PL4 0AS is an active urban area located 0.1km from Sutton in Plymouth. Note: this is a large-user or commercial postcode — residential population data may be limited. Administratively it sits within St Peter and the Waterfront ward and the Plymouth, Sutton and Devonport constituency.
Within the PL4 district, this postcode is characterised by residents in this subgroup are typically single or divorced eu-born migrants who live alone. many are aged 25 to 44 and are employed in sales and customer service occupations or are process, plant and machine operatives. a higher than group average proportion identify with the white ethnic group or other asian ethnicities, and many do not speak english very well or well. housing is principally in flats in the social or private rented sector, with households typically overcrowded, and home ownership rare. By day, the area transitions to a public administration and security character: public administration and security with mainly white workforces. At 45 years average, the community has a secure, family-first character — valued for its stability, low turnover, and strong local identity.
Safety: Crime rates are above average at 137 incidents per 1,000 residents — worth reviewing the crime breakdown below.
Census 2021 statistics for PL4 0AS are sourced from Output Area E00076564 (shared with 16 postcodes in this micro-neighbourhood). Property prices come from HM Land Registry.
PL4 0AS House Prices & Local Information
Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for PL4 0AS.
371
45
£ 32,100 /yr
38%
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
Families dominate this postcode. With 50% owner-occupation and average age 45, PL4 0AS has the community stability of a well-balanced, mid-career demographic. Crime rates in this specific area are higher than average.
mapGeographic Location
Demographic Deep-Dive
The Census 2021 data below shows the full population breakdown for PL4 0AS. The average age is 45.5. 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 mature neighborhood. The higher average age combined with lower homeownership rates suggests a mix of lifelong renters and retirees.
gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2026-02)
Crime around PL4 0AS is above average at 137 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
Holy Cross Catholic Primary School
ACE Schools Plymouth
Mount Street Primary School
Salisbury Road Primary School
Plymouth High School for Girls
Prince Rock Primary School
Pilgrim Primary Academy
St Andrew's Cof E VA Primary School
storefront Nearby Amenities
Retailers - Other
50 nearby- B and M Retail0.8 km
- Bubble Citea0.5 km
- Holland & Barrett0.5 km
- Hotel Chocolat Stores Ltd0.5 km
- Krispy Kreme Uk Ltd0.5 km
- + 45 more
Restaurant, Cafe
171 nearby- Bamo Restaurant0.9 km
- Barista Brothers0.9 km
- Burger King0.5 km
- Cafe W at Waterstones0.5 km
- Caffe Nero0.8 km
- + 166 more
Supermarkets
17 nearby- Marks & Spencer plc0.7 km
- Aldi1.0 km
- Asian Food Store0.3 km
- K W Foods0.4 km
- Kushiara Foods0.8 km
- + 12 more
Hotel, B&B, Guest House
10 nearby- Gallery Guesthouse1.0 km
- Premier Inn0.2 km
- Crowne Plaza0.9 km
- Drake Guest Accommodation0.9 km
- Imperial Plymouth0.9 km
- + 5 more
Pub, NightClub
44 nearby- Minerva Inn0.4 km
- Plaza Snooker Club0.2 km
- The Bank1.0 km
- 1620 Pub and Eatery0.6 km
- Club Inferno (SW) Ltd0.9 km
- + 39 more
Takeaway Shop
31 nearby- Aladdin's Indian Takeaway0.8 km
- China Express0.8 km
- Embankment Kebab & Pizza0.7 km
- Golden Place0.4 km
- Silver Bird0.4 km
- + 26 more
train Transport Links
Train Stations
- Plymouth1.2 km
- Devonport3.0 km
- Dockyard3.5 km
Bus Stops
- St Theresas Court0.2 km
- China House0.2 km
- China House0.2 km
- St Johns Church0.2 km
- Friary Surgery0.2 km
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Postcode Profile: PL40AS · Data under Open Government Licence