PL2 — PLYMOUTH | Property Prices, Crime & Area Data

Property Prices in PL2

Source: HM Land Registry Price Paid Data

The average property price in PL2 is £195,706, which is 49% below the Devon average of £385,452.

Properties in PL2 cost 31.8% less than the England and Wales average of £287,000.

House prices in PL2 have risen 5.3% over the past 12 months and risen 0.0% over five years.

Average Price by Property Type

Type	Average Price	Sales (12m)
Detached	£327,894	33
Semi-detached	£240,771	361
Terraced	£192,688	844
Flat	£113,856	210
All types	£195,706	1474

5-Year Price History

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Crime & Safety in PL2

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

With 111.3 recorded crimes per 1,000 residents, PL2 has a crime rate significantly 37% above the national average of 81.3 per 1,000.

Crime by Type vs National Average

Violent crime

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

Burglary

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

Vehicle crime

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

Antisocial behaviour

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

Other theft

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

This area

National average

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Schools in PL2

Source: DfE Get Information About Schools / Ofsted

PL2 has 11 schools within or near its boundaries, including 4 rated Good by Ofsted.

Nearest Schools

School	Type	Ofsted	Distance
Ham Drive Nursery School and Day Care	Nursery	Not inspected	mi
College Road Primary School	Primary	Not inspected	mi
Pennycross Primary School	Primary	Not inspected	mi
Devonport High School for Girls	Secondary	Good	mi
Mayflower Academy	Primary	Not inspected	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 PL2 are 382.0 Mbps, with 99% of premises having access to superfast broadband and 90% with full fibre (FTTP) connectivity.

382.0 Mbps

Avg Download

69.0 Mbps

Avg Upload

99%

Superfast Coverage

95%

Ultrafast Coverage

Full Fibre (FTTP)

Council Tax

Source: Valuation Office Agency

Council tax in PL2 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

PL2 — PLYMOUTH

Area Summary

PL2 (PLYMOUTH) offers affordable property prices (£195,706, 32% below national average), higher-than-average crime (37% above national average), 11 nearby schools, and excellent broadband (382 Mbps average).

Prices

Below avg

Safety

High crime

Schools

Weak

Broadband

Good

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Nearby Postcodes

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PL1

PLYMOUTH

£249K

▲ 27.3% YoY

PL3

PLYMOUTH

£281K

▼ 1.1% YoY

PL4

PLYMOUTH

£223K

▲ 18.7% YoY

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the average house price in PL2?

The average house price in PL2 (PLYMOUTH) is £195,706, based on 1474 residential sales in the past 12 months. This is 32% below the national average of £287,000. Prices have risen by 5.3% over the past year.

Is PL2 a safe area to live?

Crime in PL2 is above the national average (111.3 crimes per 1,000 residents vs 81.3 nationally). The most common crime types recorded are violent crime (52.2 per 1,000) and antisocial behaviour (15.2 per 1,000). Crime figures are sourced from data.police.uk rolling 12-month data.

What are the schools like in PL2?

There are 11 schools in or near PL2. 36% are rated Good or Outstanding by Ofsted — 0 Outstanding and 4 Good. None require improvement.

What is the council tax in PL2?

Council tax in PL2 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 PL2?

The average broadband download speed in PL2 is 382 Mbps. Superfast broadband (30 Mbps+) is available to 99% of premises, ultrafast to 95%, and full-fibre (FTTP) to 0%. Source: Ofcom Connected Nations.

What percentage of homes in PL2 are owner-occupied?

According to the ONS Census 2021, 28% of homes in PL2 are owner-occupied. 20% are privately rented and 18% are social housing. The total population is approximately 272,067.