PL3 4HL is a mixed residential area on Earls Acre, 0.3km from Pennycomequick in Plymouth. Administratively it sits within Stoke ward and the Plymouth, Sutton and Devonport constituency.
One of the more sought-after postcodes in PL3, PL3 4HL offers a mature area with an older, predominantly retired population. By day, the area transitions to a non-metropolitan suburban areas character: white, female workforce with low qualifications, working locally. At 47 years average, the community has a secure, family-first character — valued for its stability, low turnover, and strong local identity. 85% of residents own their home — above average for the district, consistent with a stable and sought-after address.
Safety: Crime is moderate at 86 incidents per 1,000 residents — broadly typical for this type of urban area. Property: Average house prices are around £367k.
Census 2021 statistics for PL3 4HL are sourced from Output Area E00076648 (shared with 8 postcodes in this micro-neighbourhood). Property prices come from HM Land Registry.
EARLS ACRE, PL3 4HL House Prices & Local Information
Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for EARLS ACRE, PL3 4HL.
272
47
£ 42,600 /yr
46%
Neighbourhood Index
infoHow calculated?Score 1–10 — how this postcode ranks nationally (10 = top 10%)
Index Insight: It scores highly on the family-friendly index, suggesting a strong presence of family households and good proximity to schools.
Area Character
No single demographic signal dominates PL3 4HL — age 47, 85% ownership, 14% private renting: a mixed-tenure, multi-generational community. 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 4HL. The average age is 46.9. 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 of long-term property owners. The significantly higher average age reflects a deeply settled local population.
home Property Prices by Type
Terraced
£ 415,000
2 sales · Mean £ 415,000
Detached
£ 415,000
3 sales · Mean £ 366,666
Flat
£ 111,000
1 sales · Mean £ 111,000
gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2026-02)
Crime around PL3 4HL is moderate at 86 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
Stuart Road Primary School
Scott Medical and Healthcare College
Stoke Damerel Community College
The Cathedral School of St Mary
Pilgrim Primary Academy
Devonport High School for Boys
Stoke Damerel Primary School
St Peter's CofE Primary School
storefront Nearby Amenities
Retailers - Other
22 nearby- Giga's Everyday Essentials0.9 km
- Ivor Dewdney0.9 km
- Little Hemp Shop0.6 km
- Wilphys Sandwich Bar0.9 km
- Food and More1.0 km
- + 17 more
Pub, NightClub
13 nearby- St Aubyn Masonic Club0.9 km
- Stoke Inn0.9 km
- The Masonic Inn1.0 km
- No 10 Social Club0.6 km
- The Melbourne0.7 km
- + 8 more
Restaurant, Cafe
22 nearby- Cafe Indiya0.9 km
- Ford Park Cemetery Cafe0.6 km
- The Stoke Cafe1.0 km
- Leandra1.0 km
- Nawroz Restaurant0.9 km
- + 17 more
Supermarkets
4 nearby- The Co-operative Food0.9 km
- Grace Connections Mini Market1.0 km
- Sainsbury's0.9 km
- The Co-operative Food0.5 km
Takeaway Shop
6 nearby- The Codmothers0.9 km
- Cornwall Street Fish Bar1.0 km
- Kings0.7 km
- Kings Fry0.9 km
- Seven Up0.7 km
- + 1 more
Hotel, B&B, Guest House
2 nearby- Home Park Homestay0.2 km
- Summercourt Guest House0.2 km
train Transport Links
Train Stations
- Plymouth0.7 km
- Devonport1.4 km
- Dockyard1.7 km
Bus Stops
- Earls Acre0.0 km
- De La Hay Avenue0.1 km
- Cuffe Road0.2 km
- De La Hay Avenue South0.2 km
- Wingfield Road0.2 km
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Postcode Profile: PL34HL · Data under Open Government Licence