Postcode Analysis Plymouth, South West

PL3 4BN House Prices & Local Information

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

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Population

288

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Avg Age

44

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Avg Income

£ 42,600 /yr

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Employed

46%

Neighbourhood Index

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

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Index Insight: Employment metrics are below the national average, which typically reflects either economic deprivation or a highly retired population.

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3/10
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2/10
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10/10
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2/10
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7/10
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5/10
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10/10
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4/10
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4/10
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Area Character

Families dominate this postcode. With 53% owner-occupation and average age 44, PL3 4BN has the community stability of a well-balanced, mid-career demographic. median prices reflect the premium buyers pay for this family-friendly stability.

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

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

For renters and young professionals, PL3 4BN offers a classic working-class terrace area — densely packed streets, low ethnic diversity. By day, the area transitions to a market squares character: traditional retail areas with professional services and self-employed, often in market towns and higher status areas. An average age of 44 puts this squarely in mixed-family territory — professional couples, school-age children households, and established residents all sharing the streets. 46% of homes are privately rented — a strong rental market with good supply for incoming tenants.

Safety: Crime is moderate at 52 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 4BN are sourced from Output Area E00076653 (shared with 10 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 4BN. The average age is 43.8. Figures are sourced from the Office for National Statistics and cover ethnicity, age, religion, education, occupation, housing tenure, and more.

Ethnicity Profile

White / British95.2%
Asian / British Asian2.4%
Black / African / Caribbean0.3%
Other / Mixed2.1%

Economic Activity

46%Active
FT: 30%
Unemployed: 5%
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Area Vibe: Active but flexible. The area is largely populated by a middle-aged demographic that favors the flexibility of the rental market.

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

Crime around PL3 4BN is moderate at 52 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 offences153
Anti-social behaviour44
Criminal damage and arson29
Shoplifting29
Other theft21

school Local Schools

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Scott Medical and Healthcare College

Good369 pupils0.3 km
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Stoke Damerel Community College

Good1288 pupils0.3 km
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Stoke Damerel Primary School

Good402 pupils0.5 km
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Stuart Road Primary School

Good175 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 pupils0.8 km
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College Road Primary School

Good206 pupils1.0 km
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UTC Plymouth

Good517 pupils1.0 km

storefront Nearby Amenities

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Retailers - Other

11 nearby
  • Giga's Everyday Essentials0.2 km
  • Ivor Dewdney0.2 km
  • College Road Stores1.0 km
  • ESSO0.7 km
  • Ivor Dewdney0.7 km
  • + 6 more
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Pub, NightClub

13 nearby
  • Indian Inn0.3 km
  • Stoke Bar and Grill Ltd0.3 km
  • St Aubyn Masonic Club0.2 km
  • Stoke Inn0.2 km
  • The Masonic Inn0.3 km
  • + 8 more
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Restaurant, Cafe

14 nearby
  • Cafe Indiya0.2 km
  • The Stoke Cafe0.3 km
  • Central Park Golf0.8 km
  • Molys Cafe0.7 km
  • Olympus0.8 km
  • + 9 more
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Supermarkets

7 nearby
  • The Co-operative Food0.2 km
  • Lidl UK GmbH1.0 km
  • Spar - Wessex Retail0.5 km
  • Tesco0.8 km
  • The Co-operative Food Supermarket0.9 km
  • + 2 more
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Takeaway Shop

17 nearby
  • Pasley Takeaway0.7 km
  • Stoke Grill Kebab Ltd0.3 km
  • The Codmothers0.2 km
  • Chen’s Chinese Fish & Chips0.6 km
  • Francines Fish and Chips Shop0.8 km
  • + 12 more
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Hotel, B&B, Guest House

4 nearby
  • Corner Guest House0.4 km
  • Home Park Homestay0.9 km
  • Summercourt Guest House0.9 km
  • Mountbatten Hotel0.8 km

train Transport Links

Train Stations

  • Devonport0.7 km
  • Dockyard1.0 km
  • Plymouth1.4 km

Bus Stops

  • Somerset Place0.1 km
  • The Elms0.1 km
  • The Elms0.1 km
  • Molesworth Road0.2 km
  • Molesworth Road Top0.2 km