PL3 4AU is an accessible, working-class neighbourhood on Penlee Road, 0.2km from Stoke in Plymouth. Administratively it sits within Stoke ward and the Plymouth, Sutton and Devonport constituency.
This is a strong family neighbourhood — an area with a high proportion of elderly residents, often in communal housing. Work and footfall patterns mark this as a non-metropolitan suburban areas zone — white, female workforce with low qualifications, working locally. Residents average 46 years old — this is a settled, predominantly owner-occupied area with a stable, community-minded population. 60% of properties are owner-occupied — a strong indicator of neighbourhood stability and long-term community investment.
Safety: Crime is moderate at 56 incidents per 1,000 residents — broadly typical for this type of urban area. Property: Average house prices are around £282k, up 5.5% year-on-year. The Index of Multiple Deprivation places this area in the most deprived 20% nationally — this often means more affordable prices and active local authority investment, but also fewer amenities and higher benefit dependency.
Census 2021 statistics for PL3 4AU are sourced from Output Area E00076650 (shared with 14 postcodes in this micro-neighbourhood). Property prices come from HM Land Registry.
PENLEE ROAD, PL3 4AU House Prices & Local Information
Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for PENLEE ROAD, PL3 4AU.
243
46
£ 42,600 /yr
47%
Neighbourhood Index
infoHow calculated?Score 1–10 — how this postcode ranks nationally (10 = top 10%)
Index Insight: PL3 4AU represents a statistically balanced neighbourhood. The scores across affluence, family, and employment align closely with national middle-ground averages, offering a highly typical UK community profile.
Area Character
PL3 4AU is an established family neighbourhood — 60% owner-occupation and an average age of 46 give this postcode the stable, settled character of a community where households put down roots. Moderate crime is broadly expected in an active family area — street-level variation matters. Property prices are trending up 5.5% year-on-year.
mapGeographic Location
Demographic Deep-Dive
The Census 2021 data below shows the full population breakdown for PL3 4AU. The average age is 45.9. Figures are sourced from the Office for National Statistics and cover ethnicity, age, religion, education, occupation, housing tenure, and more.
Ethnicity Profile
Economic Activity
Area Vibe: Peaceful and mature. The demographic data points to a concentration of older adults living across a mix of tenures.
home Property Prices by Type
Terraced
£ 290,000
1 sales · Mean £ 290,000
Semi-Detached
£ 275,000
1 sales · Mean £ 275,000
gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2026-02)
Crime around PL3 4AU is moderate at 56 per 1,000 residents. The most reported categories are violence and sexual offences and anti-social behaviour. Commercial streets and transport hubs naturally generate more incidents than quiet residential roads.
school Local Schools
Scott Medical and Healthcare College
Stoke Damerel Community College
Stuart Road Primary School
Stoke Damerel Primary School
Devonport High School for Boys
Ford Primary School
College Road Primary School
The Cathedral School of St Mary
storefront Nearby Amenities
Retailers - Other
13 nearby- Giga's Everyday Essentials0.3 km
- Ivor Dewdney0.3 km
- ESSO0.6 km
- Ivor Dewdney0.7 km
- Premier Express the Punchbowl0.6 km
- + 8 more
Pub, NightClub
16 nearby- Indian Inn0.4 km
- Stoke Bar and Grill Ltd0.4 km
- St Aubyn Masonic Club0.3 km
- Stoke Inn0.4 km
- The Masonic Inn0.4 km
- + 11 more
Restaurant, Cafe
11 nearby- Cafe Indiya0.3 km
- The Stoke Cafe0.4 km
- PAFC Green Taverners Supporters Bar1.0 km
- Plymouth Argyle Football Club - Catering1.0 km
- Central Park Golf0.7 km
- + 6 more
Supermarkets
6 nearby- The Co-operative Food0.3 km
- Spar - Wessex Retail0.6 km
- Tesco0.8 km
- The Co-operative Food Supermarket0.9 km
- The Co-operative Food1.0 km
- + 1 more
Takeaway Shop
14 nearby- Pasley Takeaway0.8 km
- Stoke Grill Kebab Ltd0.4 km
- The Codmothers0.3 km
- Chen’s Chinese Fish & Chips0.7 km
- Francines Fish and Chips Shop0.8 km
- + 9 more
Hotel, B&B, Guest House
4 nearby- Corner Guest House0.6 km
- Home Park Homestay0.7 km
- Summercourt Guest House0.8 km
- Mountbatten Hotel0.9 km
train Transport Links
Train Stations
- Devonport0.8 km
- Dockyard1.1 km
- Plymouth1.3 km
Bus Stops
- Penlee Way0.2 km
- New Zealand House0.2 km
- Somerset Place0.2 km
- The Elms0.2 km
- The Elms0.2 km
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Postcode Profile: PL34AU · Data under Open Government Licence