PL4 7DW is an accessible, working-class neighbourhood located 0.2km from Mutley in Plymouth. Administratively it sits within Compton ward and the Plymouth, Sutton and Devonport constituency.
For renters and young professionals, PL4 7DW offers a diverse urban neighbourhood with mixed household types and languages. By day, the area transitions to a market squares character: traditional retail areas with professional services and self-employed, often in market towns and higher status areas. With residents averaging 31 years old, this is a classic professional renter's neighbourhood — energetic, sociable, and career-focused. 83% of homes are privately rented — a strong rental market with good supply for incoming tenants.
Safety: Crime is moderate at 62 incidents per 1,000 residents — broadly typical for this type of urban area.
Census 2021 statistics for PL4 7DW are sourced from Output Area E00075949 (shared with 32 postcodes in this micro-neighbourhood). Property prices come from HM Land Registry.
PL4 7DW House Prices & Local Information
Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for PL4 7DW.
321
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
At 83% private renter occupancy, PL4 7DW is a landlord-friendly investment zone — high demand, strong yields, and frequent turnover. 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 7DW. 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.
gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2026-02)
Crime around PL4 7DW is moderate at 62 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
Compton CofE Primary School
storefront Nearby Amenities
Retailers - Other
20 nearby- Bargain Booze0.1 km
- FIREAWAY PIZZA0.1 km
- Little Hemp Shop0.7 km
- Premier Stores0.1 km
- Willow Tree Tea Tent0.2 km
- + 15 more
Pub, NightClub
20 nearby- BulletProof Brewing Ltd0.2 km
- Caffe Sol0.1 km
- Fortescue0.1 km
- Old Plymothians and Mannameadians Members Club0.2 km
- Raffles0.2 km
- + 15 more
Restaurant, Cafe
40 nearby- Buddha hut0.1 km
- Costa0.1 km
- Ford Park Cemetery Cafe0.8 km
- KFC0.1 km
- Mirello0.1 km
- + 35 more
Supermarkets
9 nearby- Mutley Bazzar Ltd0.1 km
- Sainsbury's Local0.1 km
- Tesco Express0.5 km
- Tesco Express0.1 km
- The Co-Operative Food0.1 km
- + 4 more
Takeaway Shop
20 nearby- City Charcoal Grill0.2 km
- Domino's Pizza0.1 km
- Lexi's Kitchen0.4 km
- Papa John's0.1 km
- Perillas0.1 km
- + 15 more
Hotel, B&B, Guest House
1 nearby- Gallery Guesthouse0.6 km
train Transport Links
Train Stations
- Plymouth0.9 km
- Devonport2.7 km
- Dockyard3.0 km
Bus Stops
- Mutley Plain0.0 km
- Mutley Plain0.0 km
- Mutley Plain0.0 km
- Mutley Plain0.0 km
- Ermington Terrace0.1 km
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Postcode Profile: PL47DW · Data under Open Government Licence