Postcode report
PL1 4AU Guide - Crime Rate, Schools & Area Review
About PL1 4AU: area rating, property, schools and local change
PL1 4AU is a postcode in Devonport, Plymouth, South West, England. This postcode area guide brings together crime, schools, demographics, property prices, planning applications, HMO licences and roadworks near PL1 4AU, then scores the surrounding small area 24/100 - bottom 2% nationally across 8 matched LocaleIQ domains.
The strongest signals around PL1 4AU are jobs and housing, while local prosperity is the main area to examine before moving, renting or buying here. LocaleIQ uses these local signals as a practical area rating rather than a single raw statistic, so read the score alongside the detailed map layers and source records.
The demographic profile for PL1 4AU is based on Plymouth 026 Census 2021. It covers 9,185 residents, 4,403 people per square kilometre. The median age is around 35, helping show whether the area skews younger, family-sized or older. Housing tenure is 27% owner-occupied, 28% privately rented, 44% social rented, useful context for renters, buyers and landlords comparing the local property market. On the official England neighbourhood wellbeing index the area ranks in decile 1/10.
For property prices near PL1 4AU, LocaleIQ uses Land Registry sold-price evidence for the PL1 postcode district. The latest median sold price is £145k from 56 rolling sales. The Property tab separates flats, terraced, semi-detached and detached homes where enough sales exist.
Families checking schools near PL1 4AU can compare 11 state schools within one mile, including 11 rated Good or Outstanding by Ofsted or the equivalent inspectorate. The Schools tab adds phase, school type, distance, rating and a dedicated school map so the education context is easier to judge.
The Kids & Clubs tab adds 12 nearby child-friendly activities from open activity feeds, including 0 records marked free and 12 with booking links where the source provides them.
For safety, the Crime tab breaks down recorded crime near PL1 4AU by category and map position. Crime pressure is running hotter than the previous month. Use it with the LocaleIQ safety score because police data can lag and does not capture every local issue.
Local change around PL1 4AU is tracked through nearby planning permissions, HMO licensing and roadworks. This report currently shows 6 street-disruption records in the Planning tab, with dates, distance and source links. Large council source datasets may contain more records than the displayed list.
FAQ
Common questions about PL1 4AU
Is PL1 4AU a good area to live?
LocaleIQ scores the surrounding small area 24/100 (bottom 2% nationally). The report combines local records with wider official context, so use it as a decision aid rather than a single verdict.
What is crime like near PL1 4AU?
Crime pressure is running hotter than the previous month. Crime data can lag real events; check the Crime tab for source labels and proxy notes.
What schools are near PL1 4AU?
11 open state schools are matched within 1 mile. The Schools tab lists distance, phase and rating where available.
Are there kids clubs or activities near PL1 4AU?
LocaleIQ currently matches 12 nearby child-friendly activities from open activity feeds. The Kids & Clubs tab lists venue, distance, age range, price and booking links where available.
What demographics are available for PL1 4AU?
LocaleIQ matched PL1 4AU to a Census 2021 geography. Figures describe the surrounding statistical area, not individual households.
What are typical property prices in PL1 4AU?
The latest median sold price is £145k based on 56 Land Registry sales. The Property tab breaks down by property type and shows the recent trend.
Is there much building or roadworks around PL1 4AU?
LocaleIQ currently shows 6 roadworks records in this report. Open the Planning tab for individual records; large council source datasets may contain more records than the displayed list.