PL3 4AW is a mixed residential area on Penlee Way, 0.0km 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 4AW offers 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 residents own their home — above average for the district, consistent with a stable and sought-after address.
Safety: Crime is moderate at 62 incidents per 1,000 residents — broadly typical for this type of urban area. Property: Prices average £807k.
Census 2021 statistics for PL3 4AW are sourced from Output Area E00076657 (shared with 14 postcodes in this micro-neighbourhood). Property prices come from HM Land Registry.
PENLEE WAY, PL3 4AW House Prices & Local Information
Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for PENLEE WAY, PL3 4AW.
236
50
£ 42,600 /yr
52%
Neighbourhood Index
infoHow calculated?Score 1–10 — how this postcode ranks nationally (10 = top 10%)
Index Insight: PL3 4AW is ranked in the top 20% nationally for affluence, indicating a high-income demographic.
Area Character
A sought-after, premium postcode. PL3 4AW's low deprivation rank, 74% ownership, and £807k median price place it in the top quintile nationally for residential quality. Crime rates in this specific area are moderate. Property prices average £807k.
mapGeographic Location
Demographic Deep-Dive
The Census 2021 data below shows the full population breakdown for PL3 4AW. 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
Economic Activity
Age & Housing: An older, highly established demographic of homeowners. The population is heavily skewed toward older adults and retirees who own their homes outright.
home Property Prices by Type
Detached
£ 630,000
7 sales · Mean £ 644,442
gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2026-02)
Crime around PL3 4AW is moderate at 62 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.
school Local Schools
Stoke Damerel Community College
Scott Medical and Healthcare College
Stuart Road Primary School
Stoke Damerel Primary School
Devonport High School for Boys
The Cathedral School of St Mary
High Street Primary Academy
Ford Primary School
storefront Nearby Amenities
Retailers - Other
15 nearby- Giga's Everyday Essentials0.4 km
- Ivor Dewdney0.4 km
- Hot Buns0.9 km
- Neswick Street Stores Ltd1.0 km
- Dawns Stores0.8 km
- + 10 more
Pub, NightClub
16 nearby- Indian Inn0.5 km
- Stoke Bar and Grill Ltd0.5 km
- St Aubyn Masonic Club0.4 km
- Stoke Inn0.4 km
- The Masonic Inn0.5 km
- + 11 more
Restaurant, Cafe
9 nearby- Cafe Indiya0.4 km
- The Stoke Cafe0.5 km
- Amigos Coffee0.5 km
- Food Court (Inhouse catering department)0.7 km
- The Park Pavillion Cafe1.0 km
- + 4 more
Supermarkets
5 nearby- The Co-operative Food0.4 km
- Spar - Wessex Retail0.7 km
- Tesco0.9 km
- The Co-operative Food1.0 km
- The Co-operative Food0.4 km
Takeaway Shop
14 nearby- Pasley Takeaway0.9 km
- Stoke Grill Kebab Ltd0.5 km
- The Codmothers0.4 km
- Kings0.5 km
- Chen’s Chinese Fish & Chips0.8 km
- + 9 more
Hotel, B&B, Guest House
4 nearby- Corner Guest House0.6 km
- Home Park Homestay0.7 km
- Summercourt Guest House0.7 km
- Mountbatten Hotel0.9 km
train Transport Links
Train Stations
- Devonport0.8 km
- Dockyard1.2 km
- Plymouth1.2 km
Bus Stops
- Penlee Way0.1 km
- New Zealand House0.1 km
- Wingfield Road West0.1 km
- Wingfield Road West0.1 km
- The Elms0.2 km
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Postcode Profile: PL34AW · Data under Open Government Licence