Postcode Analysis Plymouth, South West

PL4 0FD House Prices & Local Information

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

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Population

277

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Avg Age

28

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Avg Income

£ 32,100 /yr

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Employed

11%

Neighbourhood Index

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

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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.

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1/10
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1/10
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10/10
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1/10
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9/10
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1/10
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10/10
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1/10
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1/10
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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.

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

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.

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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

White / British75.1%
Asian / British Asian14.8%
Black / African / Caribbean7.2%
Other / Mixed2.9%

Economic Activity

11%Active
FT: 7%
Unemployed: 1%
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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.

Violence and sexual offences542
Anti-social behaviour249
Shoplifting193
Other theft120
Public order111

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 pupils0.4 km
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Salisbury Road Primary School

Requires Improvement405 pupils0.8 km
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Plymouth High School for Girls

Good791 pupils0.8 km
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Pilgrim Primary Academy

Outstanding374 pupils1.0 km
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St Andrew's Cof E VA Primary School

Good203 pupils1.2 km
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The Cathedral School of St Mary

Requires Improvement99 pupils1.2 km

storefront Nearby Amenities

fastfood

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

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
local_bar

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

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
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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
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Supermarkets

17 nearby
  • The Co-operative Food0.6 km
  • Tesco0.1 km
  • The Co-operative Food0.9 km
  • Asian Food Store0.6 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