PL4 9RD is an accessible, working-class neighbourhood on Astor Drive, 0.4km from Mount Gold in Plymouth. Administratively it sits within Sutton and Mount Gould ward and the Plymouth, Sutton and Devonport constituency.
An affordable area with active regeneration, PL4 9RD is these neighbourhoods include younger than group average individuals, frequently born in the eu. many residents are of mixed or multiple ethnicities. many are unmarried or divorced. many reside in privately rented detached houses or flats, some of which are underoccupied. individuals are more likely than the group average to be educated to a level/highers or degree level, and to work in managerial occupations. unemployment rates are lower than the group average. many of these neighbourhoods are found close to industrial estates. Outside of residential hours, major hospitals and public administration with diverse workforces. At 36 years average, expect a well-rounded neighbourhood — a blend of established families, working professionals, and longer-term owner-occupiers. 32% of homes are socially rented, reflecting the area's public housing provision and council presence.
Safety: Crime rates are low here at 45 incidents per 1,000 residents — well below average and reassuring for families. The Index of Multiple Deprivation places this area in the most deprived 20% nationally — this often means more affordable prices and active local authority investment, but also fewer amenities and higher benefit dependency.
Census 2021 statistics for PL4 9RD are sourced from Output Area E00076679 (shared with 7 postcodes in this micro-neighbourhood). Property prices come from HM Land Registry.
ASTOR DRIVE, PL4 9RD House Prices & Local Information
Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for ASTOR DRIVE, PL4 9RD.
302
36
£ 36,300 /yr
47%
Neighbourhood Index
infoHow calculated?Score 1–10 — how this postcode ranks nationally (10 = top 10%)
Index Insight: PL4 9RD falls into the lower 30% nationally for affluence, pointing to a more accessible but economically challenged demographic.
Area Character
Balanced, accessible, and mixed. PL4 9RD spans multiple life stages — average age 36, moderate ownership and renting. Low crime and mid-range prices make this a solid all-round choice.
mapGeographic Location
Demographic Deep-Dive
The Census 2021 data below shows the full population breakdown for PL4 9RD. The average age is 36.2. 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.
gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2026-02)
PL4 9RD has low crime rates — 45 incidents per 1,000 residents. The most reported categories are violence and sexual offences and public order. Commercial streets and transport hubs naturally generate more incidents than quiet residential roads.
school Local Schools
Lipson Co-operative Academy
Laira Green Primary School
Lipson Vale Primary School
Prince Rock Primary School
High View School
Salisbury Road Primary School
Morley Meadow Primary School
storefront Nearby Amenities
Takeaway Shop
7 nearby- Top China1.0 km
- Grenville Fish and Chips1.0 km
- Lipson Tandoori1.0 km
- St Judes Grill1.0 km
- Atlantic Fryers & Pizza Ltd0.5 km
- + 2 more
Retailers - Other
4 nearby- Embankment Stores0.9 km
- Mount Gould Superstore0.5 km
- Premier Mount Gould Stores0.8 km
- Spar0.6 km
Pub, NightClub
3 nearby- Saltram Club1.0 km
- GWRSA0.8 km
- Friary Vaults0.9 km
Supermarkets
2 nearby- The Co-operative Food1.0 km
- The Co-operative Food0.7 km
Restaurant, Cafe
3 nearby- Cobblers and Coffee0.8 km
- Live Well Community Cafe0.5 km
- Wayside Cafe at Salisbury Road Baptist Church0.8 km
train Transport Links
Train Stations
- Plymouth2.4 km
- Devonport4.4 km
- Dockyard4.7 km
Bus Stops
- Venton Centre0.0 km
- Astor Drive0.0 km
- Ladysmith Road0.1 km
- Ladysmith Road0.1 km
- Heathfield Road0.2 km
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Postcode Profile: PL49RD · Data under Open Government Licence