Postcode Analysis Plymouth, South West

PENLEE GARDENS, PL3 4AN House Prices & Local Information

Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for PENLEE GARDENS, PL3 4AN.

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Population

236

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Avg Age

50

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Avg Income

£ 42,600 /yr

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Employed

52%

Neighbourhood Index

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

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Index Insight: PL3 4AN is ranked in the top 20% nationally for affluence, indicating a high-income demographic.

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4/10
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10/10
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5/10
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5/10
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9/10
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10/10
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7/10
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10/10
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Area Character

PL3 4AN is a premium owner-occupier postcode — median prices of £890k, 74% home ownership, and a low-deprivation rank put this address in the top tier nationally for wealth indicators. Crime rates in this specific area are moderate. Property prices average £890k.

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

PL3 4AN is a mixed residential area on Penlee Gardens, 0.2km from Stoke in Plymouth. Administratively it sits within Stoke ward and the Plymouth, Sutton and Devonport constituency.

One of the more sought-after postcodes in PL3, PL3 4AN offers a settled suburb of older couples whose children have left home. During the day, white, female workforce with low qualifications, working locally. This is a settled, family-oriented neighbourhood (average age 50) — stable, lower-turnover, predominantly owner-occupied. 74% of residents own their home — above average for the district, consistent with a stable and sought-after address.

Safety: Crime is moderate at 63 incidents per 1,000 residents — broadly typical for this type of urban area. Property: Prices average £890k.

Census 2021 statistics for PL3 4AN are sourced from Output Area E00076657 (shared with 14 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 PL3 4AN. The average age is 49.6. Figures are sourced from the Office for National Statistics and cover ethnicity, age, religion, education, occupation, housing tenure, and more.

Ethnicity Profile

White / British89.5%
Asian / British Asian6.3%
Black / African / Caribbean1.3%
Other / Mixed2.9%

Economic Activity

52%Active
FT: 34%
Unemployed: 2%
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Area Vibe: Peaceful, mature, and permanent. The demographic data points to a strong concentration of older homeowners and empty-nesters.

home Property Prices by Type

Semi-Detached

£ 835,000

3 sales · Mean £ 798,333

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

Crime around PL3 4AN is moderate at 63 per 1,000 residents. The most reported categories are violence and sexual offences and shoplifting. Commercial streets and transport hubs naturally generate more incidents than quiet residential roads.

Violence and sexual offences142
Shoplifting58
Anti-social behaviour39
Criminal damage and arson29
Other theft28

school Local Schools

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Scott Medical and Healthcare College

Good369 pupils0.2 km
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Stoke Damerel Community College

Good1288 pupils0.2 km
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Stuart Road Primary School

Good175 pupils0.5 km
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Stoke Damerel Primary School

Good402 pupils0.5 km
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Devonport High School for Boys

Outstanding1269 pupils0.7 km
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Ford Primary School

Requires Improvement207 pupils0.9 km
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High Street Primary Academy

Inadequate116 pupils1.0 km
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The Cathedral School of St Mary

Requires Improvement99 pupils1.1 km

storefront Nearby Amenities

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Retailers - Other

14 nearby
  • Giga's Everyday Essentials0.3 km
  • Ivor Dewdney0.3 km
  • Hot Buns1.0 km
  • Dawns Stores1.0 km
  • L M Stores0.9 km
  • + 9 more
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Pub, NightClub

16 nearby
  • Indian Inn0.4 km
  • Stoke Bar and Grill Ltd0.4 km
  • St Aubyn Masonic Club0.3 km
  • Stoke Inn0.3 km
  • The Masonic Inn0.4 km
  • + 11 more
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Restaurant, Cafe

10 nearby
  • Cafe Indiya0.3 km
  • The Stoke Cafe0.4 km
  • Amigos Coffee0.6 km
  • Food Court (Inhouse catering department)0.8 km
  • The Park Pavillion Cafe1.0 km
  • + 5 more
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Supermarkets

6 nearby
  • The Co-operative Food0.3 km
  • Spar - Wessex Retail0.6 km
  • Tesco0.8 km
  • The Co-operative Food Supermarket0.9 km
  • The Co-operative Food0.9 km
  • + 1 more
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Takeaway Shop

14 nearby
  • Pasley Takeaway0.8 km
  • Stoke Grill Kebab Ltd0.4 km
  • The Codmothers0.3 km
  • Kings0.6 km
  • Chen’s Chinese Fish & Chips0.7 km
  • + 9 more
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Hotel, B&B, Guest House

4 nearby
  • Corner Guest House0.5 km
  • Home Park Homestay0.8 km
  • Summercourt Guest House0.8 km
  • Mountbatten Hotel0.8 km

train Transport Links

Train Stations

  • Devonport0.8 km
  • Dockyard1.1 km
  • Plymouth1.3 km

Bus Stops

  • The Elms0.1 km
  • The Elms0.1 km
  • Somerset Place0.2 km
  • Penlee Way0.2 km
  • New Zealand House0.2 km