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.
LAIRA PARK ROAD, PL4 7HP House Prices & Local Information
Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for LAIRA PARK ROAD, PL4 7HP.
241
45
£ 36,300 /yr
48%
Neighbourhood Index
infoHow calculated?Score 1–10 — how this postcode ranks nationally (10 = top 10%)
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.
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.
mapGeographic Location
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
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
£ 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.
school Local Schools
Lipson Vale Primary School
Lipson Co-operative Academy
Laira Green Primary School
High View School
Salisbury Road Primary School
Prince Rock Primary School
Compton CofE Primary School
Plymouth High School for Girls
storefront Nearby Amenities
Pub, NightClub
3 nearby- The Penguin0.6 km
- GWRSA0.9 km
- Saltram Club0.8 km
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
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
Retailers - Other
4 nearby- Mount Gould Superstore0.4 km
- Premier Mount Gould Stores0.6 km
- Spar0.7 km
- Torridge Stores Ltd0.8 km
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
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Postcode Profile: PL47HP · Data under Open Government Licence