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Plympton Erle

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About

Plympton Erle ward lies on the eastern edge of Plymouth, primarily a residential suburb with a mix of housing from post-war estates to more modern developments. The area is defined by its proximity to the A38 Devon Expressway, which forms a significant boundary and provides a key transport link. Local amenities are centred around community facilities, schools, and several small retail parades serving the neighbourhood's daily needs.

The ward contains the historic Plympton Castle, of which only the motte remains as a grassy mound in a public park. This site offers views across the local landscape and serves as a quiet green space. The area is largely residential in character, with pockets of open land and playing fields integrated into the urban fabric, contributing to its functional, community-focused atmosphere.

Area overview

On average Plympton Erle has moderate deprivation and very low crime levels, with around 42 crimes per 1,000 residents per year. Approximately 13.5% of homes in this area are social housing provided by a local council or housing association. The average income per household in Plympton Erle is £54,548 per year. There are 5 schools in Plympton Erle: 4 primary (0 Outstanding and 4 Good) and 0 secondary (0 Outstanding and 0 Good). Plympton Erle is home to around 8,751 people, with a population density of about 2,147.1 per km2.

Crime rate
2/10
Crimes per 1k residents
42
Deprivation level
4/10
Income level
7/10
Social housing
13.5%
Connectivity
N/A

Area Profile

Plympton Erle Population
8,751
Population density
2,147.1 per km²

Crime

Crime per 1,000 population

Violence and sexual offences
25.25(-24%)
Anti-social behaviour
6.97(-53%)
Criminal damage and arson
5.26(-19%)
Other theft
4(-29%)
Public order
2.29(-65%)
South West average

Demographics

Ethnic groups

British
8,447
96.54%
Other White
97
1.11%
White and Asian (mixed)
40
0.46%
Other Mixed or Multiple ethnic groups
22
0.25%
Irish
21
0.24%
Total population: 8,750

Economics

Education (age 16+)

Level 4 qualifications or above
1,929
26.89%
Level 3 (A level)
1,441
20.09%
No qualifications
1,153
16.07%
Level 2 (GCSEs 9-4)
1,092
15.22%
Level 1 (GCSEs 3-1)
742
10.34%
Total 16+ residents: 7,173

Housing

Housing tenure

Owns outright
1,459
38.52%
Owns with a mortgage
1,359
35.88%
Other social rented
404
10.67%
Private landlord or letting agency
354
9.35%
Social rents from council
112
2.96%
Total households: 3,788

Property prices in Plympton Erle

Based on 149 recent sales, the median property price is £250,000 in Plympton Erle area, with individual transactions ranging from £85,000 up to £568,000.

Price distribution per property type (last year)

Price distribution by property type for Plympton Erle in the last year.

Median sale price and percentiles per property type (last year)

Median sale price, sales count, and percentile information for each property type in Plympton Erle over the last year.
TypeSalesMedian
Semi-Detached61£250,000
Detached29£390,000
Flats10£141,250
Terraced49£225,000

10 years median price trend in Plympton Erle

Ten year median sale price trend for each property type in Plympton Erle.

All postcodes in Plympton Erle

PL71AF

Gatehouse Lane

PL71ZB

Underlane

PL72HN

Ridgeway

PL71NF

Castle Lane

PL71TT

Amados Drive

PL72FF

Romilly Gardens

PL71JH

Yeomans Way

PL71PE

Springwood Close

PL71XL

Yealmpstone Close

PL71UF

Ridge Road

PL71JU

Hele Gardens

PL71SQ

Maple Grove

PL71SG

Merafield Close

PL71HL

Underwood Road

PL71NT

St Maurice Road

PL71JT

St Maurice Road

PL71HU

Redvers Grove

PL71TS

Amados Drive

PL71YB

Marshall Road

PL71LZ

Fore Street

PL71QF

Rock Terrace

PL71NP

St Elizabeth Close

PL71NN

Buller Close

PL71LW

George Lane

PL71WT

Cot Hill Drive

PL71JG

New Park Road

PL71NJ

Longbrook Street

PL71LE

Treby Road

PL72FB

Morley Close

PL71PB

St Thomas Close

PL71TQ

Dorsmouth Terrace

PL71NQ

School Lane

PL71TA

Underwood Road

PL71JP

Broadlands Close

PL71YZ

Barbican Road

PL71WR

Priory Mill

PL71NX

Magdalen Gardens

PL71JY

Hele Gardens

PL71AB

Valley Road

PL71YS

Maddock Drive

PL71TP

Merafield Drive

PL71RF

Valley Road

PL71JQ

Yeomans Way

PL71JR

Brook Close

PL71RZ

Dudley Road

PL71XH

Canefields Avenue

PL71SJ

Merafield Road

PL72AR

Ridgeway

PL71RY

Dudley Road

PL71YY

Neal Close

PL71SH

Merafield Road

PL71TB

Underwood Road

PL71LA

Woollcombe Avenue

PL71SS

Cot Hill Close

PL71LB

Woollcombe Avenue

PL71UB

Longbrook Street

PL72FD

Parker Close

PL71JW

Yeomans Way

PL72AL

Ridgeway

PL74NW

Coypool Road

PL71NZ

Erle Gardens

PL71UN

Grantham Close

PL71XU

Wolverwood Close

PL71TE

Fore Street

PL71SE

Cot Hill

PL71SN

Woodland Drive

PL71UP

New Barn Hill

PL71JE

Waggon Hill

PL71JL

Meadow Rise

PL71JD

Longcause

PL71RB

Maidenwell Road

PL71LR

George Lane

PL71XP

Brimhill Close

PL71QL

Danum Drive

PL71XQ

Meadowfield Place

PL71PU

Priory Drive

PL71QW

Market Road

PL71RX

Dudley Road

PL71QZ

Underlane

PL71AH

Auctioneers Close

PL71ND

Fore Street

PL71TW

Merafield Drive

PL74JP

Plymouth Road

PL71LD

Woollcombe Avenue

PL71QE

Kennel Hill Close

PL71NA

Fore Street

PL71SZ

Underwood Road

PL71QQ

Lotherton Close

PL71PX

Priory Drive

PL71TU

Amados Rise

PL71HT

Cottage Mews

PL71ZG

Lavinia Drive

PL72AG

Ridgeway

PL71NU

St Maurice Road

PL71PP

Ilbert Cottages

PL71QY

Underlane

PL71XG

Higher Park Close

PL71NB

Fore Street

PL71AD

Mudge Way

PL71XN

Griggs Close

Data Sources

All data is sourced from official UK government agencies and public datasets. Last updated: 16/05/2026.