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PL7 1XG

Higher Park Close

Plympton Erle

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Overview

Postcode PL7 1XG is located in an urban city, within the Plympton Erle ward of Plymouth in the South West region, and forms part of the Plympton St Maurice area. It has average deprivation and low crime levels, with around 39.9 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, about 53% below the South West average of 85 per 1,000. The average income per household in Plympton St Maurice is £52,884 per year. The nearest station is Plymouth, about 5.1 miles away. There are 3 primary and no secondary schools in the area.

Crime rate
4/10
Crimes per 1k residents
40
Deprivation level
5/10
Income level
6/10
Social housing
1.1%
Connectivity
N/A
Flood Risk
No risk
Noise Level
Medium

Deprivation level

5/10

Plympton St Maurice has an average level of deprivation, ranked at position 21,032 out of 32,844 areas in the United Kingdom, placing it within the bottom 36% least deprived areas in England.

Crime level

4/10

Plympton St Maurice has a low crime rate, with approximately 39.9 reported incidents per 1,000 population each year.

Social housing

1.1%

Approximately 1.1% of homes on this street are social housing provided by a local council or housing association. Across the surrounding area, around 14.6% of dwellings are socially rented.

Income level

6/10

The average income per household in Plympton St Maurice is £52,884 per year.

Noise Level

Medium

Medium noise level (60.0-64.9 dB) from road, approximately 186 ft away from PL7 1XG.

Flood risk

No risk

Plympton St Maurice near PL7 1XG has no flood risk (less than 0.1% chance of a flood each year) from rivers and sea.

Transport

The nearest station is Plymouth located about 5.1 miles away. There are no other stations nearby.

Parks

No parks nearby

Area Profile

Population
207
Population density
7,675.3 per km²

Crime

Crime per 1,000 population

Violence and sexual offences
26.12(-22%)
Other theft
3.63(-36%)
Anti-social behaviour
3.63(-76%)
Other crime
2.18(+32%)
Public order
2.18(-67%)
South West average

Demographics

Ethnic groups

British
200
96.62%
Other White
3
1.45%
Irish
2
0.97%
Indian
1
0.48%
Caribbean
1
0.48%
Total population: 207

Economics

Education (age 16+)

Level 3 (A level)
43
24.86%
Level 4+ (Degree)
36
20.81%
Level 2 (GCSEs 9-4)
29
16.76%
Level 1 (GCSEs 3-1)
25
14.45%
No qualifications
24
13.87%
Total 16+ residents: 173

Housing

Housing tenure

Owns outright
43
46.74%
Owns with a mortgage
33
35.87%
Private landlord or letting agency
12
13.04%
Shared ownership
2
2.17%
Social rents from council
1
1.09%
Total households: 92

Property prices in Plympton Erle

Median price£246,000
Price per sq ft£296
Sales (last 12 months)142
Typical range (middle 50%)£211K – £305K

Based on 142 recent sales, the median property price is £246,000 (about £296 per square foot) in Plympton Erle area, with individual transactions ranging from £102,000 up to £590,000.

Prices by property typelast 12 months

Median sale price, median price per square foot, sales count, and percentile information for each property type in Plympton Erle over the last year.
TypeSalesMedian£/sq ft
Detached23£400,000£347
Semi-Detached59£250,000£313
Terraced52£221,500£264
Flats8£145,000£271

10-year price trendmedian sale price in Plympton Erle

Sale price

Ten year median sale price trend for each property type in Plympton Erle.
YearDetachedFlatsSemi-DetachedTerraced
2016£270,000£150,000£190,250£170,000
2017£269,975£134,000£185,000£165,000
2018£279,500£126,250£205,000£165,000
2019£307,500£123,000£197,000£177,000
2020£345,500£105,000£205,000£185,000
2021£395,000£135,000£211,500£190,000
2022£375,000£124,000£253,950£228,000
2023£370,000£130,000£245,000£220,000
2024£391,000£140,000£250,000£207,500
2025£380,000£140,000£254,250£225,500
2026£405,000£166,000£258,000£230,750
Ten year median sale price trend for each property type in Plympton Erle.

Price per sq ft

Ten year median sale price per square foot trend for each property type in Plympton Erle.
YearDetachedFlatsSemi-DetachedTerraced
2016£243£239£212£186
2017£253£238£223£207
2018£247£219£235£205
2019£265£208£234£197
2020£259£211£240£218
2021£301£210£256£232
2022£356£230£304£279
2023£342£238£282£268
2024£355£248£286£269
2025£344£241£313£269
2026£259£286£304£237
Ten year median sale price per square foot trend for each property type in Plympton Erle.

