Postcode Analysis Plymouth, South West

NORTH STREET, PL4 8DL House Prices & Local Information

Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for NORTH STREET, PL4 8DL.

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Population

259

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Avg Age

35

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Avg Income

£ 32,100 /yr

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Employed

36%

Neighbourhood Index

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

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Index Insight: PL4 8DL falls into the lower 30% nationally for affluence, pointing to a more accessible but economically challenged demographic. Employment metrics are below the national average, which typically reflects either economic deprivation or a highly retired population.

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1/10
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10/10
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2/10
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10/10
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2/10
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10/10
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2/10
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2/10
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Area Character

No single demographic signal dominates PL4 8DL — age 35, 30% ownership, 62% private renting: a mixed-tenure, multi-generational community. Crime rates in this specific area are higher than average. Property prices average £115k. Property prices are trending up 10.6% year-on-year.

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

PL4 8DL is an up-and-coming urban area on North Street, 0.3km from Sutton in Plymouth. Administratively it sits within St Peter and the Waterfront ward and the Plymouth, Sutton and Devonport constituency.

This is a well-established rental postcode — a diverse urban neighbourhood with mixed household types and languages. The daytime character shifts — white, female workforce with low qualifications, working locally. An average age of 35 points to a young professional and early-career population — ambitious, mobile, and predominantly renting. 62% of homes are privately rented — a strong rental market with good supply for incoming tenants.

Safety: Crime rates are above average at 137 incidents per 1,000 residents — worth reviewing the crime breakdown below. Property: With prices averaging £115k, this is one of the more affordable postcodes in the area, up 10.6% 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 8DL are sourced from Output Area E00172054 (shared with 6 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 8DL. The average age is 34.7. Figures are sourced from the Office for National Statistics and cover ethnicity, age, religion, education, occupation, housing tenure, and more.

Ethnicity Profile

White / British78.2%
Asian / British Asian13.0%
Black / African / Caribbean3.1%
Other / Mixed5.7%

Economic Activity

36%Active
FT: 27%
Unemployed: 3%
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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

£ 136,000

2 sales · Mean £ 136,000

Flat

£ 107,000

5 sales · Mean £ 110,300

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

Crime around PL4 8DL is above average at 137 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.

Violence and sexual offences521
Anti-social behaviour239
Shoplifting197
Other theft126
Public order110

school Local Schools

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Holy Cross Catholic Primary School

Good300 pupils0.2 km
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Mount Street Primary School

Good202 pupils0.3 km
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ACE Schools Plymouth

Good197 pupils0.3 km
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Plymouth High School for Girls

Good791 pupils0.7 km
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Salisbury Road Primary School

Requires Improvement405 pupils0.7 km
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Pilgrim Primary Academy

Outstanding374 pupils0.9 km
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The Cathedral School of St Mary

Requires Improvement99 pupils1.2 km
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St Andrew's Cof E VA Primary School

Good203 pupils1.2 km

storefront Nearby Amenities

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Retailers - Other

71 nearby
  • FIREAWAY PIZZA1.0 km
  • Premier Stores0.9 km
  • Wilphys Sandwich Bar1.0 km
  • Jacka Bakery0.6 km
  • Morrisons Daily0.6 km
  • + 66 more
local_bar

Pub, NightClub

50 nearby
  • Caffe Sol0.9 km
  • Fortescue1.0 km
  • Raffles0.9 km
  • The Gipsy Moth0.8 km
  • Air0.3 km
  • + 45 more
restaurant

Restaurant, Cafe

203 nearby
  • KFC0.9 km
  • Pickle Deli0.9 km
  • Todays Kebab Plymouth0.9 km
  • Marco Pierre Whites Steakhouse Bar and Grill0.8 km
  • 50 Degrees North Brasserie and Bar0.7 km
  • + 198 more
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Supermarkets

19 nearby
  • Mutley Bazzar Ltd0.9 km
  • Sainsbury's Local0.9 km
  • The Co-operative Food0.7 km
  • Tesco0.1 km
  • The Co-operative Food0.8 km
  • + 14 more
fastfood

Takeaway Shop

39 nearby
  • City Charcoal Grill0.8 km
  • Domino's Pizza1.0 km
  • Papa John's0.9 km
  • Uni Food0.9 km
  • Wok Fusion0.9 km
  • + 34 more
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Hotel, B&B, Guest House

12 nearby
  • Crowne Plaza0.8 km
  • Drake Guest Accommodation0.9 km
  • Imperial Plymouth0.9 km
  • Number 10.9 km
  • Poppy's Guest House1.0 km
  • + 7 more

train Transport Links

Train Stations

  • Plymouth0.9 km
  • Devonport2.8 km
  • Dockyard3.2 km

Bus Stops

  • Gasking Street0.1 km
  • St Theresas Court0.1 km
  • Lanyon House0.1 km
  • Exeter Street0.1 km
  • Charles Church0.2 km