PL3 4BZ is an accessible, working-class neighbourhood on Somerset Place, 0.2km from Stoke in Plymouth. Administratively it sits within Stoke ward and the Plymouth, Sutton and Devonport constituency.
For families considering a move, PL3 4BZ represents an area with a high proportion of elderly residents, often in communal housing. Outside of residential hours, white, female workforce with low qualifications, working locally. The 46 average age signals a mature family neighbourhood — long-term residents, good local schools, and high levels of owner-occupation. 60% of properties are owner-occupied — a strong indicator of neighbourhood stability and long-term community investment.
Safety: Crime rates are low here at 49 incidents per 1,000 residents — well below average and reassuring for families. Property: Average house prices are around £360k. 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 4BZ are sourced from Output Area E00076650 (shared with 14 postcodes in this micro-neighbourhood). Property prices come from HM Land Registry.
SOMERSET PLACE, PL3 4BZ House Prices & Local Information
Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for SOMERSET PLACE, PL3 4BZ.
243
46
£ 42,600 /yr
47%
Neighbourhood Index
infoHow calculated?Score 1–10 — how this postcode ranks nationally (10 = top 10%)
Index Insight: PL3 4BZ represents a statistically balanced neighbourhood. The scores across affluence, family, and employment align closely with national middle-ground averages, offering a highly typical UK community profile.
Area Character
Owner-occupied, family-oriented, and settled. PL3 4BZ's 60% ownership and 46-year average age put it squarely in the established family zone. £360k median prices reflect the premium buyers pay for this family-friendly stability.
mapGeographic Location
Demographic Deep-Dive
The Census 2021 data below shows the full population breakdown for PL3 4BZ. The average age is 45.9. 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: Peaceful and mature. The demographic data points to a concentration of older adults living across a mix of tenures.
home Property Prices by Type
Terraced
£ 275,000
5 sales · Mean £ 296,400
gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2026-02)
PL3 4BZ has low crime rates — 49 incidents 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
College Road Primary School
UTC Plymouth
storefront Nearby Amenities
Retailers - Other
9 nearby- Giga's Everyday Essentials0.3 km
- Ivor Dewdney0.3 km
- ESSO0.6 km
- Ivor Dewdney0.7 km
- Premier Express the Punchbowl0.6 km
- + 4 more
Pub, NightClub
12 nearby- Indian Inn0.4 km
- Stoke Bar and Grill Ltd0.4 km
- St Aubyn Masonic Club0.3 km
- Stoke Inn0.3 km
- The Masonic Inn0.4 km
- + 7 more
Restaurant, Cafe
11 nearby- Cafe Indiya0.3 km
- The Stoke Cafe0.4 km
- PAFC Green Taverners Supporters Bar1.0 km
- Plymouth Argyle Football Club - Catering1.0 km
- Central Park Golf0.7 km
- + 6 more
Supermarkets
7 nearby- The Co-operative Food0.3 km
- Lidl UK GmbH1.0 km
- Spar - Wessex Retail0.6 km
- Tesco0.7 km
- The Co-operative Food Supermarket0.9 km
- + 2 more
Takeaway Shop
15 nearby- Pasley Takeaway0.8 km
- Stoke Grill Kebab Ltd0.4 km
- The Codmothers0.3 km
- Chen’s Chinese Fish & Chips0.7 km
- Francines Fish and Chips Shop0.8 km
- + 10 more
Hotel, B&B, Guest House
4 nearby- Corner Guest House0.5 km
- Home Park Homestay0.8 km
- Summercourt Guest House0.8 km
- Mountbatten Hotel0.9 km
train Transport Links
Train Stations
- Devonport0.8 km
- Dockyard1.1 km
- Plymouth1.3 km
Bus Stops
- Somerset Place0.2 km
- Penlee Way0.2 km
- New Zealand House0.2 km
- The Elms0.2 km
- The Elms0.2 km
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Postcode Profile: PL34BZ · Data under Open Government Licence