Postcode Analysis Plymouth, South West

LIPSON ROAD, PL4 8RJ House Prices & Local Information

Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for LIPSON ROAD, PL4 8RJ.

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Population

422

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Avg Age

37

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Avg Income

£ 39,100 /yr

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Employed

50%

Neighbourhood Index

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

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Index Insight: The area also shows excellent employment metrics, indicating a highly economically active population.

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3/10
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1/10
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9/10
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8/10
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8/10
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5/10
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10/10
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2/10
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4/10
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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.

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

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.

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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

White / British88.9%
Asian / British Asian2.8%
Black / African / Caribbean2.8%
Other / Mixed5.4%

Economic Activity

50%Active
FT: 37%
Unemployed: 1%
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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.

Violence and sexual offences329
Anti-social behaviour79
Criminal damage and arson66
Other theft57
Shoplifting44

school Local Schools

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Salisbury Road Primary School

Requires Improvement405 pupils0.3 km
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Lipson Vale Primary School

Good412 pupils0.6 km
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Mount Street Primary School

Good202 pupils0.7 km
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Plymouth High School for Girls

Good791 pupils0.8 km
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Holy Cross Catholic Primary School

Good300 pupils0.8 km
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Prince Rock Primary School

Outstanding395 pupils0.9 km
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Lipson Co-operative Academy

Good1126 pupils1.1 km
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ACE Schools Plymouth

Good197 pupils1.1 km

storefront Nearby Amenities

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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
local_bar

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

Restaurant, Cafe

53 nearby
  • Buddha hut0.9 km
  • Costa0.9 km
  • KFC0.7 km
  • Mirello0.9 km
  • Moo Music Plymouth0.9 km
  • + 48 more
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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
fastfood

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

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