Postcode Analysis Plymouth, South West

SOMERSET PLACE, PL3 4BA House Prices & Local Information

Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for SOMERSET PLACE, PL3 4BA.

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Population

247

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Avg Age

43

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Avg Income

£ 42,600 /yr

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Employed

40%

Neighbourhood Index

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

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Index Insight: PL3 4BA falls into the lower 30% nationally for affluence, pointing to a more accessible but economically challenged demographic.

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2/10
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3/10
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10/10
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4/10
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6/10
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3/10
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10/10
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5/10
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2/10
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Area Character

PL3 4BA is an established family neighbourhood — 62% owner-occupation and an average age of 43 give this postcode the stable, settled character of a community where households put down roots. Moderate crime is broadly expected in an active family area — street-level variation matters. Property prices are trending up 46.1% year-on-year.

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

PL3 4BA is an accessible, working-class neighbourhood on Somerset Place, 0.2km from Stoke in Plymouth. Administratively it sits within Stoke ward and the Plymouth, Sutton and Devonport constituency.

An affordable area with active regeneration, PL3 4BA is an area with a high proportion of elderly residents, often in communal housing. During the day, white, female workforce with low qualifications, working locally. A balanced community with an average age of 43 — families, professionals, and long-term residents all well represented. 27% of homes are socially rented, reflecting the area's public housing provision and council presence.

Safety: Crime is moderate at 60 incidents per 1,000 residents — broadly typical for this type of urban area. Property: Prices average £449k, up 46.1% year-on-year. 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 4BA are sourced from Output Area E00076659 (shared with 7 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 4BA. The average age is 42.7. Figures are sourced from the Office for National Statistics and cover ethnicity, age, religion, education, occupation, housing tenure, and more.

Ethnicity Profile

White / British93.5%
Asian / British Asian4.5%
Black / African / Caribbean0.0%
Other / Mixed2.0%

Economic Activity

40%Active
FT: 26%
Unemployed: 1%
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Area Vibe: Highly settled. The area is largely populated by a middle-aged demographic, providing a stable community feel.

home Property Prices by Type

Detached

£ 365,000

3 sales · Mean £ 399,133

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

Crime around PL3 4BA is moderate at 60 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 offences125
Anti-social behaviour64
Shoplifting58
Criminal damage and arson30
Other theft27

school Local Schools

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Scott Medical and Healthcare College

Good369 pupils0.1 km
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Stoke Damerel Community College

Good1288 pupils0.1 km
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Stuart Road Primary School

Good175 pupils0.4 km
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Stoke Damerel Primary School

Good402 pupils0.6 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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The Cathedral School of St Mary

Requires Improvement99 pupils1.0 km
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High Street Primary Academy

Inadequate116 pupils1.1 km

storefront Nearby Amenities

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Retailers - Other

13 nearby
  • Giga's Everyday Essentials0.4 km
  • Ivor Dewdney0.4 km
  • Dawns Stores0.9 km
  • L M Stores0.9 km
  • Premier Stores0.6 km
  • + 8 more
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Pub, NightClub

13 nearby
  • Indian Inn0.5 km
  • Stoke Bar and Grill Ltd0.5 km
  • St Aubyn Masonic Club0.4 km
  • Stoke Inn0.5 km
  • The Masonic Inn0.5 km
  • + 8 more
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Restaurant, Cafe

11 nearby
  • Cafe Indiya0.4 km
  • The Stoke Cafe0.5 km
  • Amigos Coffee0.6 km
  • Food Court (Inhouse catering department)0.9 km
  • PAFC Green Taverners Supporters Bar0.9 km
  • + 6 more
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Supermarkets

5 nearby
  • The Co-operative Food0.4 km
  • Spar - Wessex Retail0.7 km
  • Tesco0.8 km
  • The Co-operative Food Supermarket1.0 km
  • The Co-operative Food0.5 km
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Takeaway Shop

13 nearby
  • Pasley Takeaway0.9 km
  • Stoke Grill Kebab Ltd0.5 km
  • The Codmothers0.4 km
  • Kings0.6 km
  • Chen’s Chinese Fish & Chips0.8 km
  • + 8 more
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Hotel, B&B, Guest House

4 nearby
  • Corner Guest House0.6 km
  • Home Park Homestay0.6 km
  • Summercourt Guest House0.7 km
  • Mountbatten Hotel1.0 km

train Transport Links

Train Stations

  • Devonport0.9 km
  • Plymouth1.2 km
  • Dockyard1.2 km

Bus Stops

  • New Zealand House0.1 km
  • Penlee Way0.1 km
  • Wingfield Flats0.2 km
  • Wingfield Road Flats0.2 km
  • The Elms0.3 km