About PL4 7HW
PL4 7HW scores 53/100 on the NestScope Score, with its strongest showing in local amenities and healthcare — with Tesco Plymouth Alex Rd Express about 5 minutes' walk away. The main trade-off is its safety score. The breakdown below draws on official UK data covering schools, safety, healthcare, transport, environment and local amenities.
In national context, PL4 7HW is a mixed, mid-ranking neighbourhood — IMD decile 3/10, ranked 7,865 of 32,844 neighbourhoods in England. The Index of Multiple Deprivation is the UK government's official measure of relative deprivation, refreshed roughly every five years. Housing pressure here is moderate (IMD housing decile 7/10).
There are 46 schools within the typical catchment area, including 2 rated Outstanding by Ofsted and 30 rated Good. The nearest school is Lipson Co-operative Academy (Ofsted: Good), within a short walk.
There were 32 crimes reported on the surrounding streets in the most recent month, indicating a moderate level of immediate-area crime.
Healthcare access is good, with 32 GP surgeries, 1 hospital and 15 dental practices in the wider neighbourhood. The nearest GP practice is COMMUNITY SERVICES, about 3 minutes' walk away. The nearest hospital is MOUNT GOULD HOSPITAL, about 6 minutes' walk away. A pharmacy is about 13 minutes' walk away.
There are no train or Tube stations near PL4 7HW. Bus services provide the main public transport, with 48 bus stops in the immediate area.
The location is in Flood Zone 1 (low risk — less than a 1 in 1,000 annual chance of river or sea flooding).
There are 19 green spaces within walking distance, totalling 23.6 hectares of parks and outdoor space. The nearest is Playground (500 m²), within a short walk.
There are 42 supermarkets in the wider area, including Tesco, The Co-operative Group, Aldi, Sainsburys and others. The nearest is Tesco Plymouth Alex Rd Express, about 5 minutes' walk away. A public library is about 12 minutes' walk away.
Sources: DfE/Ofsted, UK Police API, NHS ODS, NaPTAN, Environment Agency, Ordnance Survey, Natural England, DEFRA, Geolytix and Arts Council England. For an interactive map view, explore PL4 7HW on NestScope.