Price distribution by property typelast 12 months

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

Recent sales

There were 31 recent sold properties in the last 18 months near PL7 1XG.

Recent sold properties in the last 18 months near PL7 1XG
DateAddressTypeTenurePriceMap
11 Sept 20256, Tuxton Close, Plymouth, PL7 1QHSemi-DetachedFreehold£270,000
27 Mar 202677, Canefields Avenue, Plymouth, PL7 1XHSemi-DetachedFreehold£285,000
19 Dec 202581, Canefields Avenue, Plymouth, PL7 1XHSemi-DetachedFreehold£260,000
04 Dec 202539, Canefields Avenue, Plymouth, PL7 1XHSemi-DetachedFreehold£295,000
23 Oct 202557, Canefields Avenue, Plymouth, PL7 1XHSemi-DetachedFreehold£230,000

Schools

In the PL7 1XG postcode area, located within Plympton St Maurice, there are 3 primary and 0 secondary schools in close proximity.

Nearby primary and secondary schools for PL7 1XG
DistancePhaseNameTypeRating
0.1 miPrimaryYealmpstone Farm Primary SchoolCommunity school

Good

0.7 miPrimaryPlympton St Maurice Primary SchoolAcademy converter

Good

0.8 miPrimaryChaddlewood Primary SchoolAcademy converter

Good

Local amenities

1 nearby supermarkets & convenience stores within mi of PL7 1XG

Nearby supermarkets & convenience stores for PL7 1XG
DistanceNameAddressDirections
0.2 miMaceRidgeway, Plymouth, PL7 1AJWalking directions to Mace

Council Tax Bands

Annual council tax rates for Plymouth district (2025-26).

Band A£1,550
Band B£1,809
Band C£2,067
Band D£2,325
Band E£2,842
Band F£3,359
Band G£3,876
Band H£4,651

Council tax bands are based on the value of your property. Most homes fall into bands A to D.

Local councillor and member of parliament

Elected local representatives for PL7 1XG, including ward councillors and the local member of parliament.

Local councillors

Andrea Victoria Loveridge

Plympton Erle - Elected 2 May 2024

Independent

Member of parliament

Rebecca Smith

South West Devon - Elected 4 Jul 2024

Conservative

Geographic Information

RegionSouth WestUKK
DistrictPlymouthE06000026
Parliamentary ConstituencySouth West DevonE14001495
WardPlympton ErleE05002089
ParishPlymouth, unparished areaE43000021
MSOA (Middle Layer Super Output Area)Plympton St MauriceE02003143
LSOA (Lower Layer Super Output Area)Plymouth 022EE01015117
Police ForceDevon & Cornwall
Postcode Introduced1996-06-01

Frequently asked questions about PL7 1XG

Is PL7 1XG (Plympton St Maurice) safe?

The area around PL7 1XG records about 40 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, which is a low crime rate for England: it scores 4 out of 10 on the Area360 crime scale, where 10 is the highest crime level. Across South West as a whole the rate is about 85 per 1,000. The most common offences locally are violence and sexual offences, anti-social behaviour and public order.

What is the average house price near PL7 1XG?

The median sale price around PL7 1XG in Plympton St Maurice is £246,000 (about £296 per square foot) based on 142 registered sales according to HM Land Registry data.

What schools are near PL7 1XG?

There are 4 schools close to PL7 1XG, including Yealmpstone Farm Primary School (Good), Plympton St Maurice Primary School (Good) and Chaddlewood Primary School (Good). Ratings are from the latest Ofsted inspections.

How deprived is the area around PL7 1XG?

PL7 1XG scores 5 out of 10 on the deprivation scale, where 10 is the most deprived. Its neighbourhood ranks 21,032 of 32,844 in England on the official Index of Multiple Deprivation (rank 1 is the most deprived).

Who represents PL7 1XG (Plympton St Maurice) in Parliament and on the local council?

The Member of Parliament for South West Devon covering PL7 1XG is Rebecca Smith (Conservative and Unionist Party), elected at the 2024 general election. The area is represented by 1 local councillor: Andrea Victoria Loveridge (Independent).

Data Sources

All data is sourced from official UK government agencies and public datasets. Last updated: 16/07/2026. Read more about how our statistics are calculated.