PL4 7AJ is a quiet, settled residential neighbourhood 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 7AJ represents an area with a high proportion of elderly residents, often in communal housing. By day, the area transitions to a non-metropolitan suburban areas character: white, female workforce with low qualifications, working locally. At 50 years average, the community has a secure, family-first character — valued for its stability, low turnover, and strong local identity. 70% of properties are owner-occupied — a strong indicator of neighbourhood stability and long-term community investment.
Safety: Crime is moderate at 53 incidents per 1,000 residents — broadly typical for this type of urban area.
Census 2021 statistics for PL4 7AJ are sourced from Output Area E00075947 (shared with 14 postcodes in this micro-neighbourhood). Property prices come from HM Land Registry.
ELM ROAD, PL4 7AJ House Prices & Local Information
Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for ELM ROAD, PL4 7AJ.
308
50
£ 37,900 /yr
44%
Neighbourhood Index
infoHow calculated?Score 1–10 — how this postcode ranks nationally (10 = top 10%)
Index Insight: PL4 7AJ 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
Families dominate this postcode. With 70% owner-occupation and average age 50, PL4 7AJ has the community stability of a well-balanced, mid-career demographic. median prices reflect the premium buyers pay for this family-friendly stability.
mapGeographic Location
Demographic Deep-Dive
The Census 2021 data below shows the full population breakdown for PL4 7AJ. 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
Community Makeup: A mature neighborhood. The higher average age combined with lower homeownership rates suggests a mix of lifelong renters and retirees.
gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2026-02)
Crime around PL4 7AJ is moderate at 53 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
Compton CofE Primary School
Lipson Vale Primary School
Mount Street Primary School
Salisbury Road Primary School
Lipson Co-operative Academy
Eggbuckland Community College
storefront Nearby Amenities
Retailers - Other
13 nearby- Bargain Booze0.4 km
- FIREAWAY PIZZA0.5 km
- Premier Stores0.5 km
- Willow Tree Tea Tent0.3 km
- Wilphys Sandwich Bar0.8 km
- + 8 more
Pub, NightClub
11 nearby- BulletProof Brewing Ltd0.3 km
- Caffe Sol0.5 km
- Fortescue0.5 km
- Old Plymothians and Mannameadians Members Club0.5 km
- Raffles0.6 km
- + 6 more
Restaurant, Cafe
17 nearby- Buddha hut0.4 km
- Costa0.3 km
- KFC0.5 km
- Mirello0.3 km
- Moo Music Plymouth0.3 km
- + 12 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 Pizza0.5 km
- Lexi's Kitchen0.3 km
- Papa John's0.5 km
- Perillas0.5 km
- + 12 more
train Transport Links
Train Stations
- Plymouth1.3 km
- Devonport3.0 km
- Dockyard3.3 km
Bus Stops
- Mannamead Avenue0.1 km
- Thorn Park0.2 km
- Connaught Avenue0.2 km
- Belgrave Road0.3 km
- Penlee Place West0.3 km
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Postcode Profile: PL47AJ · Data under Open Government Licence