Clifton Place is in Plymouth and in Plymouth district. PL4 8HX is located in the Drake electoral ward, within the English Parliamentary constituency of Plymouth, Sutton and Devonport. This postcode has been in use since 1994-05-01.
StreetScan combines information about Clifton Place, Plymouth, PL4 8HX and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: PL4 8HT, PL4 8JE, PL4 8HS, PL4 8JB, PL4 8JQ, PL4 8HU, PL4 8LB, PL4 8JW, PL4 8HY.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. However, the area surrounding PL4 8HX is primarily male, with 54.4% of the population being male. Several factors can contribute to this, including areas with industries or sectors that predominantly employ men, proximity to universities or technical schools with a higher enrollment of male students, presence of all-male or predominantly male institutions (military academies, boarding schools).
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Female | 47.9% | 45.6% | -2.3% | 51.0% | -5.4% |
| Male | 52.1% | 54.4% | 2.3% | 49.0% | 5.4% |
Across the UK, the average relationship status breakdown is roughly 44% married, 38% single, 9% divorced, 6% widowed, and 2% separated.
In the immediate area around PL4 8HX, a significant portion of the population is single, making up 78.5% of the residents. On average, approximately 38% of individuals who responded to the census in the UK were single. Areas with higher single populations are typically urban centers, university towns, regions with dynamic job markets, rich cultural offerings and entertainment facilities. These regions also tend to have a younger demographic.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Single | 81.1% | 78.5% | -2.6% | 37.9% | 40.6% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 12.7% | 14.1% | 1.4% | 44.2% | -30.1% |
| Separated | 1.4% | 1% | -0.4% | 2.2% | -1.2% |
| Divorced | 4.2% | 5% | 0.8% | 9.1% | -4.1% |
| Widowed | 0.6% | 1.3% | 0.7% | 6.1% | -4.8% |
Across the UK, the average 48.4% rated their health as Very Good, 33.6% as Good, 12.7% as Fair, 4% as Bad, and 1.2% as Very Bad.
Population age significantly impacts residents' health. Additionally, socioeconomic status plays a crucial role: higher income levels and lower poverty rates are linked to better health outcomes. Affluent areas benefit from higher living standards, access to private healthcare, and healthier lifestyle choices.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Very good health | 55.9% | 48.6% | -7.3% | 48.4% | 0.2% |
| Good health | 32.6% | 33.8% | 1.2% | 33.6% | 0.2% |
| Fair health | 7.5% | 12.9% | 5.4% | 12.7% | 0.2% |
| Bad health | 3.2% | 3.8% | 0.6% | 4.0% | -0.2% |
| Very bad health | 0.8% | 0.9% | 0.1% | 1.2% | -0.3% |
During the 2021 census, the educational qualifications of residents across the UK were as follows: 18.2% had no qualifications, 9.6% had 1-4 GCSEs, 13.4% had 5 or more GCSEs and 1-2 A/AS Levels, 16.9% had 2 or more A Levels, 33.8% held a degree (or equivalent), and 5.4% had completed an apprenticeship.
