PL4 7JR is an accessible, working-class neighbourhood on Alexandra Road, 0.1km from Valletort in Plymouth. Administratively it sits within Compton ward and the Plymouth, Sutton and Devonport constituency.
For renters and young professionals, PL4 7JR offers a diverse urban neighbourhood with mixed household types and languages. At 33 years average, this is a working-age, professionally active neighbourhood with good transport links and a dynamic social mix. 79% of homes are privately rented — a strong rental market with good supply for incoming tenants.
Safety: Crime is moderate at 79 incidents per 1,000 residents — broadly typical for this type of urban area. Property: Average house prices are around £260k, down 22.3% year-on-year.
Census 2021 statistics for PL4 7JR are sourced from Output Area E00075954 (shared with 6 postcodes in this micro-neighbourhood). Property prices come from HM Land Registry.
ALEXANDRA ROAD, PL4 7JR House Prices & Local Information
Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for ALEXANDRA ROAD, PL4 7JR.
306
33
£ 37,900 /yr
45%
Neighbourhood Index
infoHow calculated?Score 1–10 — how this postcode ranks nationally (10 = top 10%)
Index Insight: PL4 7JR falls into the lower 30% nationally for affluence, pointing to a more accessible but economically challenged demographic. Employment metrics are below the national average, which typically reflects either economic deprivation or a highly retired population.
Area Character
79% of homes in PL4 7JR are privately rented, marking this as a dedicated rental postcode with a young, mobile population. Moderate crime is typical for high-density rental zones (avg age: 33). Property prices are trending down 22.3% year-on-year.
mapGeographic Location
Demographic Deep-Dive
The Census 2021 data below shows the full population breakdown for PL4 7JR. The average age is 32.7. Figures are sourced from the Office for National Statistics and cover ethnicity, age, religion, education, occupation, housing tenure, and more.
Ethnicity Profile
Economic Activity
Area Vibe: Active but flexible. The area is largely populated by a middle-aged demographic that favors the flexibility of the rental market.
home Property Prices by Type
Terraced
£ 260,000
3 sales · Mean £ 245,666
gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2026-02)
Crime around PL4 7JR is moderate at 79 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.
school Local Schools
Plymouth High School for Girls
Mount Street Primary School
Hyde Park Infants' School
Salisbury Road Primary School
Holy Cross Catholic Primary School
Lipson Vale Primary School
ACE Schools Plymouth
Pilgrim Primary Academy
storefront Nearby Amenities
Retailers - Other
29 nearby- Bargain Booze0.3 km
- FIREAWAY PIZZA0.2 km
- Little Hemp Shop0.8 km
- Premier Stores0.1 km
- Willow Tree Tea Tent0.3 km
- + 24 more
Pub, NightClub
23 nearby- BulletProof Brewing Ltd0.4 km
- Caffe Sol0.1 km
- Fortescue0.2 km
- Old Plymothians and Mannameadians Members Club0.4 km
- Raffles0.2 km
- + 18 more
Restaurant, Cafe
59 nearby- Buddha hut0.3 km
- Costa0.3 km
- Ford Park Cemetery Cafe0.9 km
- KFC0.1 km
- Mirello0.3 km
- + 54 more
Supermarkets
13 nearby- Mutley Bazzar Ltd0.1 km
- Sainsbury's Local0.1 km
- Tesco Express0.5 km
- Tesco Express0.3 km
- The Co-Operative Food0.3 km
- + 8 more
Takeaway Shop
27 nearby- City Charcoal Grill0.1 km
- Domino's Pizza0.2 km
- Lexi's Kitchen0.4 km
- Papa John's0.1 km
- Perillas0.3 km
- + 22 more
Hotel, B&B, Guest House
1 nearby- Gallery Guesthouse0.6 km
train Transport Links
Train Stations
- Plymouth0.8 km
- Devonport2.8 km
- Dockyard3.1 km
Bus Stops
- Alexandra Road0.1 km
- Marina Terrace0.1 km
- Greenbank Cottages0.1 km
- Greenbank Cottages0.1 km
- Ermington Terrace0.1 km
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Postcode Profile: PL47JR · Data under Open Government Licence