Postcode Analysis Plymouth, South West

LADYSMITH ROAD, PL4 7NN House Prices & Local Information

Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for LADYSMITH ROAD, PL4 7NN.

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Population

262

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Avg Age

39

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Avg Income

£ 39,100 /yr

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Employed

54%

Neighbourhood Index

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

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Index Insight: PL4 7NN represents a statistically balanced neighbourhood. The scores across affluence, family, and employment align closely with national middle-ground averages, offering a highly typical UK community profile.

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3/10
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4/10
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10/10
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7/10
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7/10
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5/10
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9/10
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4/10
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7/10
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Area Character

Families dominate this postcode. With 56% owner-occupation and average age 39, PL4 7NN 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 19.9% year-on-year.

home £222,261 median price shield Safety 3/10
verifiedPublished by PostcodeInfo.uk · · Sources: ONS Census 2021, police.uk, Land Registry

PL4 7NN is a safe, established residential area on Ladysmith Road, 0.3km from Mount Gould in Plymouth. Administratively it sits within Sutton and Mount Gould ward and the Plymouth, Sutton and Devonport constituency.

This is a strong family neighbourhood — an area with a high proportion of elderly residents, often in communal housing. The daytime character shifts — white, female workforce with low qualifications, working locally. The 39 average age reflects a mixed, mid-career community — settling down but not yet slowing down. 56% of properties are owner-occupied — a strong indicator of neighbourhood stability and long-term community investment.

Safety: Crime rates are low here at 49 incidents per 1,000 residents — well below average and reassuring for families. Property: Average house prices are around £222k, up 19.9% year-on-year.

Census 2021 statistics for PL4 7NN are sourced from Output Area E00076715 (shared with 2 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 7NN. The average age is 38.9. Figures are sourced from the Office for National Statistics and cover ethnicity, age, religion, education, occupation, housing tenure, and more.

Ethnicity Profile

White / British92.4%
Asian / British Asian2.7%
Black / African / Caribbean2.7%
Other / Mixed2.3%

Economic Activity

54%Active
FT: 40%
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

Semi-Detached

£ 250,000

12 sales · Mean £ 251,125

Flat

£ 116,000

5 sales · Mean £ 104,100

Terraced

£ 210,000

11 sales · Mean £ 208,522

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

PL4 7NN has low crime rates — 49 incidents per 1,000 residents. The most reported categories are violence and sexual offences and criminal damage and arson. Commercial streets and transport hubs naturally generate more incidents than quiet residential roads.

Violence and sexual offences200
Criminal damage and arson45
Anti-social behaviour44
Other theft31
Drugs29

school Local Schools

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Lipson Vale Primary School

Good412 pupils0.2 km
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Salisbury Road Primary School

Requires Improvement405 pupils0.6 km
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Lipson Co-operative Academy

Good1126 pupils0.6 km
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Prince Rock Primary School

Outstanding395 pupils0.8 km
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Laira Green Primary School

Requires Improvement262 pupils1.0 km
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Mount Street Primary School

Good202 pupils1.1 km
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High View School

Outstanding1.2 km
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Holy Cross Catholic Primary School

Good300 pupils1.2 km

storefront Nearby Amenities

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Retailers - Other

7 nearby
  • Willow Tree Tea Tent0.9 km
  • Sonar Bangla International Grocery Ltd0.9 km
  • Mount Gould Superstore0.2 km
  • Premier Mount Gould Stores0.1 km
  • Grenville Stores0.8 km
  • + 2 more
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Pub, NightClub

4 nearby
  • The Penguin0.6 km
  • Saltram Club0.4 km
  • Friary Vaults0.8 km
  • Grenville Hotel0.8 km
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Supermarkets

7 nearby
  • Tesco Express0.6 km
  • The Co-operative Food0.4 km
  • Kushiara Foods0.9 km
  • Mini Deli0.9 km
  • The Co-operative Food0.4 km
  • + 2 more
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Takeaway Shop

11 nearby
  • Lexi's Kitchen0.8 km
  • Top China0.4 km
  • St Judes Grill0.4 km
  • Aladdin's Indian Takeaway0.9 km
  • China Express0.9 km
  • + 6 more
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Restaurant, Cafe

5 nearby
  • Cobblers and Coffee0.4 km
  • Live Well Community Cafe0.2 km
  • Wayside Cafe at Salisbury Road Baptist Church0.3 km
  • The Park Pavilion Cafe0.7 km
  • Curnows Cafe0.9 km

train Transport Links

Train Stations

  • Plymouth1.7 km
  • Devonport3.7 km
  • Dockyard4.1 km

Bus Stops

  • Farringdon Road0.1 km
  • Mount Gould Hospital0.2 km
  • Channel View Terrace0.2 km
  • Channel View Terrace0.2 km
  • Archway Avenue0.3 km