Postcode Analysis Plymouth, South West

PL4 7DW House Prices & Local Information

Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for PL4 7DW.

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Population

321

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Avg Age

31

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Avg Income

£ 37,900 /yr

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Employed

51%

Neighbourhood Index

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

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Index Insight: 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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3/10
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9/10
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5/10
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10/10
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1/10
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10/10
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Area Character

At 83% private renter occupancy, PL4 7DW is a landlord-friendly investment zone — high demand, strong yields, and frequent turnover. Moderate crime is typical for high-density rental zones (avg age: 31).

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

PL4 7DW is an accessible, working-class neighbourhood located 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 7DW offers a diverse urban neighbourhood with mixed household types and languages. By day, the area transitions to a market squares character: traditional retail areas with professional services and self-employed, often in market towns and higher status areas. With residents averaging 31 years old, this is a classic professional renter's neighbourhood — energetic, sociable, and career-focused. 83% of homes are privately rented — a strong rental market with good supply for incoming tenants.

Safety: Crime is moderate at 62 incidents per 1,000 residents — broadly typical for this type of urban area.

Census 2021 statistics for PL4 7DW are sourced from Output Area E00075949 (shared with 32 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 7DW. The average age is 31.3. Figures are sourced from the Office for National Statistics and cover ethnicity, age, religion, education, occupation, housing tenure, and more.

Ethnicity Profile

White / British83.9%
Asian / British Asian9.9%
Black / African / Caribbean1.9%
Other / Mixed4.3%

Economic Activity

51%Active
FT: 35%
Unemployed: 4%
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Area Vibe: Active but flexible. The area is largely populated by a middle-aged demographic that favors the flexibility of the rental market.

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

Crime around PL4 7DW is moderate at 62 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 offences247
Anti-social behaviour100
Shoplifting79
Other theft74
Criminal damage and arson51

school Local Schools

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Plymouth High School for Girls

Good791 pupils0.4 km
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Hyde Park Infants' School

Inadequate260 pupils0.4 km
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Mount Street Primary School

Good202 pupils0.8 km
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Salisbury Road Primary School

Requires Improvement405 pupils1.0 km
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Lipson Vale Primary School

Good412 pupils1.1 km
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Holy Cross Catholic Primary School

Good300 pupils1.2 km
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Pilgrim Primary Academy

Outstanding374 pupils1.3 km
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Compton CofE Primary School

Good438 pupils1.3 km

storefront Nearby Amenities

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Retailers - Other

20 nearby
  • Bargain Booze0.1 km
  • FIREAWAY PIZZA0.1 km
  • Little Hemp Shop0.7 km
  • Premier Stores0.1 km
  • Willow Tree Tea Tent0.2 km
  • + 15 more
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Pub, NightClub

20 nearby
  • BulletProof Brewing Ltd0.2 km
  • Caffe Sol0.1 km
  • Fortescue0.1 km
  • Old Plymothians and Mannameadians Members Club0.2 km
  • Raffles0.2 km
  • + 15 more
restaurant

Restaurant, Cafe

40 nearby
  • Buddha hut0.1 km
  • Costa0.1 km
  • Ford Park Cemetery Cafe0.8 km
  • KFC0.1 km
  • Mirello0.1 km
  • + 35 more
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Supermarkets

9 nearby
  • Mutley Bazzar Ltd0.1 km
  • Sainsbury's Local0.1 km
  • Tesco Express0.5 km
  • Tesco Express0.1 km
  • The Co-Operative Food0.1 km
  • + 4 more
fastfood

Takeaway Shop

20 nearby
  • City Charcoal Grill0.2 km
  • Domino's Pizza0.1 km
  • Lexi's Kitchen0.4 km
  • Papa John's0.1 km
  • Perillas0.1 km
  • + 15 more
hotel

Hotel, B&B, Guest House

1 nearby
  • Gallery Guesthouse0.6 km

train Transport Links

Train Stations

  • Plymouth0.9 km
  • Devonport2.7 km
  • Dockyard3.0 km

Bus Stops

  • Mutley Plain0.0 km
  • Mutley Plain0.0 km
  • Mutley Plain0.0 km
  • Mutley Plain0.0 km
  • Ermington Terrace0.1 km