Postcode Analysis Plymouth, South West

THE ELMS, PL3 4BR House Prices & Local Information

Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for THE ELMS, PL3 4BR.

analytics Demographics: Census 2021 local_police Crime: police.uk · 2026-02 (1–2 month lag)home Prices: Land Registry
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Population

267

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Avg Age

49

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Avg Income

£ 42,600 /yr

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Employed

51%

Neighbourhood Index

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

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Index Insight: PL3 4BR is ranked in the top 20% nationally for affluence, indicating a high-income demographic.

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7/10
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10/10
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7/10
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Area Character

PL3 4BR is a premium owner-occupier postcode — median prices of £508k, 77% home ownership, and a low-deprivation rank put this address in the top tier nationally for wealth indicators. Crime rates in this specific area are moderate. Property prices average £508k. Property prices are trending down 14.1% year-on-year.

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

PL3 4BR is a mixed residential area on The Elms, 0.3km 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 4BR offers a popular retirement area with older residents and low crime. The daytime character shifts — white, female workforce with low qualifications, working locally. With an average age of 49, this is established family country — quiet streets, strong community ties, and low rental churn. 77% of residents own their home — above average for the district, consistent with a stable and sought-after address.

Safety: Crime is moderate at 57 incidents per 1,000 residents — broadly typical for this type of urban area. Property: Prices average £508k, down 14.1% year-on-year.

Census 2021 statistics for PL3 4BR are sourced from Output Area E00076661 (shared with 9 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 4BR. The average age is 48.8. Figures are sourced from the Office for National Statistics and cover ethnicity, age, religion, education, occupation, housing tenure, and more.

Ethnicity Profile

White / British96.2%
Asian / British Asian1.5%
Black / African / Caribbean0.4%
Other / Mixed1.9%

Economic Activity

51%Active
FT: 35%
Unemployed: 2%
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Area Vibe: Peaceful, mature, and permanent. The demographic data points to a strong concentration of older homeowners and empty-nesters.

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home Property Prices by Type

Semi-Detached

£ 433,750

5 sales · Mean £ 470,450

Detached

£ 505,000

1 sales · Mean £ 505,000

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

Crime around PL3 4BR is moderate at 57 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 offences138
Anti-social behaviour52
Criminal damage and arson34
Shoplifting30
Other theft27

school Local Schools

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Stoke Damerel Primary School

Good402 pupils0.3 km
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Scott Medical and Healthcare College

Good369 pupils0.4 km
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Stoke Damerel Community College

Good1288 pupils0.4 km
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Stuart Road Primary School

Good175 pupils0.5 km
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Devonport High School for Boys

Outstanding1269 pupils0.6 km
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UTC Plymouth

Good517 pupils0.9 km
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Ford Primary School

Requires Improvement207 pupils0.9 km
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High Street Primary Academy

Inadequate116 pupils1.0 km

storefront Nearby Amenities

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Retailers - Other

12 nearby
  • Giga's Everyday Essentials0.3 km
  • Ivor Dewdney0.3 km
  • Hot Buns0.9 km
  • Premier Stores0.6 km
  • College Road Stores1.0 km
  • + 7 more
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Pub, NightClub

15 nearby
  • Indian Inn0.3 km
  • Stoke Bar and Grill Ltd0.3 km
  • St Aubyn Masonic Club0.3 km
  • Stoke Inn0.2 km
  • The Herbert1.0 km
  • + 10 more
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Restaurant, Cafe

12 nearby
  • Cafe Indiya0.2 km
  • The Stoke Cafe0.2 km
  • Amigos Coffee0.6 km
  • Food Court (Inhouse catering department)0.6 km
  • The Park Pavillion Cafe0.8 km
  • + 7 more
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Supermarkets

6 nearby
  • The Co-operative Food0.3 km
  • Spar - Wessex Retail0.6 km
  • Tesco0.9 km
  • The Co-operative Food Supermarket1.0 km
  • The Co-operative Food0.7 km
  • + 1 more
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Takeaway Shop

15 nearby
  • Pasley Takeaway0.7 km
  • Stoke Grill Kebab Ltd0.3 km
  • The Codmothers0.3 km
  • Kings0.6 km
  • Chen’s Chinese Fish & Chips0.7 km
  • + 10 more
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Hotel, B&B, Guest House

4 nearby
  • Corner Guest House0.3 km
  • Home Park Homestay1.0 km
  • Summercourt Guest House1.0 km
  • Mountbatten Hotel0.6 km

train Transport Links

Train Stations

  • Devonport0.6 km
  • Dockyard0.9 km
  • Plymouth1.5 km

Bus Stops

  • The Elms0.1 km
  • The Elms0.1 km
  • Somerset Place0.1 km
  • Garfield Terrace0.2 km
  • Colingwood Road0.2 km