PL18 — GUNNISLAKE | Property Prices, Crime & Area Data

Property Prices in PL18

Source: HM Land Registry Price Paid Data

The average property price in PL18 is £311,215, which is 19% below the Devon average of £385,452.

Properties in PL18 cost 8.4% more than the England and Wales average of £287,000.

House prices in PL18 have risen 4.2% over the past 12 months and risen 0.0% over five years.

Average Price by Property Type

Type	Average Price	Sales (12m)
Detached	£392,813	103
Semi-detached	£251,457	48
Terraced	£228,342	70
Flat	£155,866	10
All types	£311,215	252

5-Year Price History

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Crime & Safety in PL18

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

With 5.0 recorded crimes per 1,000 residents, PL18 has a crime rate well 94% below the national average of 81.3 per 1,000.

Crime by Type vs National Average

Violent crime

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

Burglary

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

Vehicle crime

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

Antisocial behaviour

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

Other theft

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

This area

National average

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Schools in PL18

Source: DfE Get Information About Schools / Ofsted

PL18 has 5 schools within or near its boundaries, including 1 rated Good by Ofsted.

Nearest Schools

School	Type	Ofsted	Distance
Calstock Community Primary School	Primary	Requires improvement	mi
Copper Valley Infant and Nursery Academy	Primary	Not inspected	mi
Copper Valley Junior Academy	Primary	Good	mi
The Lowen School	Other	Not inspected	mi
Copper Fields School	Other	Not inspected	mi

Outstanding

Good

Requires improvement

Inadequate

Demographics

Source: ONS Census 2021

583,289

Population

Median Age

25%

Owner-Occupied

74%

Economically Active

Tenure Type

Owner-occupied

25.0%

Private rent

17.0%

Social rent

13.0%

Broadband & Connectivity

Source: Ofcom Connected Nations

Average broadband download speeds in PL18 are 210.0 Mbps, with 99% of premises having access to superfast broadband and 73% with full fibre (FTTP) connectivity.

210.0 Mbps

Avg Download

38.0 Mbps

Avg Upload

91%

Superfast Coverage

46%

Ultrafast Coverage

Full Fibre (FTTP)

Council Tax

Source: Valuation Office Agency

Council tax in PL18 is collected by Plymouth Council. The Band D rate is £2,372/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

PL18 — GUNNISLAKE

Area Summary

PL18 (GUNNISLAKE) offers property prices near the national average (£311,215), low crime (94% below national average), 5 nearby schools, and excellent broadband (210 Mbps average).

Prices

Near avg

Safety

Low crime

Schools

Weak

Broadband

Good

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Nearby Postcodes

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CALLINGTON

£303K

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£348K

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▲ 5.4% YoY

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the average house price in PL18?

The average house price in PL18 (GUNNISLAKE) is £311,215, based on 252 residential sales in the past 12 months. This is 8% above the national average of £287,000. Prices have risen by 4.2% over the past year.

Is PL18 a safe area to live?

Crime in PL18 is significantly below the national average (5.0 crimes per 1,000 residents vs the national average of 81.3). The most common crime types recorded are violent crime (1.8 per 1,000) and antisocial behaviour (0.4 per 1,000). Crime figures are sourced from data.police.uk rolling 12-month data.

What are the schools like in PL18?

There are 5 schools in or near PL18. 20% are rated Good or Outstanding by Ofsted — 0 Outstanding and 1 Good. 1 school requires improvement.

What is the council tax in PL18?

Council tax in PL18 is collected by Plymouth Council. The Band D rate is £2,372 per year (2025–26). This is the total bill including county, district, police, and fire precepts.

What broadband speeds are available in PL18?

The average broadband download speed in PL18 is 210 Mbps. Superfast broadband (30 Mbps+) is available to 91% of premises, ultrafast to 46%, and full-fibre (FTTP) to 0%. Source: Ofcom Connected Nations.

What percentage of homes in PL18 are owner-occupied?

According to the ONS Census 2021, 25% of homes in PL18 are owner-occupied. 17% are privately rented and 13% are social housing. The total population is approximately 583,289.