PL7 4RA is a safe, established residential area on Church Close, 0.1km from Woodford in Plymouth. Administratively it sits within Plympton St Mary ward and the South West Devon constituency.
For families considering a move, PL7 4RA represents a well-established suburb with a mixed age range and strong community feel. A balanced community with an average age of 41 — families, professionals, and long-term residents all well represented. 89% of properties are owner-occupied — a strong indicator of neighbourhood stability and long-term community investment.
Safety: Crime rates are low here at 12 incidents per 1,000 residents — well below average and reassuring for families. Property: Average house prices are around £282k, down 5.4% year-on-year.
Census 2021 statistics for PL7 4RA are sourced from Output Area E00076405 (shared with 7 postcodes in this micro-neighbourhood). Property prices come from HM Land Registry.
CHURCH CLOSE, PL7 4RA House Prices & Local Information
Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for CHURCH CLOSE, PL7 4RA.
333
41
£ 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
PL7 4RA is a mixed residential postcode — average age 41, 89% 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. Property prices are trending down 5.4% year-on-year.
mapGeographic Location
Demographic Deep-Dive
The Census 2021 data below shows the full population breakdown for PL7 4RA. The average age is 40.9. 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: Established and family-oriented. The area is largely populated by middle-aged homeowners, providing a deeply rooted community feel.
home Property Prices by Type
Semi-Detached
£ 247,500
14 sales · Mean £ 256,107
gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2026-02)
PL7 4RA has low crime rates — 12 incidents per 1,000 residents. The most reported categories are violence and sexual offences and other theft. Commercial streets and transport hubs naturally generate more incidents than quiet residential roads.
school Local Schools
Woodford Primary School
Hele's School
Boringdon Primary School
Plympton St Mary's CofE Infant School
Old Priory Junior Academy
storefront Nearby Amenities
Retailers - Other
6 nearby- B and M Retail0.7 km
- Boringdon Golf Range Ltd0.4 km
- Flo Martial Arts1.0 km
- Central Convenience Stores0.6 km
- Friary Mill Bakery Ltd0.7 km
- + 1 more
Pub, NightClub
1 nearby- The Unicorn Harvester0.5 km
Restaurant, Cafe
7 nearby- Aramark @ Princess Yachts Coypool0.8 km
- McDonalds0.9 km
- Plym Valley Railway Co Ltd0.8 km
- Snack Shack1.0 km
- Boringdon Park Golf Club0.4 km
- + 2 more
Supermarkets
1 nearby- Lidl0.8 km
Takeaway Shop
1 nearby- China Chef0.7 km
train Transport Links
Train Stations
- Plymouth5.5 km
- Devonport7.4 km
- Dockyard7.6 km
Bus Stops
- St Margarets Road0.1 km
- Litchaton Crescent0.1 km
- Longacre0.2 km
- Larkham Lane0.2 km
- Braddons Hill0.3 km
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Postcode Profile: PL74RA · Data under Open Government Licence