Postcode Analysis Plymouth, South West

FURZEHILL ROAD, PL4 7LA House Prices & Local Information

Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for FURZEHILL ROAD, PL4 7LA.

analytics Demographics: Census 2021 local_police Crime: police.uk · 2026-02 (1–2 month lag)home Prices: Land Registry
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Population

378

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Avg Age

33

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Avg Income

£ 39,100 /yr

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Employed

39%

Neighbourhood Index

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

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Index Insight: PL4 7LA 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.

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2/10
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2/10
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9/10
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2/10
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8/10
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3/10
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10/10
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3/10
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6/10
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Area Character

Balanced, accessible, and mixed. PL4 7LA spans multiple life stages — average age 33, moderate ownership and renting. Young average age (33) and budget pricing suggest early gentrification potential.

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

PL4 7LA is a mixed residential area on Furzehill Road, 0.2km from Valletort in Plymouth. Administratively it sits within Efford and Lipson ward and the Plymouth, Sutton and Devonport constituency.

For renters and young professionals, PL4 7LA offers a high-density urban area of young, single, transient residents. Outside of residential hours, includes some mining and quarrying and other industrial activity. At 33 years average, this is a working-age, professionally active neighbourhood with good transport links and a dynamic social mix. 52% 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 £159k, this is one of the more affordable postcodes in the area.

Census 2021 statistics for PL4 7LA are sourced from Output Area E00076081 (shared with 11 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 7LA. The average age is 33.0. Figures are sourced from the Office for National Statistics and cover ethnicity, age, religion, education, occupation, housing tenure, and more.

Ethnicity Profile

White / British82.3%
Asian / British Asian9.8%
Black / African / Caribbean3.2%
Other / Mixed4.7%

Economic Activity

39%Active
FT: 25%
Unemployed: 3%
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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.

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home Property Prices by Type

Flat

£ 88,500

2 sales · Mean £ 88,500

Terraced

£ 218,500

1 sales · Mean £ 218,500

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

Crime around PL4 7LA 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.

Violence and sexual offences310
Anti-social behaviour113
Other theft85
Shoplifting82
Criminal damage and arson57

school Local Schools

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Plymouth High School for Girls

Good791 pupils0.5 km
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Mount Street Primary School

Good202 pupils0.7 km
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Salisbury Road Primary School

Requires Improvement405 pupils0.7 km
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Hyde Park Infants' School

Inadequate260 pupils0.8 km
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Lipson Vale Primary School

Good412 pupils0.8 km
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Holy Cross Catholic Primary School

Good300 pupils1.0 km
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ACE Schools Plymouth

Good197 pupils1.3 km
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Lipson Co-operative Academy

Good1126 pupils1.3 km

storefront Nearby Amenities

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Retailers - Other

21 nearby
  • Bargain Booze0.5 km
  • FIREAWAY PIZZA0.3 km
  • Premier Stores0.3 km
  • Willow Tree Tea Tent0.3 km
  • Wilphys Sandwich Bar0.7 km
  • + 16 more
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Pub, NightClub

22 nearby
  • BulletProof Brewing Ltd0.4 km
  • Caffe Sol0.3 km
  • Fortescue0.3 km
  • Old Plymothians and Mannameadians Members Club0.6 km
  • Raffles0.4 km
  • + 17 more
restaurant

Restaurant, Cafe

46 nearby
  • Buddha hut0.5 km
  • Costa0.4 km
  • KFC0.3 km
  • Mirello0.4 km
  • Moo Music Plymouth0.4 km
  • + 41 more
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Supermarkets

12 nearby
  • Mutley Bazzar Ltd0.3 km
  • Sainsbury's Local0.3 km
  • Tesco Express0.3 km
  • Tesco Express0.4 km
  • The Co-Operative Food0.5 km
  • + 7 more
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Takeaway Shop

21 nearby
  • City Charcoal Grill0.3 km
  • Domino's Pizza0.3 km
  • Lexi's Kitchen0.2 km
  • Papa John's0.3 km
  • Perillas0.5 km
  • + 16 more
hotel

Hotel, B&B, Guest House

1 nearby
  • Gallery Guesthouse0.7 km

train Transport Links

Train Stations

  • Plymouth1.0 km
  • Devonport3.0 km
  • Dockyard3.3 km

Bus Stops

  • Crozier Road0.1 km
  • Marina Terrace0.2 km
  • Queens Road Triangle0.2 km
  • Queens Road Triangle0.2 km
  • Alexandra Road0.2 km