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.
PL3 4DU House Prices & Local Information
Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for PL3 4DU.
243
46
£ 42,600 /yr
47%
Neighbourhood Index
infoHow calculated?Score 1–10 — how this postcode ranks nationally (10 = top 10%)
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.
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.
mapGeographic Location
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
Economic Activity
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.
school Local Schools
Stoke Damerel Community College
Scott Medical and Healthcare College
Ford Primary School
Stuart Road Primary School
Stoke Damerel Primary School
College Road Primary School
Devonport High School for Boys
Montpelier Primary School
storefront Nearby Amenities
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
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
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
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
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
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
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Postcode Profile: PL34DU · Data under Open Government Licence