PL4 8RQ is a mixed residential area on Lipson Road, 0.3km from Lipson in Plymouth. Administratively it sits within Sutton and Mount Gould ward and the Plymouth, Sutton and Devonport constituency.
For renters and young professionals, PL4 8RQ offers a high-density urban area of young, single, transient residents. During the day, includes some mining and quarrying and other industrial activity. A balanced community with an average age of 37 — families, professionals, and long-term residents all well represented. 61% of homes are privately rented — a strong rental market with good supply for incoming tenants.
Safety: Crime is moderate at 70 incidents per 1,000 residents — broadly typical for this type of urban area. Property: Average house prices are around £340k.
Census 2021 statistics for PL4 8RQ are sourced from Output Area E00076674 (shared with 17 postcodes in this micro-neighbourhood). Property prices come from HM Land Registry.
LIPSON ROAD, PL4 8RQ House Prices & Local Information
Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for LIPSON ROAD, PL4 8RQ.
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 8RQ is a mixed residential postcode — average age 37, 38% owner-occupied, spanning a wide range of household types and life stages. Young average age (37) and budget pricing suggest early gentrification potential.
mapGeographic Location
Demographic Deep-Dive
The Census 2021 data below shows the full population breakdown for PL4 8RQ. 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
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
Terraced
£ 340,000
2 sales · Mean £ 340,000
gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2026-02)
Crime around PL4 8RQ is moderate at 70 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
Mount Street Primary School
Holy Cross Catholic Primary School
Plymouth High School for Girls
Lipson Vale Primary School
Prince Rock Primary School
ACE Schools Plymouth
Lipson Co-operative Academy
storefront Nearby Amenities
Retailers - Other
31 nearby- Bargain Booze0.9 km
- FIREAWAY PIZZA0.8 km
- Premier Stores0.7 km
- Willow Tree Tea Tent0.8 km
- Bubble Citea0.9 km
- + 26 more
Pub, NightClub
25 nearby- BulletProof Brewing Ltd0.9 km
- Caffe Sol0.7 km
- Fortescue0.8 km
- Raffles0.8 km
- The Mannamead0.8 km
- + 20 more
Restaurant, Cafe
77 nearby- Buddha hut0.9 km
- Costa0.9 km
- KFC0.7 km
- Mirello0.9 km
- Moo Music Plymouth0.9 km
- + 72 more
Supermarkets
17 nearby- Mutley Bazzar Ltd0.7 km
- Sainsbury's Local0.7 km
- Tesco Express0.6 km
- Tesco Express0.9 km
- The Co-Operative Food0.9 km
- + 12 more
Takeaway Shop
36 nearby- City Charcoal Grill0.7 km
- Domino's Pizza0.8 km
- Lexi's Kitchen0.7 km
- Papa John's0.7 km
- Perillas0.9 km
- + 31 more
Hotel, B&B, Guest House
2 nearby- Premier Inn0.9 km
- Gallery Guesthouse0.9 km
train Transport Links
Train Stations
- Plymouth1.2 km
- Devonport3.2 km
- Dockyard3.6 km
Bus Stops
- Freedom Park0.0 km
- Seymour Road0.1 km
- Sea View Avenue0.2 km
- Diamond Avenue0.2 km
- May Terrace0.2 km
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Postcode Profile: PL48RQ · Data under Open Government Licence