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PL2

PLYMOUTH

Devon, South West, England

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PL2 encompasses PLYMOUTH and its surrounding areas in Devon, South West.

Avg price £195,706
1yr change ▲ 5.3%
Crime 37% above avg
Schools 0 Outstanding
Updated 2026-03
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Average House Price

£195,706

▲ 5.3% vs last year

This area National avg £287K

32% below national avg

Crime Rate

111.3/1,000

This area National avg 81.3/1,000

37% above national avg

Schools (Ofsted)

11 schools

Broadband Speed

382 Mbps

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.

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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

£191K £194K £197K £200K £203K 2023 2024 2025

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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.

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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.

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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

0

Outstanding

4

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 PL2 are 382.0 Mbps, with 99% of premises having access to superfast broadband and 90% with full fibre (FTTP) connectivity.

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382.0 Mbps

Avg Download

69.0 Mbps

Avg Upload

99%

Superfast Coverage

95%

Ultrafast Coverage

0%

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

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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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Frequently Asked Questions about PL2 PLYMOUTH

What is the average house price in PL2 PLYMOUTH?
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 PLYMOUTH 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 is the population of PL2 PLYMOUTH?
The population of PL2 (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 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 are schools like in PL2 PLYMOUTH?
There are 11 schools in or near PL2. 36% are rated Good or Outstanding by Ofsted — 0 Outstanding and 4 Good. None require improvement.

Nearby Postcodes

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