Postcode Analysis Plymouth, South West

SOUTH MILTON STREET, PL4 0QF House Prices & Local Information

Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for SOUTH MILTON STREET, PL4 0QF.

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Population

228

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Avg Age

39

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Avg Income

£ 36,000 /yr

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Employed

53%

Neighbourhood Index

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

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Index Insight: PL4 0QF falls into the lower 30% nationally for affluence, pointing to a more accessible but economically challenged demographic.

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2/10
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1/10
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10/10
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5/10
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6/10
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3/10
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9/10
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4/10
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5/10
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Area Character

PL4 0QF is an established family neighbourhood — 52% owner-occupation and an average age of 39 give this postcode the stable, settled character of a community where households put down roots. Moderate crime is broadly expected in an active family area — street-level variation matters. Property prices are trending down 4.1% year-on-year.

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

PL4 0QF is an accessible, working-class neighbourhood on South Milton Street, 0.3km from Cattedown in Plymouth. Administratively it sits within Sutton and Mount Gould ward and the Plymouth, Sutton and Devonport constituency.

Day-to-day life in PL4 0QF has the character of these neighbourhoods include younger than group average individuals, frequently born in the eu. many residents are of mixed or multiple ethnicities. many are unmarried or divorced. many reside in privately rented detached houses or flats, some of which are underoccupied. individuals are more likely than the group average to be educated to a level/highers or degree level, and to work in managerial occupations. unemployment rates are lower than the group average. many of these neighbourhoods are found close to industrial estates. The daytime character shifts — manufacturing, energy and utilities. The 39 average age reflects a mixed, mid-career community — settling down but not yet slowing down.

Safety: Crime rates are above average at 98 incidents per 1,000 residents — worth reviewing the crime breakdown below. Property: With prices averaging £153k, this is one of the more affordable postcodes in the area, down 4.1% year-on-year. The Index of Multiple Deprivation places this area in the most deprived 20% nationally — this often means more affordable prices and active local authority investment, but also fewer amenities and higher benefit dependency.

Census 2021 statistics for PL4 0QF are sourced from Output Area E00076711 (shared with 5 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 0QF. The average age is 38.8. Figures are sourced from the Office for National Statistics and cover ethnicity, age, religion, education, occupation, housing tenure, and more.

Ethnicity Profile

White / British96.6%
Asian / British Asian1.7%
Black / African / Caribbean0.0%
Other / Mixed1.7%

Economic Activity

53%Active
FT: 34%
Unemployed: 3%
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Age & Housing: A mid-life demographic with high rental density. The population consists largely of working adults in their thirties and forties renting their homes.

home Property Prices by Type

Terraced

£ 150,000

23 sales · Mean £ 148,978

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

Crime around PL4 0QF is above average at 98 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 offences118
Anti-social behaviour37
Criminal damage and arson34
Other theft26
Shoplifting19

school Local Schools

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Prince Rock Primary School

Outstanding395 pupils0.5 km
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Oreston Community Academy

Good453 pupils1.0 km
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Salisbury Road Primary School

Requires Improvement405 pupils1.0 km
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Holy Cross Catholic Primary School

Good300 pupils1.1 km
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ACE Schools Plymouth

Good197 pupils1.3 km
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Mount Street Primary School

Good202 pupils1.5 km
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Lipson Vale Primary School

Good412 pupils1.5 km

storefront Nearby Amenities

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Retailers - Other

15 nearby
  • Quay News0.9 km
  • Just Like Mumma's0.3 km
  • Embankment Stores0.5 km
  • Poundland0.8 km
  • Poundstretcher0.9 km
  • + 10 more
local_bar

Pub, NightClub

7 nearby
  • Kings Arms0.9 km
  • Lockyers Quay Cookhouse and Pub0.7 km
  • Friary Vaults0.5 km
  • Grenville Hotel0.6 km
  • THE MORLEY BAR & EATERY0.8 km
  • + 2 more
hotel

Hotel, B&B, Guest House

1 nearby
  • Premier Inn1.0 km
restaurant

Restaurant, Cafe

29 nearby
  • Bonnie's Brunch0.5 km
  • Mast House Cafe0.9 km
  • Supha's Street Food Emporium1.0 km
  • The Hideaway Cafe0.2 km
  • Cobblers and Coffee0.9 km
  • + 24 more
fastfood

Takeaway Shop

8 nearby
  • Grenville Fish and Chips0.5 km
  • Samni0.9 km
  • Aladdin's Indian Takeaway0.4 km
  • China Express0.4 km
  • Embankment Kebab & Pizza0.4 km
  • + 3 more
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Supermarkets

7 nearby
  • The Co-operative Food0.9 km
  • Asian Food Store0.7 km
  • K W Foods0.6 km
  • Kushiara Foods0.4 km
  • Mini Deli0.4 km
  • + 2 more

train Transport Links

Train Stations

  • Plymouth2.2 km
  • Devonport4.0 km
  • Dockyard4.5 km

Bus Stops

  • South Milton Street East0.0 km
  • Alvington Street East0.1 km
  • Oakfield Place0.1 km
  • Faraday Mill0.2 km
  • Oakfield Terrace Road0.2 km