PL4 8RJ is a mixed residential area on Lipson Road, 0.2km from Lipson 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 high-density urban area of young, single, transient residents. Work and footfall patterns mark this as a rural with mining or quarrying zone — includes some mining and quarrying and other industrial activity. This is a stable, socially diverse area (average age 37) — accessible for a wide range of households, from young families to empty nesters. 61% of homes are privately rented — a strong rental market with good supply for incoming tenants.
Safety: Crime is moderate at 61 incidents per 1,000 residents — broadly typical for this type of urban area. Property: Average house prices are around £357k, down 51.6% year-on-year.
Census 2021 statistics for PL4 8RJ are sourced from Output Area E00076674 (shared with 17 postcodes in this micro-neighbourhood). Property prices come from HM Land Registry.
LIPSON ROAD, PL4 8RJ House Prices & Local Information
Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for LIPSON ROAD, PL4 8RJ.
422
37
£ 39,100 /yr
50%
Neighbourhood Index
infoHow calculated?Score 1–10 — how this postcode ranks nationally (10 = top 10%)
Index Insight: The area also shows excellent employment metrics, indicating a highly economically active population.
Area Character
PL4 8RJ is a mixed residential postcode — average age 37, 38% owner-occupied, spanning a wide range of household types and life stages. Balanced crime and pricing reflect a genuinely average but liveable neighbourhood. Property prices are trending down 51.6% year-on-year.
mapGeographic Location
Demographic Deep-Dive
The Census 2021 data below shows the full population breakdown for PL4 8RJ. The average age is 37.4. 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
Terraced
£ 330,000
9 sales · Mean £ 309,388
gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2026-02)
Crime around PL4 8RJ is moderate at 61 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
Lipson Vale Primary School
Mount Street Primary School
Plymouth High School for Girls
Holy Cross Catholic Primary School
Prince Rock Primary School
Lipson Co-operative Academy
ACE Schools Plymouth
storefront Nearby Amenities
Retailers - Other
22 nearby- Bargain Booze0.9 km
- FIREAWAY PIZZA0.7 km
- Premier Stores0.7 km
- Willow Tree Tea Tent0.7 km
- Embankment Stores0.9 km
- + 17 more
Pub, NightClub
20 nearby- BulletProof Brewing Ltd0.9 km
- Caffe Sol0.7 km
- Fortescue0.7 km
- Raffles0.8 km
- The Hyde Park Hotel1.0 km
- + 15 more
Restaurant, Cafe
53 nearby- Buddha hut0.9 km
- Costa0.9 km
- KFC0.7 km
- Mirello0.9 km
- Moo Music Plymouth0.9 km
- + 48 more
Supermarkets
17 nearby- Mutley Bazzar Ltd0.7 km
- Sainsbury's Local0.7 km
- Tesco Express0.5 km
- Tesco Express0.9 km
- The Co-Operative Food0.9 km
- + 12 more
Takeaway Shop
32 nearby- City Charcoal Grill0.7 km
- Domino's Pizza0.8 km
- Lexi's Kitchen0.6 km
- Papa John's0.7 km
- Perillas0.9 km
- + 27 more
Hotel, B&B, Guest House
1 nearby- Gallery Guesthouse1.0 km
train Transport Links
Train Stations
- Plymouth1.3 km
- Devonport3.3 km
- Dockyard3.7 km
Bus Stops
- Sea View Avenue0.0 km
- Lipson Terrace0.1 km
- Seymour Road0.1 km
- Queens Road East0.1 km
- Freedom Park0.1 km
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Postcode Profile: PL48RJ · Data under Open Government Licence