Postcode Analysis Plymouth, South West

EAST VIEW, PL3 4AY House Prices & Local Information

Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for EAST VIEW, PL3 4AY.

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Population

243

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Avg Age

46

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Avg Income

£ 42,600 /yr

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Employed

47%

Neighbourhood Index

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Score 1–10 — how this postcode ranks nationally (10 = top 10%)

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Index Insight: PL3 4AY 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.

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3/10
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2/10
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10/10
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6/10
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5/10
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5/10
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10/10
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5/10
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5/10
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Area Character

PL3 4AY 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. Low crime and mid-range prices — a genuinely accessible family postcode.

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verifiedPublished by PostcodeInfo.uk · · Sources: ONS Census 2021, police.uk, Land Registry

PL3 4AY is an accessible, working-class neighbourhood on East View, 0.4km from Milehouse in Plymouth. Administratively it sits within Stoke ward and the Plymouth, Sutton and Devonport constituency.

For families considering a move, PL3 4AY represents an area with a high proportion of elderly residents, often in communal housing. The daytime character shifts — white, female workforce with low qualifications, working locally. With an average age of 46, this is established family country — quiet streets, strong community ties, and low rental churn. 60% of properties are owner-occupied — a strong indicator of neighbourhood stability and long-term community investment.

Safety: Crime rates are low here at 47 incidents per 1,000 residents — well below average and reassuring for families. Property: With prices averaging £160k, this is one of the more affordable postcodes in the area. 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 4AY are sourced from Output Area E00076650 (shared with 14 postcodes in this micro-neighbourhood). Property prices come from HM Land Registry.

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Demographic Deep-Dive

The Census 2021 data below shows the full population breakdown for PL3 4AY. 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

White / British92.0%
Asian / British Asian4.8%
Black / African / Caribbean0.0%
Other / Mixed3.2%

Economic Activity

47%Active
FT: 34%
Unemployed: 2%
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Community Makeup: A mature neighborhood. The higher average age combined with lower homeownership rates suggests a mix of lifelong renters and retirees.

home Property Prices by Type

Terraced

£ 160,000

1 sales · Mean £ 160,000

gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2026-02)

PL3 4AY has low crime rates — 47 incidents 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.

Violence and sexual offences145
Anti-social behaviour35
Shoplifting30
Criminal damage and arson26
Other theft21

school Local Schools

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Scott Medical and Healthcare College

Good369 pupils0.3 km
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Stoke Damerel Community College

Good1288 pupils0.3 km
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Stoke Damerel Primary School

Good402 pupils0.6 km
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Ford Primary School

Requires Improvement207 pupils0.6 km
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Stuart Road Primary School

Good175 pupils0.7 km
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College Road Primary School

Good206 pupils0.8 km
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Devonport High School for Boys

Outstanding1269 pupils0.9 km
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UTC Plymouth

Good517 pupils1.0 km

storefront Nearby Amenities

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Retailers - Other

13 nearby
  • Giga's Everyday Essentials0.1 km
  • Ivor Dewdney0.2 km
  • Brimbles Bakery0.7 km
  • Trafalgar Stores0.7 km
  • Premier Stores0.8 km
  • + 8 more
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Pub, NightClub

14 nearby
  • Indian Inn0.3 km
  • Stoke Bar and Grill Ltd0.3 km
  • St Aubyn Masonic Club0.1 km
  • Stoke Inn0.2 km
  • The Herbert1.0 km
  • + 9 more
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Restaurant, Cafe

14 nearby
  • Cafe Indiya0.2 km
  • The Stoke Cafe0.3 km
  • The Park Pavillion Cafe0.9 km
  • Amigos Coffee0.8 km
  • Food Court (Inhouse catering department)0.9 km
  • + 9 more
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Supermarkets

7 nearby
  • The Co-operative Food0.2 km
  • The Co-operative Food0.8 km
  • Lidl UK GmbH0.8 km
  • Spar - Wessex Retail0.3 km
  • Tesco0.6 km
  • + 2 more
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Takeaway Shop

20 nearby
  • Pasley Takeaway0.6 km
  • Stoke Grill Kebab Ltd0.3 km
  • The Codmothers0.1 km
  • The Chip Stop0.7 km
  • Kings0.8 km
  • + 15 more
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Hotel, B&B, Guest House

3 nearby
  • Mountbatten Hotel0.8 km
  • Corner Guest House0.5 km
  • Home Park Homestay1.0 km

train Transport Links

Train Stations

  • Devonport0.7 km
  • Dockyard0.9 km
  • Keyham1.4 km

Bus Stops

  • Molesworth Road0.1 km
  • Molesworth Road Top0.1 km
  • Ford Hill Top0.1 km
  • Stoke Ford Hill0.1 km
  • Northesk Street0.2 km