Postcode Analysis Plymouth, South West

PL3 4BD House Prices & Local Information

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

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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 4BD falls into the lower 30% nationally for affluence, pointing to a more accessible but economically challenged demographic.

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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 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.

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

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.

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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

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.

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.

Violence and sexual offences113
Anti-social behaviour64
Criminal damage and arson31
Shoplifting29
Public order21

school Local Schools

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Stoke Damerel Community College

Good1288 pupils0.0 km
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Scott Medical and Healthcare College

Good369 pupils0.0 km
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Stuart Road Primary School

Good175 pupils0.5 km
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Stoke Damerel Primary School

Good402 pupils0.7 km
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Devonport High School for Boys

Outstanding1269 pupils0.8 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 pupils1.1 km
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High Street Primary Academy

Inadequate116 pupils1.2 km

storefront Nearby Amenities

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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
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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
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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
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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
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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
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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