PL4 8SF is a vibrant, youthful neighbourhood on Cecil Avenue, 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 high-density urban area of young, single, transient residents. The daytime character shifts — white, female workforce with low qualifications, working locally. An average age of 33 points to a young professional and early-career population — ambitious, mobile, and predominantly renting. 52% of homes are privately rented — a strong rental market with good supply for incoming tenants.
Safety: Crime is moderate at 55 incidents per 1,000 residents — broadly typical for this type of urban area. Property: With prices averaging £156k, this is one of the more affordable postcodes in the area, up 198.6% year-on-year.
Census 2021 statistics for PL4 8SF are sourced from Output Area E00076680 (shared with 5 postcodes in this micro-neighbourhood). Property prices come from HM Land Registry.
CECIL AVENUE, PL4 8SF House Prices & Local Information
Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for CECIL AVENUE, PL4 8SF.
319
33
£ 39,100 /yr
59%
Neighbourhood Index
infoHow calculated?Score 1–10 — how this postcode ranks nationally (10 = top 10%)
Index Insight: PL4 8SF 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
No single demographic signal dominates PL4 8SF — age 33, 45% ownership, 52% private renting: a mixed-tenure, multi-generational community. Young average age (33) and budget pricing suggest early gentrification potential. Property prices are trending up 198.6% year-on-year.
mapGeographic Location
Demographic Deep-Dive
The Census 2021 data below shows the full population breakdown for PL4 8SF. The average age is 32.8. 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
£ 183,000
5 sales · Mean £ 192,800
Flat
£ 72,000
3 sales · Mean £ 74,333
gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2026-02)
Crime around PL4 8SF is moderate at 55 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
Prince Rock Primary School
Lipson Vale Primary School
Holy Cross Catholic Primary School
Mount Street Primary School
Plymouth High School for Girls
Lipson Co-operative Academy
ACE Schools Plymouth
storefront Nearby Amenities
Retailers - Other
24 nearby- Premier Stores1.0 km
- Willow Tree Tea Tent1.0 km
- Jones & Champion0.8 km
- Regent Street News0.7 km
- Swolesome Foods0.9 km
- + 19 more
Pub, NightClub
15 nearby- Caffe Sol1.0 km
- The Penguin0.8 km
- Fresher & Professor1.0 km
- Nowhere Inn0.9 km
- The Pit and Pendulum0.9 km
- + 10 more
Restaurant, Cafe
40 nearby- KFC1.0 km
- Pickle Deli1.0 km
- Todays Kebab Plymouth1.0 km
- 1983 Bubble Tea0.9 km
- Bread and Roses0.9 km
- + 35 more
Supermarkets
15 nearby- Mutley Bazzar Ltd1.0 km
- Sainsbury's Local1.0 km
- Tesco Express0.8 km
- Gibbon Lane Stores0.9 km
- Sainsbury's Local0.8 km
- + 10 more
Takeaway Shop
30 nearby- City Charcoal Grill1.0 km
- Lexi's Kitchen0.9 km
- Papa John's1.0 km
- Top China0.7 km
- Uni Food1.0 km
- + 25 more
Hotel, B&B, Guest House
1 nearby- Premier Inn0.9 km
train Transport Links
Train Stations
- Plymouth1.5 km
- Devonport3.5 km
- Dockyard3.9 km
Bus Stops
- Durham Avenue0.2 km
- Durham Avenue0.2 km
- Seymour Avenue0.2 km
- Seymour Avenue0.2 km
- Channel View Terrace0.3 km
Generated by PostcodeInfo.uk
Postcode Profile: PL48SF · Data under Open Government Licence