Postcode Analysis Plymouth, South West

MAIDA VALE TERRACE, PL4 7LW House Prices & Local Information

Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for MAIDA VALE TERRACE, PL4 7LW.

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Population

378

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Avg Age

33

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Avg Income

£ 39,100 /yr

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Employed

39%

Neighbourhood Index

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

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Index Insight: PL4 7LW 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.

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2/10
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2/10
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9/10
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2/10
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8/10
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3/10
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10/10
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3/10
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6/10
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Area Character

PL4 7LW is a mixed residential postcode — average age 33, 43% owner-occupied, spanning a wide range of household types and life stages. Balanced crime and pricing reflect a genuinely average but liveable neighbourhood. Property prices are trending up 7.2% year-on-year.

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

PL4 7LW is a mixed residential area on Maida Vale Terrace, 0.3km from Valletort in Plymouth. Administratively it sits within Efford and Lipson ward and the Plymouth, Sutton and Devonport constituency.

This is a well-established rental postcode — a high-density urban area of young, single, transient residents. Work and footfall patterns mark this as a rural with mining or quarrying zone — includes some mining and quarrying and other industrial activity. The 33 average age reflects a thriving young professional community — a good mix of renters and first-time buyers, with strong employment rates. 52% 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: With prices averaging £180k, this is one of the more affordable postcodes in the area, up 7.2% year-on-year.

Census 2021 statistics for PL4 7LW are sourced from Output Area E00076081 (shared with 11 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 7LW. The average age is 33.0. Figures are sourced from the Office for National Statistics and cover ethnicity, age, religion, education, occupation, housing tenure, and more.

Ethnicity Profile

White / British82.3%
Asian / British Asian9.8%
Black / African / Caribbean3.2%
Other / Mixed4.7%

Economic Activity

39%Active
FT: 25%
Unemployed: 3%
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Community Makeup: A dynamic neighborhood of mid-career renters. The average age points to active professionals living in rental accommodation.

home Property Prices by Type

Terraced

£ 167,500

20 sales · Mean £ 164,800

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

Crime around PL4 7LW 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.

Violence and sexual offences331
Anti-social behaviour114
Other theft85
Shoplifting82
Criminal damage and arson60

school Local Schools

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Plymouth High School for Girls

Good791 pupils0.6 km
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Mount Street Primary School

Good202 pupils0.7 km
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Salisbury Road Primary School

Requires Improvement405 pupils0.7 km
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Lipson Vale Primary School

Good412 pupils0.7 km
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Hyde Park Infants' School

Inadequate260 pupils0.8 km
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Holy Cross Catholic Primary School

Good300 pupils1.0 km
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Lipson Co-operative Academy

Good1126 pupils1.2 km
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ACE Schools Plymouth

Good197 pupils1.3 km

storefront Nearby Amenities

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Retailers - Other

22 nearby
  • Bargain Booze0.5 km
  • FIREAWAY PIZZA0.4 km
  • Premier Stores0.3 km
  • Willow Tree Tea Tent0.3 km
  • Wilphys Sandwich Bar0.8 km
  • + 17 more
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Pub, NightClub

21 nearby
  • BulletProof Brewing Ltd0.5 km
  • Caffe Sol0.3 km
  • Fortescue0.4 km
  • Old Plymothians and Mannameadians Members Club0.6 km
  • Raffles0.5 km
  • + 16 more
restaurant

Restaurant, Cafe

46 nearby
  • Buddha hut0.5 km
  • Costa0.5 km
  • KFC0.3 km
  • Mirello0.5 km
  • Moo Music Plymouth0.5 km
  • + 41 more
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Supermarkets

12 nearby
  • Mutley Bazzar Ltd0.3 km
  • Sainsbury's Local0.3 km
  • Tesco Express0.3 km
  • Tesco Express0.5 km
  • The Co-Operative Food0.5 km
  • + 7 more
fastfood

Takeaway Shop

23 nearby
  • City Charcoal Grill0.4 km
  • Domino's Pizza0.4 km
  • Lexi's Kitchen0.3 km
  • Papa John's0.3 km
  • Perillas0.5 km
  • + 18 more
hotel

Hotel, B&B, Guest House

1 nearby
  • Gallery Guesthouse0.8 km

train Transport Links

Train Stations

  • Plymouth1.1 km
  • Devonport3.1 km
  • Dockyard3.4 km

Bus Stops

  • Queens Road Triangle0.1 km
  • Queens Road Triangle0.1 km
  • Crozier Road0.1 km
  • West Hill Road0.2 km
  • Marina Terrace0.2 km