PL4 7LB is a vibrant, youthful neighbourhood on Furzehill Road, 0.3km from Valletort in Plymouth. Administratively it sits within Efford and Lipson ward and the Plymouth, Sutton and Devonport constituency.
For renters and young professionals, PL4 7LB offers a university campus area — mostly students in halls, very high turnover. During the day, includes some mining and quarrying and other industrial activity. It has a young, student-heavy population (average age 27) — lively, but with high tenant turnover. 80% of homes are privately rented — a strong rental market with good supply for incoming tenants.
Safety: Crime is moderate at 74 incidents per 1,000 residents — broadly typical for this type of urban area. Property: Average house prices are around £215k, up 1.0% year-on-year.
Census 2021 statistics for PL4 7LB are sourced from Output Area E00076075 (shared with 8 postcodes in this micro-neighbourhood). Property prices come from HM Land Registry.
FURZEHILL ROAD, PL4 7LB House Prices & Local Information
Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for FURZEHILL ROAD, PL4 7LB.
447
27
£ 39,100 /yr
29%
Neighbourhood Index
infoHow calculated?Score 1–10 — how this postcode ranks nationally (10 = top 10%)
Index Insight: PL4 7LB 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
PL4 7LB is a high-turnover rental hub — with 80% of homes privately rented, this postcode has the tenant density typical of a student or young professional district. Moderate crime is typical for high-density rental zones (avg age: 27).
mapGeographic Location
Demographic Deep-Dive
The Census 2021 data below shows the full population breakdown for PL4 7LB. The average age is 26.8. 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 & Housing: A notably young demographic dominated by renters. The population leans heavily toward young adults in their twenties and thirties.
home Property Prices by Type
Terraced
£ 195,000
27 sales · Mean £ 196,814
Flat
£ 82,000
1 sales · Mean £ 82,000
gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2026-02)
Crime around PL4 7LB is moderate at 74 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
Lipson Vale Primary School
Hyde Park Infants' School
Salisbury Road Primary School
Holy Cross Catholic Primary School
Lipson Co-operative Academy
ACE Schools Plymouth
storefront Nearby Amenities
Retailers - Other
18 nearby- Bargain Booze0.5 km
- FIREAWAY PIZZA0.3 km
- Premier Stores0.3 km
- Willow Tree Tea Tent0.2 km
- Wilphys Sandwich Bar0.8 km
- + 13 more
Pub, NightClub
21 nearby- BulletProof Brewing Ltd0.4 km
- Caffe Sol0.3 km
- Fortescue0.3 km
- Old Plymothians and Mannameadians Members Club0.6 km
- Raffles0.5 km
- + 16 more
Restaurant, Cafe
39 nearby- Buddha hut0.5 km
- Costa0.4 km
- KFC0.3 km
- Mirello0.4 km
- Moo Music Plymouth0.4 km
- + 34 more
Supermarkets
10 nearby- Mutley Bazzar Ltd0.3 km
- Sainsbury's Local0.3 km
- Tesco Express0.3 km
- Tesco Express0.4 km
- The Co-Operative Food0.5 km
- + 5 more
Takeaway Shop
19 nearby- City Charcoal Grill0.3 km
- Domino's Pizza0.4 km
- Lexi's Kitchen0.2 km
- Papa John's0.3 km
- Perillas0.5 km
- + 14 more
Hotel, B&B, Guest House
1 nearby- Gallery Guesthouse0.8 km
train Transport Links
Train Stations
- Plymouth1.1 km
- Devonport3.0 km
- Dockyard3.3 km
Bus Stops
- Crozier Road0.1 km
- West Hill Road0.2 km
- Queens Road Triangle0.2 km
- Marina Terrace0.2 km
- Queens Road Triangle0.2 km
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Postcode Profile: PL47LB · Data under Open Government Licence