PL4 7QF is an accessible, working-class neighbourhood on Crossway Avenue, 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 7QF 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. By day, the area transitions to a healthcare and public administration character: major hospitals and public administration with diverse workforces. An average age of 36 puts this squarely in mixed-family territory — professional couples, school-age children households, and established residents all sharing the streets. 32% of homes are socially rented, reflecting the area's public housing provision and council presence.
Safety: Crime rates are low here at 40 incidents per 1,000 residents — well below average and reassuring for families. Property: With prices averaging £95k, this is one of the more affordable postcodes in the area. 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 7QF are sourced from Output Area E00076679 (shared with 7 postcodes in this micro-neighbourhood). Property prices come from HM Land Registry.
CROSSWAY AVENUE, PL4 7QF House Prices & Local Information
Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for CROSSWAY AVENUE, PL4 7QF.
302
36
£ 36,300 /yr
47%
Neighbourhood Index
infoHow calculated?Score 1–10 — how this postcode ranks nationally (10 = top 10%)
Index Insight: PL4 7QF falls into the lower 30% nationally for affluence, pointing to a more accessible but economically challenged demographic.
Area Character
No single demographic signal dominates PL4 7QF — age 36, 46% ownership, 21% private renting: a mixed-tenure, multi-generational community. Low crime and mid-range prices make this a solid all-round choice.
mapGeographic Location
Demographic Deep-Dive
The Census 2021 data below shows the full population breakdown for PL4 7QF. 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
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
£ 95,000
2 sales · Mean £ 95,000
gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2026-02)
PL4 7QF has low crime rates — 40 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.
school Local Schools
Lipson Co-operative Academy
Lipson Vale Primary School
Laira Green Primary School
Prince Rock Primary School
Salisbury Road Primary School
High View School
Mount Street Primary School
Holy Cross Catholic Primary School
storefront Nearby Amenities
Pub, NightClub
5 nearby- The Penguin0.8 km
- Saltram Club0.7 km
- GWRSA0.9 km
- Friary Vaults0.9 km
- Grenville Hotel1.0 km
Supermarkets
3 nearby- Tesco Express0.9 km
- The Co-operative Food0.7 km
- The Co-operative Food0.5 km
Takeaway Shop
7 nearby- Top China0.7 km
- St Judes Grill0.7 km
- Atlantic Fryers & Pizza Ltd0.4 km
- Samni0.5 km
- Wok n Roll0.4 km
- + 2 more
Retailers - Other
4 nearby- Mount Gould Superstore0.2 km
- Premier Mount Gould Stores0.5 km
- Spar0.7 km
- Embankment Stores0.9 km
Restaurant, Cafe
3 nearby- Cobblers and Coffee0.6 km
- Live Well Community Cafe0.2 km
- Wayside Cafe at Salisbury Road Baptist Church0.6 km
train Transport Links
Train Stations
- Plymouth2.1 km
- Devonport4.1 km
- Dockyard4.4 km
Bus Stops
- Crossway Avenue0.0 km
- Mount Gould Hospital0.0 km
- Archway Avenue0.1 km
- Ladysmith Road0.2 km
- Heathfield Road0.2 km
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Postcode Profile: PL47QF · Data under Open Government Licence