Postcode Analysis Plymouth, South West

PENLEE ROAD, PL3 4AT House Prices & Local Information

Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for PENLEE ROAD, PL3 4AT.

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Population

243

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Avg Age

46

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Avg Income

£ 42,600 /yr

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Employed

47%

Neighbourhood Index

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

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Index Insight: PL3 4AT 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.

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3/10
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2/10
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10/10
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6/10
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5/10
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5/10
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10/10
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5/10
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5/10
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Area Character

PL3 4AT is an established family neighbourhood — 60% owner-occupation and an average age of 46 give this postcode the stable, settled character of a community where households put down roots. Low crime and mid-range prices — a genuinely accessible family postcode.

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

PL3 4AT is an accessible, working-class neighbourhood on Penlee Road, 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 4AT represents an area with a high proportion of elderly residents, often in communal housing. The daytime character shifts — white, female workforce with low qualifications, working locally. With an average age of 46, this is established family country — quiet streets, strong community ties, and low rental churn. 60% of properties are owner-occupied — a strong indicator of neighbourhood stability and long-term community investment.

Safety: Crime is moderate at 54 incidents per 1,000 residents — broadly typical for this type of urban area. Property: With prices averaging £168k, this is one of the more affordable postcodes in the area. The Index of Multiple Deprivation places this area in the most deprived 20% nationally — this often means more affordable prices and active local authority investment, but also fewer amenities and higher benefit dependency.

Census 2021 statistics for PL3 4AT are sourced from Output Area E00076650 (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 4AT. The average age is 45.9. Figures are sourced from the Office for National Statistics and cover ethnicity, age, religion, education, occupation, housing tenure, and more.

Ethnicity Profile

White / British92.0%
Asian / British Asian4.8%
Black / African / Caribbean0.0%
Other / Mixed3.2%

Economic Activity

47%Active
FT: 34%
Unemployed: 2%
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Age & Housing: An older demographic with mixed housing. The population is heavily skewed toward individuals over fifty, with a higher-than-average rental or social housing density.

home Property Prices by Type

Flat

£ 168,500

1 sales · Mean £ 168,500

Terraced

£ 135,000

1 sales · Mean £ 135,000

Semi-Detached

£ 372,500

1 sales · Mean £ 372,500

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

Crime around PL3 4AT is moderate at 54 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 behaviour42
Shoplifting29
Criminal damage and arson28
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 pupils0.8 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

10 nearby
  • Giga's Everyday Essentials0.3 km
  • Ivor Dewdney0.3 km
  • L M Stores1.0 km
  • Premier Stores0.6 km
  • ESSO0.6 km
  • + 5 more
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Pub, NightClub

14 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
  • + 9 more
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Restaurant, Cafe

9 nearby
  • Cafe Indiya0.2 km
  • The Stoke Cafe0.3 km
  • Amigos Coffee0.6 km
  • Food Court (Inhouse catering department)0.8 km
  • Central Park Golf0.8 km
  • + 4 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 Elms0.2 km
  • The Elms0.2 km
  • Penlee Way0.2 km
  • New Zealand House0.2 km