Is PL7 5EQ a safe place to live?

Yes, PL7 5EQ is considered very safe. It has a low crime rate of 6 incidents per 1,000 residents, which is well below the national average.

What is the population of PL7 5EQ?

The population for the PL7 5EQ area is approximately 313 residents according to the latest census data.

Postcode Analysis South Hams, South West

PL7 5EQ House Prices & Local Information

Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for PL7 5EQ.

analytics Demographics: Census 2021 local_police Crime: police.uk · 2025-09 (1–2 month lag)home Prices: Land Registry

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Population

313

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Avg Age

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Avg Income

£ 52,200 /yr

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Employed

41%

Neighbourhood Index

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Score 1–10 — how this postcode ranks nationally (10 = top 10%)

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Index Insight: PL7 5EQ is ranked in the top 20% nationally for affluence, indicating a high-income demographic. 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.

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10/10

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8/10

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2/10

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9/10

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2/10

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8/10

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1/10

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8/10

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10/10

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Area Character

Balanced, accessible, and mixed. PL7 5EQ spans multiple life stages — average age 51, moderate ownership and renting. prices and low crime put this mixed postcode in the more desirable bracket.

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verifiedPublished by PostcodeInfo.uk · April 2026 · Sources: ONS Census 2021, police.uk, Land Registry

PL7 5EQ is a quiet, settled residential neighbourhood located 0.5km from Shaugh Prior in South Hams. Administratively it sits within Bickleigh & Cornwood ward and the South West Devon constituency.

This is a strong family neighbourhood — a quiet, spacious area popular with retirees — large homes, very low turnover. During the day, includes some mining and quarrying and other industrial activity. This is a settled, family-oriented neighbourhood (average age 51) — stable, lower-turnover, predominantly owner-occupied. 82% of properties are owner-occupied — a strong indicator of neighbourhood stability and long-term community investment.

Safety: Crime rates are low here at 6 incidents per 1,000 residents — well below average and reassuring for families.

Census 2021 statistics for PL7 5EQ are sourced from Output Area E00102023 (shared with 17 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 5EQ. The average age is 51.5. Figures are sourced from the Office for National Statistics and cover ethnicity, age, religion, education, occupation, housing tenure, and more.

Ethnicity Profile

White / British99.7%

Asian / British Asian0.0%

Black / African / Caribbean0.3%

Other / Mixed0.0%

Economic Activity

41%Active

FT: 34%

Unemployed: 0%

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Area Vibe: Peaceful, mature, and permanent. The demographic data points to a strong concentration of older homeowners and empty-nesters.

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gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2025-09)

PL7 5EQ has low crime rates — 6 incidents per 1,000 residents. The most reported categories are violence and sexual offences. Commercial streets and transport hubs naturally generate more incidents than quiet residential roads.

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school Local Schools

Shaugh Prior Primary School

Requires Improvement33 pupils0.7 km

train Transport Links

Train Stations

Bere Ferrers9.5 km
Plymouth10.4 km
St Budeaux11.0 km

Bus Stops

Huxton Farm0.2 km
Huxton Farm0.2 km
Primary School0.3 km
Primary School0.4 km