Postcode Analysis Plymouth, South West

PL3 4AR House Prices & Local Information

Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for PL3 4AR.

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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 4AR is ranked in the top 20% nationally for affluence, indicating a high-income demographic.

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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

Balanced, accessible, and mixed. PL3 4AR spans multiple life stages — average age 50, moderate ownership and renting. Young average age (50) and budget pricing suggest early gentrification potential. Property prices are trending up 140.0% year-on-year.

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

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

For families considering a move, PL3 4AR represents a settled suburb of older couples whose children have left home. Outside of residential hours, white, female workforce with low qualifications, working locally. The 50 average age signals a mature family neighbourhood — long-term residents, good local schools, and high levels of owner-occupation. 74% of properties are owner-occupied — a strong indicator of neighbourhood stability and long-term community investment.

Safety: Crime is moderate at 55 incidents per 1,000 residents — broadly typical for this type of urban area. Property: Average house prices are around £255k, up 140.0% year-on-year.

Census 2021 statistics for PL3 4AR 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 4AR. 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

£ 360,000

1 sales · Mean £ 360,000

Detached

£ 150,000

1 sales · Mean £ 150,000

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

Crime around PL3 4AR is moderate at 55 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 offences150
Anti-social behaviour44
Criminal damage and arson29
Shoplifting29
Other theft23

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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College Road Primary School

Good206 pupils1.0 km
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UTC Plymouth

Good517 pupils1.1 km

storefront Nearby Amenities

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Retailers - Other

11 nearby
  • Giga's Everyday Essentials0.3 km
  • Ivor Dewdney0.3 km
  • Dawns Stores1.0 km
  • L M Stores1.0 km
  • Premier Stores0.6 km
  • + 6 more
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Pub, NightClub

15 nearby
  • Indian Inn0.4 km
  • Stoke Bar and Grill Ltd0.4 km
  • St Aubyn Masonic Club0.3 km
  • Stoke Inn0.3 km
  • The Masonic Inn0.3 km
  • + 10 more
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Restaurant, Cafe

10 nearby
  • Cafe Indiya0.2 km
  • The Stoke Cafe0.3 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

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