PL4 8SR is a safe, established residential area on Durham Avenue, 0.3km from Mount Gould in Plymouth. Administratively it sits within Sutton and Mount Gould ward and the Plymouth, Sutton and Devonport constituency.
This is a well-established rental postcode — a classic working-class terrace area — densely packed streets, low ethnic diversity. The daytime character shifts — white, female workforce with low qualifications, working locally. The 36 average age reflects a mixed, mid-career community — settling down but not yet slowing down. 45% of homes are privately rented — a strong rental market with good supply for incoming tenants.
Safety: Crime is moderate at 51 incidents per 1,000 residents — broadly typical for this type of urban area. Property: Average house prices are around £201k, up 2.3% year-on-year.
Census 2021 statistics for PL4 8SR are sourced from Output Area E00076676 (shared with 5 postcodes in this micro-neighbourhood). Property prices come from HM Land Registry.
DURHAM AVENUE, PL4 8SR House Prices & Local Information
Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for DURHAM AVENUE, PL4 8SR.
272
36
£ 39,100 /yr
58%
Neighbourhood Index
infoHow calculated?Score 1–10 — how this postcode ranks nationally (10 = top 10%)
Index Insight: PL4 8SR represents a statistically balanced neighbourhood. The scores across affluence, family, and employment align closely with national middle-ground averages, offering a highly typical UK community profile.
Area Character
No single demographic signal dominates PL4 8SR — age 36, 48% ownership, 45% private renting: a mixed-tenure, multi-generational community. Low crime and mid-range prices make this a solid all-round choice. Property prices are trending up 2.3% year-on-year.
mapGeographic Location
Demographic Deep-Dive
The Census 2021 data below shows the full population breakdown for PL4 8SR. The average age is 35.7. Figures are sourced from the Office for National Statistics and cover ethnicity, age, religion, education, occupation, housing tenure, and more.
Ethnicity Profile
Economic Activity
Community Makeup: A dynamic neighborhood of mid-career renters. The average age points to active professionals living in rental accommodation.
home Property Prices by Type
Terraced
£ 176,000
10 sales · Mean £ 180,875
gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2026-02)
Crime around PL4 8SR is moderate at 51 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.
school Local Schools
Salisbury Road Primary School
Lipson Vale Primary School
Prince Rock Primary School
Mount Street Primary School
Lipson Co-operative Academy
Holy Cross Catholic Primary School
Plymouth High School for Girls
Laira Green Primary School
storefront Nearby Amenities
Retailers - Other
17 nearby- Premier Stores0.9 km
- Willow Tree Tea Tent0.9 km
- Jones & Champion1.0 km
- Regent Street News0.9 km
- Just Like Mumma's1.0 km
- + 12 more
Pub, NightClub
6 nearby- Caffe Sol0.9 km
- The Penguin0.7 km
- Fawn Private Members Club0.9 km
- Saltram Club0.1 km
- Friary Vaults0.6 km
- + 1 more
Restaurant, Cafe
17 nearby- KFC0.9 km
- Pickle Deli0.9 km
- Todays Kebab Plymouth0.9 km
- Tilt1.0 km
- Woodside0.9 km
- + 12 more
Supermarkets
13 nearby- Mutley Bazzar Ltd0.9 km
- Sainsbury's Local0.9 km
- Tesco Express0.7 km
- Sainsbury's Local1.0 km
- The Co-operative Food0.1 km
- + 8 more
Takeaway Shop
23 nearby- City Charcoal Grill1.0 km
- Lexi's Kitchen0.8 km
- Papa John's0.9 km
- Top China0.6 km
- Uni Food0.9 km
- + 18 more
train Transport Links
Train Stations
- Plymouth1.6 km
- Devonport3.6 km
- Dockyard3.9 km
Bus Stops
- Channel View Terrace0.1 km
- Channel View Terrace0.1 km
- Durham Avenue0.2 km
- Durham Avenue0.2 km
- Lipson Terrace0.2 km
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Postcode Profile: PL48SR · Data under Open Government Licence