PL4 Postcode District
PL4 is one of 10 Postcode Districts for the Plymouth Post town in Devon
The PL4 postcode district is located in the PL Plymouth postal area, PL4 has a population of 35,312 residents according to the 2021 England and Wales Census..
The area of the district is 2.19 square miles (5.67 square kilometres or 1,400.42 acres).
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District overview
The primary settlement in the PL4 postcode district is Plymouth, which is located in the county of Devon, England. Other significant settlements in this district include Cattedown, Coxside, Mutley, Lipson, Mannamead, Greenbank, St. Judes, and Prince Rock. The most significant post town in this district is Plymouth.
There are 5 postcode sectors within the district. Here's a breakdown:
The sector PL4 0, covers Plymouth in Devon.
The sector PL4 6, covers Plymouth in Devon.
The sector PL4 7, covers Plymouth in Devon.
The sector PL4 8, covers Plymouth in Devon.
The sector PL4 9, covers Plymouth in Devon.
The post town for this district is PLYMOUTH.
When it comes to local government, postal geography often disregards political borders. However, this district intersects the following councils: the district mostly encompasses the City of Plymouth (B) area with a total of 827 postal codes.
Postcode sectors and neighbouring districts
Nearest towns
To help place the district geographically, here are nearby towns and their approximate direction from the district centre.
| Town | Distance (miles) | Direction |
|---|---|---|
| Plymouth | 0.95 | WSW |
| Torpoint | 3.33 | W |
| Sherford | 3.67 | E |
| Saltash | 4.61 | WNW |
| Ivybridge | 9.03 | E |
| Tavistock | 12.16 | N |
| Callington | 12.32 | NW |
| Looe | 14.75 | W |
| Liskeard | 16.14 | WNW |
| Kingsbridge | 16.50 | ESE |
| Buckfastleigh | 16.86 | ENE |
| Salcombe | 18.34 | ESE |
| Ashburton | 18.87 | ENE |
| Totnes | 19.61 | ENE |
| Launceston | 20.89 | NNW |
| Fowey | 22.86 | W |
| Dartmouth | 24.02 | E |
| Chagford | 24.04 | NNE |
| Lostwithiel | 24.35 | W |
| Paignton | 24.84 | E |
Postcode information
Total geographical postcodes: 876
| Location | Post Town | Sector | Number of postcodes |
|---|---|---|---|
| PLYMOUTH | PLYMOUTH | PL4 8 | 188 |
| PLYMOUTH | PLYMOUTH | PL4 9 | 159 |
| PLYMOUTH | PLYMOUTH | PL4 0 | 153 |
| PLYMOUTH | PLYMOUTH | PL4 7 | 150 |
| PLYMOUTH | PLYMOUTH | PL4 6 | 128 |
| PLYMOUTH | PLYMOUTH | PL4 7 | 20 |
| Mutley | PLYMOUTH | PL4 7 | 13 |
| PLYMOUTH | PLYMOUTH | PL4 0 | 8 |
| Mannamead | PLYMOUTH | PL4 7 | 8 |
| Mannamead | PLYMOUTH | PL4 7 | 8 |
| Prince Rock | PLYMOUTH | PL4 9 | 4 |
| St. Judes | PLYMOUTH | PL4 9 | 4 |
| Cattedown | PLYMOUTH | PL4 0 | 4 |
| Lipson | PLYMOUTH | PL4 7 | 4 |
| PLYMOUTH | PLYMOUTH | PL4 0 | 3 |
| Lipson | PLYMOUTH | PL4 8 | 3 |
| Greenbank | PLYMOUTH | PL4 8 | 2 |
| PLYMOUTH | PLYMOUTH | PL4 9 | 2 |
| Mutley | PLYMOUTH | PL4 6 | 2 |
| Coxside | PLYMOUTH | PL4 0 | 2 |
