Postcode.Page

Postcode District

PL7

PLYMOUTH

Devon, South West, England

PL7 is the postcode district for PLYMOUTH, located in Devon, South West.

Avg price £292,254
1yr change ▼ 3.8%
Crime 67% below avg
Schools 1 Outstanding
Updated 2026-03
Average House Price

£292,254

▼ 3.8% vs last year

This area National avg £287K

2% above national avg

Crime Rate

26.6/1,000

This area National avg 81.3/1,000

67% below national avg

Schools (Ofsted)

13 schools

Broadband Speed

334 Mbps

Property Prices in PL7

Source: HM Land Registry Price Paid Data

The average property price in PL7 is £292,254, which is 24% below the Devon average of £385,452.

Property values in PL7 are close to the England and Wales national average of £287,000.

House prices in PL7 have fallen 3.8% over the past 12 months and risen 0.0% over five years.

Average Price by Property Type

Type Average Price Sales (12m)
Detached £411,352 242
Semi-detached £267,404 639
Terraced £225,784 401
Flat £151,481 147
All types £292,254 1466

5-Year Price History

£277K £286K £296K £305K £315K 2023 2024 2025

Looking to buy in PL7?

Compare mortgage rates for a £234K loan — free, no obligation.

Compare rates

Crime & Safety in PL7

Source: data.police.uk (rolling 12 months)

With 26.6 recorded crimes per 1,000 residents, PL7 has a crime rate well 67% below the national average of 81.3 per 1,000.

Crime by Type vs National Average

Violent crime
13.0 per 1,000 (avg: 22.1 per 1,000)
Burglary
0.8 per 1,000 (avg: 6.8 per 1,000)
Vehicle crime
0.9 per 1,000 (avg: 8.4 per 1,000)
Antisocial behaviour
3.8 per 1,000 (avg: 16.2 per 1,000)
Other theft
2.8 per 1,000 (avg: 9.5 per 1,000)
This area
National average

Protect your home in PL7

Compare home insurance quotes from leading UK providers.

Compare quotes →

Schools in PL7

Source: DfE Get Information About Schools / Ofsted

PL7 has 13 schools within or near its boundaries, including 1 rated Outstanding and 4 rated Good by Ofsted.

Nearest Schools

School Type Ofsted Distance
Shaugh Prior Primary School Primary Not inspected mi
Yealmpstone Farm Primary School Primary Not inspected mi
Longcause Community Special School Other Not inspected mi
Plympton Academy Secondary Requires improvement mi
Hele's School Secondary Not inspected mi

1

Outstanding

4

Good

1

Requires improvement

0

Inadequate

Demographics

Source: ONS Census 2021

92,148

Population

67

Median Age

25%

Owner-Occupied

74%

Economically Active

Tenure Type

Owner-occupied
25.0%
Private rent
13.0%
Social rent
12.0%

Broadband & Connectivity

Source: Ofcom Connected Nations

Average broadband download speeds in PL7 are 334.0 Mbps, with 99% of premises having access to superfast broadband and 90% with full fibre (FTTP) connectivity.

334.0 Mbps

Avg Download

60.0 Mbps

Avg Upload

91%

Superfast Coverage

82%

Ultrafast Coverage

0%

Full Fibre (FTTP)

Council Tax

Source: Valuation Office Agency

Council tax in PL7 is collected by South Hams. The Band D rate is £2,261/year.

Band A
8.0%
Band B
14.0%
Band C
25.0%
Band D
22.0%
Band E
16.0%
Band F
9.0%
Band G
5.0%
Band H
1.0%

Area Summary

PL

PL7 — PLYMOUTH

Area Summary

PL7 (PLYMOUTH) offers property prices near the national average (£292,254), low crime (67% below national average), 13 nearby schools, and excellent broadband (334 Mbps average).

Prices

Near avg

Safety

Low crime

Schools

Average

Broadband

Good

What's your property in PL7 worth?

Get a free, no-obligation valuation from a local expert.

Get free valuation

Nearby Postcodes

Compare areas →

Compare PL7 with nearby areas

Related property guides

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the average house price in PL7?
The average house price in PL7 (PLYMOUTH) is £292,254, based on 1466 residential sales in the past 12 months. This is 2% above the national average of £287,000. Prices have fallen by 3.8% over the past year.
Is PL7 a safe area to live?
Crime in PL7 is significantly below the national average (26.6 crimes per 1,000 residents vs the national average of 81.3). The most common crime types recorded are violent crime (13.0 per 1,000) and antisocial behaviour (3.8 per 1,000). Crime figures are sourced from data.police.uk rolling 12-month data.
What are the schools like in PL7?
There are 13 schools in or near PL7. 38% are rated Good or Outstanding by Ofsted — 1 Outstanding and 4 Good. 1 school requires improvement.
What is the council tax in PL7?
Council tax in PL7 is collected by South Hams. The Band D rate is £2,261 per year (2025–26). This is the total bill including county, district, police, and fire precepts.
What broadband speeds are available in PL7?
The average broadband download speed in PL7 is 334 Mbps. Superfast broadband (30 Mbps+) is available to 91% of premises, ultrafast to 82%, and full-fibre (FTTP) to 0%. Source: Ofcom Connected Nations.
What percentage of homes in PL7 are owner-occupied?
According to the ONS Census 2021, 25% of homes in PL7 are owner-occupied. 13% are privately rented and 12% are social housing. The total population is approximately 92,148.