Postcode Analysis Plymouth, South West

ST MARGARETS ROAD, PL7 4RG House Prices & Local Information

Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for ST MARGARETS ROAD, PL7 4RG.

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Population

363

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Avg Age

41

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Avg Income

£ 49,500 /yr

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Employed

48%

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.

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8/10
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10/10
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4/10
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5/10
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2/10
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6/10
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5/10
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9/10
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10/10
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Area Character

PL7 4RG is a mixed residential postcode — average age 41, 91% 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 up 18.2% year-on-year.

home £289,500 median price shield Safety 8/10
verifiedPublished by PostcodeInfo.uk · · Sources: ONS Census 2021, police.uk, Land Registry

PL7 4RG is a safe, established residential area on St Margarets Road, 0.2km from Woodford in Plymouth. Administratively it sits within Plympton St Mary ward and the South West Devon constituency.

For families considering a move, PL7 4RG 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. 91% 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 £289k, up 18.2% year-on-year.

Census 2021 statistics for PL7 4RG are sourced from Output Area E00076373 (shared with 9 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 4RG. 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

White / British97.3%
Asian / British Asian0.5%
Black / African / Caribbean0.3%
Other / Mixed1.9%

Economic Activity

48%Active
FT: 30%
Unemployed: 2%
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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

£ 230,000

12 sales · Mean £ 238,166

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

PL7 4RG 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.

Violence and sexual offences26
Shoplifting10
Other theft9
Public order7
Anti-social behaviour6

school Local Schools

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Woodford Primary School

Good450 pupils0.3 km
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Hele's School

Good1327 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 pupils1.2 km
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Old Priory Junior Academy

Requires Improvement216 pupils1.2 km
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Plympton Academy

Requires Improvement1096 pupils1.6 km
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Glen Park Primary School

Good410 pupils1.6 km

storefront Nearby Amenities

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Retailers - Other

9 nearby
  • B and M Retail0.7 km
  • Boringdon Golf Range Ltd0.5 km
  • Flo Martial Arts0.8 km
  • Central Convenience Stores0.5 km
  • Devon Vintage Ice Cream1.0 km
  • + 4 more
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Pub, NightClub

1 nearby
  • The Unicorn Harvester0.4 km
restaurant

Restaurant, Cafe

7 nearby
  • Aramark @ Princess Yachts Coypool0.9 km
  • McDonalds0.9 km
  • Plym Valley Railway Co Ltd0.9 km
  • Snack Shack0.8 km
  • Boringdon Park Golf Club0.4 km
  • + 2 more
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Supermarkets

2 nearby
  • Lidl0.7 km
  • Tesco1.0 km
fastfood

Takeaway Shop

1 nearby
  • China Chef0.5 km

train Transport Links

Train Stations

  • Plymouth5.5 km
  • Devonport7.4 km
  • Dockyard7.6 km

Bus Stops

  • Longacre0.1 km
  • Larkham Lane0.1 km
  • St Margarets Road0.2 km
  • Litchaton Crescent0.2 km
  • Braddons Hill0.4 km