Postcode Analysis Plymouth, South West

PONSONBY ROAD, PL3 4HP House Prices & Local Information

Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for PONSONBY ROAD, PL3 4HP.

analytics Demographics: Census 2021 local_police Crime: police.uk · 2026-02 (1–2 month lag)home Prices: Land Registry
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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

PL3 4HP is a mixed residential postcode — average age 47, 85% owner-occupied, spanning a wide range of household types and life stages. Young average age (47) and budget pricing suggest early gentrification potential. Property prices are trending down 4.8% year-on-year.

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

PL3 4HP is a mixed residential area on Ponsonby Road, 0.3km from Mile House 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 4HP offers a mature area with an older, predominantly retired population. The daytime character shifts — white, female workforce with low qualifications, working locally. With an average age of 47, this is established family country — quiet streets, strong community ties, and low rental churn. 85% of residents own their home — above average for the district, consistent with a stable and sought-after address.

Safety: Crime is moderate at 79 incidents per 1,000 residents — broadly typical for this type of urban area. Property: Average house prices are around £323k, down 4.8% year-on-year.

Census 2021 statistics for PL3 4HP 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 4HP. 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.

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home Property Prices by Type

Detached

£ 284,875

8 sales · Mean £ 285,437

Semi-Detached

£ 280,500

8 sales · Mean £ 276,500

Terraced

£ 275,000

1 sales · Mean £ 275,000

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

Crime around PL3 4HP is moderate at 79 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 offences121
Anti-social behaviour67
Public order23
Criminal damage and arson22
Other theft17

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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Stuart Road Primary School

Good175 pupils0.6 km
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The Cathedral School of St Mary

Requires Improvement99 pupils1.0 km
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Stoke Damerel Primary School

Good402 pupils1.0 km
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Devonport High School for Boys

Outstanding1269 pupils1.0 km
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Pilgrim Primary Academy

Outstanding374 pupils1.0 km
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Ford Primary School

Requires Improvement207 pupils1.1 km

storefront Nearby Amenities

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Retailers - Other

17 nearby
  • Giga's Everyday Essentials0.8 km
  • Ivor Dewdney0.8 km
  • Little Hemp Shop0.8 km
  • Mobile Ice Cream Van S326 ETT1.0 km
  • shop n drive esso1.0 km
  • + 12 more
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Pub, NightClub

11 nearby
  • Indian Inn0.9 km
  • Stoke Bar and Grill Ltd0.9 km
  • St Aubyn Masonic Club0.7 km
  • Stoke Inn0.8 km
  • The Masonic Inn0.8 km
  • + 6 more
restaurant

Restaurant, Cafe

12 nearby
  • Cafe Indiya0.7 km
  • Ford Park Cemetery Cafe0.7 km
  • The Stoke Cafe0.8 km
  • PAFC Green Taverners Supporters Bar0.6 km
  • Plymouth Argyle Football Club - Catering0.6 km
  • + 7 more
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Supermarkets

4 nearby
  • The Co-operative Food0.8 km
  • Spar - Wessex Retail1.0 km
  • Tesco0.8 km
  • The Co-operative Food0.6 km
fastfood

Takeaway Shop

9 nearby
  • Stoke Grill Kebab Ltd0.9 km
  • The Codmothers0.7 km
  • Francines Fish and Chips Shop0.8 km
  • Rhodos Pizza Kebab0.9 km
  • Seven Up0.5 km
  • + 4 more
hotel

Hotel, B&B, Guest House

2 nearby
  • Home Park Homestay0.4 km
  • Summercourt Guest House0.4 km

train Transport Links

Train Stations

  • Plymouth0.9 km
  • Devonport1.3 km
  • Dockyard1.5 km

Bus Stops

  • Alma Road0.1 km
  • Cuffe Road0.1 km
  • Bus Depot0.2 km
  • Bus Depot0.2 km
  • Earls Acre0.2 km