Living in PL7, Plymouth
What the open data says about house prices, schools, crime and flood risk around PL7 in Plymouth. Built from the same sources as every property report on this site, not opinion or marketing copy.
House prices
Average price in City of Plymouth: £222,817, up 4.4% on a year ago (2026-06). The wider South West average is £304,562.
What actually sold around PL7
118 recorded home sales on the streets around central PL7 in the last 2 years, with a median of £235,000 and a range from £95,000 to £900,000. Mostly semi-detached houses.
| Address | Type | Sold for | Date |
|---|---|---|---|
| 22 RIDGE PARK ROAD, PL7 2BG | detached | £325,000 | 2026-06-18 |
| 91 WESTFIELD, PL7 2EE | terraced | £215,000 | 2026-06-17 |
| FLAT 8 31 STATION ROAD, PL7 2FR | flat-maisonette | £157,000 | 2026-06-12 |
| 128 WESTFIELD, PL7 2EE | terraced | £247,500 | 2026-06-01 |
| 5 MAYHEW GARDENS, PL7 4FG | detached | £600,000 | 2026-05-11 |
| 5 MOORLAND GARDENS, PL7 2FP | semi-detached | £130,000 | 2026-04-17 |
Source: HM Land Registry Price Paid Data. Every sale of a registered property in England and Wales appears here once it completes, so the most recent weeks are always still filling in.
Schools nearby
16 schools within 3 miles , of which 89% are rated Outstanding or Good by Ofsted.
| Nearest well-rated schools | Stage | Ofsted | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Glen Park Primary School | Primary | Outstanding | 0.6 mi |
| Chaddlewood Primary School | Primary | Good | 0.4 mi |
| St Mary's Priory Junior School | Primary | Good | 0.6 mi |
| Boringdon Primary School | Primary | Good | 0.6 mi |
| St Mary's Priory CofE Infant & Nursery School | Primary | Good | 0.7 mi |
| Sherford Vale School & Nursery | Primary | Good | 1.9 mi |
11 state primary and 4 state secondary schools within range, and no fee-paying schools.
What people here do for work
The most common occupations among working residents, from the 2021 Census. This is occupation rather than industry: it says what people do, not which industries employ them.
| Occupation group | Share of workers |
|---|---|
| Professional occupations | 17.4% |
| Associate professional and technical | 14.9% |
| Skilled trades | 14.5% |
| Administrative and secretarial | 12.0% |
| Managers, directors and senior officials | 11.8% |
Source: ONS Census 2021, table TS063, for this district's small area.
Crime
83 crimes recorded within roughly a mile of central PL7 in 2026-06, most commonly violent crime.
Flood risk
Zone 1 (low probability). This is the Environment Agency's flood zone for the area's centre point, an individual property's own risk can differ, especially near a specific watercourse.
Deprivation
This area falls in decile 9 of 10 on the Index of Multiple Deprivation (least deprived nationally), based on Plymouth's figures.
Common questions about PL7
What is the average house price in PL7?
The average sold price in City of Plymouth is £222,817 as of 2026-06, according to the UK House Price Index.
Are house prices rising in PL7?
Prices in City of Plymouth are up 4.4% on a year ago (UK House Price Index).
What do houses actually sell for in PL7?
The median of 118 recorded sales around central PL7 in the last 2 years is £235,000, ranging from £95,000 to £900,000 (HM Land Registry Price Paid Data).
Are the schools good in PL7?
16 schools sit within 3 miles of central PL7, and 89% are rated Outstanding or Good by Ofsted.
How much crime is there in PL7?
83 crimes were recorded within roughly a mile of central PL7 in 2026-06, most commonly violent crime (Police.uk).
Is PL7 at risk of flooding?
Central PL7 sits in Zone 1 (low probability) for river and sea flooding (Environment Agency). Individual addresses vary, so check the full report for a specific property.
Is PL7 a good place to live?
That depends on what you need, so here is what the official data says rather than an opinion: 89% of nearby schools are rated Outstanding or Good by Ofsted; the median home sells for £235,000; the area sits in decile 9 of 10 on the Index of Multiple Deprivation; 83 crimes were recorded within about a mile. Every one of those figures names its source on this page.
Is PL7 safe?
83 crimes were recorded within roughly a mile of central PL7 in 2026-06, according to Police.uk. The most common category was violent crime. Crime counts follow how many people are around, so a busy district records more than a quiet one of the same size.
Neighbouring districts
Weighing two up? PL7 or PL9, PL7 or PL95, PL7 or PL3.
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