| Coxside | PLYMOUTH | PL4 0 | 2 |
| PLYMOUTH | PLYMOUTH | PL4 0 | 2 |
| Cattedown | PLYMOUTH | PL4 0 | 2 |
| PLYMOUTH | PLYMOUTH | PL4 8 | 1 |
| Coxside | PLYMOUTH | PL4 0 | 1 |
| St. Judes | PLYMOUTH | PL4 8 | 1 |
| Prince Rock | PLYMOUTH | PL4 9 | 1 |
| PLYMOUTH | PLYMOUTH | PL4 9 | 1 |
Street list for PL4
Crime overview
Top streets by recorded crime
| Street | Crime count |
|---|---|
| EASTLAKE OPE | 460 |
| FORD PARK ROAD | 316 |
| CECIL AVENUE | 291 |
| WHITE FRIARS LANE | 251 |
| WHITE FRIARS LANE | 251 |
| SHERWELL ARCADE | 218 |
| EMBANKMENT ROAD LANE SOUTH | 182 |
| GREENBANK ROAD B3238 | 171 |
| GREENBANK ROAD B3238 | 171 |
| BRETONSIDE | 144 |
Most common crime types
| Crime type | Count |
|---|---|
| Violence and sexual offences | 5193 |
| Criminal damage and arson | 1226 |
| Shoplifting | 1049 |
| Other theft | 955 |
| Public order | 740 |
| Drugs | 709 |
| Vehicle crime | 512 |
| Burglary | 327 |
| Other crime | 232 |
| Possession of weapons | 203 |
| Theft from the person | 112 |
| Robbery | 81 |
| Anti-social behaviour | 77 |
| Bicycle theft | 77 |
Retail and shopping
| Street | Town | Locality | Number of shops | Central postcode | Map |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| MUTLEY PLAIN | PLYMOUTH | 89 | PL4 6JQ | View map | |
| EBRINGTON STREET | PLYMOUTH | 34 | PL4 9AD | View map | |
| EXETER STREET | PLYMOUTH | 30 | PL4 0HG | View map | |
| EMBANKMENT ROAD | PLYMOUTH | 28 | PL4 9HY | View map | |
| BRETONSIDE | PLYMOUTH | 19 | PL4 0FE | View map | |
| MANNAMEAD ROAD | PLYMOUTH | 15 | PL4 7AA | View map | |
| NORTH HILL | PLYMOUTH | 15 | PL4 8EU | View map | |
| BEAUMONT ROAD | PLYMOUTH | 13 | PL4 9BA | View map | |
| DRAKE CIRCUS | PLYMOUTH | 12 | PL4 8AQ | View map | |
| VAUXHALL STREET | PLYMOUTH | 8 | PL4 0EY | View map | |
| SALISBURY ROAD | PLYMOUTH | 7 | PL4 8SY | View map | |
| BARBICAN APPROACH | PLYMOUTH | 6 | PL4 0LG | View map |
Schools in the district
A.C.E - Alternative Complementary Education
Phase: Not applicable
Address:
Martins Gate , Bretonside , Plymouth
Postcode: PL4 0AT
Headteacher: Mrs Sarah Gillett (Head Teacher)
Ofsted rating: Good
ACE Schools Plymouth
Phase: Not applicable
Address:
Martins Gate , Bretonside , Plymouth
Postcode: PL4 0AT
Headteacher: Ms Ruth Westwood (Head Teacher)
Ofsted rating: Good
Fletewood School at Derry Villas
Phase: Not applicable
Address:
88 North Road East , Plymouth
Postcode: PL4 6AN
Headteacher: Mrs Rachel Gray (Headteacher)
Ofsted rating: Good
Plymouth High School for Girls
Phase: Secondary
Address:
St Lawrence Road , Plymouth
Postcode: PL4 6HT
Headteacher: Mr Simon Underdown (Headteacher)
Ofsted rating: Good
Lipson Vale Primary School
Phase: Primary
Address:
Bernice Terrace , Lipson , Plymouth
Postcode: PL4 7HW
Headteacher: Mr Peter Lewis-Cole (Headteacher)
Ofsted rating: Good
Lipson Co-operative Academy
Phase: Secondary
Address:
Bernice Terrace , Lipson , Plymouth
