Postcode Analysis Plymouth, South West

EARLS ACRE, PL3 4HL House Prices & Local Information

Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for EARLS ACRE, PL3 4HL.

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Population

272

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Avg Age

47

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Avg Income

£ 42,600 /yr

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Employed

46%

Neighbourhood Index

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

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Index Insight: It scores highly on the family-friendly index, suggesting a strong presence of family households and good proximity to schools.

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2/10
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7/10
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10/10
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6/10
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2/10
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6/10
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10/10
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8/10
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9/10
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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.

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verifiedPublished by PostcodeInfo.uk · · Sources: ONS Census 2021, police.uk, Land Registry

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.

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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

White / British94.4%
Asian / British Asian2.6%
Black / African / Caribbean0.4%
Other / Mixed2.6%

Economic Activity

46%Active
FT: 33%
Unemployed: 2%
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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.

Violence and sexual offences119
Anti-social behaviour67
Criminal damage and arson27
Other theft21
Public order14

school Local Schools

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Stuart Road Primary School

Good175 pupils0.5 km
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Scott Medical and Healthcare College

Good369 pupils0.5 km
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Stoke Damerel Community College

Good1288 pupils0.5 km
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The Cathedral School of St Mary

Requires Improvement99 pupils0.8 km
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Pilgrim Primary Academy

Outstanding374 pupils0.8 km
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Devonport High School for Boys

Outstanding1269 pupils0.9 km
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Stoke Damerel Primary School

Good402 pupils1.0 km
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St Peter's CofE Primary School

Requires Improvement136 pupils1.0 km

storefront Nearby Amenities

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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
local_bar

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

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
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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
fastfood

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

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