PL4 0EA is an up-and-coming urban area on Looe Street, 0.2km from Barbican in Plymouth. Administratively it sits within St Peter and the Waterfront ward and the Plymouth, Sutton and Devonport constituency.
An affordable area with active regeneration, PL4 0EA is a diverse renting area with many ethnic minority families, mostly European-born. Outside of residential hours, large schools, colleges, and universities, nationally widespread. At 43 years average, expect a well-rounded neighbourhood — a blend of established families, working professionals, and longer-term owner-occupiers. 32% of homes are socially rented, reflecting the area's public housing provision and council presence.
Safety: Crime rates are high (207 per 1,000 residents) — commercial zones and transport hubs in the vicinity contribute to these figures. Property: Average house prices are around £295k. The Index of Multiple Deprivation places this area in the most deprived 20% nationally — this often means more affordable prices and active local authority investment, but also fewer amenities and higher benefit dependency.
Census 2021 statistics for PL4 0EA are sourced from Output Area E00076568 (shared with 17 postcodes in this micro-neighbourhood). Property prices come from HM Land Registry.
LOOE STREET, PL4 0EA House Prices & Local Information
Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for LOOE STREET, PL4 0EA.
267
43
£ 32,100 /yr
49%
Neighbourhood Index
infoHow calculated?Score 1–10 — how this postcode ranks nationally (10 = top 10%)
Index Insight: PL4 0EA represents a statistically balanced neighbourhood. The scores across affluence, family, and employment align closely with national middle-ground averages, offering a highly typical UK community profile.
Area Character
Balanced, accessible, and mixed. PL4 0EA spans multiple life stages — average age 43, moderate ownership and renting. Crime rates in this specific area are higher than average. Property prices average £295k.
mapGeographic Location
Demographic Deep-Dive
The Census 2021 data below shows the full population breakdown for PL4 0EA. The average age is 43.4. Figures are sourced from the Office for National Statistics and cover ethnicity, age, religion, education, occupation, housing tenure, and more.
Ethnicity Profile
Economic Activity
Age & Housing: A mid-life demographic with high rental density. The population consists largely of working adults in their thirties and forties renting their homes.
home Property Prices by Type
Terraced
£ 250,000
2 sales · Mean £ 250,000
gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2026-02)
Crime rates near PL4 0EA are high at 207 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
ACE Schools Plymouth
Holy Cross Catholic Primary School
Mount Street Primary School
Pilgrim Primary Academy
St Andrew's Cof E VA Primary School
Plymouth High School for Girls
Salisbury Road Primary School
The Cathedral School of St Mary
storefront Nearby Amenities
Retailers - Other
69 nearby- Asian Supermarket0.7 km
- Atkins farm shop0.8 km
- B and M Retail0.5 km
- Bubble Citea0.3 km
- Food and More0.8 km
- + 64 more
Restaurant, Cafe
215 nearby- Jakez In The City0.7 km
- Bamo Restaurant0.6 km
- Barista Brothers0.6 km
- Burger King0.3 km
- Cafe W at Waterstones0.3 km
- + 210 more
Supermarkets
14 nearby- Grace Connections Mini Market0.9 km
- Marks & Spencer plc0.4 km
- Gibbon Lane Stores0.6 km
- Iceland0.7 km
- Sainsbury's0.7 km
- + 9 more
Takeaway Shop
32 nearby- Cornwall Street Fish Bar0.8 km
- Bangkok Bites0.5 km
- House of Pretzel0.5 km
- New Jade Garden0.4 km
- Aroma Woodfired Pizza0.3 km
- + 27 more
Pub, NightClub
51 nearby- Air0.6 km
- Play0.6 km
- Switch0.6 km
- Beggars Banquet0.5 km
- Fleet Street0.8 km
- + 46 more
Hotel, B&B, Guest House
27 nearby- Premier Inn0.7 km
- New Continental Hotel0.9 km
- Premier Inn0.4 km
- Barbican Reach0.3 km
- Four Seasons Guest House0.3 km
- + 22 more
train Transport Links
Train Stations
- Plymouth1.0 km
- Devonport2.7 km
- Dockyard3.2 km
Bus Stops
- Vauxhall Street0.1 km
- Buckwell Street0.1 km
- Job Centre0.1 km
- Batter Street0.1 km
- Bretonside0.1 km
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Postcode Profile: PL40EA · Data under Open Government Licence