Postcode Analysis Plymouth, South West

PL4 0RA House Prices & Local Information

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

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Population

371

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Avg Age

45

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Avg Income

£ 32,100 /yr

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Employed

38%

Neighbourhood Index

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

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Index Insight: 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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2/10
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8/10
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4/10
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10/10
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4/10
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2/10
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Area Character

PL4 0RA is an established family neighbourhood — 50% owner-occupation and an average age of 45 give this postcode the stable, settled character of a community where households put down roots. Crime rates in this specific area are higher than average.

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

PL4 0RA 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.

PL4 0RA is residents in this subgroup are typically single or divorced eu-born migrants who live alone. many are aged 25 to 44 and are employed in sales and customer service occupations or are process, plant and machine operatives. a higher than group average proportion identify with the white ethnic group or other asian ethnicities, and many do not speak english very well or well. housing is principally in flats in the social or private rented sector, with households typically overcrowded, and home ownership rare. Work and footfall patterns mark this as a public administration and security zone — public administration and security with mainly white workforces. Residents average 45 years old — this is a settled, predominantly owner-occupied area with a stable, community-minded population.

Safety: Crime rates are high (195 per 1,000 residents) — commercial zones and transport hubs in the vicinity contribute to these figures.

Census 2021 statistics for PL4 0RA are sourced from Output Area E00076564 (shared with 16 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 0RA. The average age is 45.5. Figures are sourced from the Office for National Statistics and cover ethnicity, age, religion, education, occupation, housing tenure, and more.

Ethnicity Profile

White / British83.0%
Asian / British Asian7.5%
Black / African / Caribbean1.3%
Other / Mixed8.1%

Economic Activity

38%Active
FT: 23%
Unemployed: 3%
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Area Vibe: Peaceful and mature. The demographic data points to a concentration of older adults living across a mix of tenures.

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

Crime rates near PL4 0RA are high at 195 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 offences574
Anti-social behaviour278
Shoplifting202
Other theft132
Public order115

school Local Schools

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Holy Cross Catholic Primary School

Good300 pupils0.2 km
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ACE Schools Plymouth

Good197 pupils0.2 km
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Mount Street Primary School

Good202 pupils0.6 km
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Salisbury Road Primary School

Requires Improvement405 pupils0.8 km
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Plymouth High School for Girls

Good791 pupils1.0 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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Prince Rock Primary School

Outstanding395 pupils1.2 km

storefront Nearby Amenities

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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
local_bar

Pub, NightClub

50 nearby
  • Plymouth Hoe Club0.9 km
  • The Gipsy Moth0.7 km
  • The Walrus0.9 km
  • Air0.6 km
  • Play0.6 km
  • + 45 more
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Restaurant, Cafe

199 nearby
  • Cafe Roma The Hoe0.9 km
  • CH and Co Catering Ltd1.0 km
  • Everest Spice0.9 km
  • Marco Pierre Whites Steakhouse Bar and Grill0.7 km
  • 50 Degrees North Brasserie and Bar0.8 km
  • + 194 more
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Retailers - Other

66 nearby
  • Jacka Bakery0.4 km
  • Morrisons Daily0.4 km
  • Pilgrims Ice Cream Shop0.4 km
  • Sutton Snax0.5 km
  • The Barbican Pasty Co0.4 km
  • + 61 more
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Supermarkets

16 nearby
  • The Co-operative Food0.5 km
  • Tesco0.2 km
  • The Co-operative Food0.9 km
  • Asian Food Store0.5 km
  • K W Foods0.5 km
  • + 11 more
fastfood

Takeaway Shop

33 nearby
  • Harbourside Fish and Chips0.4 km
  • Harbourside Gluten Free0.4 km
  • Aroma Woodfired Pizza0.2 km
  • BIRYANI SPOT & HUNGRY BIRDS0.2 km
  • Domino's Pizza0.2 km
  • + 28 more

train Transport Links

Train Stations

  • Plymouth1.1 km
  • Devonport2.9 km
  • Dockyard3.3 km

Bus Stops

  • Charles Church0.2 km
  • Exeter Street0.2 km
  • St Theresas Court0.2 km
  • Vauxhall Street0.2 km
  • Gasking Street0.2 km