PL4 — PLYMOUTH | Property Prices, Crime & Area Data

Property Prices in PL4

Source: HM Land Registry Price Paid Data

The average property price in PL4 is £222,824, which is 42% below the Devon average of £385,452.

Properties in PL4 cost 22.4% less than the England and Wales average of £287,000.

House prices in PL4 have risen 18.7% over the past 12 months and risen 0.0% over five years.

Average Price by Property Type

Type	Average Price	Sales (12m)
Detached	£308,571	14
Semi-detached	£252,991	82
Terraced	£225,805	907
Flat	£138,717	569
All types	£222,824	1675

5-Year Price History

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Crime & Safety in PL4

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

With 273.0 recorded crimes per 1,000 residents, PL4 has a crime rate significantly 236% above the national average of 81.3 per 1,000.

Crime by Type vs National Average

Violent crime

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

Burglary

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

Vehicle crime

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

Antisocial behaviour

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

Other theft

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

This area

National average

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Schools in PL4

Source: DfE Get Information About Schools / Ofsted

PL4 has 12 schools within or near its boundaries, including 1 rated Outstanding and 5 rated Good by Ofsted.

Nearest Schools

School	Type	Ofsted	Distance
Lipson Vale Primary School	Primary	Good	mi
Fletewood School at Derry Villas	Other	Not inspected	mi
Plymouth College	Other	Not inspected	mi
Arts University Plymouth	Other	Not inspected	mi
University of Plymouth	Other	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 PL4 are 353.0 Mbps, with 99% of premises having access to superfast broadband and 90% with full fibre (FTTP) connectivity.

353.0 Mbps

Avg Download

64.0 Mbps

Avg Upload

94%

Superfast Coverage

90%

Ultrafast Coverage

Full Fibre (FTTP)

Council Tax

Source: Valuation Office Agency

Council tax in PL4 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

PL4 — PLYMOUTH

Area Summary

PL4 (PLYMOUTH) offers affordable property prices (£222,824, 22% below national average), higher-than-average crime (236% above national average), 12 nearby schools, and excellent broadband (353 Mbps average).

Prices

Below avg

Safety

High crime

Schools

Average

Broadband

Good

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Nearby Postcodes

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PL3

PLYMOUTH

£281K

▼ 1.1% YoY

PL5

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£203K

▼ 0.8% YoY

PL6

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£299K

▼ 6.3% YoY

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the average house price in PL4?

The average house price in PL4 (PLYMOUTH) is £222,824, based on 1675 residential sales in the past 12 months. This is 22% below the national average of £287,000. Prices have risen by 18.7% over the past year.

Is PL4 a safe area to live?

Crime in PL4 is above the national average (273.0 crimes per 1,000 residents vs 81.3 nationally). The most common crime types recorded are violent crime (105.8 per 1,000) and antisocial behaviour (48.7 per 1,000). Crime figures are sourced from data.police.uk rolling 12-month data.

What are the schools like in PL4?

There are 12 schools in or near PL4. 50% are rated Good or Outstanding by Ofsted — 1 Outstanding and 5 Good. None require improvement.

What is the council tax in PL4?

Council tax in PL4 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 PL4?

The average broadband download speed in PL4 is 353 Mbps. Superfast broadband (30 Mbps+) is available to 94% of premises, ultrafast to 90%, and full-fibre (FTTP) to 0%. Source: Ofcom Connected Nations.

What percentage of homes in PL4 are owner-occupied?

According to the ONS Census 2021, 28% of homes in PL4 are owner-occupied. 20% are privately rented and 18% are social housing. The total population is approximately 272,067.