Postcode Analysis Plymouth, South West

CLIFTON STREET, PL4 8JA House Prices & Local Information

Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for CLIFTON STREET, PL4 8JA.

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Population

325

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Avg Age

29

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Avg Income

£ 36,000 /yr

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Employed

32%

Neighbourhood Index

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

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Index Insight: PL4 8JA 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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2/10
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1/10
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10/10
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2/10
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8/10
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2/10
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10/10
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1/10
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6/10
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Area Character

75% of homes in PL4 8JA are privately rented, marking this as a dedicated rental postcode with a young, mobile population. Moderate crime is typical for high-density rental zones (avg age: 29). Property prices are trending up 20.8% year-on-year.

home £137,058 median price shield Safety 2/10
verifiedPublished by PostcodeInfo.uk · · Sources: ONS Census 2021, police.uk, Land Registry

PL4 8JA is an accessible, working-class neighbourhood on Clifton Street, 0.2km from North Hill in Plymouth. Administratively it sits within Drake ward and the Plymouth, Sutton and Devonport constituency.

For renters and young professionals, PL4 8JA offers a diverse urban neighbourhood with mixed household types and languages. Outside of residential hours, white, female workforce with low qualifications, working locally. At 29 years average, this is a working-age, professionally active neighbourhood with good transport links and a dynamic social mix. 75% of homes are privately rented — a strong rental market with good supply for incoming tenants.

Safety: Crime is moderate at 71 incidents per 1,000 residents — broadly typical for this type of urban area. Property: With prices averaging £137k, this is one of the more affordable postcodes in the area, up 20.8% year-on-year.

Census 2021 statistics for PL4 8JA are sourced from Output Area E00076027 (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 8JA. The average age is 29.1. Figures are sourced from the Office for National Statistics and cover ethnicity, age, religion, education, occupation, housing tenure, and more.

Ethnicity Profile

White / British84.6%
Asian / British Asian6.8%
Black / African / Caribbean3.1%
Other / Mixed5.6%

Economic Activity

32%Active
FT: 22%
Unemployed: 2%
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Area Vibe: Youthful and transient. Characterized by young adults and early-career individuals predominantly living in rental accommodation.

home Property Prices by Type

Flat

£ 106,250

14 sales · Mean £ 106,785

Terraced

£ 170,500

8 sales · Mean £ 164,187

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

Crime around PL4 8JA is moderate at 71 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 offences414
Anti-social behaviour124
Shoplifting94
Other theft93
Criminal damage and arson59

school Local Schools

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Mount Street Primary School

Good202 pupils0.2 km
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Plymouth High School for Girls

Good791 pupils0.3 km
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Holy Cross Catholic Primary School

Good300 pupils0.6 km
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Salisbury Road Primary School

Requires Improvement405 pupils0.7 km
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ACE Schools Plymouth

Good197 pupils0.8 km
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Hyde Park Infants' School

Inadequate260 pupils1.0 km
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Pilgrim Primary Academy

Outstanding374 pupils1.0 km
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Lipson Vale Primary School

Good412 pupils1.1 km

storefront Nearby Amenities

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Retailers - Other

47 nearby
  • Bargain Booze0.7 km
  • FIREAWAY PIZZA0.5 km
  • Little Hemp Shop0.9 km
  • Premier Stores0.4 km
  • Willow Tree Tea Tent0.7 km
  • + 42 more
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Pub, NightClub

29 nearby
  • BulletProof Brewing Ltd0.7 km
  • Caffe Sol0.4 km
  • Fortescue0.5 km
  • Old Plymothians and Mannameadians Members Club0.7 km
  • Raffles0.5 km
  • + 24 more
restaurant

Restaurant, Cafe

124 nearby
  • Buddha hut0.7 km
  • Costa0.7 km
  • Ford Park Cemetery Cafe0.9 km
  • KFC0.4 km
  • Mirello0.7 km
  • + 119 more
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Supermarkets

17 nearby
  • Mutley Bazzar Ltd0.4 km
  • Sainsbury's Local0.4 km
  • Tesco Express0.8 km
  • Tesco Express0.7 km
  • The Co-Operative Food0.7 km
  • + 12 more
fastfood

Takeaway Shop

33 nearby
  • City Charcoal Grill0.4 km
  • Domino's Pizza0.5 km
  • Lexi's Kitchen0.7 km
  • Papa John's0.4 km
  • Perillas0.6 km
  • + 28 more
hotel

Hotel, B&B, Guest House

2 nearby
  • Gallery Guesthouse0.4 km
  • Premier Inn0.9 km

train Transport Links

Train Stations

  • Plymouth0.7 km
  • Devonport2.7 km
  • Dockyard3.1 km

Bus Stops

  • Clifton Street0.1 km
  • Hill Park Crescent0.2 km
  • Hospital Road0.2 km
  • Hill Park Crescent0.2 km
  • Bedford Terrace0.2 km