Postcode Analysis Plymouth, South West

BERNICE CLOSE, PL4 7HL House Prices & Local Information

Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for BERNICE CLOSE, PL4 7HL.

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Population

396

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Avg Age

39

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Avg Income

£ 36,300 /yr

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Employed

45%

Neighbourhood Index

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Score 1–10 — how this postcode ranks nationally (10 = top 10%)

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Index Insight: PL4 7HL falls into the lower 30% nationally for affluence, pointing to a more accessible but economically challenged demographic.

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3/10
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4/10
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8/10
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5/10
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7/10
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2/10
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6/10
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4/10
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7/10
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Area Character

Families dominate this postcode. With 57% owner-occupation and average age 39, PL4 7HL has the community stability of a well-balanced, mid-career demographic. £145k median prices reflect the premium buyers pay for this family-friendly stability.

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verifiedPublished by PostcodeInfo.uk · · Sources: ONS Census 2021, police.uk, Land Registry

PL4 7HL is an accessible, working-class neighbourhood on Bernice Close, 0.3km from Lipson Vale in Plymouth. Administratively it sits within Efford and Lipson ward and the Plymouth, Sutton and Devonport constituency.

An affordable area with active regeneration, PL4 7HL is a transitional terrace area — improving but still facing economic pressures. The daytime character shifts — major hospitals and public administration with diverse workforces. The 39 average age reflects a mixed, mid-career community — settling down but not yet slowing down. 31% of homes are socially rented, reflecting the area's public housing provision and council presence.

Safety: Crime rates are low here at 39 incidents per 1,000 residents — well below average and reassuring for families. Property: With prices averaging £145k, this is one of the more affordable postcodes in the area.

Census 2021 statistics for PL4 7HL are sourced from Output Area E00076054 (shared with 6 postcodes in this micro-neighbourhood). Property prices come from HM Land Registry.

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Demographic Deep-Dive

The Census 2021 data below shows the full population breakdown for PL4 7HL. The average age is 39.5. Figures are sourced from the Office for National Statistics and cover ethnicity, age, religion, education, occupation, housing tenure, and more.

Ethnicity Profile

White / British93.5%
Asian / British Asian3.0%
Black / African / Caribbean0.3%
Other / Mixed3.3%

Economic Activity

45%Active
FT: 29%
Unemployed: 2%
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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

£ 145,000

13 sales · Mean £ 152,384

gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2026-02)

PL4 7HL has low crime rates — 39 incidents per 1,000 residents. The most reported categories are violence and sexual offences and criminal damage and arson. Commercial streets and transport hubs naturally generate more incidents than quiet residential roads.

Violence and sexual offences133
Criminal damage and arson35
Anti-social behaviour26
Public order22
Other theft19

school Local Schools

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Lipson Vale Primary School

Good412 pupils0.2 km
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Lipson Co-operative Academy

Good1126 pupils0.3 km
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Laira Green Primary School

Requires Improvement262 pupils0.7 km
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Salisbury Road Primary School

Requires Improvement405 pupils0.9 km
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High View School

Outstanding0.9 km
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Prince Rock Primary School

Outstanding395 pupils1.0 km
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Mount Street Primary School

Good202 pupils1.4 km
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Plymouth High School for Girls

Good791 pupils1.5 km

storefront Nearby Amenities

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Pub, NightClub

4 nearby
  • The Penguin0.7 km
  • Saltram Club0.7 km
  • Friary Vaults1.0 km
  • GWRSA0.9 km
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Supermarkets

4 nearby
  • Tesco Express0.8 km
  • The Co-operative Food0.7 km
  • The Co-operative Food0.6 km
  • The Co-operative Food1.0 km
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Takeaway Shop

10 nearby
  • Lexi's Kitchen1.0 km
  • Top China0.5 km
  • St Judes Grill0.7 km
  • Grenville Fish and Chips1.0 km
  • Atlantic Fryers & Pizza Ltd0.4 km
  • + 5 more
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Retailers - Other

5 nearby
  • Embankment Stores1.0 km
  • Mount Gould Superstore0.2 km
  • Premier Mount Gould Stores0.5 km
  • Spar0.7 km
  • Torridge Stores Ltd1.0 km
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Restaurant, Cafe

4 nearby
  • Cobblers and Coffee0.6 km
  • Live Well Community Cafe0.2 km
  • Wayside Cafe at Salisbury Road Baptist Church0.6 km
  • The Park Pavilion Cafe1.0 km

train Transport Links

Train Stations

  • Plymouth2.0 km
  • Devonport4.0 km
  • Dockyard4.3 km

Bus Stops

  • Archway Avenue0.2 km
  • Mount Gould Hospital0.2 km
  • Crossway Avenue0.2 km
  • Mount Gould Hospital0.2 km
  • Farringdon Road0.2 km