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PL1

PLYMOUTH

Devon, South West, England

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PL1 is the postcode district for PLYMOUTH, located in Devon, South West.

Avg price £248,921
1yr change ▲ 27.3%
Crime 243% above avg
Schools 0 Outstanding
Updated 2026-03
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Average House Price

£248,921

▲ 27.3% vs last year

This area National avg £287K

13% below national avg

Crime Rate

278.5/1,000

This area National avg 81.3/1,000

243% above national avg

Schools (Ofsted)

16 schools

Broadband Speed

332 Mbps

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.

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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

£214K £238K £262K £286K £310K 2023 2024 2025

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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.

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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.

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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

0

Outstanding

10

Good

0

Requires improvement

0

Inadequate

Demographics

Source: ONS Census 2021

272,067

Population

62

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.

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332.0 Mbps

Avg Download

60.0 Mbps

Avg Upload

91%

Superfast Coverage

83%

Ultrafast Coverage

0%

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

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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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Frequently Asked Questions about PL1 PLYMOUTH

What is the average house price in PL1 PLYMOUTH?
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 PLYMOUTH 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 is the population of PL1 PLYMOUTH?
The population of PL1 (PLYMOUTH) is approximately 272,067 (ONS Census 2021). The median age is 62 years. 28% of homes are owner-occupied, 20% are privately rented, and 18% are social housing.
How fast is broadband 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 are schools like in PL1 PLYMOUTH?
There are 16 schools in or near PL1. 63% are rated Good or Outstanding by Ofsted — 0 Outstanding and 10 Good. None require improvement.

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