Postcode Analysis Plymouth, South West

LADYSMITH ROAD, PL4 7NR House Prices & Local Information

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

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Population

302

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Avg Age

36

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Avg Income

£ 36,300 /yr

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Employed

47%

Neighbourhood Index

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

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Index Insight: PL4 7NR falls into the lower 30% nationally for affluence, pointing to a more accessible but economically challenged demographic.

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3/10
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6/10
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10/10
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6/10
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6/10
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2/10
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9/10
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3/10
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7/10
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Area Character

Balanced, accessible, and mixed. PL4 7NR spans multiple life stages — average age 36, moderate ownership and renting. Low crime and mid-range prices make this a solid all-round choice. Property prices are trending up 23.3% year-on-year.

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

PL4 7NR is an accessible, working-class neighbourhood on Ladysmith Road, 0.3km from Mount Gold in Plymouth. Administratively it sits within Sutton and Mount Gould ward and the Plymouth, Sutton and Devonport constituency.

An affordable area with active regeneration, PL4 7NR is these neighbourhoods include younger than group average individuals, frequently born in the eu. many residents are of mixed or multiple ethnicities. many are unmarried or divorced. many reside in privately rented detached houses or flats, some of which are underoccupied. individuals are more likely than the group average to be educated to a level/highers or degree level, and to work in managerial occupations. unemployment rates are lower than the group average. many of these neighbourhoods are found close to industrial estates. Outside of residential hours, major hospitals and public administration with diverse workforces. At 36 years average, expect a well-rounded neighbourhood — a blend of established families, working professionals, and longer-term owner-occupiers. 32% of homes are socially rented, reflecting the area's public housing provision and council presence.

Safety: Crime is moderate at 53 incidents per 1,000 residents — broadly typical for this type of urban area. Property: With prices averaging £162k, this is one of the more affordable postcodes in the area, up 23.3% year-on-year. The Index of Multiple Deprivation places this area in the most deprived 20% nationally — this often means more affordable prices and active local authority investment, but also fewer amenities and higher benefit dependency.

Census 2021 statistics for PL4 7NR are sourced from Output Area E00076679 (shared with 7 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 7NR. The average age is 36.2. Figures are sourced from the Office for National Statistics and cover ethnicity, age, religion, education, occupation, housing tenure, and more.

Ethnicity Profile

White / British90.4%
Asian / British Asian3.6%
Black / African / Caribbean0.0%
Other / Mixed5.9%

Economic Activity

47%Active
FT: 31%
Unemployed: 1%
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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

£ 147,500

12 sales · Mean £ 139,041

Terraced

£ 165,000

3 sales · Mean £ 145,741

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

Crime around PL4 7NR is moderate at 53 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 offences108
Criminal damage and arson24
Anti-social behaviour22
Other theft21
Public order20

school Local Schools

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Lipson Co-operative Academy

Good1126 pupils0.3 km
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Lipson Vale Primary School

Good412 pupils0.5 km
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Laira Green Primary School

Requires Improvement262 pupils0.6 km
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High View School

Outstanding0.9 km
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Prince Rock Primary School

Outstanding395 pupils0.9 km
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Salisbury Road Primary School

Requires Improvement405 pupils1.0 km

storefront Nearby Amenities

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Pub, NightClub

4 nearby
  • The Penguin0.9 km
  • Saltram Club0.9 km
  • GWRSA0.8 km
  • Friary Vaults0.9 km
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Takeaway Shop

9 nearby
  • Top China0.8 km
  • St Judes Grill0.9 km
  • Atlantic Fryers & Pizza Ltd0.5 km
  • Samni0.5 km
  • Wok n Roll0.5 km
  • + 4 more
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Supermarkets

3 nearby
  • The Co-operative Food0.9 km
  • The Co-operative Food0.6 km
  • The Co-operative Food1.0 km
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Retailers - Other

4 nearby
  • Mount Gould Superstore0.3 km
  • Premier Mount Gould Stores0.6 km
  • Spar0.6 km
  • Embankment Stores0.9 km
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Restaurant, Cafe

3 nearby
  • Cobblers and Coffee0.7 km
  • Live Well Community Cafe0.3 km
  • Wayside Cafe at Salisbury Road Baptist Church0.7 km

train Transport Links

Train Stations

  • Plymouth2.2 km
  • Devonport4.2 km
  • Dockyard4.5 km

Bus Stops

  • Ladysmith Road0.1 km
  • Mount Gould Hospital0.1 km
  • Crossway Avenue0.1 km
  • Ladysmith Road0.1 km
  • Lipson Community College0.2 km