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.
CLIFTON STREET, PL4 8JA House Prices & Local Information
Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for CLIFTON STREET, PL4 8JA.
325
29
£ 36,000 /yr
32%
Neighbourhood Index
infoHow calculated?Score 1–10 — how this postcode ranks nationally (10 = top 10%)
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.
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.
mapGeographic Location
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
Economic Activity
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.
school Local Schools
Mount Street Primary School
Plymouth High School for Girls
Holy Cross Catholic Primary School
Salisbury Road Primary School
ACE Schools Plymouth
Hyde Park Infants' School
Pilgrim Primary Academy
Lipson Vale Primary School
storefront Nearby Amenities
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
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, Cafe
124 nearby- Buddha hut0.7 km
- Costa0.7 km
- Ford Park Cemetery Cafe0.9 km
- KFC0.4 km
- Mirello0.7 km
- + 119 more
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
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, 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
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Postcode Profile: PL48JA · Data under Open Government Licence