Postcode Analysis Plymouth, South West

LAIRA PARK ROAD, PL4 7HP House Prices & Local Information

Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for LAIRA PARK ROAD, PL4 7HP.

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Population

241

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Avg Age

45

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Avg Income

£ 36,300 /yr

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Employed

48%

Neighbourhood Index

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

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Index Insight: PL4 7HP 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.

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3/10
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3/10
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10/10
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6/10
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7/10
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4/10
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9/10
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6/10
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8/10
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Area Character

No single demographic signal dominates PL4 7HP — age 45, 72% ownership, 28% private renting: a mixed-tenure, multi-generational community. Low crime and mid-range prices make this a solid all-round choice. Property prices are trending up 37.8% year-on-year.

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

PL4 7HP is an accessible, working-class neighbourhood on Laira Park Road, 0.2km from Lipson Vale in Plymouth. Administratively it sits within Efford and Lipson ward and the Plymouth, Sutton and Devonport constituency.

For families considering a move, PL4 7HP represents a terrace-heavy neighbourhood — tight-knit community, affordable housing. By day, the area transitions to a non-metropolitan suburban areas character: white, female workforce with low qualifications, working locally. An average age of 45 puts this squarely in mixed-family territory — professional couples, school-age children households, and established residents all sharing the streets. 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 £190k, up 37.8% year-on-year.

Census 2021 statistics for PL4 7HP are sourced from Output Area E00076066 (shared with 7 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 7HP. The average age is 44.7. Figures are sourced from the Office for National Statistics and cover ethnicity, age, religion, education, occupation, housing tenure, and more.

Ethnicity Profile

White / British93.2%
Asian / British Asian2.5%
Black / African / Caribbean0.4%
Other / Mixed3.8%

Economic Activity

48%Active
FT: 32%
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

£ 178,500

8 sales · Mean £ 178,181

Terraced

£ 165,000

1 sales · Mean £ 165,000

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

PL4 7HP 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 offences124
Criminal damage and arson37
Anti-social behaviour22
Drugs16
Public order15

school Local Schools

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Lipson Vale Primary School

Good412 pupils0.2 km
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Lipson Co-operative Academy

Good1126 pupils0.3 km
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Laira Green Primary School

Requires Improvement262 pupils0.6 km
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High View School

Outstanding0.8 km
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Salisbury Road Primary School

Requires Improvement405 pupils1.0 km
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Prince Rock Primary School

Outstanding395 pupils1.1 km
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Compton CofE Primary School

Good438 pupils1.4 km
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Plymouth High School for Girls

Good791 pupils1.5 km

storefront Nearby Amenities

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Pub, NightClub

3 nearby
  • The Penguin0.6 km
  • GWRSA0.9 km
  • Saltram Club0.8 km
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Supermarkets

4 nearby
  • Tesco Express0.7 km
  • The Co-operative Food0.7 km
  • The Co-operative Food0.8 km
  • The Co-operative Food0.8 km
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Takeaway Shop

10 nearby
  • Lexi's Kitchen0.9 km
  • Top China0.5 km
  • Atlantic Fryers & Pizza Ltd0.6 km
  • Samni0.8 km
  • Wok n Roll0.7 km
  • + 5 more
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Retailers - Other

4 nearby
  • Mount Gould Superstore0.4 km
  • Premier Mount Gould Stores0.6 km
  • Spar0.7 km
  • Torridge Stores Ltd0.8 km
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Restaurant, Cafe

3 nearby
  • Cobblers and Coffee0.8 km
  • Live Well Community Cafe0.4 km
  • Wayside Cafe at Salisbury Road Baptist Church0.8 km

train Transport Links

Train Stations

  • Plymouth2.0 km
  • Devonport4.0 km
  • Dockyard4.3 km

Bus Stops

  • Old Laira Road0.1 km
  • Efford Lane0.1 km
  • Efford Lane Bottom0.2 km
  • Western Drive0.2 km
  • Wycliffe Road0.2 km