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.
SOUTH MILTON STREET, PL4 0QF House Prices & Local Information
Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for SOUTH MILTON STREET, PL4 0QF.
228
39
£ 36,000 /yr
53%
Neighbourhood Index
infoHow calculated?Score 1–10 — how this postcode ranks nationally (10 = top 10%)
Index Insight: PL4 0QF falls into the lower 30% nationally for affluence, pointing to a more accessible but economically challenged demographic.
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.
mapGeographic Location
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
Economic Activity
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.
school Local Schools
Prince Rock Primary School
Oreston Community Academy
Salisbury Road Primary School
Holy Cross Catholic Primary School
ACE Schools Plymouth
Mount Street Primary School
Lipson Vale Primary School
storefront Nearby Amenities
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
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, B&B, Guest House
1 nearby- Premier Inn1.0 km
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
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
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
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Postcode Profile: PL40QF · Data under Open Government Licence