PL4 0AU is an active urban area on Bretonside, 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. The daytime character shifts — public administration and security with mainly white workforces. The 44 average age reflects a mixed, mid-career community — settling down but not yet slowing down. 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 (179 per 1,000 residents) — commercial zones and transport hubs in the vicinity contribute to these figures.
Census 2021 statistics for PL4 0AU are sourced from Output Area E00172069 (shared with 6 postcodes in this micro-neighbourhood). Property prices come from HM Land Registry.
BRETONSIDE, PL4 0AU House Prices & Local Information
Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for BRETONSIDE, PL4 0AU.
211
44
£ 32,100 /yr
65%
Neighbourhood Index
infoHow calculated?Score 1–10 — how this postcode ranks nationally (10 = top 10%)
Index Insight: PL4 0AU 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
No single demographic signal dominates PL4 0AU — age 44, 24% ownership, 60% private renting: a mixed-tenure, multi-generational community. Crime rates in this specific area are higher than average.
mapGeographic Location
Demographic Deep-Dive
The Census 2021 data below shows the full population breakdown for PL4 0AU. 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
Area Vibe: Active but flexible. The area is largely populated by a middle-aged demographic that favors the flexibility of the rental market.
gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2026-02)
Crime rates near PL4 0AU are high at 179 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
207 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 Bar0.8 km
- + 202 more
Retailers - Other
68 nearby- Jacka Bakery0.4 km
- Morrisons Daily0.4 km
- Pilgrims Ice Cream Shop0.4 km
- Sutton Snax0.6 km
- The Barbican Pasty Co0.4 km
- + 63 more
Supermarkets
18 nearby- The Co-operative Food0.4 km
- Delta1.0 km
- Tesco0.2 km
- The Co-operative Food1.0 km
- Asian Food Store0.6 km
- + 13 more
Takeaway Shop
34 nearby- Harbourside Fish and Chips0.4 km
- Harbourside Gluten Free0.4 km
- Aroma Woodfired Pizza0.2 km
- BIRYANI SPOT & HUNGRY BIRDS0.2 km
- Domino's Pizza0.2 km
- + 29 more
train Transport Links
Train Stations
- Plymouth1.0 km
- Devonport2.8 km
- Dockyard3.3 km
Bus Stops
- Charles Church0.1 km
- Exeter Street0.1 km
- Bretonside0.2 km
- Bretonside Bus Station0.2 km
- Bretonside Bus Station0.2 km
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Postcode Profile: PL40AU · Data under Open Government Licence