Postcode Analysis Plymouth, South West

PL3 4DU House Prices & Local Information

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

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Population

243

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Avg Age

46

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Avg Income

£ 42,600 /yr

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Employed

47%

Neighbourhood Index

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

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Index Insight: PL3 4DU 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.

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3/10
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2/10
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10/10
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6/10
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5/10
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5/10
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10/10
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5/10
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5/10
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Area Character

Families dominate this postcode. With 60% owner-occupation and average age 46, PL3 4DU 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 4DU is an accessible, working-class neighbourhood located 0.2km from Milehouse in Plymouth. Administratively it sits within Stoke ward and the Plymouth, Sutton and Devonport constituency.

This is a strong family neighbourhood — an area with a high proportion of elderly residents, often in communal housing. The daytime character shifts — white, female workforce with low qualifications, working locally. With an average age of 46, this is established family country — quiet streets, strong community ties, and low rental churn. 60% of properties are owner-occupied — a strong indicator of neighbourhood stability and long-term community investment.

Safety: Crime rates are low here at 45 incidents per 1,000 residents — well below average and reassuring for families. 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 4DU are sourced from Output Area E00076650 (shared with 14 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 4DU. 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

White / British92.0%
Asian / British Asian4.8%
Black / African / Caribbean0.0%
Other / Mixed3.2%

Economic Activity

47%Active
FT: 34%
Unemployed: 2%
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Community Makeup: A mature neighborhood. The higher average age combined with lower homeownership rates suggests a mix of lifelong renters and retirees.

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

PL3 4DU has low crime rates — 45 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.

Violence and sexual offences135
Anti-social behaviour41
Shoplifting35
Criminal damage and arson20
Other theft20

school Local Schools

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Stoke Damerel Community College

Good1288 pupils0.3 km
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Scott Medical and Healthcare College

Good369 pupils0.3 km
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Ford Primary School

Requires Improvement207 pupils0.6 km
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Stuart Road Primary School

Good175 pupils0.8 km
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Stoke Damerel Primary School

Good402 pupils0.8 km
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College Road Primary School

Good206 pupils1.0 km
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Devonport High School for Boys

Outstanding1269 pupils1.0 km
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Montpelier Primary School

Good649 pupils1.1 km

storefront Nearby Amenities

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Retailers - Other

14 nearby
  • Premier Stores0.9 km
  • Beacon Park Stores1.0 km
  • College Road Stores1.0 km
  • Costcutter1.0 km
  • ESSO0.4 km
  • + 9 more
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Pub, NightClub

11 nearby
  • The Millbridge Inn0.9 km
  • Britannia Inn0.4 km
  • Embassy Club0.4 km
  • St Levan Inn0.8 km
  • The Ford Inn0.8 km
  • + 6 more
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Restaurant, Cafe

11 nearby
  • Amigos Coffee0.9 km
  • PAFC Green Taverners Supporters Bar0.8 km
  • Plymouth Argyle Football Club - Catering0.8 km
  • Central Park Golf0.6 km
  • Meet and Eat Cafe0.8 km
  • + 6 more
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Takeaway Shop

18 nearby
  • Kings0.9 km
  • Chen’s Chinese Fish & Chips0.5 km
  • Francines Fish and Chips Shop0.5 km
  • Hot Diggity Dog0.9 km
  • Ocean City Chinese0.9 km
  • + 13 more
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Supermarkets

6 nearby
  • Lidl UK GmbH0.8 km
  • Spar - Wessex Retail0.5 km
  • Tesco0.5 km
  • The Co-operative Food Supermarket0.6 km
  • The Co-operative Food0.4 km
  • + 1 more
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Hotel, B&B, Guest House

3 nearby
  • Corner Guest House0.7 km
  • Home Park Homestay0.9 km
  • Summercourt Guest House0.9 km

train Transport Links

Train Stations

  • Devonport0.9 km
  • Dockyard1.1 km
  • Plymouth1.4 km

Bus Stops

  • Milehouse Road West0.1 km
  • Milehouse Road West0.1 km
  • Molesworth Road0.3 km
  • Molesworth Road Top0.3 km
  • Milehouse Road East0.3 km