PL4 0AL is an active urban area on Moon Street, 0.2km from Sutton in Plymouth. Administratively it sits within St Peter and the Waterfront ward and the Plymouth, Sutton and Devonport constituency.
This is a well-established rental postcode — a diverse urban neighbourhood with mixed household types and languages. During the day, public administration and security with mainly white workforces. A balanced community with an average age of 44 — families, professionals, and long-term residents all well represented. 60% of homes are privately rented — a strong rental market with good supply for incoming tenants. Employment levels are high (49% in full-time work) — a well-connected, economically active community.
Safety: Crime rates are high (177 per 1,000 residents) — commercial zones and transport hubs in the vicinity contribute to these figures. Property: With prices averaging £170k, this is one of the more affordable postcodes in the area.
Census 2021 statistics for PL4 0AL are sourced from Output Area E00172069 (shared with 6 postcodes in this micro-neighbourhood). Property prices come from HM Land Registry.
MOON STREET, PL4 0AL House Prices & Local Information
Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for MOON STREET, PL4 0AL.
211
44
£ 32,100 /yr
65%
Neighbourhood Index
infoHow calculated?Score 1–10 — how this postcode ranks nationally (10 = top 10%)
Index Insight: PL4 0AL 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
Balanced, accessible, and mixed. PL4 0AL spans multiple life stages — average age 44, moderate ownership and renting. Crime rates in this specific area are higher than average. Property prices average £170k.
mapGeographic Location
Demographic Deep-Dive
The Census 2021 data below shows the full population breakdown for PL4 0AL. The average age is 43.8. 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: A mid-life demographic with high rental density. The population consists largely of working adults in their thirties and forties renting their homes.
home Property Prices by Type
Flat
£ 146,000
28 sales · Mean £ 153,873
gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2026-02)
Crime rates near PL4 0AL are high at 177 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
ACE Schools Plymouth
Holy Cross Catholic Primary School
Mount Street Primary School
Salisbury Road Primary School
Plymouth High School for Girls
Pilgrim Primary Academy
St Andrew's Cof E VA Primary School
The Cathedral School of St Mary
storefront Nearby Amenities
Hotel, B&B, Guest House
23 nearby- Ashgrove Hotel1.0 km
- Caledonia Guest House0.9 km
- Cassandra Guest House0.9 km
- Crowne Plaza0.7 km
- Drake Guest Accommodation0.7 km
- + 18 more
Pub, NightClub
53 nearby- Plymouth Hoe Club0.9 km
- The Gipsy Moth0.6 km
- The Walrus0.9 km
- Air0.5 km
- Play0.5 km
- + 48 more
Restaurant, Cafe
208 nearby- Cafe Roma The Hoe0.9 km
- CH and Co Catering Ltd0.9 km
- Everest Spice0.9 km
- Marco Pierre Whites Steakhouse Bar and Grill0.7 km
- 50 Degrees North Brasserie and Bar0.7 km
- + 203 more
Retailers - Other
69 nearby- Jacka Bakery0.4 km
- Morrisons Daily0.4 km
- Pilgrims Ice Cream Shop0.5 km
- Sutton Snax0.6 km
- The Barbican Pasty Co0.4 km
- + 64 more
Supermarkets
16 nearby- The Co-operative Food0.5 km
- Delta1.0 km
- Tesco0.2 km
- The Co-operative Food1.0 km
- Asian Food Store0.6 km
- + 11 more
Takeaway Shop
32 nearby- Harbourside Fish and Chips0.4 km
- Harbourside Gluten Free0.5 km
- Aroma Woodfired Pizza0.1 km
- BIRYANI SPOT & HUNGRY BIRDS0.1 km
- Domino's Pizza0.1 km
- + 27 more
train Transport Links
Train Stations
- Plymouth1.0 km
- Devonport2.8 km
- Dockyard3.2 km
Bus Stops
- Charles Church0.0 km
- Exeter Street0.1 km
- Lanyon House0.1 km
- Bretonside Bus Station0.1 km
- Bretonside Bus Station0.1 km
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Postcode Profile: PL40AL · Data under Open Government Licence