Postcode: PL4 7PG
Headteacher: Mr Martin Brook (Principal)
Ofsted rating: Good
University of Plymouth
Phase: Not applicable
Address:
Drake Circus , Plymouth
Postcode: PL4 8AA
Headteacher: Professor Judith Petts (Vice-Chancellor)
Ofsted rating: Good
Arts University Plymouth
Phase: Not applicable
Address:
Tavistock Place , Plymouth
Postcode: PL4 8AT
Headteacher: Professor Paul Fieldsend-Danks (Chief Executive and Principal)
Ofsted rating: Good
Mount Street Primary School
Phase: Primary
Address:
Mount Street , Greenbank , Plymouth
Postcode: PL4 8NZ
Headteacher: Ms B Shillaber (Acting Headteacher)
Ofsted rating: Requires improvement
Mount Street Primary School
Phase: Primary
Address:
Mount Street , Greenbank , Plymouth
Postcode: PL4 8NZ
Headteacher: Ms Bridget Shillaber
Ofsted rating: Good
Salisbury Road Primary School
Phase: Primary
Address:
Salisbury Road , Plymouth
Postcode: PL4 8QZ
Headteacher: Mr Simon Spry (Executive Headteacher)
Ofsted rating: Requires improvement
Salisbury Road Primary School
Phase: Primary
Address:
Salisbury Road , Plymouth
Postcode: PL4 8QZ
Headteacher: Mrs Ciara Moran (Executive Headteacher)
Ofsted rating: Good
Holy Cross Catholic Primary School
Phase: Primary
Address:
2 Beaumont Road , St Jude's , Plymouth
Postcode: PL4 9BE
Headteacher: Mr Paul Cotter (Headteacher)
Ofsted rating: Outstanding
Holy Cross Catholic Primary School
Phase: Primary
Address:
2 Beaumont Road , St Jude's , Plymouth
Postcode: PL4 9BE
Headteacher: Mrs Finola Gill (Headteacher)
Ofsted rating: Good
Prince Rock Primary School
Phase: Primary
Address:
Embankment Road , Plymouth
Postcode: PL4 9JF
Headteacher: Mr Simon Spry (Headteacher)
Ofsted rating: Outstanding
Healthcare services
| # | Name | Address | Type | Contact |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Smile Care Cosmetic Centre | 130 NORTH HILL, PLYMOUTH, DEVON, PL4 8LA | GENERAL DENTAL PRACTICE | No contact details listed |
| 2 | Dental And Implant Centre | 134 NORTH HILL, PLYMOUTH, DEVON, PL4 8LA | GENERAL DENTAL PRACTICE | No contact details listed |
| 3 | Armada Dental Surgery | 14 GREENBANK AVENUE, PLYMOUTH, DEVON, PL4 8PT | GENERAL DENTAL PRACTICE | No contact details listed |
| 4 | Fauchard House Dental Surgery | 53 NORTH HILL, PLYMOUTH, DEVON, PL4 8HB | GENERAL DENTAL PRACTICE | No contact details listed |
| 5 | Plymouth Primary Care Trust | NUFFIELD CLINIC, LIPSON ROAD, PLYMOUTH, DEVON, PL4 8NQ | GENERAL DENTAL PRACTICE | No contact details listed |
| 6 | Seven Trees Clinic | BARING STREET, PLYMOUTH, DEVON, PL4 8NF | GENERAL DENTAL PRACTICE | No contact details listed |
| 7 | Exeter Street (dental Surgery) | 208 EXETER STREET, PLYMOUTH, DEVON, PL4 0NH | GENERAL DENTAL PRACTICE | No contact details listed |
| 8 | John Moore Dental Practice Ltd | 51 HOUNDISCOMBE ROAD, PLYMOUTH, PL4 6EX | GENERAL DENTAL PRACTICE | No contact details listed |
Data accessed from NHS Digital and updated monthly.
