Ernesettle
Plymouth 004 · 4 sub-areas · 5,978 residents
Plymouth 004 is a settled, predominantly residential part of Plymouth, home to around 5,978 people. A typical two-bedroom flat lets for about £870 a month — well below the UK average for a 2-bed — and the neighbourhood skews noticeably older than most of the city, with over a fifth of residents aged 65 or above. It's affordable by any measure, though Ofsted results nearby are a significant trade-off.
Ernesettle is a mid-density neighbourhood of Plymouth in the South West region. It sits between busier and quieter parts of the local authority and isn't dominated by a single use — there's a mix of workplaces, housing and local services.
Overview
What's it like to live in Ernesettle?
4 parks and 3 playgrounds are within five minutes' walk, so greenspace is reliably close at hand; Recorded crime is higher than the national norm — common for built-up urban areas, but worth weighing if you're looking for a quieter base; rents are roughly in line with the national norm, at around £985 a month for a typical home; gigabit broadband is effectively universal.
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Figures are aggregated across 4 sub-areas — population-weighted means for rates, sums for counts. Sources cited beneath each section.
Ernesettle in Plymouth
Living in Ernesettle
Plymouth 004 has the feel of an established, owner-occupied neighbourhood that has been there a long time and isn't in any hurry to change. More than half of residents own their homes, and the area has a higher-than-average share of social housing — around a third of households — which shapes the demographic mix and keeps the character grounded and unpretentious.
Rent here is genuinely low by national standards. A two-bedroom home runs about £870 a month, comfortably below the UK national median of around £1,200 for the same size. Even with rents rising 5.3% over the past year, you're still getting real value compared to most English cities. The deposit hurdle is manageable too — around 3.6 years of savings to reach a typical purchase deposit, which is modest by southern England standards.
The population skews older. Nearly a quarter of residents are between 50 and 64, and another fifth are 65 or over — proportions well above Plymouth's city-wide average. Single-person households account for over a third of all homes. That shapes the pace and character: quieter streets, fewer late-night venues, more of a neighbourhood than a destination. Young professionals do live here — around one in five residents falls in the 18–34 bracket — but they're not the dominant presence.
Green space is genuinely close. Almost 70% of residents are within easy walking distance of green space, and the nearest patch is under 250 metres away on average. For day-to-day life, that makes a real difference. Getting around the city, though, relies heavily on a car — over two-thirds of residents drive to work, and only around one in thirteen uses public transport. The nearest mainline rail station is roughly 1.9 km away (about a 24-minute walk), so factor that in if you're car-free. See the streets and sub-areas below for more on the specific pockets within this area.
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Frequently asked
- Is Plymouth 004 a nice place to live?
- It depends on what you're after. It's quiet, affordable, and well-connected to green space — nearly 70% of residents are within easy walking distance of parks. The trade-offs are a higher-than-average crime rate and a relatively weak local school picture. It suits people who want low rents and a settled, unpretentious neighbourhood rather than urban buzz.
- What is the rent in Plymouth 004?
- A one-bedroom property runs around £692 a month, a two-bed around £868, and a three-bed around £1,042. These are estimates based on local sale prices scaled from Plymouth-level ONS data. Rents rose about 5.3% year-on-year, but they remain well below the UK national median for equivalent sizes.
- Is Plymouth 004 safe?
- Crime runs at around 103 incidents per 1,000 residents a year — noticeably above the UK average of roughly 80. It's not dramatically higher, but it is a real difference. As with most Plymouth neighbourhoods, the pattern varies street by street, so it's worth visiting and talking to locals before committing.
- What's the commute from Plymouth 004 to Plymouth city centre?
- Most residents drive — around two-thirds commute by car. The nearest mainline rail station is about 1.9 km away, roughly a 24-minute walk. Only around 8% of residents use public transport for their commute, so if you're car-free, factor in bus routes before choosing a specific street.
- Who lives in Plymouth 004?
- It's an older, settled community — nearly half of residents are over 50, and more than a third of households are single-person. A mix of owner-occupiers (54%) and social renters (32%) makes up most of the tenure picture. It's very predominantly UK-born and has a lower degree-qualification share than the city average.
- What schools are near Plymouth 004?
- There are 51 schools within 2km, but only around 41% are rated Good or Outstanding by Ofsted — significantly below the national share of roughly 89%. The nearest Outstanding-rated school is about 790 metres away. Families should research individual schools carefully, as local provision varies considerably.
- How does Plymouth 004 compare to other Plymouth neighbourhoods for affordability?
- It's one of the more affordable parts of Plymouth. A two-bed at around £868 a month is below the UK median for the same size, and the deposit timeline of 3.6 years is modest by South West standards. The rent-to-take-home ratio of around 51% is the main pressure point to watch.