Postcode Analysis Plymouth, South West

RESTORMEL ROAD, PL4 6BL House Prices & Local Information

Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for RESTORMEL ROAD, PL4 6BL.

analytics Demographics: Census 2021 local_police Crime: police.uk · 2026-02 (1–2 month lag)home Prices: Land Registry
check_circle Link copied to clipboard!
groups
Population

379

cake
Avg Age

29

payments
Avg Income

£ 37,900 /yr

work
Employed

22%

Neighbourhood Index

infoHow calculated?

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

lightbulb

Index Insight: PL4 6BL 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.

shieldSafety
2/10
family_restroomFamily
2/10
favoriteHealth
10/10
workEmployment
1/10
diversity_3Diversity
8/10
paymentsAffluence
2/10
directions_transitTransit
10/10
homeHome Ownership
1/10
trending_upInvestment
1/10
psychology

Area Character

Very young, very high renting. At 29 years average age and 68% private renter occupancy, PL4 6BL is a classic student-to-graduate transition zone. Moderate crime and budget prices fit the student postcode profile well.

home £255,000 median price shield Safety 2/10
verifiedPublished by PostcodeInfo.uk · · Sources: ONS Census 2021, police.uk, Land Registry

PL4 6BL is a vibrant, youthful neighbourhood on Restormel Road, 0.3km from North Hill in Plymouth. Administratively it sits within Drake ward and the Plymouth, Sutton and Devonport constituency.

For renters and young professionals, PL4 6BL offers a high-density urban area of young, single, transient residents. By day, the area transitions to a non-metropolitan suburban areas character: white, female workforce with low qualifications, working locally. With residents averaging 29 years old, this is a classic professional renter's neighbourhood — energetic, sociable, and career-focused. 68% of homes are privately rented — a strong rental market with good supply for incoming tenants.

Safety: Crime is moderate at 56 incidents per 1,000 residents — broadly typical for this type of urban area. Property: Average house prices are around £255k.

Census 2021 statistics for PL4 6BL are sourced from Output Area E00076036 (shared with 9 postcodes in this micro-neighbourhood). Property prices come from HM Land Registry.

mapGeographic Location

open_in_new Open Interactive Map

Demographic Deep-Dive

The Census 2021 data below shows the full population breakdown for PL4 6BL. The average age is 29.2. Figures are sourced from the Office for National Statistics and cover ethnicity, age, religion, education, occupation, housing tenure, and more.

Ethnicity Profile

White / British82.6%
Asian / British Asian10.3%
Black / African / Caribbean4.7%
Other / Mixed2.4%

Economic Activity

22%Active
FT: 16%
Unemployed: 2%
lightbulb

Community Makeup: Predominantly a younger renting crowd. The neighborhood has a low average age and high rental density compared to the national baseline.

analytics Full Demographics Profile

home Property Prices by Type

Terraced

£ 242,500

2 sales · Mean £ 242,500

Flat

£ 119,125

2 sales · Mean £ 119,125

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

Crime around PL4 6BL is moderate at 56 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 offences275
Anti-social behaviour94
Other theft58
Public order43
Criminal damage and arson42

school Local Schools

S

Plymouth High School for Girls

Good791 pupils0.2 km
P

Mount Street Primary School

Good202 pupils0.5 km
P

Pilgrim Primary Academy

Outstanding374 pupils0.7 km
P

Hyde Park Infants' School

Inadequate260 pupils0.8 km
P

Holy Cross Catholic Primary School

Good300 pupils0.9 km
A

ACE Schools Plymouth

Good197 pupils1.0 km
P

The Cathedral School of St Mary

Requires Improvement99 pupils1.0 km
P

Salisbury Road Primary School

Requires Improvement405 pupils1.2 km

storefront Nearby Amenities

shopping_bag

Retailers - Other

67 nearby
  • Bargain Booze0.6 km
  • FIREAWAY PIZZA0.6 km
  • Little Hemp Shop0.4 km
  • Premier Stores0.5 km
  • Willow Tree Tea Tent0.8 km
  • + 62 more
local_bar

Pub, NightClub

32 nearby
  • BulletProof Brewing Ltd0.7 km
  • Caffe Sol0.5 km
  • Fortescue0.6 km
  • Old Plymothians and Mannameadians Members Club0.6 km
  • Raffles0.4 km
  • + 27 more
restaurant

Restaurant, Cafe

131 nearby
  • Buddha hut0.6 km
  • Costa0.7 km
  • Ford Park Cemetery Cafe0.5 km
  • KFC0.5 km
  • Mirello0.7 km
  • + 126 more
local_grocery_store

Supermarkets

15 nearby
  • Mutley Bazzar Ltd0.5 km
  • Sainsbury's Local0.5 km
  • Tesco Express0.7 km
  • The Co-Operative Food0.6 km
  • Grace Connections Mini Market0.9 km
  • + 10 more
fastfood

Takeaway Shop

29 nearby
  • City Charcoal Grill0.5 km
  • Domino's Pizza0.5 km
  • Lexi's Kitchen0.9 km
  • Papa John's0.5 km
  • Perillas0.5 km
  • + 24 more
hotel

Hotel, B&B, Guest House

4 nearby
  • Gallery Guesthouse0.1 km
  • Home Park Homestay0.8 km
  • Summercourt Guest House0.8 km
  • Premier Inn1.0 km

train Transport Links

Train Stations

  • Plymouth0.3 km
  • Devonport2.3 km
  • Dockyard2.6 km

Bus Stops

  • Sutherland Road0.2 km
  • Welbeck Avenue0.2 km
  • James Street0.2 km
  • North Road East Car Park0.2 km
  • Evelyn Place0.2 km