| # | Name | Address | Type | Contact |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Beaumont Villa Surgery | 23 BEAUMONT ROAD, ST JUDES, PLYMOUTH, DEVON, PL4 9BL | GP PRACTICE | Call 01752 663776 |
| 2 | Friary House Surgery | FRIARY HOUSE, BEAUMONT ROAD, ST. JUDES, PLYMOUTH, DEVON, PL4 9BH | GP PRACTICE | Call 01752 663138 |
| 3 | Wycliffe Surgery | 8 CATTEDOWN ROAD, PLYMOUTH, DEVON, PL4 0BZ | GP PRACTICE | Call 01752 229902 |
| 4 | Lisson Grove Medical Ctr. | 3-5 LISSON GROVE, MUTLEY, PLYMOUTH, DEVON, PL4 7DL | GP PRACTICE | Call 01752 205555 |
| 5 | University Medical Centre (endsleigh Place) | 27 ENDSLEIGH PLACE, PLYMOUTH, DEVON, PL4 6DN | BRANCH SURGERY | No contact details listed |
| 6 | Mount Gould Primary Care Centre | 200 MOUNT GOULD ROAD, PLYMOUTH, DEVON, PL4 7PY | BRANCH SURGERY | No contact details listed |
Data accessed from NHS Digital and updated monthly.
| # | Name | Address | Type | Contact |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Boots | 57 MUTLEY PLAIN, PLYMOUTH, DEVON, PL4 6JH | PHARMACY | No contact details listed |
| 2 | Phl Pharma | UNIT B1, APOLLO COURT, 6A NEPTUNE PARK, PLYMOUTH, PL4 0SJ | PHARMACY | No contact details listed |
| 3 | Ebrington Pharmacy | 61A EBRINGTON STREET, PLYMOUTH, DEVON, PL4 9AA | PHARMACY | Call 01752 663580 |
Data accessed from NHS Digital and updated monthly.
| # | Name | Address | Type | Contact |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Centre For Eyecare Excellence With Plymouth University | GIBBON STREET, PLYMOUTH, DEVON, PL4 8BZ | OPTICAL SITE | No contact details listed |
| 2 | Maria Luisa Simo Mannion | 40 SUTTON VIEW, 11 MOON STREET, PLYMOUTH, PL4 0AL | OPTICAL SITE | No contact details listed |
Data accessed from NHS Digital and updated monthly.
Property and housing
Yearly house price averages for the district
| Type of property | 2025 average | 2025 sales | 2024 average | 2024 sales | 2023 average | 2023 sales | 2022 average | 2022 sales |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Detached | £375,000 | 4 | £276,000 | 5 | £288,000 | 5 | £291,333 | 6 |
| Semi-detached | £245,783 | 21 | £275,184 | 37 | £224,885 | 26 | £246,851 | 36 |
| Terraced | £231,343 | 277 | £228,951 | 344 | £218,497 | 297 | £226,411 | 401 |
| Flats | £131,526 | 174 | £131,864 | 182 | £151,247 | 222 | £124,564 | 271 |
Transport and connectivity
Stations in the district
Plymouth
CRS Code: PLY
Operator: GW
Line: Cornish Main Line|Tamar Valley Line|Exeter to Plymouth Line (South Devon Main Line)
Company: Great Western Railway
Accessible motorway junctions
No motorway junctions found for this postcode district.
Royal Mail delivery and sorting offices
| Postal sector | Delivery office |
|---|---|
| PL4 0 | Plymouth Postal Delivery Office |
| PL4 1 | Plymouth Postal Delivery Office |
| PL4 2 | Plymouth Postal Delivery Office |
| PL4 3 | Plymouth Postal Delivery Office |
| PL4 4 | Plymouth Postal Delivery Office |
| PL4 5 | Plymouth Postal Delivery Office |
| PL4 6 | Plymouth Postal Delivery Office |
| PL4 7 | Plymouth Postal Delivery Office |
| PL4 8 | Plymouth Postal Delivery Office |
| PL4 9 | Plymouth Postal Delivery Office |
Postcode format
| P | L | 4 | - | X | X | X |
| P | L | 4 | Space | Numeric | Letter | Letter |
Administrative and boundary notes
The largest settlements in the PL4 postal code are PLYMOUTH and Mutley.
The postcode area has a boundary with Plymouth Sound.
The PL4 Postcode shares a border with PL3 (PLYMOUTH, Peverell), PL9 (PLYMOUTH, Wembury, Sherford) and PL1 (PLYMOUTH, Devonport, Stonehouse).
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