PL4 6NF is a vibrant, youthful neighbourhood on Central Park Avenue, 0.2km from Erle in Plymouth. Administratively it sits within Stoke ward and the Plymouth, Sutton and Devonport constituency.
For renters and young professionals, PL4 6NF offers a high-density urban area of young, single, transient residents. The daytime character shifts — public administration and security with mainly white workforces. An average age of 31 points to a young professional and early-career population — ambitious, mobile, and predominantly renting. 51% of homes are privately rented — a strong rental market with good supply for incoming tenants.
Safety: Crime is moderate at 59 incidents per 1,000 residents — broadly typical for this type of urban area. Property: With prices averaging £52k, this is one of the more affordable postcodes in the area, down 1.9% year-on-year.
Census 2021 statistics for PL4 6NF are sourced from Output Area E00181100 (shared with 98 postcodes in this micro-neighbourhood). Property prices come from HM Land Registry.
CENTRAL PARK AVENUE, PL4 6NF House Prices & Local Information
Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for CENTRAL PARK AVENUE, PL4 6NF.
595
31
£ 42,600 /yr
33%
Neighbourhood Index
infoHow calculated?Score 1–10 — how this postcode ranks nationally (10 = top 10%)
Index Insight: PL4 6NF 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 6NF is a mixed residential postcode — average age 31, 38% owner-occupied, spanning a wide range of household types and life stages. Young average age (31) and budget pricing suggest early gentrification potential. Property prices are trending down 1.9% year-on-year.
mapGeographic Location
Demographic Deep-Dive
The Census 2021 data below shows the full population breakdown for PL4 6NF. The average age is 30.6. 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
£ 52,500
3 sales · Mean £ 51,833
gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2026-02)
Crime around PL4 6NF is moderate at 59 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
Pilgrim Primary Academy
Plymouth High School for Girls
The Cathedral School of St Mary
Mount Street Primary School
Stuart Road Primary School
Hyde Park Infants' School
St Peter's CofE Primary School
Scott Medical and Healthcare College
storefront Nearby Amenities
Retailers - Other
61 nearby- Bargain Booze0.9 km
- FIREAWAY PIZZA0.9 km
- Little Hemp Shop0.3 km
- Premier Stores0.9 km
- Wilphys Sandwich Bar0.4 km
- + 56 more
Pub, NightClub
29 nearby- BulletProof Brewing Ltd0.9 km
- Caffe Sol0.9 km
- Fortescue0.9 km
- Old Plymothians and Mannameadians Members Club0.8 km
- Raffles0.7 km
- + 24 more
Restaurant, Cafe
120 nearby- Buddha hut0.9 km
- Costa0.9 km
- Ford Park Cemetery Cafe0.3 km
- KFC0.9 km
- Mirello0.9 km
- + 115 more
Supermarkets
15 nearby- Mutley Bazzar Ltd0.9 km
- Sainsbury's Local0.9 km
- Tesco Express0.9 km
- The Co-Operative Food0.9 km
- Grace Connections Mini Market0.8 km
- + 10 more
Takeaway Shop
18 nearby- City Charcoal Grill0.8 km
- Domino's Pizza0.8 km
- Papa John's0.9 km
- Perillas0.8 km
- Pizza Hut0.9 km
- + 13 more
Hotel, B&B, Guest House
4 nearby- Gallery Guesthouse0.4 km
- Home Park Homestay0.4 km
- Summercourt Guest House0.4 km
- Premier Inn0.9 km
train Transport Links
Train Stations
- Plymouth0.1 km
- Devonport1.9 km
- Dockyard2.3 km
Bus Stops
- Plymouth Rail Station0.1 km
- Plymouth Rail Station0.1 km
- Dale Road Bottom0.2 km
- Railway Station Forecourt0.2 km
- Railway Station0.2 km
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Postcode Profile: PL46NF · Data under Open Government Licence