Postcode Analysis Plymouth, South West

TAVY PLACE, PL4 7DJ House Prices & Local Information

Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for TAVY PLACE, PL4 7DJ.

analytics Demographics: Census 2021 local_police Crime: police.uk · 2026-02 (1–2 month lag)home Prices: Land Registry
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Population

306

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Avg Age

33

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Avg Income

£ 37,900 /yr

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Employed

45%

Neighbourhood Index

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

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Index Insight: PL4 7DJ 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.

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2/10
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1/10
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10/10
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2/10
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7/10
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3/10
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10/10
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1/10
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7/10
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Area Character

At 79% private renter occupancy, PL4 7DJ is a landlord-friendly investment zone — high demand, strong yields, and frequent turnover. Moderate crime is typical for high-density rental zones (avg age: 33). Property prices are trending down 33.7% year-on-year.

home £166,600 median price shield Safety 2/10
verifiedPublished by PostcodeInfo.uk · · Sources: ONS Census 2021, police.uk, Land Registry

PL4 7DJ is an accessible, working-class neighbourhood on Tavy Place, 0.2km from Mutley in Plymouth. Administratively it sits within Compton ward and the Plymouth, Sutton and Devonport constituency.

For renters and young professionals, PL4 7DJ offers a diverse urban neighbourhood with mixed household types and languages. With residents averaging 33 years old, this is a classic professional renter's neighbourhood — energetic, sociable, and career-focused. 79% 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: With prices averaging £166k, this is one of the more affordable postcodes in the area, down 33.7% year-on-year.

Census 2021 statistics for PL4 7DJ are sourced from Output Area E00075954 (shared with 6 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 7DJ. The average age is 32.7. Figures are sourced from the Office for National Statistics and cover ethnicity, age, religion, education, occupation, housing tenure, and more.

Ethnicity Profile

White / British87.7%
Asian / British Asian4.9%
Black / African / Caribbean2.3%
Other / Mixed5.2%

Economic Activity

45%Active
FT: 31%
Unemployed: 5%
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Age & Housing: A mid-life demographic with high rental density. The population consists largely of working adults in their thirties and forties renting their homes.

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home Property Prices by Type

Terraced

£ 175,000

6 sales · Mean £ 173,250

Flat

£ 111,500

2 sales · Mean £ 111,500

gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2026-02)

Crime around PL4 7DJ 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.

Violence and sexual offences249
Anti-social behaviour96
Shoplifting84
Other theft68
Criminal damage and arson46

school Local Schools

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Plymouth High School for Girls

Good791 pupils0.6 km
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Hyde Park Infants' School

Inadequate260 pupils0.6 km
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Lipson Vale Primary School

Good412 pupils0.8 km
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Mount Street Primary School

Good202 pupils0.9 km
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Salisbury Road Primary School

Requires Improvement405 pupils0.9 km
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Compton CofE Primary School

Good438 pupils1.2 km
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Holy Cross Catholic Primary School

Good300 pupils1.2 km
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Lipson Co-operative Academy

Good1126 pupils1.3 km

storefront Nearby Amenities

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Retailers - Other

18 nearby
  • Bargain Booze0.4 km
  • FIREAWAY PIZZA0.3 km
  • Premier Stores0.3 km
  • Willow Tree Tea Tent0.1 km
  • Wilphys Sandwich Bar0.8 km
  • + 13 more
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Pub, NightClub

17 nearby
  • BulletProof Brewing Ltd0.3 km
  • Caffe Sol0.3 km
  • Fortescue0.3 km
  • Old Plymothians and Mannameadians Members Club0.5 km
  • Raffles0.5 km
  • + 12 more
restaurant

Restaurant, Cafe

22 nearby
  • Buddha hut0.4 km
  • Costa0.3 km
  • KFC0.3 km
  • Mirello0.3 km
  • Moo Music Plymouth0.4 km
  • + 17 more
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Supermarkets

9 nearby
  • Mutley Bazzar Ltd0.3 km
  • Sainsbury's Local0.3 km
  • Tesco Express0.2 km
  • Tesco Express0.3 km
  • The Co-Operative Food0.4 km
  • + 4 more
fastfood

Takeaway Shop

20 nearby
  • City Charcoal Grill0.4 km
  • Domino's Pizza0.4 km
  • Lexi's Kitchen0.1 km
  • Papa John's0.3 km
  • Perillas0.4 km
  • + 15 more
hotel

Hotel, B&B, Guest House

1 nearby
  • Gallery Guesthouse0.9 km

train Transport Links

Train Stations

  • Plymouth1.1 km
  • Devonport3.0 km
  • Dockyard3.3 km

Bus Stops

  • Penlee Place West0.1 km
  • Crozier Road0.1 km
  • Belgrave Road0.1 km
  • West Hill Road0.2 km
  • Connaught Avenue0.3 km