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PL4 9YL Area Guide - Schools, Crime & Living in Plymouth
About PL4 9YL: area rating, property, schools and local change
PL4 9YL is a postcode in St Peter and the Waterfront, Plymouth, South West, England. This postcode area guide brings together crime, schools, demographics, property prices, planning applications, HMO licences and roadworks near PL4 9YL, then scores the surrounding small area 64/100 - top 29% nationally across 8 matched LocaleIQ domains.
The strongest signals around PL4 9YL are housing and safety, 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 PL4 9YL is based on Plymouth 031 Census 2021. It covers 11,333 residents, 1,435 people per square kilometre. The median age is around 44, helping show whether the area skews younger, family-sized or older. Housing tenure is 78% owner-occupied, 14% privately rented, 6% 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 7/10.
For property prices near PL4 9YL, LocaleIQ uses Land Registry sold-price evidence for the PL4 postcode district. The latest median sold price is £246k from 79 rolling sales. The Property tab separates flats, terraced, semi-detached and detached homes where enough sales exist.
Families checking schools near PL4 9YL can compare 6 state schools within one mile, including 6 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.
For safety, the Crime tab breaks down recorded crime near PL4 9YL by category and map position. Crime trend is flat or improving month on month. Use it with the LocaleIQ safety score because police data can lag and does not capture every local issue.
Local change around PL4 9YL is tracked through nearby planning permissions, HMO licensing and roadworks. This report currently shows 5 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 PL4 9YL
Is PL4 9YL a good area to live?
LocaleIQ scores the surrounding small area 64/100 (top 29% 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 PL4 9YL?
Crime trend is flat or improving month on month. Crime data can lag real events; check the Crime tab for source labels and proxy notes.
What schools are near PL4 9YL?
6 open state schools are matched within 1 mile. The Schools tab lists distance, phase and rating where available.
What demographics are available for PL4 9YL?
LocaleIQ matched PL4 9YL to a Census 2021 geography. Figures describe the surrounding statistical area, not individual households.
What are typical property prices in PL4 9YL?
The latest median sold price is £246k based on 79 Land Registry sales. The Property tab breaks down by property type and shows the recent trend.
Is there much building or roadworks around PL4 9YL?
LocaleIQ currently shows 5 roadworks records in this report. Open the Planning tab for individual records; large council source datasets may contain more records than the displayed list.