PL4 8ET is a vibrant, youthful neighbourhood on North Hill, 0.1km from North Hill in Plymouth. Administratively it sits within Drake ward and the Plymouth, Sutton and Devonport constituency.
This is a well-established rental postcode — a university campus area — mostly students in halls, very high turnover. During the day, large schools, colleges, and universities, nationally widespread. It has a young, student-heavy population (average age 28) — lively, but with high tenant turnover. 64% of homes are privately rented — a strong rental market with good supply for incoming tenants.
Safety: Crime rates are above average at 97 incidents per 1,000 residents — worth reviewing the crime breakdown below.
Census 2021 statistics for PL4 8ET are sourced from Output Area E00181180 (shared with 17 postcodes in this micro-neighbourhood). Property prices come from HM Land Registry.
NORTH HILL, PL4 8ET House Prices & Local Information
Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for NORTH HILL, PL4 8ET.
352
28
£ 32,100 /yr
22%
Neighbourhood Index
infoHow calculated?Score 1–10 — how this postcode ranks nationally (10 = top 10%)
Index Insight: PL4 8ET 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.
Area Character
Average age 28, 64% renting. PL4 8ET has the demographic fingerprint of a student and early-career professional neighbourhood — lively and high-turnover. Moderate crime and budget prices fit the student postcode profile well.
mapGeographic Location
Demographic Deep-Dive
The Census 2021 data below shows the full population breakdown for PL4 8ET. The average age is 27.7. Figures are sourced from the Office for National Statistics and cover ethnicity, age, religion, education, occupation, housing tenure, and more.
Ethnicity Profile
Economic Activity
Area Vibe: Youthful and transient. Characterized by young adults and early-career individuals predominantly living in rental accommodation.
gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2026-02)
Crime around PL4 8ET is above average at 97 per 1,000 residents. The most reported categories are violence and sexual offences and shoplifting. Commercial streets and transport hubs naturally generate more incidents than quiet residential roads.
school Local Schools
Mount Street Primary School
Plymouth High School for Girls
Holy Cross Catholic Primary School
ACE Schools Plymouth
Pilgrim Primary Academy
Salisbury Road Primary School
Hyde Park Infants' School
The Cathedral School of St Mary
storefront Nearby Amenities
Retailers - Other
67 nearby- Bargain Booze0.8 km
- FIREAWAY PIZZA0.6 km
- Little Hemp Shop0.7 km
- Premier Stores0.6 km
- Willow Tree Tea Tent0.8 km
- + 62 more
Pub, NightClub
43 nearby- BulletProof Brewing Ltd0.8 km
- Caffe Sol0.6 km
- Fortescue0.6 km
- Old Plymothians and Mannameadians Members Club0.8 km
- Raffles0.5 km
- + 38 more
Restaurant, Cafe
175 nearby- Buddha hut0.8 km
- Costa0.8 km
- Ford Park Cemetery Cafe0.8 km
- KFC0.6 km
- Mirello0.8 km
- + 170 more
Supermarkets
18 nearby- Mutley Bazzar Ltd0.6 km
- Sainsbury's Local0.6 km
- Tesco Express1.0 km
- Tesco Express0.8 km
- The Co-Operative Food0.8 km
- + 13 more
Takeaway Shop
35 nearby- City Charcoal Grill0.5 km
- Domino's Pizza0.6 km
- Lexi's Kitchen0.9 km
- Papa John's0.6 km
- Perillas0.7 km
- + 30 more
Hotel, B&B, Guest House
3 nearby- Premier Inn1.0 km
- Premier Inn0.9 km
- Gallery Guesthouse0.2 km
train Transport Links
Train Stations
- Plymouth0.5 km
- Devonport2.5 km
- Dockyard2.9 km
Bus Stops
- Bedford Terrace0.1 km
- Skardon Place0.1 km
- Evelyn Place0.2 km
- North Road East Car Park0.2 km
- Sutherland Road0.2 km
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Postcode Profile: PL48ET · Data under Open Government Licence