PL4 7AE is a mixed residential area on Elm Road, 0.2km from Mutley in Plymouth. Administratively it sits within Compton ward and the Plymouth, Sutton and Devonport constituency.
For families considering a move, PL4 7AE represents an area with a high proportion of elderly residents, often in communal housing. Outside of residential hours, white, female workforce with low qualifications, working locally. The 50 average age signals a mature family neighbourhood — long-term residents, good local schools, and high levels of owner-occupation. 70% of properties are owner-occupied — a strong indicator of neighbourhood stability and long-term community investment.
Safety: Crime is moderate at 59 incidents per 1,000 residents — broadly typical for this type of urban area. Property: Average house prices are around £253k.
Census 2021 statistics for PL4 7AE are sourced from Output Area E00075947 (shared with 14 postcodes in this micro-neighbourhood). Property prices come from HM Land Registry.
ELM ROAD, PL4 7AE House Prices & Local Information
Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for ELM ROAD, PL4 7AE.
308
50
£ 37,900 /yr
44%
Neighbourhood Index
infoHow calculated?Score 1–10 — how this postcode ranks nationally (10 = top 10%)
Index Insight: PL4 7AE represents a statistically balanced neighbourhood. The scores across affluence, family, and employment align closely with national middle-ground averages, offering a highly typical UK community profile.
Area Character
Owner-occupied, family-oriented, and settled. PL4 7AE's 70% ownership and 50-year average age put it squarely in the established family zone. Moderate crime is broadly expected in an active family area — street-level variation matters.
mapGeographic Location
Demographic Deep-Dive
The Census 2021 data below shows the full population breakdown for PL4 7AE. The average age is 49.7. 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: Peaceful and mature. The demographic data points to a concentration of older adults living across a mix of tenures.
home Property Prices by Type
Terraced
£ 253,000
1 sales · Mean £ 253,000
gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2026-02)
Crime around PL4 7AE is moderate at 59 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
Hyde Park Infants' School
Plymouth High School for Girls
Lipson Vale Primary School
Compton CofE Primary School
Mount Street Primary School
Salisbury Road Primary School
Lipson Co-operative Academy
Holy Cross Catholic Primary School
storefront Nearby Amenities
Retailers - Other
13 nearby- Bargain Booze0.4 km
- FIREAWAY PIZZA0.4 km
- Premier Stores0.5 km
- Willow Tree Tea Tent0.2 km
- Wilphys Sandwich Bar0.8 km
- + 8 more
Pub, NightClub
11 nearby- BulletProof Brewing Ltd0.3 km
- Caffe Sol0.5 km
- Fortescue0.4 km
- Old Plymothians and Mannameadians Members Club0.5 km
- Raffles0.6 km
- + 6 more
Restaurant, Cafe
18 nearby- Buddha hut0.4 km
- Costa0.3 km
- KFC0.5 km
- Mirello0.3 km
- Moo Music Plymouth0.3 km
- + 13 more
Supermarkets
7 nearby- Mutley Bazzar Ltd0.5 km
- Sainsbury's Local0.5 km
- Tesco Express0.4 km
- Tesco Express0.3 km
- The Co-Operative Food0.4 km
- + 2 more
Takeaway Shop
17 nearby- City Charcoal Grill0.6 km
- Domino's Pizza0.4 km
- Lexi's Kitchen0.2 km
- Papa John's0.5 km
- Perillas0.5 km
- + 12 more
train Transport Links
Train Stations
- Plymouth1.2 km
- Devonport3.0 km
- Dockyard3.3 km
Bus Stops
- Mannamead Avenue0.2 km
- Connaught Avenue0.2 km
- Belgrave Road0.2 km
- Penlee Place West0.2 km
- Thorn Park0.2 km
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Postcode Profile: PL47AE · Data under Open Government Licence