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.
SEFTON CLOSE, PL4 7HH House Prices & Local Information
Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for SEFTON CLOSE, PL4 7HH.
229
36
£ 36,300 /yr
54%
Neighbourhood Index
infoHow calculated?Score 1–10 — how this postcode ranks nationally (10 = top 10%)
Index Insight: PL4 7HH falls into the lower 30% nationally for affluence, pointing to a more accessible but economically challenged demographic.
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.
mapGeographic Location
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
Economic Activity
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.
school Local Schools
Lipson Vale Primary School
Lipson Co-operative Academy
Salisbury Road Primary School
Laira Green Primary School
Prince Rock Primary School
High View School
Mount Street Primary School
Plymouth High School for Girls
storefront Nearby Amenities
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
Pub, NightClub
4 nearby- The Penguin0.5 km
- Saltram Club0.5 km
- Friary Vaults0.9 km
- Grenville Hotel0.9 km
Supermarkets
4 nearby- Tesco Express0.6 km
- The Co-operative Food0.5 km
- The Co-operative Food0.4 km
- Aldi0.9 km
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
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
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Postcode Profile: PL47HH · Data under Open Government Licence