Postcode Analysis Plymouth, South West

OSBORNE VILLAS, PL3 4BS House Prices & Local Information

Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for OSBORNE VILLAS, PL3 4BS.

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Population

236

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Avg Age

50

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Avg Income

£ 42,600 /yr

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Employed

52%

Neighbourhood Index

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

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Index Insight: PL3 4BS is ranked in the top 20% nationally for affluence, indicating a high-income demographic.

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10/10
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5/10
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5/10
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9/10
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10/10
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7/10
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10/10
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Area Character

Balanced, accessible, and mixed. PL3 4BS spans multiple life stages — average age 50, moderate ownership and renting. Young average age (50) and budget pricing suggest early gentrification potential. Property prices are trending up 21.4% year-on-year.

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

PL3 4BS is a mixed residential area on Osborne Villas, 0.2km from Stoke in Plymouth. Administratively it sits within Stoke ward and the Plymouth, Sutton and Devonport constituency.

For families considering a move, PL3 4BS represents a settled suburb of older couples whose children have left home. Outside of residential hours, white, female workforce with low qualifications, working locally. The 50 average age signals a mature family neighbourhood — long-term residents, good local schools, and high levels of owner-occupation. 74% of properties are owner-occupied — a strong indicator of neighbourhood stability and long-term community investment.

Safety: Crime is moderate at 63 incidents per 1,000 residents — broadly typical for this type of urban area. Property: With prices averaging £170k, this is one of the more affordable postcodes in the area, up 21.4% year-on-year.

Census 2021 statistics for PL3 4BS are sourced from Output Area E00076657 (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 4BS. The average age is 49.6. Figures are sourced from the Office for National Statistics and cover ethnicity, age, religion, education, occupation, housing tenure, and more.

Ethnicity Profile

White / British89.5%
Asian / British Asian6.3%
Black / African / Caribbean1.3%
Other / Mixed2.9%

Economic Activity

52%Active
FT: 34%
Unemployed: 2%
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Area Vibe: Peaceful, mature, and permanent. The demographic data points to a strong concentration of older homeowners and empty-nesters.

home Property Prices by Type

Flat

£ 140,000

8 sales · Mean £ 158,125

Semi-Detached

£ 525,000

1 sales · Mean £ 525,000

Detached

£ 393,000

1 sales · Mean £ 393,000

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

Crime around PL3 4BS is moderate at 63 per 1,000 residents. The most reported categories are violence and sexual offences and shoplifting. Commercial streets and transport hubs naturally generate more incidents than quiet residential roads.

Violence and sexual offences157
Shoplifting59
Anti-social behaviour45
Criminal damage and arson35
Other theft33

school Local Schools

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Stoke Damerel Primary School

Good402 pupils0.3 km
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Stoke Damerel Community College

Good1288 pupils0.4 km
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Scott Medical and Healthcare College

Good369 pupils0.4 km
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Stuart Road Primary School

Good175 pupils0.5 km
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Devonport High School for Boys

Outstanding1269 pupils0.5 km
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High Street Primary Academy

Inadequate116 pupils0.9 km
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UTC Plymouth

Good517 pupils0.9 km
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Ford Primary School

Requires Improvement207 pupils1.0 km

storefront Nearby Amenities

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Retailers - Other

14 nearby
  • Giga's Everyday Essentials0.4 km
  • Ivor Dewdney0.4 km
  • Dawns Stores0.9 km
  • L M Stores1.0 km
  • Premier Stores0.5 km
  • + 9 more
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Pub, NightClub

18 nearby
  • Indian Inn0.4 km
  • Stoke Bar and Grill Ltd0.4 km
  • St Aubyn Masonic Club0.4 km
  • Stoke Inn0.3 km
  • The Masonic Inn0.3 km
  • + 13 more
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Restaurant, Cafe

11 nearby
  • Cafe Indiya0.3 km
  • The Stoke Cafe0.3 km
  • Amigos Coffee0.5 km
  • Food Court (Inhouse catering department)0.5 km
  • The Park Pavillion Cafe0.8 km
  • + 6 more
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Supermarkets

4 nearby
  • The Co-operative Food0.4 km
  • Spar - Wessex Retail0.7 km
  • The Co-operative Food0.5 km
  • The Co-operative Food0.8 km
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Takeaway Shop

14 nearby
  • Pasley Takeaway0.8 km
  • Stoke Grill Kebab Ltd0.4 km
  • The Codmothers0.4 km
  • Kings0.5 km
  • Chen’s Chinese Fish & Chips0.8 km
  • + 9 more
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Hotel, B&B, Guest House

4 nearby
  • Mountbatten Hotel0.6 km
  • Corner Guest House0.4 km
  • Home Park Homestay0.9 km
  • Summercourt Guest House0.9 km

train Transport Links

Train Stations

  • Devonport0.6 km
  • Dockyard1.0 km
  • Plymouth1.4 km

Bus Stops

  • The Elms0.1 km
  • The Elms0.1 km
  • Wingfield Mansions0.1 km
  • Wingfield Road West0.1 km
  • Wingfield Road West0.1 km