In the area around PL4 8HX this area, 8.4% of residents have no qualifications. This is significantly lower than the UK average of 18.2%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| No qualifications | 11.8% | 8.4% | -3.4% | 18.2% | -9.8% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 8.2% | 6% | -2.2% | 9.6% | -3.6% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 10.4% | 8.1% | -2.3% | 13.4% | -5.3% |
| Apprenticeship | 0.8% | 3.7% | 2.9% | 5.3% | -1.6% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 46.8% | 39.9% | -6.9% | 16.9% | 23.0% |
| Degree or Similar | 15.8% | 32.6% | 16.8% | 33.8% | -1.2% |
| Other | 6.2% | 1.3% | -4.9% | 2.8% | -1.5% |
This area closely mirrors the overall ethnic composition of the UK, with 82.6% of the population identifying as white, with UK average of 81.4%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bangladeshi | 0.3% | 0% | -0.3% | 1.1% | -1.1% |
| Chinese | 1.3% | 0.6% | -0.7% | 0.7% | -0.1% |
| Indian | 0.8% | 1.6% | 0.8% | 3.1% | -1.5% |
| Pakistani | 1.1% | 1.9% | 0.8% | 2.7% | -0.8% |
| Other Asian | 2.1% | 4.1% | 2.0% | 1.6% | 2.5% |
| Black African | 1.6% | 2.8% | 1.2% | 2.5% | 0.3% |
| Black Caribbean | 0% | 0.3% | 0.3% | 1.0% | -0.7% |
| Other Black | 0% | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.5% | -0.2% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 1.3% | 0% | -1.3% | 0.8% | -0.8% |
| Mixed White and African | 0.3% | 1.9% | 1.6% | 0.4% | 1.5% |
| Mixed White and Caribbean | 0.8% | 1.3% | 0.5% | 0.9% | 0.4% |
| Mixed Other | 1.9% | 0.6% | -1.3% | 0.8% | -0.2% |
| White | 86.6% | 82.6% | -4.0% | 81.4% | 1.2% |
| Arab | 0.3% | 0% | -0.3% | 0.6% | -0.6% |
| Other | 1.6% | 1.9% | 0.3% | 1.6% | 0.3% |
In this area, 70.6% of the population were born in the United Kingdom, which is lower than the UK average of 83.2%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 80.2% | 70.6% | -9.6% | 83.2% | -12.6% |
| European Union | 9.1% | 14.9% | 5.8% | 6.1% | 8.8% |
| Rest of Europe | 0.3% | 1.6% | 1.3% | 0.8% | 0.8% |
| Africa | 2.7% | 3.8% | 1.1% | 2.7% | 1.1% |
| Middle East and Asia | 6.1% | 7.3% | 1.2% | 5.6% | 1.7% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 0.8% | 0.3% | -0.5% | 1.3% | -1.0% |
| British Overseas | 0.8% | 1.6% | 0.8% | 0.0% | 1.6% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 79.1% | 70.6% | -8.5% | 83.2% | -12.6% |
| 10+ Years | 7.2% | 9.2% | 2.0% | 9.8% | -0.6% |
| 5-10 Years | 7% | 7.9% | 0.9% | 2.9% | 5.0% |
| 2-5 Years | 3.7% | 4.7% | 1.0% | 2.2% | 2.5% |
| Less than 2 years | 2.9% | 7.6% | 4.7% | 1.9% | 5.7% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 68.8% | 76.7% | -7.9% |
| Germany | 1.3% | 0.2% | 1.1% |
| Italy | 0.6% | 0.6% | 0.0% |
| Portugal | 0.6% | 0.5% | 0.1% |
| Spain | 0.6% | 0.4% | 0.2% |
| Lithuania | 1.6% | 0.3% | 1.3% |
| Poland | 4.1% | 1.3% | 2.8% |
| Romania | 2.2% | 0.9% | 1.3% |
| Other EU countries | 2.8% | 1.5% | 1.3% |
| Turkey | 0.3% | 0.1% | 0.2% |
| Other Europe | 0.3% | 0.2% | 0.1% |
| Central and Western Africa | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.0% |
| Eastern Asia | 0.6% | 0.3% | 0.3% |
| Southern Asia | 2.5% | 1.2% | 1.3% |
| South-East Asia | 2.2% | 0.2% | 2.0% |
| North America and the Caribbean | 0.9% | 0.3% | 0.6% |
| No passport held | 10.1% | 13.5% | -3.4% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 55.2% | 37.2% | 18.0% |
| Christian | 28.3% | 46.2% | -17.9% |
| Buddhist | 0.3% | 0.5% | -0.2% |
| Hindu | 1% | 1.7% | -0.7% |
| Muslim | 3.5% | 6.5% | -3.0% |
| Other religion | 1.6% | 0.6% | 1.0% |
| Not answered | 10.2% | 6.0% | 4.2% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Clifton Place was 91.7 per 1,000 residents, which is 28.5% lower than the Drake average. The most reported crime type was Violence and sexual offences.
