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.
WREN GARDENS, PL7 4QA House Prices & Local Information
Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for WREN GARDENS, PL7 4QA.
277
44
£ 49,500 /yr
47%
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
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.
mapGeographic Location
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
Economic Activity
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.
school Local Schools
Hele's School
Woodford Primary School
Boringdon Primary School
Plympton St Mary's CofE Infant School
Old Priory Junior Academy
Plympton Academy
Glen Park Primary School
storefront Nearby Amenities
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
Pub, NightClub
4 nearby- The Unicorn Harvester0.4 km
- Colebrook Inn0.9 km
- Royal British Legion0.8 km
- Union Inn0.9 km
Restaurant, Cafe
4 nearby- Boringdon Park Golf Club0.6 km
- Munch Box0.2 km
- Plymouth Retail Distribution Centre0.3 km
- Snack Shack0.5 km
Supermarkets
2 nearby- Lidl0.3 km
- Tesco0.6 km
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
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Postcode Profile: PL74QA · Data under Open Government Licence