Postcode Analysis Plymouth, South West

UNDERHILL VILLAS, PL3 4BW House Prices & Local Information

Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for UNDERHILL VILLAS, PL3 4BW.

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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 4BW is ranked in the top 20% nationally for affluence, indicating a high-income demographic.

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2/10
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5/10
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10/10
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7/10
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5/10
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8/10
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10/10
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7/10
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3/10
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Area Character

PL3 4BW is a mixed residential postcode — average age 49, 77% owner-occupied, spanning a wide range of household types and life stages. Balanced crime and pricing reflect a genuinely average but liveable neighbourhood.

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

PL3 4BW is a mixed residential area on Underhill Villas, 0.4km from Stoke in Plymouth. Administratively it sits within Stoke ward and the Plymouth, Sutton and Devonport constituency.

For serious buyers, PL3 4BW is a popular retirement area with older residents and low crime. Work and footfall patterns mark this as a non-metropolitan suburban areas zone — white, female workforce with low qualifications, working locally. Residents average 49 years old — this is a settled, predominantly owner-occupied area with a stable, community-minded population. 77% of residents own their home — above average for the district, consistent with a stable and sought-after address.

Safety: Crime is moderate at 72 incidents per 1,000 residents — broadly typical for this type of urban area. Property: Average house prices are around £312k.

Census 2021 statistics for PL3 4BW 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 4BW. 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.

home Property Prices by Type

Semi-Detached

£ 312,000

2 sales · Mean £ 312,000

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

Crime around PL3 4BW is moderate at 72 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 offences193
Anti-social behaviour61
Criminal damage and arson48
Other theft35
Shoplifting29

school Local Schools

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Stoke Damerel Primary School

Good402 pupils0.2 km
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Scott Medical and Healthcare College

Good369 pupils0.5 km
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Stoke Damerel Community College

Good1288 pupils0.5 km
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Devonport High School for Boys

Outstanding1269 pupils0.6 km
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Stuart Road Primary School

Good175 pupils0.7 km
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UTC Plymouth

Good517 pupils0.7 km
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Ford Primary School

Requires Improvement207 pupils0.9 km
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College Road Primary School

Good206 pupils0.9 km

storefront Nearby Amenities

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Retailers - Other

14 nearby
  • Giga's Everyday Essentials0.3 km
  • Ivor Dewdney0.3 km
  • Hot Buns1.0 km
  • College Road Stores0.9 km
  • ESSO0.9 km
  • + 9 more
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Pub, NightClub

16 nearby
  • Indian Inn0.2 km
  • Stoke Bar and Grill Ltd0.2 km
  • St Aubyn Masonic Club0.3 km
  • Stoke Inn0.2 km
  • The Herbert0.9 km
  • + 11 more
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Restaurant, Cafe

15 nearby
  • Cafe Indiya0.2 km
  • The Stoke Cafe0.2 km
  • Plymouth Albion RFC1.0 km
  • Molys Cafe0.9 km
  • Olympus0.9 km
  • + 10 more
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Supermarkets

6 nearby
  • The Co-operative Food0.3 km
  • Spar - Wessex Retail0.5 km
  • Tesco1.0 km
  • The Co-operative Food Supermarket1.0 km
  • The Co-operative Food0.6 km
  • + 1 more
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Takeaway Shop

17 nearby
  • Pasley Takeaway0.6 km
  • Stoke Grill Kebab Ltd0.2 km
  • The Codmothers0.3 km
  • Chen’s Chinese Fish & Chips0.7 km
  • Rhodos Pizza Kebab0.9 km
  • + 12 more
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Hotel, B&B, Guest House

2 nearby
  • Corner Guest House0.2 km
  • Mountbatten Hotel0.5 km

train Transport Links

Train Stations

  • Devonport0.4 km
  • Dockyard0.8 km
  • Keyham1.5 km

Bus Stops

  • Garfield Terrace0.1 km
  • Colingwood Road0.1 km
  • Devonport Road Railway Bridge0.1 km
  • Stoke Village0.2 km
  • Indian Inn0.2 km