PL4 7LT is a vibrant, youthful neighbourhood on Southern Terrace, 0.2km 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 7LT offers a high-density urban area of young, single, transient residents. During the day, includes some mining and quarrying and other industrial activity. It has a young, student-heavy population (average age 28) — lively, but with high tenant turnover. 68% of homes are privately rented — a strong rental market with good supply for incoming tenants.
Safety: Crime is moderate at 73 incidents per 1,000 residents — broadly typical for this type of urban area. Property: Average house prices are around £220k.
Census 2021 statistics for PL4 7LT are sourced from Output Area E00076077 (shared with 7 postcodes in this micro-neighbourhood). Property prices come from HM Land Registry.
SOUTHERN TERRACE, PL4 7LT House Prices & Local Information
Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for SOUTHERN TERRACE, PL4 7LT.
331
28
£ 39,100 /yr
40%
Neighbourhood Index
infoHow calculated?Score 1–10 — how this postcode ranks nationally (10 = top 10%)
Index Insight: PL4 7LT 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 7LT is a student and graduate zone — average age 28, 68% private renting, and the high-energy, high-turnover character of a university-adjacent neighbourhood. Moderate crime and budget prices fit the student postcode profile well.
mapGeographic Location
Demographic Deep-Dive
The Census 2021 data below shows the full population breakdown for PL4 7LT. The average age is 27.9. Figures are sourced from the Office for National Statistics and cover ethnicity, age, religion, education, occupation, housing tenure, and more.
Ethnicity Profile
Economic Activity
Community Makeup: Predominantly a younger renting crowd. The neighborhood has a low average age and high rental density compared to the national baseline.
home Property Prices by Type
Terraced
£ 167,000
5 sales · Mean £ 175,800
gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2026-02)
Crime around PL4 7LT is moderate at 73 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
Lipson Vale Primary School
Holy Cross Catholic Primary School
ACE Schools Plymouth
Lipson Co-operative Academy
storefront Nearby Amenities
Retailers - Other
23 nearby- Bargain Booze0.4 km
- FIREAWAY PIZZA0.2 km
- Little Hemp Shop1.0 km
- Premier Stores0.2 km
- Willow Tree Tea Tent0.2 km
- + 18 more
Pub, NightClub
22 nearby- BulletProof Brewing Ltd0.4 km
- Caffe Sol0.2 km
- Fortescue0.2 km
- Old Plymothians and Mannameadians Members Club0.5 km
- Raffles0.4 km
- + 17 more
Restaurant, Cafe
49 nearby- Buddha hut0.4 km
- Costa0.4 km
- KFC0.2 km
- Mirello0.4 km
- Moo Music Plymouth0.4 km
- + 44 more
Supermarkets
11 nearby- Mutley Bazzar Ltd0.2 km
- Sainsbury's Local0.2 km
- Tesco Express0.3 km
- Tesco Express0.4 km
- The Co-Operative Food0.4 km
- + 6 more
Takeaway Shop
22 nearby- City Charcoal Grill0.3 km
- Domino's Pizza0.3 km
- Lexi's Kitchen0.2 km
- Papa John's0.2 km
- Perillas0.4 km
- + 17 more
Hotel, B&B, Guest House
1 nearby- Gallery Guesthouse0.7 km
train Transport Links
Train Stations
- Plymouth1.0 km
- Devonport3.0 km
- Dockyard3.3 km
Bus Stops
- Marina Terrace0.1 km
- Alexandra Road0.1 km
- Crozier Road0.2 km
- Greenbank Cottages0.2 km
- Greenbank Cottages0.2 km
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Postcode Profile: PL47LT · Data under Open Government Licence