Postcode Analysis Plymouth, South West

HARRIET GARDENS, PL7 4RH House Prices & Local Information

Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for HARRIET GARDENS, PL7 4RH.

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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 4RH is a mixed residential postcode — average age 41, 91% owner-occupied, spanning a wide range of household types and life stages. £387k prices and low crime put this mixed postcode in the more desirable bracket. Property prices are trending up 42.2% year-on-year.

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verifiedPublished by PostcodeInfo.uk · · Sources: ONS Census 2021, police.uk, Land Registry

PL7 4RH is a safe, established residential area on Harriet Gardens, 0.4km from Woodford in Plymouth. Administratively it sits within Plympton St Mary ward and the South West Devon constituency.

For serious buyers, PL7 4RH is a well-established suburb with a mixed age range and strong community feel. This is a stable, socially diverse area (average age 41) — accessible for a wide range of households, from young families to empty nesters. 91% of residents own their home — above average for the district, consistent with a stable and sought-after address.

Safety: Crime rates are low here at 16 incidents per 1,000 residents — well below average and reassuring for families. Property: Average house prices are around £387k, up 42.2% year-on-year.

Census 2021 statistics for PL7 4RH 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 4RH. 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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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

Detached

£ 325,000

7 sales · Mean £ 337,428

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

PL7 4RH has low crime rates — 16 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 offences36
Shoplifting11
Other theft10
Public order7
Anti-social behaviour6

school Local Schools

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Woodford Primary School

Good450 pupils0.2 km
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Hele's School

Good1327 pupils0.5 km
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Boringdon Primary School

Outstanding406 pupils0.8 km
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Plympton St Mary's CofE Infant School

Requires Improvement112 pupils1.1 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

storefront Nearby Amenities

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Retailers - Other

6 nearby
  • B and M Retail0.6 km
  • Boringdon Golf Range Ltd0.6 km
  • Central Convenience Stores0.7 km
  • Friary Mill Bakery Ltd0.5 km
  • Ludbrook Butchers0.8 km
  • + 1 more
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Pub, NightClub

1 nearby
  • The Unicorn Harvester0.2 km
restaurant

Restaurant, Cafe

7 nearby
  • Aramark @ Princess Yachts Coypool0.8 km
  • McDonalds0.8 km
  • Plym Valley Railway Co Ltd0.8 km
  • Boringdon Park Golf Club0.6 km
  • Munch Box0.5 km
  • + 2 more
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Supermarkets

2 nearby
  • Lidl0.6 km
  • Tesco1.0 km
fastfood

Takeaway Shop

1 nearby
  • China Chef0.5 km

train Transport Links

Train Stations

  • Plymouth5.4 km
  • Devonport7.3 km
  • Dockyard7.5 km

Bus Stops

  • Larkham Lane0.2 km
  • St Margarets Road0.2 km
  • Longacre0.2 km
  • Litchaton Crescent0.2 km
  • Great Woodford Drive0.3 km