PL4 0FD is a lively urban neighbourhood located 0.2km from Sutton in Plymouth. Administratively it sits within St Peter and the Waterfront ward and the Plymouth, Sutton and Devonport constituency.
An affordable area with active regeneration, PL4 0FD is a university campus area — mostly students in halls, very high turnover. Outside of residential hours, traditional retail areas with professional services and self-employed, often in market towns and higher status areas. The predominance of young residents (average age 28) gives the area its energy — expect active social scenes, short tenancies, and regular neighbourhood turnover. 36% of homes are socially rented, reflecting the area's public housing provision and council presence. Full-time employment stands at 7% — below average for the region, consistent with the area's higher deprivation indicators.
Safety: Crime rates are high (148 per 1,000 residents) — commercial zones and transport hubs in the vicinity contribute to these figures.
Census 2021 statistics for PL4 0FD are sourced from Output Area E00172065 (shared with 10 postcodes in this micro-neighbourhood). Property prices come from HM Land Registry.
PL4 0FD House Prices & Local Information
Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for PL4 0FD.
277
28
£ 32,100 /yr
11%
Neighbourhood Index
infoHow calculated?Score 1–10 — how this postcode ranks nationally (10 = top 10%)
Index Insight: PL4 0FD falls into the lower 30% nationally for affluence, pointing to a more accessible but economically challenged demographic. Employment metrics are below the national average, which typically reflects either economic deprivation or a highly retired population.
Area Character
Social renting makes up 36% of tenure in PL4 0FD — a meaningful indicator of a community with strong public housing infrastructure. Above-average crime is a concern; estate-level variation can be significant.
mapGeographic Location
Demographic Deep-Dive
The Census 2021 data below shows the full population breakdown for PL4 0FD. The average age is 27.9. 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 notably young demographic dominated by renters. The population leans heavily toward young adults in their twenties and thirties.
gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2026-02)
Crime rates near PL4 0FD are high at 148 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
Takeaway Shop
34 nearby- City Charcoal Grill1.0 km
- Harbourside Fish and Chips0.5 km
- Harbourside Gluten Free0.5 km
- Aroma Woodfired Pizza0.1 km
- BIRYANI SPOT & HUNGRY BIRDS0.1 km
- + 29 more
Hotel, B&B, Guest House
17 nearby- Crowne Plaza0.8 km
- Drake Guest Accommodation0.8 km
- Imperial Plymouth0.8 km
- Invicta Hotel1.0 km
- Kynance House B&B0.9 km
- + 12 more
Pub, NightClub
50 nearby- Plymouth Hoe Club1.0 km
- The Gipsy Moth0.7 km
- The Walrus1.0 km
- Air0.4 km
- Play0.4 km
- + 45 more
Restaurant, Cafe
204 nearby- Cafe Roma The Hoe1.0 km
- CH and Co Catering Ltd1.0 km
- Everest Spice1.0 km
- Marco Pierre Whites Steakhouse Bar and Grill0.8 km
- 50 Degrees North Brasserie and Bar0.7 km
- + 199 more
Retailers - Other
69 nearby- Jacka Bakery0.5 km
- Morrisons Daily0.5 km
- Pilgrims Ice Cream Shop0.5 km
- Sutton Snax0.6 km
- The Barbican Pasty Co0.5 km
- + 64 more
Supermarkets
17 nearby- The Co-operative Food0.6 km
- Tesco0.1 km
- The Co-operative Food0.9 km
- Asian Food Store0.6 km
- K W Foods0.6 km
- + 12 more
train Transport Links
Train Stations
- Plymouth1.0 km
- Devonport2.8 km
- Dockyard3.2 km
Bus Stops
- Exeter Street0.0 km
- Charles Church0.1 km
- Gasking Street0.1 km
- St Theresas Court0.1 km
- Lanyon House0.1 km
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Postcode Profile: PL40FD · Data under Open Government Licence