Postcode Analysis Plymouth, South West

PL4 0AR House Prices & Local Information

Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for PL4 0AR.

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Population

217

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Avg Age

44

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Avg Income

£ 32,100 /yr

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Employed

57%

Neighbourhood Index

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

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Index Insight: The area also shows excellent employment metrics, indicating a highly economically active population.

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1/10
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1/10
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10/10
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10/10
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8/10
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7/10
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10/10
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2/10
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7/10
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Area Character

No single demographic signal dominates PL4 0AR — age 44, 36% ownership, 60% private renting: a mixed-tenure, multi-generational community. Crime rates in this specific area are higher than average.

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

PL4 0AR is an active urban area located 0.1km from Sutton in Plymouth. Administratively it sits within St Peter and the Waterfront ward and the Plymouth, Sutton and Devonport constituency.

For renters and young professionals, PL4 0AR offers a diverse urban neighbourhood with mixed household types and languages. By day, the area transitions to a public administration and security character: public administration and security with mainly white workforces. An average age of 44 puts this squarely in mixed-family territory — professional couples, school-age children households, and established residents all sharing the streets. 60% of homes are privately rented — a strong rental market with good supply for incoming tenants. Employment levels are high (47% in full-time work) — a well-connected, economically active community.

Safety: Crime rates are high (176 per 1,000 residents) — commercial zones and transport hubs in the vicinity contribute to these figures.

Census 2021 statistics for PL4 0AR are sourced from Output Area E00172052 (shared with 10 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 PL4 0AR. The average age is 44.0. Figures are sourced from the Office for National Statistics and cover ethnicity, age, religion, education, occupation, housing tenure, and more.

Ethnicity Profile

White / British83.9%
Asian / British Asian11.1%
Black / African / Caribbean2.3%
Other / Mixed2.8%

Economic Activity

57%Active
FT: 47%
Unemployed: 1%
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Community Makeup: A dynamic neighborhood of mid-career renters. The average age points to active professionals living in rental accommodation.

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

Crime rates near PL4 0AR are high at 176 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 offences558
Anti-social behaviour270
Shoplifting195
Other theft134
Criminal damage and arson110

school Local Schools

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Holy Cross Catholic Primary School

Good300 pupils0.1 km
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ACE Schools Plymouth

Good197 pupils0.3 km
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Mount Street Primary School

Good202 pupils0.5 km
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Salisbury Road Primary School

Requires Improvement405 pupils0.7 km
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Plymouth High School for Girls

Good791 pupils0.9 km
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Pilgrim Primary Academy

Outstanding374 pupils1.1 km
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Prince Rock Primary School

Outstanding395 pupils1.2 km
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St Andrew's Cof E VA Primary School

Good203 pupils1.2 km

storefront Nearby Amenities

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Hotel, B&B, Guest House

17 nearby
  • Crowne Plaza0.8 km
  • Drake Guest Accommodation0.9 km
  • Imperial Plymouth0.9 km
  • Invicta Hotel1.0 km
  • Kynance House B&B1.0 km
  • + 12 more
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Pub, NightClub

49 nearby
  • Plymouth Hoe Club1.0 km
  • The Gipsy Moth0.7 km
  • The Walrus1.0 km
  • Air0.5 km
  • Play0.6 km
  • + 44 more
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Restaurant, Cafe

191 nearby
  • Cafe Roma The Hoe1.0 km
  • Everest Spice1.0 km
  • Marco Pierre Whites Steakhouse Bar and Grill0.8 km
  • 50 Degrees North Brasserie and Bar0.8 km
  • Drakes Kitchen0.5 km
  • + 186 more
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Retailers - Other

55 nearby
  • Jacka Bakery0.5 km
  • Morrisons Daily0.5 km
  • Pilgrims Ice Cream Shop0.5 km
  • Sutton Snax0.5 km
  • The Barbican Pasty Co0.5 km
  • + 50 more
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Supermarkets

17 nearby
  • The Co-operative Food0.6 km
  • Tesco0.1 km
  • The Co-operative Food0.9 km
  • Asian Food Store0.5 km
  • K W Foods0.5 km
  • + 12 more
fastfood

Takeaway Shop

33 nearby
  • Harbourside Fish and Chips0.5 km
  • Harbourside Gluten Free0.5 km
  • Aroma Woodfired Pizza0.2 km
  • BIRYANI SPOT & HUNGRY BIRDS0.2 km
  • Domino's Pizza0.1 km
  • + 28 more

train Transport Links

Train Stations

  • Plymouth1.1 km
  • Devonport2.9 km
  • Dockyard3.3 km

Bus Stops

  • St Theresas Court0.1 km
  • Exeter Street0.1 km
  • Charles Church0.2 km
  • Gasking Street0.2 km
  • Lanyon House0.2 km