH ROAD, PL7 4NU House Prices & Local Information

Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for MOLESWORTH ROAD, PL7 4NU.

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Population

330

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Avg Age

39

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Avg Income

£ 49,500 /yr

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Employed

49%

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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7/10
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10/10
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4/10
workEmployment
9/10
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4/10
paymentsAffluence
6/10
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2/10
homeHome Ownership
7/10
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6/10
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Area Character

No single demographic signal dominates PL7 4NU — age 39, 82% ownership, 18% private renting: a mixed-tenure, multi-generational community. Low crime and mid-range prices make this a solid all-round choice. Property prices are trending up 18.7% year-on-year.

home £279,333 median price shield Safety 7/10
verifiedPublished by PostcodeInfo.uk · · Sources: ONS Census 2021, police.uk, Land Registry

PL7 4NU is a safe, established residential area on Molesworth Road, 0.6km from Woodford in Plymouth. Administratively it sits within Plympton St Mary ward and the South West Devon constituency.

For families considering a move, PL7 4NU represents a well-established suburb with a mixed age range and strong community feel. By day, the area transitions to a non-metropolitan suburban areas character: white, female workforce with low qualifications, working locally. An average age of 39 puts this squarely in mixed-family territory — professional couples, school-age children households, and established residents all sharing the streets. 82% of properties are owner-occupied — a strong indicator of neighbourhood stability and long-term community investment.

Safety: Crime rates are low here at 17 incidents per 1,000 residents — well below average and reassuring for families. Property: Average house prices are around £279k, up 18.7% year-on-year.

Census 2021 statistics for PL7 4NU are sourced from Output Area E00076383 (shared with 4 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 4NU. The average age is 39.3. Figures are sourced from the Office for National Statistics and cover ethnicity, age, religion, education, occupation, housing tenure, and more.

Ethnicity Profile

White / British97.6%
Asian / British Asian2.1%
Black / African / Caribbean0.0%
Other / Mixed0.3%

Economic Activity

49%Active
FT: 36%
Unemployed: 0%
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Age & Housing: A settled, mid-life demographic of homeowners. The population consists largely of established adults and families who own their properties.

home Property Prices by Type

Terraced

£ 312,000

3 sales · Mean £ 271,333

Semi-Detached

£ 229,950

13 sales · Mean £ 240,996

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

PL7 4NU has low crime rates — 17 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 offences32
Shoplifting11
Other theft9
Anti-social behaviour7
Public order6

school Local Schools

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Hele's School

Good1327 pupils0.3 km
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Woodford Primary School

Good450 pupils0.5 km
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Boringdon Primary School

Outstanding406 pupils0.7 km
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Plympton St Mary's CofE Infant School

Requires Improvement112 pupils0.8 km
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Old Priory Junior Academy

Requires Improvement216 pupils0.9 km
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Plympton Academy

Requires Improvement1096 pupils1.3 km
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Glen Park Primary School

Good410 pupils1.4 km

storefront Nearby Amenities

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Retailers - Other

10 nearby
  • B and M Retail0.9 km
  • Boringdon Golf Range Ltd0.9 km
  • Central Convenience Stores0.7 km
  • Devon Vintage Ice Cream0.8 km
  • Devon Vintage Ice Cream Tricycle0.8 km
  • + 5 more
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Pub, NightClub

3 nearby
  • The Unicorn Harvester0.2 km
  • Royal British Legion0.8 km
  • Union Inn0.9 km
restaurant

Restaurant, Cafe

5 nearby
  • McDonalds1.0 km
  • Boringdon Park Golf Club0.8 km
  • Munch Box0.3 km
  • Plymouth Retail Distribution Centre0.3 km
  • Snack Shack0.4 km
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Supermarkets

2 nearby
  • Lidl0.3 km
  • Tesco0.7 km
fastfood

Takeaway Shop

2 nearby
  • China Chef0.2 km
  • Asian Box0.8 km

train Transport Links

Train Stations

  • Plymouth5.5 km
  • Devonport7.4 km
  • Dockyard7.7 km

Bus Stops

  • Larkham Lane0.1 km
  • Plymouth Road0.2 km
  • Skewbridge0.3 km
  • Great Woodford Drive0.4 km
  • Dingle Road0.4 km