Clifton Place has the 17th lowest crime rate of 62 local areas in Drake and the 326th highest crime rate of 839 local areas in Plymouth .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 41.4 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been rising year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has fallen by about -7.5%.

Households in this area have a lower level of wealth compared to the average household in England and Wales. 83% of analyzed areas in England and Wales have higher average household annual income than this area.

| Address | Sale Price | Sale Date | Price Estimate 2025 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Flat 1 41 Clifton Place, Plymouth, City Of Plymouth Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £77,500 | 2025-09-05 | £77,500 |
| Ground Floor Flat 37 Clifton Place, Plymouth, City Of Plymouth Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £97,500 | 2025-06-12 | £98,191 |
| Flat 2 37 Clifton Place, Plymouth, City Of Plymouth Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £97,500 | 2025-06-12 | £98,191 |
| 4 Clifton Place, Plymouth, City Of Plymouth Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £165,000 | 2023-10-26 | £177,430 |
| 14 Clifton Place, Plymouth, City Of Plymouth Terraced, an established residential building | £227,000 | 2022-11-29 | £235,626 |
The percentage of student residents living in PL4 8HX area is much higher than the country's average. Usually places with high percentage of students are near Universities and near entertainment places.
| Student (economically inactive) | 98 |
| Full-Time Employee | 76 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 37 |
| Self-Employed | 21 |
| Unemployed | 15 |
| Retired | 13 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 12 |
| Part-Time Employee | 11 |
| Other | 10 |
| Looking after home or family | 6 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 30 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 26 |
| Education | 15 |
| Construction | 12 |
| Human health and social work activities | 11 |
| Manufacturing | 9 |
| Transport and storage | 9 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 8 |
| Other | 6 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 5 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 4 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 3 |
| Agriculture, forestry and fishing | 2 |
| Information and communication | 2 |
| Electricity, gas, steam and air conditioning supply | 1 |
| Real estate activities | 1 |
| Water supply; sewerage, waste management and remediation activities | 1 |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ham Drive Nursery School and Day Care Ham Drive , Ham PL2 2NJ | 3out of 4 | 3,220 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Plym Bridge Nursery and Day Care Miller Way , Estover PL6 8UN | 3out of 4 | 4,644 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mount Street Primary School Mount Street , Greenbank PL4 8NZ | 2out of 4 | 435 yd | Academy sponsor led | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Hyde Park Infants' School Hyde Park Road , Mutley PL3 4RS | 4out of 4 | 858 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Holy Cross Catholic Primary School 2 Beaumont Road , St Jude's PL4 9BE | 4out of 4 | 873 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Hyde Park Junior School Hyde Park Road , Mutley PL3 4RH | 2out of 4 | 879 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Salisbury Road Primary School Salisbury Road , PL4 8QZ | 2out of 4 | 902 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Plymouth High School for Girls St Lawrence Road , PL4 6HT | - not rated | 147 yd | Academy converter | No | Girls | More About School |
| Lipson Co-operative Academy Bernice Terrace , Lipson PL4 7PG | 2out of 4 | 1,224 yd | Academy converter | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Stoke Damerel Community College Somerset Place , Stoke PL3 4BD | 2out of 4 | 1,946 yd | Academy converter | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Scott Medical and Healthcare College Somerset Place , Stoke PL3 4BD | - not rated | 1,947 yd | Studio schools | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Devonport High School for Girls Lyndhurst Road , Peverell PL2 3DL | 3out of 4 | 2,165 yd | Academy converter | Not Applicable | Girls | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| City College Plymouth Kings Road , Devonport PL1 5QG | - not rated | 2,648 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Millbay Academy 22 Millbay Road , PL1 3EG | - not rated | 1,921 yd | Free schools | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Fletewood School at Derry Villas 88 North Road East , PL4 6AN | - not rated | 477 yd | Other independent school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| University of Plymouth Drake Circus , PL4 8AA | - not rated | 540 yd | Higher education institutions | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Plymouth College of Art Tavistock Place , PL4 8AT | - not rated | 698 yd | Higher education institutions | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Plymouth College Ford Park , Plymouth PL4 6RN | - not rated | 770 yd | Other independent school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| ACE Schools Plymouth Martins Gate , Bretonside PL4 0AT | 3out of 4 | 1,055 yd | Academy alternative provision converter | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
School statistics for this postcode are based on Ofsted rankings.
