Postcode Analysis Plymouth, South West

ELM ROAD, PL4 7AE House Prices & Local Information

Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for ELM ROAD, PL4 7AE.

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Population

308

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Avg Age

50

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Avg Income

£ 37,900 /yr

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Employed

44%

Neighbourhood Index

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

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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.

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4/10
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3/10
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10/10
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6/10
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7/10
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6/10
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10/10
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6/10
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1/10
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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.

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

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.

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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

White / British89.9%
Asian / British Asian7.2%
Black / African / Caribbean1.6%
Other / Mixed1.3%

Economic Activity

44%Active
FT: 30%
Unemployed: 1%
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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.

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.

Violence and sexual offences180
Anti-social behaviour69
Shoplifting50
Criminal damage and arson36
Other theft36

school Local Schools

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Hyde Park Infants' School

Inadequate260 pupils0.5 km
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Plymouth High School for Girls

Good791 pupils0.8 km
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Lipson Vale Primary School

Good412 pupils0.9 km
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Compton CofE Primary School

Good438 pupils1.0 km
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Mount Street Primary School

Good202 pupils1.1 km
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Salisbury Road Primary School

Requires Improvement405 pupils1.2 km
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Lipson Co-operative Academy

Good1126 pupils1.4 km
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Holy Cross Catholic Primary School

Good300 pupils1.5 km

storefront Nearby Amenities

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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
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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
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Restaurant, Cafe

18 nearby
  • Buddha hut0.4 km
  • Costa0.3 km
  • KFC0.5 km
  • Mirello0.3 km
  • Moo Music Plymouth0.3 km
  • + 13 more
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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
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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