PL3 4BD is an accessible, working-class neighbourhood located 0.2km from Stoke in Plymouth. Note: this is a large-user or commercial postcode — residential population data may be limited. Administratively it sits within Stoke ward and the Plymouth, Sutton and Devonport constituency.
This 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.
Safety: Crime is moderate at 61 incidents per 1,000 residents — broadly typical for this type of urban 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 4BD are sourced from Output Area E00076659 (shared with 7 postcodes in this micro-neighbourhood). Property prices come from HM Land Registry.
PL3 4BD House Prices & Local Information
Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for PL3 4BD.
247
43
£ 42,600 /yr
40%
Neighbourhood Index
infoHow calculated?Score 1–10 — how this postcode ranks nationally (10 = top 10%)
Index Insight: PL3 4BD falls into the lower 30% nationally for affluence, pointing to a more accessible but economically challenged demographic.
Area Character
PL3 4BD 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.
mapGeographic Location
Demographic Deep-Dive
The Census 2021 data below shows the full population breakdown for PL3 4BD. 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
Economic Activity
Area Vibe: Highly settled. The area is largely populated by a middle-aged demographic, providing a stable community feel.
gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2026-02)
Crime around PL3 4BD is moderate at 61 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.
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
Ford Primary School
The Cathedral School of St Mary
High Street Primary Academy
storefront Nearby Amenities
Retailers - Other
13 nearby- Giga's Everyday Essentials0.4 km
- Ivor Dewdney0.5 km
- ESSO0.6 km
- Ivor Dewdney0.7 km
- Premier Express the Punchbowl0.5 km
- + 8 more
Pub, NightClub
14 nearby- Indian Inn0.6 km
- Stoke Bar and Grill Ltd0.6 km
- St Aubyn Masonic Club0.4 km
- Stoke Inn0.5 km
- The Masonic Inn0.5 km
- + 9 more
Restaurant, Cafe
11 nearby- Cafe Indiya0.4 km
- The Stoke Cafe0.5 km
- PAFC Green Taverners Supporters Bar0.9 km
- Plymouth Argyle Football Club - Catering0.9 km
- Central Park Golf0.6 km
- + 6 more
Supermarkets
5 nearby- The Co-operative Food0.5 km
- Spar - Wessex Retail0.7 km
- Tesco0.7 km
- The Co-operative Food Supermarket0.9 km
- The Co-operative Food0.5 km
Takeaway Shop
13 nearby- Pasley Takeaway0.9 km
- Stoke Grill Kebab Ltd0.6 km
- The Codmothers0.4 km
- Chen’s Chinese Fish & Chips0.8 km
- Francines Fish and Chips Shop0.8 km
- + 8 more
Hotel, B&B, Guest House
3 nearby- Corner Guest House0.7 km
- Home Park Homestay0.6 km
- Summercourt Guest House0.7 km
train Transport Links
Train Stations
- Devonport1.0 km
- Plymouth1.2 km
- Dockyard1.2 km
Bus Stops
- New Zealand House0.2 km
- Penlee Way0.2 km
- Wingfield Flats0.3 km
- Wingfield Road Flats0.3 km
- The Elms0.3 km
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Postcode Profile: PL34BD · Data under Open Government Licence