Postcode Analysis Plymouth, South West

SALCOMBE ROAD, PL4 7NE House Prices & Local Information

Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for SALCOMBE ROAD, PL4 7NE.

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Population

339

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Avg Age

36

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Avg Income

£ 39,100 /yr

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Employed

52%

Neighbourhood Index

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

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Index Insight: Employment metrics are below the national average, which typically reflects either economic deprivation or a highly retired population.

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3/10
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2/10
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10/10
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3/10
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7/10
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5/10
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10/10
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4/10
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8/10
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Area Character

Families dominate this postcode. With 57% owner-occupation and average age 36, PL4 7NE has the community stability of a well-balanced, mid-career demographic. Low crime and mid-range prices — a genuinely accessible family postcode. Property prices are trending up 10.3% year-on-year.

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

PL4 7NE is an accessible, working-class neighbourhood on Salcombe Road, 0.1km from Lipson in Plymouth. Administratively it sits within Efford and Lipson ward and the Plymouth, Sutton and Devonport constituency.

This is a strong family neighbourhood — a high-density urban area of young, single, transient residents. The daytime character shifts — white, female workforce with low qualifications, working locally. The 36 average age reflects a mixed, mid-career community — settling down but not yet slowing down. 57% of properties are owner-occupied — a strong indicator of neighbourhood stability and long-term community investment.

Safety: Crime is moderate at 51 incidents per 1,000 residents — broadly typical for this type of urban area. Property: Average house prices are around £236k, up 10.3% year-on-year.

Census 2021 statistics for PL4 7NE are sourced from Output Area E00076082 (shared with 5 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 7NE. The average age is 35.9. Figures are sourced from the Office for National Statistics and cover ethnicity, age, religion, education, occupation, housing tenure, and more.

Ethnicity Profile

White / British87.8%
Asian / British Asian6.5%
Black / African / Caribbean0.3%
Other / Mixed5.3%

Economic Activity

52%Active
FT: 36%
Unemployed: 5%
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Age & Housing: A mid-life demographic with high rental density. The population consists largely of working adults in their thirties and forties renting their homes.

home Property Prices by Type

Terraced

£ 247,500

16 sales · Mean £ 245,043

Flat

£ 100,750

2 sales · Mean £ 100,750

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

Crime around PL4 7NE is moderate at 51 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 offences238
Anti-social behaviour69
Other theft54
Criminal damage and arson51
Shoplifting49

school Local Schools

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Lipson Vale Primary School

Good412 pupils0.5 km
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Salisbury Road Primary School

Requires Improvement405 pupils0.5 km
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Plymouth High School for Girls

Good791 pupils0.8 km
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Mount Street Primary School

Good202 pupils0.8 km
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Lipson Co-operative Academy

Good1126 pupils1.0 km
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Holy Cross Catholic Primary School

Good300 pupils1.0 km
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Hyde Park Infants' School

Inadequate260 pupils1.1 km
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Prince Rock Primary School

Outstanding395 pupils1.1 km

storefront Nearby Amenities

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Retailers - Other

16 nearby
  • Bargain Booze0.8 km
  • FIREAWAY PIZZA0.6 km
  • Premier Stores0.6 km
  • Willow Tree Tea Tent0.5 km
  • Regent Street News0.9 km
  • + 11 more
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Pub, NightClub

17 nearby
  • BulletProof Brewing Ltd0.7 km
  • Caffe Sol0.6 km
  • Fortescue0.6 km
  • Old Plymothians and Mannameadians Members Club0.9 km
  • Raffles0.8 km
  • + 12 more
restaurant

Restaurant, Cafe

25 nearby
  • Buddha hut0.8 km
  • Costa0.7 km
  • KFC0.6 km
  • Mirello0.7 km
  • Moo Music Plymouth0.8 km
  • + 20 more
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Supermarkets

9 nearby
  • Mutley Bazzar Ltd0.6 km
  • Sainsbury's Local0.6 km
  • Tesco Express0.3 km
  • Tesco Express0.7 km
  • The Co-Operative Food0.8 km
  • + 4 more
fastfood

Takeaway Shop

19 nearby
  • City Charcoal Grill0.6 km
  • Domino's Pizza0.7 km
  • Lexi's Kitchen0.4 km
  • Papa John's0.6 km
  • Perillas0.8 km
  • + 14 more
hotel

Hotel, B&B, Guest House

1 nearby
  • Gallery Guesthouse1.0 km

train Transport Links

Train Stations

  • Plymouth1.3 km
  • Devonport3.3 km
  • Dockyard3.6 km

Bus Stops

  • Queens Road East0.1 km
  • Queens Road East0.1 km
  • Lipson Terrace0.2 km
  • Sea View Avenue0.2 km
  • Ashford Hill0.2 km