PL7 4SG is a sought-after residential area on Lynwood Avenue, 0.5km from Woodford in Plymouth. Administratively it sits within Plympton St Mary ward and the South West Devon constituency.
One of the more sought-after postcodes in PL7, PL7 4SG offers a mature suburban area dominated by older, retired homeowners. The 47 average age signals a mature family neighbourhood — long-term residents, good local schools, and high levels of owner-occupation. 100% 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 20 incidents per 1,000 residents — well below average and reassuring for families. Property: Average house prices are around £354k.
Census 2021 statistics for PL7 4SG are sourced from Output Area E00076372 (shared with 7 postcodes in this micro-neighbourhood). Property prices come from HM Land Registry.
LYNWOOD AVENUE, PL7 4SG House Prices & Local Information
Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for LYNWOOD AVENUE, PL7 4SG.
353
47
£ 49,500 /yr
46%
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.
Area Character
Balanced, accessible, and mixed. PL7 4SG spans multiple life stages — average age 47, moderate ownership and renting. £354k 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 4SG. The average age is 46.8. 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
£ 270,000
5 sales · Mean £ 250,200
Detached
£ 400,000
5 sales · Mean £ 398,500
gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2026-02)
PL7 4SG has low crime rates — 20 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
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
7 nearby- B and M Retail0.5 km
- Boringdon Golf Range Ltd0.7 km
- Sushi Gourmet at Sainsburys Supermarket1.0 km
- Central Convenience Stores0.9 km
- Friary Mill Bakery Ltd0.6 km
- + 2 more
Hotel, B&B, Guest House
1 nearby- Ibis Hotel1.0 km
Pub, NightClub
1 nearby- The Unicorn Harvester0.2 km
Restaurant, Cafe
8 nearby- Aramark @ Princess Yachts Coypool0.6 km
- McDonalds0.6 km
- Ocean Cafe1.0 km
- Plym Valley Railway Co Ltd0.6 km
- Boringdon Park Golf Club0.8 km
- + 3 more
Supermarkets
2 nearby- Sainsbury's1.0 km
- Lidl0.7 km
Takeaway Shop
1 nearby- China Chef0.6 km
train Transport Links
Train Stations
- Plymouth5.2 km
- Devonport7.1 km
- Dockyard7.3 km
Bus Stops
- Great Woodford Drive0.2 km
- Lynwood Avenue0.3 km
- Lynwood Avenue0.3 km
- Plymouth Road0.3 km
- Litchaton Crescent0.3 km
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Postcode Profile: PL74SG · Data under Open Government Licence