Postcode Analysis Plymouth, South West

NORTH HILL, PL4 8EZ House Prices & Local Information

Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for NORTH HILL, PL4 8EZ.

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Population

352

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Avg Age

28

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Avg Income

£ 32,100 /yr

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Employed

22%

Neighbourhood Index

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

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Index Insight: PL4 8EZ 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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1/10
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10/10
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1/10
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7/10
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1/10
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10/10
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1/10
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9/10
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Area Character

Average age 28, 64% renting. PL4 8EZ 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.

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

PL4 8EZ 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.

For renters and young professionals, PL4 8EZ offers a university campus area — mostly students in halls, very high turnover. Outside of residential hours, large schools, colleges, and universities, nationally widespread. The predominance of young residents (average age 28) gives the area its energy — expect active social scenes, short tenancies, and regular neighbourhood turnover. 64% of homes are privately rented — a strong rental market with good supply for incoming tenants.

Safety: Crime is moderate at 76 incidents per 1,000 residents — broadly typical for this type of urban area. Property: Average house prices are around £320k.

Census 2021 statistics for PL4 8EZ are sourced from Output Area E00181180 (shared with 17 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 8EZ. 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

White / British87.8%
Asian / British Asian6.5%
Black / African / Caribbean1.4%
Other / Mixed4.3%

Economic Activity

22%Active
FT: 12%
Unemployed: 3%
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Age & Housing: A notably young demographic dominated by renters. The population leans heavily toward young adults in their twenties and thirties.

home Property Prices by Type

Flat

£ 320,000

1 sales · Mean £ 320,000

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

Crime around PL4 8EZ is moderate at 76 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 offences426
Anti-social behaviour122
Shoplifting101
Other theft88
Criminal damage and arson76

school Local Schools

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Plymouth High School for Girls

Good791 pupils0.2 km
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Mount Street Primary School

Good202 pupils0.2 km
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Holy Cross Catholic Primary School

Good300 pupils0.7 km
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ACE Schools Plymouth

Good197 pupils0.8 km
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Pilgrim Primary Academy

Outstanding374 pupils0.8 km
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Salisbury Road Primary School

Requires Improvement405 pupils0.9 km
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Hyde Park Infants' School

Inadequate260 pupils1.0 km
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The Cathedral School of St Mary

Requires Improvement99 pupils1.1 km

storefront Nearby Amenities

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Retailers - Other

67 nearby
  • Bargain Booze0.7 km
  • FIREAWAY PIZZA0.6 km
  • Little Hemp Shop0.7 km
  • Premier Stores0.5 km
  • Willow Tree Tea Tent0.8 km
  • + 62 more
local_bar

Pub, NightClub

39 nearby
  • BulletProof Brewing Ltd0.8 km
  • Caffe Sol0.5 km
  • Fortescue0.6 km
  • Old Plymothians and Mannameadians Members Club0.7 km
  • Raffles0.5 km
  • + 34 more
restaurant

Restaurant, Cafe

161 nearby
  • Buddha hut0.7 km
  • Costa0.7 km
  • Ford Park Cemetery Cafe0.8 km
  • KFC0.5 km
  • Mirello0.7 km
  • + 156 more
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Supermarkets

17 nearby
  • Mutley Bazzar Ltd0.5 km
  • Sainsbury's Local0.5 km
  • Tesco Express0.9 km
  • Tesco Express0.7 km
  • The Co-Operative Food0.7 km
  • + 12 more
fastfood

Takeaway Shop

37 nearby
  • City Charcoal Grill0.4 km
  • Domino's Pizza0.6 km
  • Lexi's Kitchen0.9 km
  • Papa John's0.5 km
  • Perillas0.6 km
  • + 32 more
hotel

Hotel, B&B, Guest House

3 nearby
  • Premier Inn1.0 km
  • Premier Inn1.0 km
  • Gallery Guesthouse0.2 km

train Transport Links

Train Stations

  • Plymouth0.5 km
  • Devonport2.5 km
  • Dockyard2.9 km

Bus Stops

  • Skardon Place0.0 km
  • Bedford Terrace0.0 km
  • Evelyn Place0.1 km
  • North Road East Car Park0.1 km
  • Sutherland Road0.1 km