PL3 4RU is a safe, established residential area on Hermitage Road, 0.3km from Mutley in Plymouth. Administratively it sits within Peverell ward and the Plymouth, Sutton and Devonport constituency.
One of the more sought-after postcodes in PL3, PL3 4RU offers a family suburb with many younger renters, often with small children. The daytime character shifts — white, female workforce with low qualifications, working locally. The 41 average age reflects a mixed, mid-career community — settling down but not yet slowing down. 77% of residents own their home — above average for the district, consistent with a stable and sought-after address.
Safety: Crime rates are low here at 47 incidents per 1,000 residents — well below average and reassuring for families. Property: Average house prices are around £337k, up 17.6% year-on-year.
Census 2021 statistics for PL3 4RU are sourced from Output Area E00076304 (shared with 10 postcodes in this micro-neighbourhood). Property prices come from HM Land Registry.
HERMITAGE ROAD, PL3 4RU House Prices & Local Information
Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for HERMITAGE ROAD, PL3 4RU.
265
41
£ 52,600 /yr
56%
Neighbourhood Index
infoHow calculated?Score 1–10 — how this postcode ranks nationally (10 = top 10%)
Index Insight: PL3 4RU is ranked in the top 20% nationally for affluence, indicating a high-income demographic. The area also shows excellent employment metrics, indicating a highly economically active population.
Area Character
PL3 4RU is a mixed residential postcode — average age 41, 77% owner-occupied, spanning a wide range of household types and life stages. £337k prices and low crime put this mixed postcode in the more desirable bracket. Property prices are trending up 17.6% year-on-year.
mapGeographic Location
Demographic Deep-Dive
The Census 2021 data below shows the full population breakdown for PL3 4RU. The average age is 41.3. Figures are sourced from the Office for National Statistics and cover ethnicity, age, religion, education, occupation, housing tenure, and more.
Ethnicity Profile
Economic Activity
Area Vibe: Established and family-oriented. The area is largely populated by middle-aged homeowners, providing a deeply rooted community feel.
home Property Prices by Type
Terraced
£ 325,000
9 sales · Mean £ 313,666
Flat
£ 185,000
5 sales · Mean £ 186,750
gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2026-02)
PL3 4RU has low crime rates — 47 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
Hyde Park Infants' School
Plymouth High School for Girls
Compton CofE Primary School
Mount Street Primary School
Lipson Vale Primary School
Salisbury Road Primary School
Devonport High School for Girls
Eggbuckland Community College
storefront Nearby Amenities
Retailers - Other
15 nearby- Bargain Booze0.3 km
- FIREAWAY PIZZA0.5 km
- Little Hemp Shop0.9 km
- Premier Stores0.6 km
- Willow Tree Tea Tent0.4 km
- + 10 more
Pub, NightClub
10 nearby- BulletProof Brewing Ltd0.3 km
- Caffe Sol0.6 km
- Fortescue0.5 km
- Old Plymothians and Mannameadians Members Club0.4 km
- Raffles0.6 km
- + 5 more
Restaurant, Cafe
17 nearby- Buddha hut0.3 km
- Costa0.3 km
- Ford Park Cemetery Cafe0.9 km
- KFC0.6 km
- Mirello0.3 km
- + 12 more
Supermarkets
7 nearby- Mutley Bazzar Ltd0.6 km
- Sainsbury's Local0.6 km
- Tesco Express0.7 km
- Tesco Express0.3 km
- The Co-Operative Food0.3 km
- + 2 more
Takeaway Shop
15 nearby- City Charcoal Grill0.7 km
- Domino's Pizza0.5 km
- Lexi's Kitchen0.5 km
- Papa John's0.6 km
- Perillas0.4 km
- + 10 more
train Transport Links
Train Stations
- Plymouth1.2 km
- Devonport2.8 km
- Dockyard3.0 km
Bus Stops
- Mannamead Avenue0.2 km
- Thorn Park0.2 km
- Ford Park Lane0.2 km
- Hyde Park Primary School0.3 km
- Connaught Avenue0.3 km
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Postcode Profile: PL34RU · Data under Open Government Licence