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| The Red Lantern | 57 North Hill | 225 yd | |
| Plain Tasty | 2-4 Mutley Plain | 240 yd | |
| O'Pirate | 59 North Hill | 242 yd | |
| The Pizza Professor | 43 North Hill | 292 yd | |
| Pickle Deli | 21 Mutley Plain | 341 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| The Crafty Half | 50 North Hill | 244 yd | |
| Old Toms | 40 North Hill | 294 yd | |
| Fawn Private Members Club | 39 Prospect Street | 341 yd | |
| Raffles | 5 Ermington Terrace | 413 yd | |
| Fortescue | 37 Mutley Plain | 434 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Food 4U | 79 North Hill | 242 yd | |
| Master Chef | 56 North Hill | 244 yd | |
| City Charcoal Grill | 12 Mutley Plain | 276 yd | |
| Little India of Plymouth | 44 Armada Street | 284 yd | |
| Uni Food | 35 Mutley Plain | 341 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Aldi | Longfield Place | 218 yd | |
| Mutley Bazzar Ltd | 29 Mutley Plain | 341 yd | |
| Sainsbury's Local | 9-11 Mutley Plain | 341 yd | |
| Gibbon Lane Stores | 3 Gibbon Lane | 451 yd | |
| The Co-operative Food | 10 Regent Street | 588 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Plymouth High School For Girls ST. LAWRENCE ROAD | tennis courts | 214 yd |
| Morgan'S Wellbeing Centre (Plymouth) (Closed) 11-14 11-14 Gibbon Lane | health and fitness suite | 413 yd |
| Fletewood School NORTH ROAD EAST | 540 yd | |
| Nancy Astor Sports Centre DRAKE CIRCUS | health and fitness suite, squash courts | 548 yd |
| Pure Gym (Plymouth) ENDEVOUR HOUSE ENDEVOUR HOUSE ALEXANDRA ROAD | health and fitness suite | 653 yd |
| Ymca (Plymouth Triangle Centre) (Closed) Cobourg Street | health and fitness suite | 767 yd |
| Trugym Plymouth Lunar Rise Lunar Rise Exeter Street | health and fitness suite | 818 yd |
| Plymouth College Ford Park FORD PARK | artificial grass pitch, grass pitches, health and fitness suite, squash courts, swimming pool | 866 yd |
| Le Club At Copthorne Hotel Plymouth (Closed) Armada Way | health and fitness suite, swimming pool | 896 yd |
| Core Fitness (Closed) Rear of Blake Lodge Rear of Blake Lodge Seymour Road | health and fitness suite | 945 yd |
This statistics are based on Active Places Data - Contains Data © Sport England
| Percentage of premises that have Superfast Broadband (30Mbit/s or greater) coverage from fixed broadband | 100.0% |
| Percentage of premises that have Ultrafast Broadband (100Mbit/s or greater) coverage from fixed broadband | 100.0% |
| Percentage of premises that have Ultrafast Broadband (300Mbit/s or greater) coverage from fixed broadband | 100.0% |
| Percentage of premises that have coverage from a Gigabit capable service from fixed broadband | 100.0% |
| Percentage of premises unable to receive 2Mbit/s | 0.0% |
| Percentage of premises unable to receive 5Mbit/s | 0.0% |
| Percentage of premises unable to receive 10Mbit/s | 0.0% |
| Percentage of premises unable to receive 30Mbit/s | 0.0% |
| Median download speed | 100 Mbit/s |
| Average download speed | 161.9 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 500 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 500 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 18.5 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 16.8 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 35 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.