PL4 8QT is a vibrant, youthful neighbourhood on Salisbury Road, 0.2km from St Jude's in Plymouth. Administratively it sits within Sutton and Mount Gould ward and the Plymouth, Sutton and Devonport constituency.
This is a well-established rental postcode — a classic working-class terrace area — densely packed streets, low ethnic diversity. During the day, white, female workforce with low qualifications, working locally. The community skews young professional (average age 31) — expect a mix of renters, sharers, and first-time buyers. 54% of homes are privately rented — a strong rental market with good supply for incoming tenants.
Safety: Crime is moderate at 77 incidents per 1,000 residents — broadly typical for this type of urban area. Property: With prices averaging £164k, this is one of the more affordable postcodes in the area.
Census 2021 statistics for PL4 8QT are sourced from Output Area E00076689 (shared with 6 postcodes in this micro-neighbourhood). Property prices come from HM Land Registry.
SALISBURY ROAD, PL4 8QT House Prices & Local Information
Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for SALISBURY ROAD, PL4 8QT.
357
31
£ 39,100 /yr
45%
Neighbourhood Index
infoHow calculated?Score 1–10 — how this postcode ranks nationally (10 = top 10%)
Index Insight: Employment metrics are below the national average, which typically reflects either economic deprivation or a highly retired population.
Area Character
Balanced, accessible, and mixed. PL4 8QT spans multiple life stages — average age 31, moderate ownership and renting. Young average age (31) and budget pricing suggest early gentrification potential.
mapGeographic Location
Demographic Deep-Dive
The Census 2021 data below shows the full population breakdown for PL4 8QT. The average age is 31.2. Figures are sourced from the Office for National Statistics and cover ethnicity, age, religion, education, occupation, housing tenure, and more.
Ethnicity Profile
Economic Activity
Community Makeup: A dynamic neighborhood of mid-career renters. The average age points to active professionals living in rental accommodation.
home Property Prices by Type
Flat
£ 77,000
6 sales · Mean £ 75,416
Terraced
£ 240,000
5 sales · Mean £ 259,160
gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2026-02)
Crime around PL4 8QT 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.
school Local Schools
Salisbury Road Primary School
Holy Cross Catholic Primary School
Mount Street Primary School
Prince Rock Primary School
Lipson Vale Primary School
Plymouth High School for Girls
ACE Schools Plymouth
Lipson Co-operative Academy
storefront Nearby Amenities
Retailers - Other
33 nearby- FIREAWAY PIZZA1.0 km
- Premier Stores0.9 km
- Willow Tree Tea Tent1.0 km
- Jones & Champion0.6 km
- Loafers0.9 km
- + 28 more
Pub, NightClub
23 nearby- Caffe Sol0.9 km
- Fortescue1.0 km
- The Penguin0.9 km
- Beggars Banquet0.8 km
- Fresher & Professor0.8 km
- + 18 more
Restaurant, Cafe
86 nearby- KFC0.9 km
- Pickle Deli0.9 km
- The Earlybird1.0 km
- Todays Kebab Plymouth0.9 km
- Jakes0.8 km
- + 81 more
Supermarkets
15 nearby- Mutley Bazzar Ltd0.9 km
- Sainsbury's Local0.9 km
- Tesco Express0.8 km
- Gibbon Lane Stores0.7 km
- Sainsbury's Local0.6 km
- + 10 more
Takeaway Shop
34 nearby- City Charcoal Grill0.9 km
- Domino's Pizza1.0 km
- Lexi's Kitchen0.9 km
- Papa John's0.9 km
- Top China0.8 km
- + 29 more
Hotel, B&B, Guest House
2 nearby- Gallery Guesthouse1.0 km
- Premier Inn0.7 km
train Transport Links
Train Stations
- Plymouth1.3 km
- Devonport3.3 km
- Dockyard3.7 km
Bus Stops
- Seymour Avenue0.1 km
- Seymour Avenue0.1 km
- St Judes Church0.2 km
- Beaumont Villa Surgery0.2 km
- May Terrace0.2 km
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Postcode Profile: PL48QT · Data under Open Government Licence