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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 38 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
1/10
Crimes per 1k residents
38
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
23.77(-28%)
Anti-social behaviour
8.23(-45%)
Criminal damage and arson
4.34(-33%)
Other theft
3.66(-35%)
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 146 recent sales, the median property price is £259,000 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
Detached26£373,750
Flats8£146,250
Semi-Detached66£255,000
Terraced46£231,500

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

PL72FE

Robert Adams Close

PL71AB

Valley Road

PL71XU

Wolverwood Close

PL72AG

Ridgeway

PL71HE

Yealmpstone Drive

PL71UL

Grantham Close

PL71XG

Higher Park Close

PL71LY

Barbican Road

PL71RX

Dudley Road

PL71SS

Cot Hill Close

PL71NS

St Maurice Road

PL71TR

Merafield Drive

PL71YB

Marshall Road

PL71QA

Copse Road

PL71QJ

Hareston Close

PL71XH

Canefields Avenue

PL71LA

Woollcombe Avenue

PL71LS

George Lane

PL71PE

Springwood Close

PL71PG

Canhaye Close

PL71UF

Ridge Road

PL74NW

Coypool Road

PL71SL

Merafield Road

PL72AQ

Mudge Way

PL72AR

Ridgeway

PL72FF

Romilly Gardens

PL71XQ

Meadowfield Place

PL71HS

Dark Street Lane

PL71NN

Buller Close

PL71NQ

School Lane

PL71JX

Hele Gardens

PL71PN

Dark Street Lane

PL71QL

Danum Drive

PL71RS

Valley Road

PL71FR

St Maurice Mews

PL71QU

Underlane

PL71TW

Merafield Drive

PL71NE

Fore Street

PL71NP

St Elizabeth Close

PL71QN

Ridgeway

PL71QS

Old Priory

PL71UD

Plympton Hill

PL71WR

Priory Mill

PL71RD

Linketty Lane

PL71TP

Merafield Drive

PL71QG

Hill Close

PL71QX

Underlane

PL71TT

Amados Drive

PL71GB

Castlehayes Gardens

PL71LZ

Fore Street

PL71TA

Underwood Road

PL71PW

Dark Street Lane

PL71SN

Woodland Drive

PL71SF

Cot Hill

PL71SR

Cot Hill Close

PL71TS

Amados Drive

PL71LX

Barbican Road

PL71JL

Meadow Rise

PL71LD

Woollcombe Avenue

PL71RE

Linketty Lane

PL71TH

Back Lane

PL71UE

Ridge Road

PL71XJ

Slatelands Close

PL71JN

Wallace Road

PL71TF

Underwood Road

PL71XP

Brimhill Close

PL71YY

Neal Close

PL71ZL

Fore Street

PL71LU

Barbican Road

PL71NT

St Maurice Road

PL71NW

St Maurice Road

PL71QE

Kennel Hill Close

PL71SE

Cot Hill

PL71UJ

Merafield Farm Cottages

PL72FD

Parker Close

PL71ND

Fore Street

PL71SU

Hawkmoor Close

PL72JJ

George Lane

PL71AH

Auctioneers Close

PL71JW

Yeomans Way

PL71LP

George Lane

PL72ZN

St Stephens Place

PL71PD

Wolverwood Lane

PL71PZ

Copse Road

PL71SG

Merafield Close

PL71YN

Aycliffe Gardens

PL71AF

Gatehouse Lane

PL71NA

Fore Street

PL71QZ

Underlane

PL71RA

Brookingfield Close

PL71JD

Longcause

PL71QQ

Lotherton Close

PL71QY

Underlane

PL72FB

Morley Close

Data Sources

All data is sourced from official UK government agencies and public datasets. Last updated: 01/01/2026.