Postcode Analysis Plymouth, South West

KNIGHTON ROAD, PL4 9DA House Prices & Local Information

Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for KNIGHTON ROAD, PL4 9DA.

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Population

278

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Avg Age

37

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Avg Income

£ 39,100 /yr

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Employed

55%

Neighbourhood Index

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

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Index Insight: PL4 9DA 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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3/10
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10/10
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7/10
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4/10
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6/10
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10/10
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6/10
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8/10
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Area Character

Balanced, accessible, and mixed. PL4 9DA spans multiple life stages — average age 37, moderate ownership and renting. Balanced crime and pricing reflect a genuinely average but liveable neighbourhood. Property prices are trending down 8.1% year-on-year.

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

PL4 9DA is a mixed residential area on Knighton Road, 0.3km from St Jude's in Plymouth. Administratively it sits within Sutton and Mount Gould ward and the Plymouth, Sutton and Devonport constituency.

For families considering a move, PL4 9DA represents a terrace-heavy neighbourhood — tight-knit community, affordable housing. Outside of residential hours, white, female workforce with low qualifications, working locally. At 37 years average, expect a well-rounded neighbourhood — a blend of established families, working professionals, and longer-term owner-occupiers. 73% of properties are owner-occupied — a strong indicator of neighbourhood stability and long-term community investment.

Safety: Crime is moderate at 62 incidents per 1,000 residents — broadly typical for this type of urban area. Property: Average house prices are around £215k, down 8.1% year-on-year.

Census 2021 statistics for PL4 9DA are sourced from Output Area E00076692 (shared with 4 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 9DA. 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 / British96.1%
Asian / British Asian1.8%
Black / African / Caribbean0.4%
Other / Mixed1.8%

Economic Activity

55%Active
FT: 36%
Unemployed: 2%
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Area Vibe: Highly settled. The area is largely populated by a middle-aged demographic, providing a stable community feel.

home Property Prices by Type

Terraced

£ 178,500

20 sales · Mean £ 189,125

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

Crime around PL4 9DA is moderate at 62 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 offences283
Criminal damage and arson74
Anti-social behaviour65
Other theft53
Drugs35

school Local Schools

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Prince Rock Primary School

Outstanding395 pupils0.3 km
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Salisbury Road Primary School

Requires Improvement405 pupils0.3 km
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Lipson Vale Primary School

Good412 pupils0.8 km
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Holy Cross Catholic Primary School

Good300 pupils0.8 km
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Mount Street Primary School

Good202 pupils1.0 km
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Lipson Co-operative Academy

Good1126 pupils1.1 km
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ACE Schools Plymouth

Good197 pupils1.2 km
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Plymouth High School for Girls

Good791 pupils1.3 km

storefront Nearby Amenities

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Takeaway Shop

18 nearby
  • Top China1.0 km
  • Grenville Fish and Chips0.2 km
  • Lipson Tandoori0.7 km
  • Aladdin's Indian Takeaway0.3 km
  • China Express0.3 km
  • + 13 more
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Retailers - Other

18 nearby
  • Embankment Stores0.3 km
  • Poundland0.6 km
  • Poundstretcher0.6 km
  • Sonar Bangla International Grocery Ltd0.3 km
  • Just Like Mumma's0.6 km
  • + 13 more
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Restaurant, Cafe

26 nearby
  • Daisy's Tearooms & Coffee Shop0.9 km
  • HonkyTonk Wine Library0.9 km
  • The Old Friary Cider House1.0 km
  • The Park Pavilion Cafe0.8 km
  • Boon Tong Dha0.6 km
  • + 21 more
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Supermarkets

9 nearby
  • Asian Food Store0.6 km
  • K W Foods0.6 km
  • Kushiara Foods0.3 km
  • Mini Deli0.3 km
  • The Co-operative Food0.3 km
  • + 4 more
hotel

Hotel, B&B, Guest House

1 nearby
  • Premier Inn0.9 km
local_bar

Pub, NightClub

5 nearby
  • Fawn Private Members Club1.0 km
  • Saltram Club0.3 km
  • Friary Vaults0.2 km
  • Grenville Hotel0.2 km
  • Lockyers Quay Cookhouse and Pub0.9 km

train Transport Links

Train Stations

  • Plymouth1.7 km
  • Devonport3.7 km
  • Dockyard4.1 km

Bus Stops

  • Durham Avenue0.2 km
  • Durham Avenue0.2 km
  • Higher Stert Terrace0.3 km
  • Seymour Avenue0.3 km
  • Seymour Avenue0.3 km