Postcode report
Is PL7 1QZ a Good Area? Schools, Crime & Local Insights
About PL7 1QZ: area rating, property, schools and local change
PL7 1QZ is a postcode in Plympton Erle, Plymouth, South West, England. This postcode area guide brings together crime, schools, demographics, property prices, planning applications, HMO licences and roadworks near PL7 1QZ, then scores the surrounding small area 72/100 - top 14% nationally across 8 matched LocaleIQ domains.
The strongest signals around PL7 1QZ are local prosperity and safety, while property market signals is the main area to examine before moving, renting or buying here. LocaleIQ uses these local signals as a practical area rating rather than a single raw statistic, so read the score alongside the detailed map layers and source records.
The demographic profile for PL7 1QZ is based on Plymouth 019 Census 2021. It covers 7,817 residents, 2,125 people per square kilometre. The median age is around 44, helping show whether the area skews younger, family-sized or older. Housing tenure is 84% owner-occupied, 11% privately rented, 4% social rented, useful context for renters, buyers and landlords comparing the local property market. On the official England neighbourhood wellbeing index the area ranks in decile 9/10.
For property prices near PL7 1QZ, LocaleIQ uses Land Registry sold-price evidence for the PL7 postcode district. The latest median sold price is £251k from 106 rolling sales, up 2.4% month-on-month. The Property tab separates flats, terraced, semi-detached and detached homes where enough sales exist.
Families checking schools near PL7 1QZ can compare 6 state schools within one mile, including 5 rated Good or Outstanding by Ofsted or the equivalent inspectorate. The Schools tab adds phase, school type, distance, rating and a dedicated school map so the education context is easier to judge.
The Kids & Clubs tab lists 9 nearby child-friendly activities by type, with age range, venue, distance and provider links where available.
For safety, the Crime tab breaks down recorded crime near PL7 1QZ by category and map position. Crime pressure is running hotter than the previous month. Use it with the LocaleIQ safety score because police data can lag and does not capture every local issue.
LocaleIQ checks available planning, HMO and roadworks feeds near PL7 1QZ; no local change records are currently listed inside this report radius.
FAQ
Common questions about PL7 1QZ
Is PL7 1QZ a good area to live?
LocaleIQ scores the surrounding small area 72/100 (top 14% nationally). The report combines local records with wider official context, so use it as a decision aid rather than a single verdict.
What is crime like near PL7 1QZ?
Crime pressure is running hotter than the previous month. Crime data can lag real events; check the Crime tab for source labels and proxy notes.
What schools are near PL7 1QZ?
6 open state schools are matched within 1 mile. The Schools tab lists distance, phase and rating where available.
Are there kids clubs or activities near PL7 1QZ?
LocaleIQ currently matches 9 nearby child-friendly activities. The Kids & Clubs tab lists venue, distance, age range and provider links where available.
What demographics are available for PL7 1QZ?
LocaleIQ matched PL7 1QZ to a Census 2021 geography. Figures describe the surrounding statistical area, not individual households.
What are typical property prices in PL7 1QZ?
The latest median sold price is £251k based on 106 Land Registry sales. The Property tab breaks down by property type and shows the recent trend.
Is there much building or roadworks around PL7 1QZ?
LocaleIQ checks available planning, HMO and roadworks feeds for this area, but no local records are currently listed in the report radius.