PL7 4QB is a quiet, settled residential neighbourhood on Farm Close, 0.3km from Woodford in Plymouth. Administratively it sits within Plympton St Mary ward and the South West Devon constituency.
This is a strong family neighbourhood — a mature suburban area dominated by older, retired homeowners. With an average age of 48, this is established family country — quiet streets, strong community ties, and low rental churn. 95% of properties are owner-occupied — a strong indicator of neighbourhood stability and long-term community investment.
Safety: Crime rates are low here at 14 incidents per 1,000 residents — well below average and reassuring for families. Property: Average house prices are around £281k.
Census 2021 statistics for PL7 4QB are sourced from Output Area E00076393 (shared with 4 postcodes in this micro-neighbourhood). Property prices come from HM Land Registry.
FARM CLOSE, PL7 4QB House Prices & Local Information
Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for FARM CLOSE, PL7 4QB.
294
48
£ 49,500 /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. Employment metrics are below the national average, which typically reflects either economic deprivation or a highly retired population.
Area Character
No single demographic signal dominates PL7 4QB — age 48, 95% ownership, 3% private renting: a mixed-tenure, multi-generational community. £281k prices and low crime put this mixed postcode in the more desirable bracket.
mapGeographic Location
Demographic Deep-Dive
The Census 2021 data below shows the full population breakdown for PL7 4QB. The average age is 48.4. Figures are sourced from the Office for National Statistics and cover ethnicity, age, religion, education, occupation, housing tenure, and more.
Ethnicity Profile
Economic Activity
Community Makeup: A mature neighborhood of long-term property owners. The significantly higher average age reflects a deeply settled local population.
home Property Prices by Type
Semi-Detached
£ 243,750
6 sales · Mean £ 241,250
Detached
£ 285,000
1 sales · Mean £ 285,000
gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2026-02)
PL7 4QB has low crime rates — 14 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
Glen Park Primary School
Plympton Academy
storefront Nearby Amenities
Retailers - Other
9 nearby- B and M Retail0.9 km
- Boringdon Golf Range Ltd0.6 km
- Flo Martial Arts0.8 km
- Central Convenience Stores0.4 km
- Devon Vintage Ice Cream0.9 km
- + 4 more
Pub, NightClub
1 nearby- The Unicorn Harvester0.5 km
Restaurant, Cafe
4 nearby- Snack Shack0.8 km
- Boringdon Park Golf Club0.4 km
- Munch Box0.4 km
- Plymouth Retail Distribution Centre0.6 km
Supermarkets
2 nearby- Lidl0.6 km
- Tesco0.9 km
Takeaway Shop
1 nearby- China Chef0.4 km
train Transport Links
Train Stations
- Plymouth5.7 km
- Devonport7.6 km
- Dockyard7.8 km
Bus Stops
- Larkham Lane0.1 km
- Longacre0.1 km
- St Margarets Road0.3 km
- Plymbridge Road0.3 km
- Crossway0.3 km
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Postcode Profile: PL74QB · Data under Open Government Licence