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.
SALCOMBE ROAD, PL4 7NE House Prices & Local Information
Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for SALCOMBE ROAD, PL4 7NE.
339
36
£ 39,100 /yr
52%
Neighbourhood Index
infoHow calculated?Score 1–10 — how this postcode ranks nationally (10 = top 10%)
Index Insight: Employment metrics are below the national average, which typically reflects either economic deprivation or a highly retired population.
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.
mapGeographic Location
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
Economic Activity
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.
school Local Schools
Lipson Vale Primary School
Salisbury Road Primary School
Plymouth High School for Girls
Mount Street Primary School
Lipson Co-operative Academy
Holy Cross Catholic Primary School
Hyde Park Infants' School
Prince Rock Primary School
storefront Nearby Amenities
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
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, Cafe
25 nearby- Buddha hut0.8 km
- Costa0.7 km
- KFC0.6 km
- Mirello0.7 km
- Moo Music Plymouth0.8 km
- + 20 more
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
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, 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
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Postcode Profile: PL47NE · Data under Open Government Licence