PL4 7NQ is an accessible, working-class neighbourhood on Lipson Road, 0.0km 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. Work and footfall patterns mark this as a non-metropolitan suburban areas zone — white, female workforce with low qualifications, working locally. This is a stable, socially diverse area (average age 36) — accessible for a wide range of households, from young families to empty nesters. 57% of properties are owner-occupied — a strong indicator of neighbourhood stability and long-term community investment.
Safety: Crime is moderate at 56 incidents per 1,000 residents — broadly typical for this type of urban area. Property: Average house prices are around £252k, down 17.4% year-on-year.
Census 2021 statistics for PL4 7NQ are sourced from Output Area E00076082 (shared with 5 postcodes in this micro-neighbourhood). Property prices come from HM Land Registry.
LIPSON ROAD, PL4 7NQ House Prices & Local Information
Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for LIPSON ROAD, PL4 7NQ.
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
PL4 7NQ is an established family neighbourhood — 57% owner-occupation and an average age of 36 give this postcode the stable, settled character of a community where households put down roots. Moderate crime is broadly expected in an active family area — street-level variation matters. Property prices are trending down 17.4% year-on-year.
mapGeographic Location
Demographic Deep-Dive
The Census 2021 data below shows the full population breakdown for PL4 7NQ. 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
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
£ 235,000
7 sales · Mean £ 258,357
Semi-Detached
£ 210,000
1 sales · Mean £ 210,000
gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2026-02)
Crime around PL4 7NQ is moderate at 56 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
Mount Street Primary School
Plymouth High School for Girls
Lipson Co-operative Academy
Holy Cross Catholic Primary School
Prince Rock Primary School
Hyde Park Infants' School
storefront Nearby Amenities
Retailers - Other
16 nearby- Bargain Booze0.8 km
- FIREAWAY PIZZA0.7 km
- Premier Stores0.7 km
- Willow Tree Tea Tent0.6 km
- Regent Street News0.9 km
- + 11 more
Pub, NightClub
17 nearby- BulletProof Brewing Ltd0.8 km
- Caffe Sol0.7 km
- Fortescue0.7 km
- Old Plymothians and Mannameadians Members Club1.0 km
- Raffles0.8 km
- + 12 more
Restaurant, Cafe
24 nearby- Buddha hut0.8 km
- Costa0.8 km
- KFC0.7 km
- Mirello0.8 km
- Moo Music Plymouth0.8 km
- + 19 more
Supermarkets
9 nearby- Mutley Bazzar Ltd0.7 km
- Sainsbury's Local0.7 km
- Tesco Express0.3 km
- Tesco Express0.8 km
- The Co-Operative Food0.8 km
- + 4 more
Takeaway Shop
20 nearby- City Charcoal Grill0.7 km
- Domino's Pizza0.7 km
- Lexi's Kitchen0.5 km
- Papa John's0.7 km
- Perillas0.9 km
- + 15 more
train Transport Links
Train Stations
- Plymouth1.4 km
- Devonport3.4 km
- Dockyard3.7 km
Bus Stops
- Queens Road East0.1 km
- Queens Road East0.1 km
- Lipson Terrace0.1 km
- Sea View Avenue0.2 km
- Channel View Terrace0.2 km
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Postcode Profile: PL47NQ · Data under Open Government Licence