PL4 8NL is an accessible, working-class neighbourhood on Woodland Terrace, 0.4km from North Hill in Plymouth. Administratively it sits within Drake ward and the Plymouth, Sutton and Devonport constituency.
For renters and young professionals, PL4 8NL offers a diverse urban neighbourhood with mixed household types and languages. The daytime character shifts — large schools, colleges, and universities, nationally widespread. An average age of 31 points to a young professional and early-career population — ambitious, mobile, and predominantly renting. 72% of homes are privately rented — a strong rental market with good supply for incoming tenants.
Safety: Crime is moderate at 80 incidents per 1,000 residents — broadly typical for this type of urban area. Property: Average house prices are around £185k, down 50.5% year-on-year. The Index of Multiple Deprivation places this area in the most deprived 20% nationally — this often means more affordable prices and active local authority investment, but also fewer amenities and higher benefit dependency.
Census 2021 statistics for PL4 8NL are sourced from Output Area E00076042 (shared with 9 postcodes in this micro-neighbourhood). Property prices come from HM Land Registry.
WOODLAND TERRACE, PL4 8NL House Prices & Local Information
Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for WOODLAND TERRACE, PL4 8NL.
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31
£ 32,100 /yr
43%
Neighbourhood Index
infoHow calculated?Score 1–10 — how this postcode ranks nationally (10 = top 10%)
Index Insight: PL4 8NL 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
PL4 8NL is a high-turnover rental hub — with 72% of homes privately rented, this postcode has the tenant density typical of a student or young professional district. Moderate crime is typical for high-density rental zones (avg age: 31). Property prices are trending down 50.5% year-on-year.
mapGeographic Location
Demographic Deep-Dive
The Census 2021 data below shows the full population breakdown for PL4 8NL. The average age is 31.4. 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: Active but flexible. The area is largely populated by a middle-aged demographic that favors the flexibility of the rental market.
home Property Prices by Type
Flat
£ 90,500
14 sales · Mean £ 95,107
Terraced
£ 450,000
5 sales · Mean £ 449,000
gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2026-02)
Crime around PL4 8NL is moderate at 80 per 1,000 residents. The most reported categories are violence and sexual offences and shoplifting. Commercial streets and transport hubs naturally generate more incidents than quiet residential roads.
school Local Schools
Mount Street Primary School
Salisbury Road Primary School
Holy Cross Catholic Primary School
Plymouth High School for Girls
ACE Schools Plymouth
Lipson Vale Primary School
Prince Rock Primary School
Hyde Park Infants' School
storefront Nearby Amenities
Retailers - Other
40 nearby- Bargain Booze0.8 km
- FIREAWAY PIZZA0.7 km
- Premier Stores0.6 km
- Willow Tree Tea Tent0.8 km
- Wilphys Sandwich Bar0.8 km
- + 35 more
Pub, NightClub
31 nearby- BulletProof Brewing Ltd0.9 km
- Caffe Sol0.6 km
- Fortescue0.7 km
- Old Plymothians and Mannameadians Members Club0.9 km
- Raffles0.7 km
- + 26 more
Restaurant, Cafe
112 nearby- Buddha hut0.8 km
- Costa0.8 km
- KFC0.6 km
- Mirello0.8 km
- Moo Music Plymouth0.9 km
- + 107 more
Supermarkets
20 nearby- Mutley Bazzar Ltd0.6 km
- Sainsbury's Local0.6 km
- Tesco Express0.7 km
- Tesco Express0.8 km
- The Co-Operative Food0.8 km
- + 15 more
Takeaway Shop
37 nearby- City Charcoal Grill0.5 km
- Domino's Pizza0.7 km
- Lexi's Kitchen0.7 km
- Papa John's0.6 km
- Perillas0.8 km
- + 32 more
Hotel, B&B, Guest House
2 nearby- Gallery Guesthouse0.6 km
- Premier Inn0.8 km
train Transport Links
Train Stations
- Plymouth1.0 km
- Devonport3.0 km
- Dockyard3.3 km
Bus Stops
- Hospital Road0.1 km
- Lipson Court0.1 km
- Baring Street0.1 km
- Diamond Avenue0.1 km
- May Terrace0.1 km
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Postcode Profile: PL48NL · Data under Open Government Licence