PL3 4BL is an accessible, working-class neighbourhood on Park Street, 0.3km from Stoke in Plymouth. Administratively it sits within Stoke ward and the Plymouth, Sutton and Devonport constituency.
For renters and young professionals, PL3 4BL offers a classic working-class terrace area — densely packed streets, low ethnic diversity. Outside of residential hours, traditional retail areas with professional services and self-employed, often in market towns and higher status areas. At 44 years average, expect a well-rounded neighbourhood — a blend of established families, working professionals, and longer-term owner-occupiers. 46% of homes are privately rented — a strong rental market with good supply for incoming tenants.
Safety: Crime is moderate at 52 incidents per 1,000 residents — broadly typical for this type of urban area. Property: Average house prices are around £267k. 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 4BL are sourced from Output Area E00076653 (shared with 10 postcodes in this micro-neighbourhood). Property prices come from HM Land Registry.
PARK STREET, PL3 4BL House Prices & Local Information
Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for PARK STREET, PL3 4BL.
288
44
£ 42,600 /yr
46%
Neighbourhood Index
infoHow calculated?Score 1–10 — how this postcode ranks nationally (10 = top 10%)
Index Insight: Employment metrics are below the national average, which typically reflects either economic deprivation or a highly retired population.
Area Character
Owner-occupied, family-oriented, and settled. PL3 4BL's 53% ownership and 44-year average age put it squarely in the established family zone. Low crime and mid-range prices — a genuinely accessible family postcode.
mapGeographic Location
Demographic Deep-Dive
The Census 2021 data below shows the full population breakdown for PL3 4BL. The average age is 43.8. Figures are sourced from the Office for National Statistics and cover ethnicity, age, religion, education, occupation, housing tenure, and more.
Ethnicity Profile
Economic Activity
Community Makeup: A dynamic neighborhood of mid-career renters. The average age points to active professionals living in rental accommodation.
home Property Prices by Type
Terraced
£ 265,000
15 sales · Mean £ 274,863
gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2026-02)
Crime around PL3 4BL is moderate at 52 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
Stoke Damerel Community College
Scott Medical and Healthcare College
Stoke Damerel Primary School
Stuart Road Primary School
Ford Primary School
Devonport High School for Boys
College Road Primary School
UTC Plymouth
storefront Nearby Amenities
Retailers - Other
11 nearby- Giga's Everyday Essentials0.2 km
- Ivor Dewdney0.2 km
- Premier Stores0.7 km
- College Road Stores0.9 km
- ESSO0.6 km
- + 6 more
Pub, NightClub
12 nearby- Indian Inn0.3 km
- Stoke Bar and Grill Ltd0.3 km
- St Aubyn Masonic Club0.2 km
- Stoke Inn0.2 km
- The Masonic Inn0.3 km
- + 7 more
Restaurant, Cafe
12 nearby- Cafe Indiya0.2 km
- The Stoke Cafe0.3 km
- Amigos Coffee0.7 km
- Food Court (Inhouse catering department)0.8 km
- Central Park Golf0.8 km
- + 7 more
Supermarkets
7 nearby- The Co-operative Food0.2 km
- Lidl UK GmbH0.9 km
- Spar - Wessex Retail0.5 km
- Tesco0.7 km
- The Co-operative Food Supermarket0.8 km
- + 2 more
Takeaway Shop
17 nearby- Pasley Takeaway0.7 km
- Stoke Grill Kebab Ltd0.3 km
- The Codmothers0.2 km
- Kings0.7 km
- Chen’s Chinese Fish & Chips0.6 km
- + 12 more
Hotel, B&B, Guest House
4 nearby- Corner Guest House0.5 km
- Home Park Homestay0.9 km
- Summercourt Guest House0.9 km
- Mountbatten Hotel0.8 km
train Transport Links
Train Stations
- Devonport0.7 km
- Dockyard1.0 km
- Plymouth1.4 km
Bus Stops
- Somerset Place0.1 km
- Molesworth Road0.1 km
- Molesworth Road Top0.1 km
- Ford Hill Top0.2 km
- Stoke Ford Hill0.2 km
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Postcode Profile: PL34BL · Data under Open Government Licence