Postcode Analysis Plymouth, South West

DURHAM AVENUE, PL4 8SR House Prices & Local Information

Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for DURHAM AVENUE, PL4 8SR.

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Population

272

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Avg Age

36

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Avg Income

£ 39,100 /yr

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Employed

58%

Neighbourhood Index

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

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Index Insight: PL4 8SR 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.

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3/10
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2/10
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10/10
workEmployment
7/10
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8/10
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5/10
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9/10
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3/10
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3/10
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Area Character

No single demographic signal dominates PL4 8SR — age 36, 48% ownership, 45% private renting: a mixed-tenure, multi-generational community. Low crime and mid-range prices make this a solid all-round choice. Property prices are trending up 2.3% year-on-year.

home £201,000 median price shield Safety 3/10
verifiedPublished by PostcodeInfo.uk · · Sources: ONS Census 2021, police.uk, Land Registry

PL4 8SR is a safe, established residential area on Durham Avenue, 0.3km from Mount Gould 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. The daytime character shifts — white, female workforce with low qualifications, working locally. The 36 average age reflects a mixed, mid-career community — settling down but not yet slowing down. 45% of homes are privately rented — a strong rental market with good supply for incoming tenants.

Safety: Crime is moderate at 51 incidents per 1,000 residents — broadly typical for this type of urban area. Property: Average house prices are around £201k, up 2.3% year-on-year.

Census 2021 statistics for PL4 8SR are sourced from Output Area E00076676 (shared with 5 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 8SR. The average age is 35.7. Figures are sourced from the Office for National Statistics and cover ethnicity, age, religion, education, occupation, housing tenure, and more.

Ethnicity Profile

White / British90.4%
Asian / British Asian0.4%
Black / African / Caribbean3.0%
Other / Mixed6.3%

Economic Activity

58%Active
FT: 40%
Unemployed: 3%
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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

Terraced

£ 176,000

10 sales · Mean £ 180,875

gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2026-02)

Crime around PL4 8SR is moderate at 51 per 1,000 residents. The most reported categories are violence and sexual offences and criminal damage and arson. Commercial streets and transport hubs naturally generate more incidents than quiet residential roads.

Violence and sexual offences267
Criminal damage and arson62
Anti-social behaviour57
Other theft40
Drugs32

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 pupils0.5 km
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Prince Rock Primary School

Outstanding395 pupils0.7 km
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Mount Street Primary School

Good202 pupils0.9 km
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Lipson Co-operative Academy

Good1126 pupils0.9 km
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Holy Cross Catholic Primary School

Good300 pupils0.9 km
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Plymouth High School for Girls

Good791 pupils1.1 km
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Laira Green Primary School

Requires Improvement262 pupils1.2 km

storefront Nearby Amenities

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Retailers - Other

17 nearby
  • Premier Stores0.9 km
  • Willow Tree Tea Tent0.9 km
  • Jones & Champion1.0 km
  • Regent Street News0.9 km
  • Just Like Mumma's1.0 km
  • + 12 more
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Pub, NightClub

6 nearby
  • Caffe Sol0.9 km
  • The Penguin0.7 km
  • Fawn Private Members Club0.9 km
  • Saltram Club0.1 km
  • Friary Vaults0.6 km
  • + 1 more
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Restaurant, Cafe

17 nearby
  • KFC0.9 km
  • Pickle Deli0.9 km
  • Todays Kebab Plymouth0.9 km
  • Tilt1.0 km
  • Woodside0.9 km
  • + 12 more
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Supermarkets

13 nearby
  • Mutley Bazzar Ltd0.9 km
  • Sainsbury's Local0.9 km
  • Tesco Express0.7 km
  • Sainsbury's Local1.0 km
  • The Co-operative Food0.1 km
  • + 8 more
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Takeaway Shop

23 nearby
  • City Charcoal Grill1.0 km
  • Lexi's Kitchen0.8 km
  • Papa John's0.9 km
  • Top China0.6 km
  • Uni Food0.9 km
  • + 18 more

train Transport Links

Train Stations

  • Plymouth1.6 km
  • Devonport3.6 km
  • Dockyard3.9 km

Bus Stops

  • Channel View Terrace0.1 km
  • Channel View Terrace0.1 km
  • Durham Avenue0.2 km
  • Durham Avenue0.2 km
  • Lipson Terrace0.2 km