PL3 4DL is an accessible, working-class neighbourhood on Devonport Road, 0.5km from Stoke in Plymouth. Administratively it sits within Stoke ward and the Plymouth, Sutton and Devonport constituency.
An affordable area with active regeneration, PL3 4DL is a diverse renting area with many ethnic minority families, mostly European-born. Outside of residential hours, traditional retail areas with professional services and self-employed, often in market towns and higher status areas. At 41 years average, expect a well-rounded neighbourhood — a blend of established families, working professionals, and longer-term owner-occupiers. 27% of homes are socially rented, reflecting the area's public housing provision and council presence.
Safety: Crime is moderate at 50 incidents per 1,000 residents — broadly typical for this type of urban area. Property: With prices averaging £172k, this is one of the more affordable postcodes in the 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 4DL are sourced from Output Area E00076654 (shared with 9 postcodes in this micro-neighbourhood). Property prices come from HM Land Registry.
DEVONPORT ROAD, PL3 4DL House Prices & Local Information
Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for DEVONPORT ROAD, PL3 4DL.
245
41
£ 42,600 /yr
49%
Neighbourhood Index
infoHow calculated?Score 1–10 — how this postcode ranks nationally (10 = top 10%)
Index Insight: PL3 4DL falls into the lower 30% nationally for affluence, pointing to a more accessible but economically challenged demographic. Employment metrics are below the national average, which typically reflects either economic deprivation or a highly retired population.
Area Character
Balanced, accessible, and mixed. PL3 4DL spans multiple life stages — average age 41, moderate ownership and renting. Low crime and mid-range prices make this a solid all-round choice.
mapGeographic Location
Demographic Deep-Dive
The Census 2021 data below shows the full population breakdown for PL3 4DL. The average age is 41.4. 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: Active but flexible. The area is largely populated by a middle-aged demographic that favors the flexibility of the rental market.
home Property Prices by Type
Terraced
£ 210,000
2 sales · Mean £ 210,000
Flat
£ 129,000
2 sales · Mean £ 129,000
gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2026-02)
Crime around PL3 4DL is moderate at 50 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 Primary School
Stoke Damerel Community College
Scott Medical and Healthcare College
Ford Primary School
UTC Plymouth
College Road Primary School
Devonport High School for Boys
Stuart Road Primary School
storefront Nearby Amenities
Retailers - Other
14 nearby- Giga's Everyday Essentials0.1 km
- Ivor Dewdney0.1 km
- College Road Stores0.8 km
- Costcutter0.9 km
- ESSO0.8 km
- + 9 more
Pub, NightClub
16 nearby- Indian Inn0.1 km
- Stoke Bar and Grill Ltd0.0 km
- St Aubyn Masonic Club0.1 km
- Stoke Inn0.1 km
- The Herbert0.8 km
- + 11 more
Restaurant, Cafe
13 nearby- Cafe Indiya0.1 km
- The Stoke Cafe0.0 km
- Molys Cafe0.8 km
- Olympus0.7 km
- Amigos Coffee0.8 km
- + 8 more
Supermarkets
7 nearby- The Co-operative Food0.1 km
- Lidl UK GmbH0.9 km
- Spar - Wessex Retail0.4 km
- Tesco0.8 km
- The Co-operative Food Supermarket0.8 km
- + 2 more
Takeaway Shop
19 nearby- Pasley Takeaway0.5 km
- Stoke Grill Kebab Ltd0.1 km
- The Codmothers0.1 km
- Chen’s Chinese Fish & Chips0.5 km
- Francines Fish and Chips Shop0.9 km
- + 14 more
Hotel, B&B, Guest House
2 nearby- Corner Guest House0.2 km
- Mountbatten Hotel0.5 km
train Transport Links
Train Stations
- Devonport0.5 km
- Dockyard0.7 km
- Keyham1.4 km
Bus Stops
- Indian Inn0.0 km
- Stoke Village0.0 km
- Ford Hill Top0.2 km
- Molesworth Road Top0.2 km
- Stoke Ford Hill0.2 km
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Postcode Profile: PL34DL · Data under Open Government Licence