PL4 8PL is an accessible, working-class neighbourhood on Lipson Road, 0.4km from St Jude's in Plymouth. Administratively it sits within Drake ward and the Plymouth, Sutton and Devonport constituency.
This is a well-established rental postcode — an area with a high proportion of elderly residents, often in communal housing. Work and footfall patterns mark this as a non-metropolitan suburban areas zone — white, female workforce with low qualifications, working locally. The 35 average age reflects a thriving young professional community — a good mix of renters and first-time buyers, with strong employment rates. 60% of homes are privately rented — a strong rental market with good supply for incoming tenants.
Safety: Crime is moderate at 73 incidents per 1,000 residents — broadly typical for this type of urban area. Property: With prices averaging £169k, this is one of the more affordable postcodes in the area.
Census 2021 statistics for PL4 8PL are sourced from Output Area E00076045 (shared with 27 postcodes in this micro-neighbourhood). Property prices come from HM Land Registry.
LIPSON ROAD, PL4 8PL House Prices & Local Information
Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for LIPSON ROAD, PL4 8PL.
408
35
£ 36,000 /yr
39%
Neighbourhood Index
infoHow calculated?Score 1–10 — how this postcode ranks nationally (10 = top 10%)
Index Insight: PL4 8PL represents a statistically balanced neighbourhood. The scores across affluence, family, and employment align closely with national middle-ground averages, offering a highly typical UK community profile.
Area Character
PL4 8PL is a mixed residential postcode — average age 35, 32% owner-occupied, spanning a wide range of household types and life stages. Balanced crime and pricing reflect a genuinely average but liveable neighbourhood.
mapGeographic Location
Demographic Deep-Dive
The Census 2021 data below shows the full population breakdown for PL4 8PL. The average age is 35.0. Figures are sourced from the Office for National Statistics and cover ethnicity, age, religion, education, occupation, housing tenure, and more.
Ethnicity Profile
Economic Activity
Age & Housing: A mid-life demographic with high rental density. The population consists largely of working adults in their thirties and forties renting their homes.
home Property Prices by Type
Flat
£ 132,000
8 sales · Mean £ 127,750
Terraced
£ 250,000
11 sales · Mean £ 247,545
gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2026-02)
Crime around PL4 8PL is moderate at 73 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
Salisbury Road Primary School
Mount Street 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
39 nearby- Bargain Booze0.9 km
- FIREAWAY PIZZA0.7 km
- Premier Stores0.7 km
- Willow Tree Tea Tent0.8 km
- Wilphys Sandwich Bar0.9 km
- + 34 more
Pub, NightClub
30 nearby- BulletProof Brewing Ltd0.9 km
- Caffe Sol0.7 km
- Fortescue0.7 km
- Raffles0.8 km
- The Mannamead0.8 km
- + 25 more
Restaurant, Cafe
114 nearby- Buddha hut0.9 km
- Costa0.9 km
- KFC0.7 km
- Mirello0.9 km
- Moo Music Plymouth1.0 km
- + 109 more
Supermarkets
19 nearby- Mutley Bazzar Ltd0.7 km
- Sainsbury's Local0.7 km
- Tesco Express0.8 km
- Tesco Express0.9 km
- The Co-Operative Food0.9 km
- + 14 more
Takeaway Shop
37 nearby- City Charcoal Grill0.6 km
- Domino's Pizza0.8 km
- Lexi's Kitchen0.8 km
- Papa John's0.7 km
- Perillas0.9 km
- + 32 more
Hotel, B&B, Guest House
2 nearby- Premier Inn0.8 km
- Gallery Guesthouse0.7 km
train Transport Links
Train Stations
- Plymouth1.1 km
- Devonport3.0 km
- Dockyard3.4 km
Bus Stops
- Diamond Avenue0.0 km
- May Terrace0.0 km
- Lipson Court0.1 km
- Baring Street0.1 km
- Hospital Road0.2 km
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Postcode Profile: PL48PL · Data under Open Government Licence