Postcode Analysis Plymouth, South West

WREN GARDENS, PL7 4QA House Prices & Local Information

Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for WREN GARDENS, PL7 4QA.

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Population

277

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Avg Age

44

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Avg Income

£ 49,500 /yr

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Employed

47%

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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8/10
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7/10
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4/10
workEmployment
9/10
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3/10
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5/10
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2/10
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7/10
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8/10
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Area Character

Owner-occupied, family-oriented, and settled. PL7 4QA's 72% ownership and 44-year average age put it squarely in the established family zone. Low crime and mid-range prices — a genuinely accessible family postcode. Property prices are trending down 29.1% year-on-year.

home £228,000 median price shield Safety 8/10
verifiedPublished by PostcodeInfo.uk · · Sources: ONS Census 2021, police.uk, Land Registry

PL7 4QA is a safe, established residential area on Wren Gardens, 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 4QA represents a mature area with an older, predominantly retired population. Outside of residential hours, white, female workforce with low qualifications, working locally. At 44 years average, expect a well-rounded neighbourhood — a blend of established families, working professionals, and longer-term owner-occupiers. 72% of properties are owner-occupied — a strong indicator of neighbourhood stability and long-term community investment.

Safety: Crime rates are low here at 19 incidents per 1,000 residents — well below average and reassuring for families. Property: Average house prices are around £228k, down 29.1% year-on-year.

Census 2021 statistics for PL7 4QA are sourced from Output Area E00076376 (shared with 8 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 4QA. The average age is 44.2. Figures are sourced from the Office for National Statistics and cover ethnicity, age, religion, education, occupation, housing tenure, and more.

Ethnicity Profile

White / British96.8%
Asian / British Asian2.2%
Black / African / Caribbean0.4%
Other / Mixed0.7%

Economic Activity

47%Active
FT: 34%
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

Semi-Detached

£ 217,000

8 sales · Mean £ 215,000

Terraced

£ 215,000

1 sales · Mean £ 215,000

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

PL7 4QA has low crime rates — 19 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 offences38
Shoplifting11
Other theft10
Anti-social behaviour6
Public order5

school Local Schools

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Hele's School

Good1327 pupils0.1 km
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Woodford Primary School

Good450 pupils0.5 km
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Boringdon Primary School

Outstanding406 pupils0.6 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 pupils1.2 km
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Glen Park Primary School

Good410 pupils1.3 km

storefront Nearby Amenities

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Retailers - Other

11 nearby
  • B and M Retail0.9 km
  • Boringdon Golf Range Ltd0.9 km
  • Central Convenience Stores0.5 km
  • Devon Vintage Ice Cream0.7 km
  • Devon Vintage Ice Cream Tricycle0.7 km
  • + 6 more
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Pub, NightClub

4 nearby
  • The Unicorn Harvester0.4 km
  • Colebrook Inn0.9 km
  • Royal British Legion0.8 km
  • Union Inn0.9 km
restaurant

Restaurant, Cafe

4 nearby
  • Boringdon Park Golf Club0.6 km
  • Munch Box0.2 km
  • Plymouth Retail Distribution Centre0.3 km
  • Snack Shack0.5 km
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Supermarkets

2 nearby
  • Lidl0.3 km
  • Tesco0.6 km
fastfood

Takeaway Shop

3 nearby
  • China Chef0.2 km
  • Colebrook Chippy0.9 km
  • Asian Box0.8 km

train Transport Links

Train Stations

  • Plymouth5.6 km
  • Devonport7.6 km
  • Dockyard7.8 km

Bus Stops

  • Larkham Lane0.3 km
  • Larkham Lane0.3 km
  • Skewbridge0.3 km
  • Longacre0.3 km
  • Dingle Road0.4 km