PL3 4BW is a mixed residential area on Underhill Villas, 0.4km from Stoke in Plymouth. Administratively it sits within Stoke ward and the Plymouth, Sutton and Devonport constituency.
For serious buyers, PL3 4BW is a popular retirement area with older residents and low crime. Work and footfall patterns mark this as a non-metropolitan suburban areas zone — white, female workforce with low qualifications, working locally. Residents average 49 years old — this is a settled, predominantly owner-occupied area with a stable, community-minded population. 77% of residents own their home — above average for the district, consistent with a stable and sought-after address.
Safety: Crime is moderate at 72 incidents per 1,000 residents — broadly typical for this type of urban area. Property: Average house prices are around £312k.
Census 2021 statistics for PL3 4BW are sourced from Output Area E00076661 (shared with 9 postcodes in this micro-neighbourhood). Property prices come from HM Land Registry.
UNDERHILL VILLAS, PL3 4BW House Prices & Local Information
Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for UNDERHILL VILLAS, PL3 4BW.
267
49
£ 42,600 /yr
51%
Neighbourhood Index
infoHow calculated?Score 1–10 — how this postcode ranks nationally (10 = top 10%)
Index Insight: PL3 4BW is ranked in the top 20% nationally for affluence, indicating a high-income demographic.
Area Character
PL3 4BW is a mixed residential postcode — average age 49, 77% owner-occupied, spanning a wide range of household types and life stages. Balanced crime and pricing reflect a genuinely average but liveable neighbourhood.
mapGeographic Location
Demographic Deep-Dive
The Census 2021 data below shows the full population breakdown for PL3 4BW. The average age is 48.8. Figures are sourced from the Office for National Statistics and cover ethnicity, age, religion, education, occupation, housing tenure, and more.
Ethnicity Profile
Economic Activity
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
Semi-Detached
£ 312,000
2 sales · Mean £ 312,000
gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2026-02)
Crime around PL3 4BW is moderate at 72 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 Primary School
Scott Medical and Healthcare College
Stoke Damerel Community College
Devonport High School for Boys
Stuart Road Primary School
UTC Plymouth
Ford Primary School
College Road Primary School
storefront Nearby Amenities
Retailers - Other
14 nearby- Giga's Everyday Essentials0.3 km
- Ivor Dewdney0.3 km
- Hot Buns1.0 km
- College Road Stores0.9 km
- ESSO0.9 km
- + 9 more
Pub, NightClub
16 nearby- Indian Inn0.2 km
- Stoke Bar and Grill Ltd0.2 km
- St Aubyn Masonic Club0.3 km
- Stoke Inn0.2 km
- The Herbert0.9 km
- + 11 more
Restaurant, Cafe
15 nearby- Cafe Indiya0.2 km
- The Stoke Cafe0.2 km
- Plymouth Albion RFC1.0 km
- Molys Cafe0.9 km
- Olympus0.9 km
- + 10 more
Supermarkets
6 nearby- The Co-operative Food0.3 km
- Spar - Wessex Retail0.5 km
- Tesco1.0 km
- The Co-operative Food Supermarket1.0 km
- The Co-operative Food0.6 km
- + 1 more
Takeaway Shop
17 nearby- Pasley Takeaway0.6 km
- Stoke Grill Kebab Ltd0.2 km
- The Codmothers0.3 km
- Chen’s Chinese Fish & Chips0.7 km
- Rhodos Pizza Kebab0.9 km
- + 12 more
Hotel, B&B, Guest House
2 nearby- Corner Guest House0.2 km
- Mountbatten Hotel0.5 km
train Transport Links
Train Stations
- Devonport0.4 km
- Dockyard0.8 km
- Keyham1.5 km
Bus Stops
- Garfield Terrace0.1 km
- Colingwood Road0.1 km
- Devonport Road Railway Bridge0.1 km
- Stoke Village0.2 km
- Indian Inn0.2 km
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Postcode Profile: PL34BW · Data under Open Government Licence