PL4 6JG is an accessible, working-class neighbourhood on Mutley Plain, 0.1km from Valletort in Plymouth. Administratively it sits within Compton ward and the Plymouth, Sutton and Devonport constituency.
This is a well-established rental postcode — a diverse urban neighbourhood with mixed household types and languages. During the day, areas dominated by food and entertainment. The community skews young professional (average age 31) — expect a mix of renters, sharers, and first-time buyers. 83% of homes are privately rented — a strong rental market with good supply for incoming tenants.
Safety: Crime is moderate at 72 incidents per 1,000 residents — broadly typical for this type of urban area. Property: With prices averaging £141k, this is one of the more affordable postcodes in the area.
Census 2021 statistics for PL4 6JG are sourced from Output Area E00075949 (shared with 32 postcodes in this micro-neighbourhood). Property prices come from HM Land Registry.
MUTLEY PLAIN, PL4 6JG House Prices & Local Information
Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for MUTLEY PLAIN, PL4 6JG.
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31
£ 37,900 /yr
51%
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
83% of homes in PL4 6JG are privately rented, marking this as a dedicated rental postcode with a young, mobile population. Moderate crime is typical for high-density rental zones (avg age: 31).
mapGeographic Location
Demographic Deep-Dive
The Census 2021 data below shows the full population breakdown for PL4 6JG. The average age is 31.3. 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
Flat
£ 80,000
7 sales · Mean £ 97,428
gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2026-02)
Crime around PL4 6JG 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
Plymouth High School for Girls
Hyde Park Infants' School
Mount Street Primary School
Salisbury Road Primary School
Lipson Vale Primary School
Holy Cross Catholic Primary School
Pilgrim Primary Academy
ACE Schools Plymouth
storefront Nearby Amenities
Retailers - Other
25 nearby- Bargain Booze0.3 km
- FIREAWAY PIZZA0.1 km
- Little Hemp Shop0.8 km
- Premier Stores0.0 km
- Willow Tree Tea Tent0.3 km
- + 20 more
Pub, NightClub
23 nearby- BulletProof Brewing Ltd0.3 km
- Caffe Sol0.0 km
- Fortescue0.1 km
- Old Plymothians and Mannameadians Members Club0.4 km
- Raffles0.2 km
- + 18 more
Restaurant, Cafe
51 nearby- Buddha hut0.3 km
- Costa0.3 km
- Ford Park Cemetery Cafe0.8 km
- KFC0.0 km
- Mirello0.3 km
- + 46 more
Supermarkets
13 nearby- Mutley Bazzar Ltd0.0 km
- Sainsbury's Local0.0 km
- Tesco Express0.5 km
- Tesco Express0.3 km
- The Co-Operative Food0.3 km
- + 8 more
Takeaway Shop
26 nearby- City Charcoal Grill0.1 km
- Domino's Pizza0.1 km
- Lexi's Kitchen0.4 km
- Papa John's0.0 km
- Perillas0.2 km
- + 21 more
Hotel, B&B, Guest House
1 nearby- Gallery Guesthouse0.5 km
train Transport Links
Train Stations
- Plymouth0.8 km
- Devonport2.8 km
- Dockyard3.1 km
Bus Stops
- Ermington Terrace0.1 km
- Alexandra Road0.1 km
- Marina Terrace0.1 km
- Mutley Plain0.1 km
- Mutley Plain0.1 km
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Postcode Profile: PL46JG · Data under Open Government Licence