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PL4

PLYMOUTH

Devon, South West, England

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PL4 is the postcode district for PLYMOUTH, located in Devon, South West.

Avg price £222,824
1yr change ▲ 18.7%
Crime 236% above avg
Schools 1 Outstanding
Updated 2026-03
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Average House Price

£222,824

▲ 18.7% vs last year

This area National avg £287K

22% below national avg

Crime Rate

273.0/1,000

This area National avg 81.3/1,000

236% above national avg

Schools (Ofsted)

12 schools

Broadband Speed

353 Mbps

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.

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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

£197K £213K £228K £244K £259K 2023 2024 2025

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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.

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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.

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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

1

Outstanding

5

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 PL4 are 353.0 Mbps, with 99% of premises having access to superfast broadband and 90% with full fibre (FTTP) connectivity.

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353.0 Mbps

Avg Download

64.0 Mbps

Avg Upload

94%

Superfast Coverage

90%

Ultrafast Coverage

0%

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

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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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Frequently Asked Questions about PL4 PLYMOUTH

What is the average house price in PL4 PLYMOUTH?
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 PLYMOUTH 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 is the population of PL4 PLYMOUTH?
The population of PL4 (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 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 are schools like in PL4 PLYMOUTH?
There are 12 schools in or near PL4. 50% are rated Good or Outstanding by Ofsted — 1 Outstanding and 5 Good. None require improvement.

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