Postcode Analysis Plymouth, South West

SHAFTESBURY COTTAGES, PL4 8JD House Prices & Local Information

Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for SHAFTESBURY COTTAGES, PL4 8JD.

analytics Demographics: Census 2021 local_police Crime: police.uk · 2026-02 (1–2 month lag)home Prices: Land Registry
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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 8JD 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

At 75% private renter occupancy, PL4 8JD is a landlord-friendly investment zone — high demand, strong yields, and frequent turnover. Moderate crime is typical for high-density rental zones (avg age: 29).

home £177,500 median price shield Safety 2/10
verifiedPublished by PostcodeInfo.uk · · Sources: ONS Census 2021, police.uk, Land Registry

PL4 8JD is an accessible, working-class neighbourhood on Shaftesbury Cottages, 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 8JD offers a diverse urban neighbourhood with mixed household types and languages. By day, the area transitions to a non-metropolitan suburban areas character: white, female workforce with low qualifications, working locally. With residents averaging 29 years old, this is a classic professional renter's neighbourhood — energetic, sociable, and career-focused. 75% of homes are privately rented — a strong rental market with good supply for incoming tenants.

Safety: Crime is moderate at 66 incidents per 1,000 residents — broadly typical for this type of urban area. Property: With prices averaging £177k, this is one of the more affordable postcodes in the area.

Census 2021 statistics for PL4 8JD 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 8JD. 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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Community Makeup: Predominantly a younger renting crowd. The neighborhood has a low average age and high rental density compared to the national baseline.

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home Property Prices by Type

Terraced

£ 162,500

10 sales · Mean £ 162,707

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

Crime around PL4 8JD is moderate at 66 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 offences395
Anti-social behaviour114
Shoplifting94
Other theft92
Criminal damage and arson58

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 Shop0.8 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

126 nearby
  • Buddha hut0.7 km
  • Costa0.7 km
  • Ford Park Cemetery Cafe0.9 km
  • KFC0.4 km
  • Mirello0.7 km
  • + 121 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
  • Bedford Terrace0.2 km
  • Skardon Place0.2 km
  • Plymouth Girls High 10.2 km
  • Mutley Court0.2 km