PL4 7AW is an accessible, working-class neighbourhood on College Lane, 0.1km 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 diverse urban neighbourhood with mixed household types and languages. The community skews young professional (average age 35) — expect a mix of renters, sharers, and first-time buyers. 71% of homes are privately rented — a strong rental market with good supply for incoming tenants.
Safety: Crime is moderate at 61 incidents per 1,000 residents — broadly typical for this type of urban area. Property: With prices averaging £50k, this is one of the more affordable postcodes in the area.
Census 2021 statistics for PL4 7AW are sourced from Output Area E00075948 (shared with 8 postcodes in this micro-neighbourhood). Property prices come from HM Land Registry.
COLLEGE LANE, PL4 7AW House Prices & Local Information
Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for COLLEGE LANE, PL4 7AW.
289
35
£ 37,900 /yr
59%
Neighbourhood Index
infoHow calculated?Score 1–10 — how this postcode ranks nationally (10 = top 10%)
Index Insight: PL4 7AW 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
71% of homes in PL4 7AW are privately rented, marking this as a dedicated rental postcode with a young, mobile population. Moderate crime is typical for high-density rental zones (avg age: 35).
mapGeographic Location
Demographic Deep-Dive
The Census 2021 data below shows the full population breakdown for PL4 7AW. The average age is 34.8. 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
Flat
£ 50,000
1 sales · Mean £ 50,000
gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2026-02)
Crime around PL4 7AW is moderate at 61 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
Mount Street Primary School
Lipson Vale Primary School
Compton CofE Primary School
Salisbury Road Primary School
Holy Cross Catholic Primary School
Pilgrim Primary Academy
storefront Nearby Amenities
Retailers - Other
19 nearby- Bargain Booze0.2 km
- FIREAWAY PIZZA0.3 km
- Little Hemp Shop0.9 km
- Premier Stores0.4 km
- Willow Tree Tea Tent0.2 km
- + 14 more
Pub, NightClub
13 nearby- BulletProof Brewing Ltd0.1 km
- Caffe Sol0.4 km
- Fortescue0.3 km
- Old Plymothians and Mannameadians Members Club0.3 km
- Raffles0.4 km
- + 8 more
Restaurant, Cafe
19 nearby- Buddha hut0.2 km
- Costa0.1 km
- Ford Park Cemetery Cafe0.9 km
- KFC0.4 km
- Mirello0.1 km
- + 14 more
Supermarkets
7 nearby- Mutley Bazzar Ltd0.4 km
- Sainsbury's Local0.4 km
- Tesco Express0.5 km
- Tesco Express0.1 km
- The Co-Operative Food0.2 km
- + 2 more
Takeaway Shop
18 nearby- City Charcoal Grill0.4 km
- Domino's Pizza0.3 km
- Lexi's Kitchen0.3 km
- Papa John's0.4 km
- Perillas0.3 km
- + 13 more
Hotel, B&B, Guest House
1 nearby- Gallery Guesthouse0.9 km
train Transport Links
Train Stations
- Plymouth1.1 km
- Devonport2.9 km
- Dockyard3.1 km
Bus Stops
- Connaught Avenue0.1 km
- Mutley Plain0.2 km
- Belgrave Road0.2 km
- Mutley Plain0.2 km
- Mutley Plain0.2 km
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Postcode Profile: PL47AW · Data under Open Government Licence