Postcode Analysis Plymouth, South West

PL4 8NP House Prices & Local Information

Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for PL4 8NP.

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Population

232

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Avg Age

38

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Avg Income

£ 36,000 /yr

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Employed

28%

Neighbourhood Index

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

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Index Insight: PL4 8NP 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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2/10
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10/10
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1/10
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7/10
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1/10
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10/10
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1/10
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1/10
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Area Character

PL4 8NP has a significant social housing presence — 86% of homes are socially rented, reflecting substantial council or housing association provision. The 38-year average age reflects a younger, more transient social housing population.

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

PL4 8NP is an accessible, working-class neighbourhood located 0.4km from North Hill in Plymouth. Administratively it sits within Drake ward and the Plymouth, Sutton and Devonport constituency.

An affordable area with active regeneration, PL4 8NP is a high-density area of young ethnic minority families, mostly in flats. During the day, white, female workforce with low qualifications, working locally. A balanced community with an average age of 38 — families, professionals, and long-term residents all well represented. 86% of homes are socially rented, reflecting the area's public housing provision and council presence. Full-time employment stands at 13% — below average for the region, consistent with the area's higher deprivation indicators.

Safety: Crime is moderate at 77 incidents per 1,000 residents — broadly typical for this type of urban area.

Census 2021 statistics for PL4 8NP are sourced from Output Area E00076043 (shared with 8 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 8NP. The average age is 37.6. Figures are sourced from the Office for National Statistics and cover ethnicity, age, religion, education, occupation, housing tenure, and more.

Ethnicity Profile

White / British83.8%
Asian / British Asian1.3%
Black / African / Caribbean2.6%
Other / Mixed12.2%

Economic Activity

28%Active
FT: 13%
Unemployed: 4%
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Community Makeup: A dynamic neighborhood of mid-career renters. The average age points to active professionals living in rental accommodation.

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

Crime around PL4 8NP is moderate at 77 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 offences409
Anti-social behaviour109
Shoplifting93
Other theft88
Criminal damage and arson66

school Local Schools

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Mount Street Primary School

Good202 pupils0.3 km
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Plymouth High School for Girls

Good791 pupils0.5 km
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Salisbury Road Primary School

Requires Improvement405 pupils0.5 km
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Holy Cross Catholic Primary School

Good300 pupils0.6 km
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ACE Schools Plymouth

Good197 pupils0.8 km
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Lipson Vale Primary School

Good412 pupils1.0 km
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Hyde Park Infants' School

Inadequate260 pupils1.1 km
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Pilgrim Primary Academy

Outstanding374 pupils1.1 km

storefront Nearby Amenities

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Retailers - Other

38 nearby
  • Bargain Booze0.8 km
  • FIREAWAY PIZZA0.6 km
  • Premier Stores0.5 km
  • Willow Tree Tea Tent0.7 km
  • Wilphys Sandwich Bar0.8 km
  • + 33 more
local_bar

Pub, NightClub

28 nearby
  • BulletProof Brewing Ltd0.8 km
  • Caffe Sol0.5 km
  • Fortescue0.6 km
  • Old Plymothians and Mannameadians Members Club0.8 km
  • Raffles0.6 km
  • + 23 more
restaurant

Restaurant, Cafe

107 nearby
  • Buddha hut0.8 km
  • Costa0.8 km
  • KFC0.5 km
  • Mirello0.8 km
  • Moo Music Plymouth0.8 km
  • + 102 more
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Supermarkets

18 nearby
  • Mutley Bazzar Ltd0.5 km
  • Sainsbury's Local0.5 km
  • Tesco Express0.7 km
  • Tesco Express0.8 km
  • The Co-Operative Food0.8 km
  • + 13 more
fastfood

Takeaway Shop

32 nearby
  • City Charcoal Grill0.5 km
  • Domino's Pizza0.6 km
  • Lexi's Kitchen0.7 km
  • Papa John's0.5 km
  • Perillas0.7 km
  • + 27 more
hotel

Hotel, B&B, Guest House

2 nearby
  • Gallery Guesthouse0.6 km
  • Premier Inn0.9 km

train Transport Links

Train Stations

  • Plymouth0.9 km
  • Devonport2.9 km
  • Dockyard3.3 km

Bus Stops

  • Hospital Road0.0 km
  • Lipson Court0.1 km
  • Hill Park Crescent0.2 km
  • Greenbank Road0.2 km
  • Baring Street0.2 km