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.
MAIDA VALE TERRACE, PL4 7LW House Prices & Local Information
Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for MAIDA VALE TERRACE, PL4 7LW.
378
33
£ 39,100 /yr
39%
Neighbourhood Index
infoHow calculated?Score 1–10 — how this postcode ranks nationally (10 = top 10%)
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.
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.
mapGeographic Location
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
Economic Activity
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.
school Local Schools
Plymouth High School for Girls
Mount Street Primary School
Salisbury Road Primary School
Lipson Vale Primary School
Hyde Park Infants' School
Holy Cross Catholic Primary School
Lipson Co-operative Academy
ACE Schools Plymouth
storefront Nearby Amenities
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
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, Cafe
46 nearby- Buddha hut0.5 km
- Costa0.5 km
- KFC0.3 km
- Mirello0.5 km
- Moo Music Plymouth0.5 km
- + 41 more
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
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, 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
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Postcode Profile: PL47LW · Data under Open Government Licence