PL3 4WA is a safe, established residential area located 0.4km from Oreston in Plymouth. Note: this is a large-user or commercial postcode — residential population data may be limited. Administratively it sits within Plymstock Radford ward and the South West Devon constituency.
Within the PL3 district, this postcode is characterised by a diverse rural area with a mix of families, workers and retirees. By day, the area transitions to a manufacturing, energy and utilities character: manufacturing, energy and utilities. With residents averaging 29 years old, this is a classic professional renter's neighbourhood — energetic, sociable, and career-focused. Employment levels are high (47% in full-time work) — a well-connected, economically active community.
Safety: Crime rates are low here at 12 incidents per 1,000 residents — well below average and reassuring for families.
Census 2021 statistics for PL3 4WA are sourced from Output Area E00181166 (shared with 411 postcodes in this micro-neighbourhood). Property prices come from HM Land Registry.
PL3 4WA House Prices & Local Information
Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for PL3 4WA.
596
29
£ 47,900 /yr
60%
Neighbourhood Index
infoHow calculated?Score 1–10 — how this postcode ranks nationally (10 = top 10%)
Index Insight: It scores highly on the family-friendly index, suggesting a strong presence of family households and good proximity to schools. The area also shows excellent employment metrics, indicating a highly economically active population.
Area Character
No single demographic signal dominates PL3 4WA — age 29, 73% ownership, 5% private renting: a mixed-tenure, multi-generational community. Low crime and mid-range prices make this a solid all-round choice.
mapGeographic Location
Demographic Deep-Dive
The Census 2021 data below shows the full population breakdown for PL3 4WA. The average age is 29.0. 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: Youthful and energetic. The demographic is characterized by a high concentration of young adults and early-career individuals.
gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2026-02)
PL3 4WA has low crime rates — 12 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.
school Local Schools
Oreston Community Academy
Morley Meadow Primary School
Pomphlett Primary School
Prince Rock Primary School
Plymstock School
Hooe Primary Academy
storefront Nearby Amenities
Retailers - Other
6 nearby- Quay News0.6 km
- A K Ices Super Whippy DRV905W1.0 km
- A K Ices t/a Super Whippy1.0 km
- Bites to Go0.8 km
- Morley Service Station0.2 km
- + 1 more
Pub, NightClub
3 nearby- Kings Arms0.5 km
- The Blue Peter0.5 km
- THE MORLEY BAR & EATERY0.2 km
Restaurant, Cafe
9 nearby- The Mess Room0.2 km
- Eurest c/o Royal Mail0.2 km
- Eurest c/o Royal Mail0.1 km
- McDonalds0.4 km
- Super Tramp Plymouth0.2 km
- + 4 more
Supermarkets
2 nearby- Wm Morrison Supermarkets Limited0.4 km
- Iceland at The Range0.2 km
train Transport Links
Train Stations
- Plymouth3.0 km
- Devonport4.9 km
- Dockyard5.4 km
Bus Stops
- Breakwater Industrial Estate0.1 km
- Breakwater Industrial Estate0.1 km
- Ssl Call Centre0.1 km
- Sugar Mill0.2 km
- Morley Arms0.3 km
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Postcode Profile: PL34WA · Data under Open Government Licence