PL4 6ED is a mixed residential area on St Lawrence Mews, 0.2km from North Hill in Plymouth. Administratively it sits within Drake ward and the Plymouth, Sutton and Devonport constituency.
For renters and young professionals, PL4 6ED offers a university campus area — mostly students in halls, very high turnover. During the day, white, female workforce with low qualifications, working locally. A balanced community with an average age of 39 — families, professionals, and long-term residents all well represented. 84% of homes are privately rented — a strong rental market with good supply for incoming tenants.
Safety: Crime is moderate at 73 incidents per 1,000 residents — broadly typical for this type of urban area. Property: Average house prices are around £185k.
Census 2021 statistics for PL4 6ED are sourced from Output Area E00076033 (shared with 14 postcodes in this micro-neighbourhood). Property prices come from HM Land Registry.
ST LAWRENCE MEWS, PL4 6ED House Prices & Local Information
Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for ST LAWRENCE MEWS, PL4 6ED.
502
39
£ 37,900 /yr
27%
Neighbourhood Index
infoHow calculated?Score 1–10 — how this postcode ranks nationally (10 = top 10%)
Index Insight: PL4 6ED falls into the lower 30% nationally for affluence, pointing to a more accessible but economically challenged demographic. Employment metrics are below the national average, which typically reflects either economic deprivation or a highly retired population.
Area Character
PL4 6ED is a high-turnover rental hub — with 84% of homes privately rented, this postcode has the tenant density typical of a student or young professional district. Moderate crime is typical for high-density rental zones (avg age: 39).
mapGeographic Location
Demographic Deep-Dive
The Census 2021 data below shows the full population breakdown for PL4 6ED. The average age is 38.7. 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: Active but flexible. The area is largely populated by a middle-aged demographic that favors the flexibility of the rental market.
home Property Prices by Type
Terraced
£ 175,000
4 sales · Mean £ 170,375
gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2026-02)
Crime around PL4 6ED is moderate at 73 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
Plymouth High School for Girls
Mount Street Primary School
Hyde Park Infants' School
Pilgrim Primary Academy
Holy Cross Catholic Primary School
ACE Schools Plymouth
Salisbury Road Primary School
The Cathedral School of St Mary
storefront Nearby Amenities
Retailers - Other
44 nearby- Bargain Booze0.5 km
- FIREAWAY PIZZA0.4 km
- Little Hemp Shop0.5 km
- Premier Stores0.3 km
- Willow Tree Tea Tent0.6 km
- + 39 more
Pub, NightClub
29 nearby- BulletProof Brewing Ltd0.5 km
- Caffe Sol0.3 km
- Fortescue0.4 km
- Old Plymothians and Mannameadians Members Club0.5 km
- Raffles0.2 km
- + 24 more
Restaurant, Cafe
107 nearby- Buddha hut0.5 km
- Costa0.5 km
- Ford Park Cemetery Cafe0.6 km
- KFC0.3 km
- Mirello0.5 km
- + 102 more
Supermarkets
16 nearby- Mutley Bazzar Ltd0.3 km
- Sainsbury's Local0.3 km
- Tesco Express0.9 km
- Tesco Express0.5 km
- The Co-Operative Food0.5 km
- + 11 more
Takeaway Shop
29 nearby- City Charcoal Grill0.3 km
- Domino's Pizza0.4 km
- Lexi's Kitchen0.7 km
- Papa John's0.3 km
- Perillas0.4 km
- + 24 more
Hotel, B&B, Guest House
3 nearby- Gallery Guesthouse0.2 km
- Home Park Homestay0.9 km
- Summercourt Guest House0.9 km
train Transport Links
Train Stations
- Plymouth0.5 km
- Devonport2.5 km
- Dockyard2.8 km
Bus Stops
- North Road East Car Park0.1 km
- Evelyn Place0.2 km
- Plymouth Girls High 10.2 km
- Plymouth Girls High 20.2 km
- Sutherland Road0.2 km
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Postcode Profile: PL46ED · Data under Open Government Licence