Postcode Analysis Plymouth, South West

EDITH AVENUE, PL4 8TJ House Prices & Local Information

Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for EDITH AVENUE, PL4 8TJ.

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Population

284

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Avg Age

37

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Avg Income

£ 39,100 /yr

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Employed

53%

Neighbourhood Index

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

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Index Insight: Employment metrics are below the national average, which typically reflects either economic deprivation or a highly retired population.

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3/10
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2/10
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10/10
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3/10
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7/10
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4/10
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10/10
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5/10
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6/10
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Area Character

PL4 8TJ is an established family neighbourhood — 63% owner-occupation and an average age of 37 give this postcode the stable, settled character of a community where households put down roots. Low crime and mid-range prices — a genuinely accessible family postcode. Property prices are trending down 9.3% year-on-year.

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

PL4 8TJ is a safe, established residential area on Edith Avenue, 0.2km from Mount Gould in Plymouth. Administratively it sits within Sutton and Mount Gould ward and the Plymouth, Sutton and Devonport constituency.

For families considering a move, PL4 8TJ represents a classic working-class terrace area — densely packed streets, low ethnic diversity. During the day, white, female workforce with low qualifications, working locally. A balanced community with an average age of 37 — families, professionals, and long-term residents all well represented. 63% of properties are owner-occupied — a strong indicator of neighbourhood stability and long-term community investment.

Safety: Crime is moderate at 52 incidents per 1,000 residents — broadly typical for this type of urban area. Property: Average house prices are around £267k, down 9.3% year-on-year.

Census 2021 statistics for PL4 8TJ are sourced from Output Area E00076677 (shared with 3 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 8TJ. The average age is 36.9. Figures are sourced from the Office for National Statistics and cover ethnicity, age, religion, education, occupation, housing tenure, and more.

Ethnicity Profile

White / British95.0%
Asian / British Asian3.6%
Black / African / Caribbean0.7%
Other / Mixed0.7%

Economic Activity

53%Active
FT: 36%
Unemployed: 6%
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Community Makeup: A balanced, mature neighborhood. The average age points to a solid foundation of mid-career individuals.

home Property Prices by Type

Terraced

£ 254,000

28 sales · Mean £ 245,192

Flat

£ 80,000

2 sales · Mean £ 80,000

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

Crime around PL4 8TJ is moderate at 52 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 offences206
Criminal damage and arson51
Anti-social behaviour44
Other theft31
Public order30

school Local Schools

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Lipson Vale Primary School

Good412 pupils0.4 km
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Salisbury Road Primary School

Requires Improvement405 pupils0.5 km
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Prince Rock Primary School

Outstanding395 pupils0.7 km
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Lipson Co-operative Academy

Good1126 pupils0.7 km
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Laira Green Primary School

Requires Improvement262 pupils1.0 km
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Mount Street Primary School

Good202 pupils1.1 km
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Holy Cross Catholic Primary School

Good300 pupils1.1 km
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Plymouth High School for Girls

Good791 pupils1.2 km

storefront Nearby Amenities

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Pub, NightClub

4 nearby
  • The Penguin0.7 km
  • Saltram Club0.3 km
  • Friary Vaults0.6 km
  • Grenville Hotel0.7 km
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Supermarkets

7 nearby
  • Tesco Express0.7 km
  • The Co-operative Food0.3 km
  • Kushiara Foods0.8 km
  • Mini Deli0.8 km
  • The Co-operative Food0.2 km
  • + 2 more
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Takeaway Shop

13 nearby
  • Lexi's Kitchen0.9 km
  • Top China0.6 km
  • St Judes Grill0.3 km
  • Aladdin's Indian Takeaway0.8 km
  • China Express0.8 km
  • + 8 more
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Retailers - Other

9 nearby
  • Just Like Mumma's1.0 km
  • Sonar Bangla International Grocery Ltd0.8 km
  • Mount Gould Superstore0.2 km
  • Premier Mount Gould Stores0.2 km
  • Grenville Stores0.7 km
  • + 4 more
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Restaurant, Cafe

8 nearby
  • Bonnie's Brunch1.0 km
  • Cobblers and Coffee0.2 km
  • Live Well Community Cafe0.2 km
  • Wayside Cafe at Salisbury Road Baptist Church0.2 km
  • The Park Pavilion Cafe0.7 km
  • + 3 more

train Transport Links

Train Stations

  • Plymouth1.8 km
  • Devonport3.8 km
  • Dockyard4.1 km

Bus Stops

  • Farringdon Road0.2 km
  • Mount Gould Hospital0.2 km
  • Carmarthen Road0.2 km
  • Carmarthen Road0.2 km
  • Channel View Terrace0.2 km