Postcode Analysis Plymouth, South West

HARBOUR AVENUE, PL4 0BJ House Prices & Local Information

Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for HARBOUR AVENUE, PL4 0BJ.

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Population

371

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Avg Age

45

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Avg Income

£ 32,100 /yr

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Employed

38%

Neighbourhood Index

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

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Index Insight: Employment metrics are below the national average, which typically reflects either economic deprivation or a highly retired population.

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1/10
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1/10
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10/10
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2/10
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8/10
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4/10
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10/10
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4/10
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2/10
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Area Character

Families dominate this postcode. With 50% owner-occupation and average age 45, PL4 0BJ has the community stability of a well-balanced, mid-career demographic. Crime rates in this specific area are higher than average. Property prices average £275k.

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

PL4 0BJ is an active urban area on Harbour Avenue, 0.0km from Sutton in Plymouth. Administratively it sits within St Peter and the Waterfront ward and the Plymouth, Sutton and Devonport constituency.

Day-to-day life in PL4 0BJ has the character of residents in this subgroup are typically single or divorced eu-born migrants who live alone. many are aged 25 to 44 and are employed in sales and customer service occupations or are process, plant and machine operatives. a higher than group average proportion identify with the white ethnic group or other asian ethnicities, and many do not speak english very well or well. housing is principally in flats in the social or private rented sector, with households typically overcrowded, and home ownership rare. The daytime character shifts — public administration and security with mainly white workforces. With an average age of 45, this is established family country — quiet streets, strong community ties, and low rental churn.

Safety: Crime rates are high (172 per 1,000 residents) — commercial zones and transport hubs in the vicinity contribute to these figures. Property: Average house prices are around £275k.

Census 2021 statistics for PL4 0BJ are sourced from Output Area E00076564 (shared with 16 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 0BJ. The average age is 45.5. Figures are sourced from the Office for National Statistics and cover ethnicity, age, religion, education, occupation, housing tenure, and more.

Ethnicity Profile

White / British83.0%
Asian / British Asian7.5%
Black / African / Caribbean1.3%
Other / Mixed8.1%

Economic Activity

38%Active
FT: 23%
Unemployed: 3%
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Age & Housing: An older demographic with mixed housing. The population is heavily skewed toward individuals over fifty, with a higher-than-average rental or social housing density.

home Property Prices by Type

Flat

£ 340,000

12 sales · Mean £ 346,625

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

Crime rates near PL4 0BJ are high at 172 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 offences478
Anti-social behaviour197
Shoplifting180
Other theft121
Criminal damage and arson100

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 pupils1.0 km
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Pilgrim Primary Academy

Outstanding374 pupils1.1 km
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Prince Rock Primary School

Outstanding395 pupils1.1 km
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St Andrew's Cof E VA Primary School

Good203 pupils1.3 km

storefront Nearby Amenities

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Retailers - Other

51 nearby
  • Asian Supermarket1.0 km
  • B and M Retail0.7 km
  • Bubble Citea0.5 km
  • Holland & Barrett0.5 km
  • Hotel Chocolat Stores Ltd0.5 km
  • + 46 more
restaurant

Restaurant, Cafe

182 nearby
  • Jakez In The City1.0 km
  • Bamo Restaurant0.8 km
  • Barista Brothers0.8 km
  • Burger King0.5 km
  • Cafe W at Waterstones0.5 km
  • + 177 more
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Supermarkets

17 nearby
  • Marks & Spencer plc0.6 km
  • Aldi1.0 km
  • Asian Food Store0.4 km
  • K W Foods0.5 km
  • Kushiara Foods0.8 km
  • + 12 more
hotel

Hotel, B&B, Guest House

15 nearby
  • Gallery Guesthouse0.9 km
  • Premier Inn0.2 km
  • Crowne Plaza0.8 km
  • Drake Guest Accommodation0.9 km
  • Imperial Plymouth0.9 km
  • + 10 more
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Pub, NightClub

44 nearby
  • Minerva Inn0.4 km
  • Plaza Snooker Club0.2 km
  • The Bank0.9 km
  • 1620 Pub and Eatery0.5 km
  • Club Inferno (SW) Ltd0.9 km
  • + 39 more
fastfood

Takeaway Shop

31 nearby
  • Aladdin's Indian Takeaway0.8 km
  • China Express0.8 km
  • Embankment Kebab & Pizza0.8 km
  • Golden Place0.4 km
  • Silver Bird0.4 km
  • + 26 more

train Transport Links

Train Stations

  • Plymouth1.1 km
  • Devonport2.9 km
  • Dockyard3.4 km

Bus Stops

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