Affluence in PL7 9
How PL7 9 ranks on deprivation and income, and the work and qualifications behind it.
- Council
- Plymouth
- Region
- South West
- Population
- 1,480 (2024)
PL7 9Postcode sector · Plymouth
How well off PL7 9 is
On the English Indices of Deprivation 2025, PL7 9 scores 9.0 out of 10, placing it among the most affluent fifth of England. Scores are ranked within England only, so they can’t be compared across UK nations.
- Health and disability5.0
- Employment7.0
- Barriers to housing and services7.0
- Education and skills8.0
- Living environment8.0
- Children in low-income families8.0
- Income9.0
- Older people in low-income households9.0
- Crime10.0
Household income
Average yearly household income before tax (2022/23), estimated for local neighbourhoods.
Who is in work
51.5% of adults in PL7 9 are in work, broadly in line with the England average of 55.7%. 36.8% are retired and 3.7% are full-time students.
Social grade
33.1% of adults in PL7 9 work in managerial or professional jobs, broadly in line with the England average of 33.2%.
Highest qualification
25.7% of adults in PL7 9 hold a degree or equivalent, below the England average of 33.9%. 17.9% have no qualifications.
Sources: English Indices of Deprivation 2025; ONS small area income estimates; Census 2021 (ONS). Open Government Licence v3.0.