PL4 0BW 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.
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 (47% in full-time work) — a well-connected, economically active community.
Safety: Crime rates are high (172 per 1,000 residents) — commercial zones and transport hubs in the vicinity contribute to these figures.
Census 2021 statistics for PL4 0BW are sourced from Output Area E00172052 (shared with 10 postcodes in this micro-neighbourhood). Property prices come from HM Land Registry.
PL4 0BW House Prices & Local Information
Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for PL4 0BW.
217
44
£ 32,100 /yr
57%
Neighbourhood Index
infoHow calculated?Score 1–10 — how this postcode ranks nationally (10 = top 10%)
Index Insight: The area also shows excellent employment metrics, indicating a highly economically active population.
Area Character
No single demographic signal dominates PL4 0BW — age 44, 36% 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 0BW. 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
Economic Activity
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 0BW 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.
school Local Schools
Holy Cross Catholic Primary School
ACE Schools Plymouth
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
18 nearby- Caledonia Guest House1.0 km
- Crowne Plaza0.7 km
- Drake Guest Accommodation0.8 km
- Imperial Plymouth0.8 km
- Invicta Hotel0.9 km
- + 13 more
Pub, NightClub
50 nearby- Plymouth Hoe Club0.9 km
- The Gipsy Moth0.7 km
- The Walrus0.9 km
- Air0.5 km
- Play0.5 km
- + 45 more
Restaurant, Cafe
204 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
- + 199 more
Retailers - Other
69 nearby- Jacka Bakery0.5 km
- Morrisons Daily0.4 km
- Pilgrims Ice Cream Shop0.5 km
- Sutton Snax0.6 km
- The Barbican Pasty Co0.4 km
- + 64 more
Supermarkets
17 nearby- The Co-operative Food0.5 km
- Tesco0.1 km
- The Co-operative Food0.9 km
- Asian Food Store0.5 km
- K W Foods0.6 km
- + 12 more
Takeaway Shop
34 nearby- Harbourside Fish and Chips0.5 km
- Harbourside Gluten Free0.5 km
- Aroma Woodfired Pizza0.1 km
- BIRYANI SPOT & HUNGRY BIRDS0.1 km
- Domino's Pizza0.1 km
- + 29 more
train Transport Links
Train Stations
- Plymouth1.0 km
- Devonport2.8 km
- Dockyard3.3 km
Bus Stops
- Exeter Street0.1 km
- Charles Church0.1 km
- St Theresas Court0.1 km
- Gasking Street0.1 km
- Lanyon House0.2 km
Generated by PostcodeInfo.uk
Postcode Profile: PL40BW · Data under Open Government Licence