Postcode Analysis Plymouth, South West

VERDEN CLOSE, PL3 4BT House Prices & Local Information

Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for VERDEN CLOSE, PL3 4BT.

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Population

265

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Avg Age

41

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Avg Income

£ 52,600 /yr

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Employed

56%

Neighbourhood Index

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

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Index Insight: PL3 4BT is ranked in the top 20% nationally for affluence, indicating a high-income demographic. The area also shows excellent employment metrics, indicating a highly economically active population.

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4/10
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3/10
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10/10
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10/10
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4/10
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9/10
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10/10
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7/10
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1/10
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Area Character

PL3 4BT is a mixed residential postcode — average age 41, 77% owner-occupied, spanning a wide range of household types and life stages. £415k prices and low crime put this mixed postcode in the more desirable bracket.

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

PL3 4BT is a safe, established residential area on Verden Close, 0.5km from Mutley in Plymouth. Administratively it sits within Peverell ward and the Plymouth, Sutton and Devonport constituency.

One of the more sought-after postcodes in PL3, PL3 4BT offers a family suburb with many younger renters, often with small children. The daytime character shifts — white, female workforce with low qualifications, working locally. The 41 average age reflects a mixed, mid-career community — settling down but not yet slowing down. 77% of residents own their home — above average for the district, consistent with a stable and sought-after address.

Safety: Crime rates are low here at 21 incidents per 1,000 residents — well below average and reassuring for families. Property: Prices average £415k.

Census 2021 statistics for PL3 4BT are sourced from Output Area E00076304 (shared with 10 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 4BT. The average age is 41.3. Figures are sourced from the Office for National Statistics and cover ethnicity, age, religion, education, occupation, housing tenure, and more.

Ethnicity Profile

White / British91.4%
Asian / British Asian1.9%
Black / African / Caribbean0.7%
Other / Mixed6.0%

Economic Activity

56%Active
FT: 39%
Unemployed: 0%
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Area Vibe: Established and family-oriented. The area is largely populated by middle-aged homeowners, providing a deeply rooted community feel.

home Property Prices by Type

Detached

£ 475,000

2 sales · Mean £ 475,000

Terraced

£ 266,500

4 sales · Mean £ 269,750

Semi-Detached

£ 252,000

2 sales · Mean £ 252,000

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

PL3 4BT has low crime rates — 21 incidents per 1,000 residents. The most reported categories are violence and sexual offences and criminal damage and arson. Commercial streets and transport hubs naturally generate more incidents than quiet residential roads.

Violence and sexual offences57
Criminal damage and arson27
Other theft20
Anti-social behaviour13
Vehicle crime13

school Local Schools

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Hyde Park Infants' School

Inadequate260 pupils0.3 km
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Compton CofE Primary School

Good438 pupils1.0 km
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Plymouth High School for Girls

Good791 pupils1.0 km
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Devonport High School for Girls

Good821 pupils1.2 km
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Mount Street Primary School

Good202 pupils1.4 km
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Montpelier Primary School

Good649 pupils1.4 km
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Eggbuckland Community College

Requires Improvement1022 pupils1.4 km
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Lipson Vale Primary School

Good412 pupils1.4 km

storefront Nearby Amenities

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Retailers - Other

15 nearby
  • Bargain Booze0.5 km
  • FIREAWAY PIZZA0.7 km
  • Little Hemp Shop0.9 km
  • Premier Stores0.8 km
  • Willow Tree Tea Tent0.7 km
  • + 10 more
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Pub, NightClub

10 nearby
  • BulletProof Brewing Ltd0.5 km
  • Caffe Sol0.8 km
  • Fortescue0.7 km
  • Old Plymothians and Mannameadians Members Club0.5 km
  • Raffles0.7 km
  • + 5 more
restaurant

Restaurant, Cafe

16 nearby
  • Buddha hut0.5 km
  • Costa0.5 km
  • Ford Park Cemetery Cafe0.9 km
  • KFC0.8 km
  • Mirello0.5 km
  • + 11 more
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Supermarkets

7 nearby
  • Mutley Bazzar Ltd0.8 km
  • Sainsbury's Local0.8 km
  • Tesco Express0.9 km
  • Tesco Express0.5 km
  • The Co-Operative Food0.5 km
  • + 2 more
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Takeaway Shop

12 nearby
  • City Charcoal Grill0.8 km
  • Domino's Pizza0.7 km
  • Lexi's Kitchen0.8 km
  • Papa John's0.8 km
  • Perillas0.6 km
  • + 7 more

train Transport Links

Train Stations

  • Plymouth1.2 km
  • Devonport2.7 km
  • Dockyard2.9 km

Bus Stops

  • Weston Park Road Shops0.2 km
  • Hyde Park Cars0.2 km
  • Holland Road0.2 km
  • Peverell Park Road0.2 km
  • Long Rowden0.3 km