PL1 — PLYMOUTH | Property Prices, Crime & Area Data

Property Prices in PL1

Source: HM Land Registry Price Paid Data

The average property price in PL1 is £248,921, which is 35% below the Devon average of £385,452.

Properties in PL1 cost 13.3% less than the England and Wales average of £287,000.

House prices in PL1 have risen 27.3% over the past 12 months and risen 0.0% over five years.

Average Price by Property Type

Type	Average Price	Sales (12m)
Detached	£413,389	9
Semi-detached	£246,580	25
Terraced	£255,392	393
Flat	£180,786	804
All types	£248,921	1335

5-Year Price History

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Crime & Safety in PL1

Source: data.police.uk (rolling 12 months)

With 278.5 recorded crimes per 1,000 residents, PL1 has a crime rate significantly 243% above the national average of 81.3 per 1,000.

Crime by Type vs National Average

Violent crime

111.6 per 1,000 (avg: 22.1 per 1,000)

Burglary

5.1 per 1,000 (avg: 6.8 per 1,000)

Vehicle crime

6.0 per 1,000 (avg: 8.4 per 1,000)

Antisocial behaviour

54.6 per 1,000 (avg: 16.2 per 1,000)

Other theft

45.0 per 1,000 (avg: 9.5 per 1,000)

This area

National average

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Schools in PL1

Source: DfE Get Information About Schools / Ofsted

PL1 has 16 schools within or near its boundaries, including 10 rated Good by Ofsted.

Nearest Schools

School	Type	Ofsted	Distance
St Andrew's Cof E VA Primary School	Primary	Good	mi
City College Plymouth	Post-16	Not inspected	mi
Devonport High School for Boys	Secondary	Good	mi
St George's CofE Primary Academy	Primary	Good	mi
St Joseph's Catholic Primary School	Primary	Good	mi

Outstanding

Good

Requires improvement

Inadequate

Demographics

Source: ONS Census 2021

272,067

Population

Median Age

28%

Owner-Occupied

74%

Economically Active

Tenure Type

Owner-occupied

28.0%

Private rent

20.0%

Social rent

18.0%

Broadband & Connectivity

Source: Ofcom Connected Nations

Average broadband download speeds in PL1 are 332.0 Mbps, with 99% of premises having access to superfast broadband and 90% with full fibre (FTTP) connectivity.

332.0 Mbps

Avg Download

60.0 Mbps

Avg Upload

91%

Superfast Coverage

83%

Ultrafast Coverage

Full Fibre (FTTP)

Council Tax

Source: Valuation Office Agency

Council tax in PL1 is collected by Plymouth Council. The Band D rate is £2,319/year.

Band A

8.0%

Band B

14.0%

Band C

25.0%

Band D

22.0%

Band E

16.0%

Band F

9.0%

Band G

5.0%

Band H

1.0%

Area Summary

PL1 — PLYMOUTH

Area Summary

PL1 (PLYMOUTH) offers property prices near the national average (£248,921), higher-than-average crime (243% above national average), 16 nearby schools, and excellent broadband (332 Mbps average).

Prices

Below avg

Safety

High crime

Schools

Weak

Broadband

Good

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Nearby Postcodes

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PL2

PLYMOUTH

£196K

▲ 5.3% YoY

PL3

PLYMOUTH

£281K

▼ 1.1% YoY

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the average house price in PL1?

The average house price in PL1 (PLYMOUTH) is £248,921, based on 1335 residential sales in the past 12 months. This is 13% below the national average of £287,000. Prices have risen by 27.3% over the past year.

Is PL1 a safe area to live?

Crime in PL1 is above the national average (278.5 crimes per 1,000 residents vs 81.3 nationally). The most common crime types recorded are violent crime (111.6 per 1,000) and antisocial behaviour (54.6 per 1,000). Crime figures are sourced from data.police.uk rolling 12-month data.

What are the schools like in PL1?

There are 16 schools in or near PL1. 63% are rated Good or Outstanding by Ofsted — 0 Outstanding and 10 Good. None require improvement.

What is the council tax in PL1?

Council tax in PL1 is collected by Plymouth Council. The Band D rate is £2,319 per year (2025–26). This is the total bill including county, district, police, and fire precepts.

What broadband speeds are available in PL1?

The average broadband download speed in PL1 is 332 Mbps. Superfast broadband (30 Mbps+) is available to 91% of premises, ultrafast to 83%, and full-fibre (FTTP) to 0%. Source: Ofcom Connected Nations.

What percentage of homes in PL1 are owner-occupied?

According to the ONS Census 2021, 28% of homes in PL1 are owner-occupied. 20% are privately rented and 18% are social housing. The total population is approximately 272,067.