PL4 6QH is an accessible, working-class neighbourhood on Seaton Cottages, 0.3km from Mutley in Plymouth. Administratively it sits within Compton ward and the Plymouth, Sutton and Devonport constituency.
This is a well-established rental postcode — a university campus area — mostly students in halls, very high turnover. During the day, public administration and security with mainly white workforces. The community skews young professional (average age 32) — expect a mix of renters, sharers, and first-time buyers. 69% of homes are privately rented — a strong rental market with good supply for incoming tenants.
Safety: Crime is moderate at 70 incidents per 1,000 residents — broadly typical for this type of urban area. Property: Average house prices are around £189k.
Census 2021 statistics for PL4 6QH are sourced from Output Area E00075955 (shared with 41 postcodes in this micro-neighbourhood). Property prices come from HM Land Registry.
SEATON COTTAGES, PL4 6QH House Prices & Local Information
Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for SEATON COTTAGES, PL4 6QH.
492
32
£ 37,900 /yr
34%
Neighbourhood Index
infoHow calculated?Score 1–10 — how this postcode ranks nationally (10 = top 10%)
Index Insight: PL4 6QH 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.
Area Character
Balanced, accessible, and mixed. PL4 6QH spans multiple life stages — average age 32, moderate ownership and renting. Balanced crime and pricing reflect a genuinely average but liveable neighbourhood.
mapGeographic Location
Demographic Deep-Dive
The Census 2021 data below shows the full population breakdown for PL4 6QH. The average age is 32.2. Figures are sourced from the Office for National Statistics and cover ethnicity, age, religion, education, occupation, housing tenure, and more.
Ethnicity Profile
Economic Activity
Area Vibe: Active but flexible. The area is largely populated by a middle-aged demographic that favors the flexibility of the rental market.
home Property Prices by Type
Terraced
£ 189,500
2 sales · Mean £ 189,500
gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2026-02)
Crime around PL4 6QH is moderate at 70 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
Plymouth High School for Girls
Hyde Park Infants' School
Mount Street Primary School
Salisbury Road Primary School
Lipson Vale Primary School
Holy Cross Catholic Primary School
Pilgrim Primary Academy
ACE Schools Plymouth
storefront Nearby Amenities
Retailers - Other
20 nearby- Bargain Booze0.1 km
- FIREAWAY PIZZA0.1 km
- Little Hemp Shop0.7 km
- Premier Stores0.2 km
- Willow Tree Tea Tent0.3 km
- + 15 more
Pub, NightClub
21 nearby- BulletProof Brewing Ltd0.2 km
- Caffe Sol0.2 km
- Fortescue0.1 km
- Old Plymothians and Mannameadians Members Club0.2 km
- Raffles0.1 km
- + 16 more
Restaurant, Cafe
43 nearby- Buddha hut0.1 km
- Costa0.2 km
- Ford Park Cemetery Cafe0.7 km
- KFC0.2 km
- Mirello0.2 km
- + 38 more
Supermarkets
9 nearby- Mutley Bazzar Ltd0.2 km
- Sainsbury's Local0.2 km
- Tesco Express0.6 km
- Tesco Express0.2 km
- The Co-Operative Food0.1 km
- + 4 more
Takeaway Shop
19 nearby- City Charcoal Grill0.2 km
- Domino's Pizza0.1 km
- Lexi's Kitchen0.4 km
- Papa John's0.2 km
- Perillas0.1 km
- + 14 more
Hotel, B&B, Guest House
1 nearby- Gallery Guesthouse0.6 km
train Transport Links
Train Stations
- Plymouth0.8 km
- Devonport2.7 km
- Dockyard2.9 km
Bus Stops
- Mutley Plain0.0 km
- Mutley Plain0.1 km
- Mutley Plain0.1 km
- Mutley Plain0.1 km
- Ermington Terrace0.1 km
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Postcode Profile: PL46QH · Data under Open Government Licence