PL3 4HA is a mixed residential area on Alma Road, 0.3km from Erle in Plymouth. Administratively it sits within Stoke ward and the Plymouth, Sutton and Devonport constituency.
For renters and young professionals, PL3 4HA offers an area with a high proportion of elderly residents, often in communal housing. The daytime character shifts — public administration and security with mainly white workforces. With an average age of 47, this is established family country — quiet streets, strong community ties, and low rental churn. 46% of homes are privately rented — a strong rental market with good supply for incoming tenants.
Safety: Crime rates are above average at 95 incidents per 1,000 residents — worth reviewing the crime breakdown below. Property: With prices averaging £101k, this is one of the more affordable postcodes in the area.
Census 2021 statistics for PL3 4HA are sourced from Output Area E00076660 (shared with 9 postcodes in this micro-neighbourhood). Property prices come from HM Land Registry.
ALMA ROAD, PL3 4HA House Prices & Local Information
Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for ALMA ROAD, PL3 4HA.
285
47
£ 42,600 /yr
45%
Neighbourhood Index
infoHow calculated?Score 1–10 — how this postcode ranks nationally (10 = top 10%)
Index Insight: PL3 4HA 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
PL3 4HA is a mixed residential postcode — average age 47, 38% owner-occupied, spanning a wide range of household types and life stages. Young average age (47) and budget pricing suggest early gentrification potential.
mapGeographic Location
Demographic Deep-Dive
The Census 2021 data below shows the full population breakdown for PL3 4HA. The average age is 47.5. Figures are sourced from the Office for National Statistics and cover ethnicity, age, religion, education, occupation, housing tenure, and more.
Ethnicity Profile
Economic Activity
Age & Housing: An older demographic with mixed housing. The population is heavily skewed toward individuals over fifty, with a higher-than-average rental or social housing density.
home Property Prices by Type
Flat
£ 90,000
3 sales · Mean £ 97,666
gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2026-02)
Crime around PL3 4HA is above average at 95 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
Pilgrim Primary Academy
The Cathedral School of St Mary
Stuart Road Primary School
St Peter's CofE Primary School
Scott Medical and Healthcare College
Stoke Damerel Community College
Plymouth High School for Girls
Devonport High School for Boys
storefront Nearby Amenities
Retailers - Other
56 nearby- Little Hemp Shop0.5 km
- Wilphys Sandwich Bar0.7 km
- Grape Tree0.8 km
- Loafers0.8 km
- Shakeaway0.8 km
- + 51 more
Pub, NightClub
24 nearby- Raffles1.0 km
- Beggars Banquet0.9 km
- Fleet Street0.6 km
- Fresher & Professor1.0 km
- The Eagle0.6 km
- + 19 more
Restaurant, Cafe
111 nearby- Ford Park Cemetery Cafe0.5 km
- Jakes0.9 km
- Caffeine Club0.9 km
- Canadian Muffin Co0.7 km
- Cookworthy Cafe0.9 km
- + 106 more
Supermarkets
10 nearby- Gibbon Lane Stores1.0 km
- Iceland0.6 km
- Sainsbury's0.5 km
- Tesco0.7 km
- Delta0.7 km
- + 5 more
Takeaway Shop
15 nearby- Kings Fry0.6 km
- House of Pretzel0.8 km
- Kings0.8 km
- Super Kebab Pizza0.9 km
- Food 4U0.9 km
- + 10 more
Hotel, B&B, Guest House
4 nearby- Premier Inn0.8 km
- Gallery Guesthouse0.7 km
- Home Park Homestay0.3 km
- Summercourt Guest House0.2 km
train Transport Links
Train Stations
- Plymouth0.4 km
- Devonport1.6 km
- Dockyard2.0 km
Bus Stops
- Pennycomequick0.0 km
- Pilgrims Mews0.1 km
- Stuart Road0.1 km
- Pennycomequick0.1 km
- Amherst Road0.1 km
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Postcode Profile: PL34HA · Data under Open Government Licence