Postcode Analysis Plymouth, South West

BLENHEIM ROAD, PL4 8LJ House Prices & Local Information

Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for BLENHEIM ROAD, PL4 8LJ.

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

328

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Avg Age

28

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Avg Income

£ 32,100 /yr

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Employed

17%

Neighbourhood Index

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

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Index Insight: PL4 8LJ 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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8/10
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1/10
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10/10
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1/10
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4/10
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Area Character

Average age 28, 59% renting. PL4 8LJ has the demographic fingerprint of a student and early-career professional neighbourhood — lively and high-turnover. Higher crime warrants awareness — HMO density and nightlife are likely contributors.

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

PL4 8LJ is a lively urban neighbourhood on Blenheim Road, 0.3km 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. The community skews young professional (average age 28) — expect a mix of renters, sharers, and first-time buyers. 59% of homes are privately rented — a strong rental market with good supply for incoming tenants.

Safety: Crime rates are above average at 126 incidents per 1,000 residents — worth reviewing the crime breakdown below. Property: Average house prices are around £242k.

Census 2021 statistics for PL4 8LJ are sourced from Output Area E00181183 (shared with 35 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 8LJ. The average age is 28.4. Figures are sourced from the Office for National Statistics and cover ethnicity, age, religion, education, occupation, housing tenure, and more.

Ethnicity Profile

White / British90.0%
Asian / British Asian5.2%
Black / African / Caribbean1.2%
Other / Mixed3.6%

Economic Activity

17%Active
FT: 11%
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.

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home Property Prices by Type

Terraced

£ 263,750

4 sales · Mean £ 264,375

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

Crime around PL4 8LJ is above average at 126 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 offences527
Anti-social behaviour230
Shoplifting177
Other theft129
Public order104

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 pupils0.4 km
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Holy Cross Catholic Primary School

Good300 pupils0.5 km
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ACE Schools Plymouth

Good197 pupils0.6 km
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Pilgrim Primary Academy

Outstanding374 pupils0.7 km
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Salisbury Road Primary School

Requires Improvement405 pupils0.9 km
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The Cathedral School of St Mary

Requires Improvement99 pupils1.0 km
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Hyde Park Infants' School

Inadequate260 pupils1.2 km

storefront Nearby Amenities

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Retailers - Other

70 nearby
  • Bargain Booze0.9 km
  • FIREAWAY PIZZA0.8 km
  • Little Hemp Shop0.8 km
  • Premier Stores0.7 km
  • Willow Tree Tea Tent1.0 km
  • + 65 more
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Pub, NightClub

52 nearby
  • BulletProof Brewing Ltd1.0 km
  • Caffe Sol0.7 km
  • Fortescue0.8 km
  • Old Plymothians and Mannameadians Members Club0.9 km
  • Raffles0.7 km
  • + 47 more
restaurant

Restaurant, Cafe

198 nearby
  • Buddha hut0.9 km
  • Costa0.9 km
  • Ford Park Cemetery Cafe0.9 km
  • KFC0.7 km
  • Mirello0.9 km
  • + 193 more
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Supermarkets

20 nearby
  • Mutley Bazzar Ltd0.7 km
  • Sainsbury's Local0.7 km
  • Tesco Express0.9 km
  • The Co-Operative Food0.9 km
  • Grace Connections Mini Market0.9 km
  • + 15 more
fastfood

Takeaway Shop

38 nearby
  • City Charcoal Grill0.6 km
  • Domino's Pizza0.8 km
  • Papa John's0.7 km
  • Perillas0.8 km
  • Pizza Hut0.8 km
  • + 33 more
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Hotel, B&B, Guest House

11 nearby
  • Crowne Plaza1.0 km
  • Drake Guest Accommodation1.0 km
  • Imperial Plymouth1.0 km
  • Number 11.0 km
  • Premier Inn0.9 km
  • + 6 more

train Transport Links

Train Stations

  • Plymouth0.6 km
  • Devonport2.5 km
  • Dockyard2.9 km

Bus Stops

  • University0.1 km
  • City Library & Museum0.1 km
  • University0.1 km
  • University0.1 km
  • University0.1 km