Postcode Analysis Plymouth, South West

SEFTON CLOSE, PL4 7HH House Prices & Local Information

Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for SEFTON CLOSE, PL4 7HH.

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Population

229

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Avg Age

36

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Avg Income

£ 36,300 /yr

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Employed

54%

Neighbourhood Index

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

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Index Insight: PL4 7HH falls into the lower 30% nationally for affluence, pointing to a more accessible but economically challenged demographic.

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2/10
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6/10
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10/10
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7/10
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7/10
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3/10
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9/10
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6/10
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8/10
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Area Character

Families dominate this postcode. With 72% owner-occupation and average age 36, PL4 7HH has the community stability of a well-balanced, mid-career demographic. Low crime and mid-range prices — a genuinely accessible family postcode.

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

PL4 7HH is an accessible, working-class neighbourhood on Sefton Close, 0.4km from Lipson Vale in Plymouth. Administratively it sits within Efford and Lipson ward and the Plymouth, Sutton and Devonport constituency.

This is a strong family neighbourhood — a transitional terrace area — improving but still facing economic pressures. The daytime character shifts — major hospitals and public administration with diverse workforces. The 36 average age reflects a mixed, mid-career community — settling down but not yet slowing down. 72% of properties are owner-occupied — a strong indicator of neighbourhood stability and long-term community investment.

Safety: Crime rates are low here at 44 incidents per 1,000 residents — well below average and reassuring for families. Property: Average house prices are around £201k.

Census 2021 statistics for PL4 7HH are sourced from Output Area E00076079 (shared with 5 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 7HH. The average age is 36.4. Figures are sourced from the Office for National Statistics and cover ethnicity, age, religion, education, occupation, housing tenure, and more.

Ethnicity Profile

White / British97.0%
Asian / British Asian0.0%
Black / African / Caribbean0.0%
Other / Mixed3.0%

Economic Activity

54%Active
FT: 36%
Unemployed: 2%
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Age Profile: A mature, mid-life demographic. The population consists largely of established adults in their late thirties and forties.

home Property Prices by Type

Semi-Detached

£ 201,000

7 sales · Mean £ 176,571

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

PL4 7HH has low crime rates — 44 incidents per 1,000 residents. The most reported categories are violence and sexual offences and criminal damage and arson. Commercial streets and transport hubs naturally generate more incidents than quiet residential roads.

Violence and sexual offences173
Criminal damage and arson43
Anti-social behaviour36
Drugs31
Other theft25

school Local Schools

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Lipson Vale Primary School

Good412 pupils0.1 km
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Lipson Co-operative Academy

Good1126 pupils0.6 km
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Salisbury Road Primary School

Requires Improvement405 pupils0.6 km
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Laira Green Primary School

Requires Improvement262 pupils0.9 km
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Prince Rock Primary School

Outstanding395 pupils0.9 km
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High View School

Outstanding1.1 km
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Mount Street Primary School

Good202 pupils1.2 km
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Plymouth High School for Girls

Good791 pupils1.2 km

storefront Nearby Amenities

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Retailers - Other

6 nearby
  • Willow Tree Tea Tent0.9 km
  • Mount Gould Superstore0.2 km
  • Premier Mount Gould Stores0.2 km
  • Spar1.0 km
  • Grenville Stores0.9 km
  • + 1 more
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Pub, NightClub

4 nearby
  • The Penguin0.5 km
  • Saltram Club0.5 km
  • Friary Vaults0.9 km
  • Grenville Hotel0.9 km
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Supermarkets

4 nearby
  • Tesco Express0.6 km
  • The Co-operative Food0.5 km
  • The Co-operative Food0.4 km
  • Aldi0.9 km
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Takeaway Shop

8 nearby
  • Lexi's Kitchen0.8 km
  • Top China0.4 km
  • St Judes Grill0.5 km
  • Atlantic Fryers & Pizza Ltd0.4 km
  • Samni0.6 km
  • + 3 more
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Restaurant, Cafe

4 nearby
  • Cobblers and Coffee0.5 km
  • Live Well Community Cafe0.2 km
  • Wayside Cafe at Salisbury Road Baptist Church0.4 km
  • The Park Pavilion Cafe0.7 km

train Transport Links

Train Stations

  • Plymouth1.8 km
  • Devonport3.8 km
  • Dockyard4.1 km

Bus Stops

  • Farringdon Road0.1 km
  • Mount Gould Hospital0.2 km
  • Archway Avenue0.2 km
  • Channel View Terrace0.3 km
  • Lipson Vale Park0.3 km