PL5 — PLYMOUTH | Property Prices, Crime & Area Data

Property Prices in PL5

Source: HM Land Registry Price Paid Data

The average property price in PL5 is £203,334, which is 47% below the Devon average of £385,452.

Properties in PL5 cost 29.2% less than the England and Wales average of £287,000.

House prices in PL5 have fallen 0.8% over the past 12 months and risen 0.0% over five years.

Average Price by Property Type

Type	Average Price	Sales (12m)
Detached	£363,856	95
Semi-detached	£215,929	602
Terraced	£186,563	704
Flat	£105,280	185
All types	£203,334	1616

5-Year Price History

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Crime & Safety in PL5

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

PL5 has a crime rate of 81.4 per 1,000 residents, broadly in line with the national average of 81.3 per 1,000.

Crime by Type vs National Average

Violent crime

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

Burglary

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

Vehicle crime

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

Antisocial behaviour

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

Other theft

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

This area

National average

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Schools in PL5

Source: DfE Get Information About Schools / Ofsted

PL5 has 22 schools within or near its boundaries, including 3 rated Outstanding and 4 rated Good by Ofsted.

Nearest Schools

School	Type	Ofsted	Distance
Sir John Hunt Community Sports College	Secondary	Good	mi
Brook Green Centre for Learning	Other	Not inspected	mi
Mill Ford School	Other	Outstanding	mi
Whitleigh Community Primary School	Primary	Not inspected	mi
Riverside Community Primary School	Primary	Not inspected	mi

Outstanding

Good

Requires improvement

Inadequate

Demographics

Source: ONS Census 2021

92,148

Population

Median Age

25%

Owner-Occupied

74%

Economically Active

Tenure Type

Owner-occupied

25.0%

Private rent

13.0%

Social rent

12.0%

Broadband & Connectivity

Source: Ofcom Connected Nations

Average broadband download speeds in PL5 are 357.0 Mbps, with 99% of premises having access to superfast broadband and 90% with full fibre (FTTP) connectivity.

357.0 Mbps

Avg Download

64.0 Mbps

Avg Upload

97%

Superfast Coverage

88%

Ultrafast Coverage

Full Fibre (FTTP)

Council Tax

Source: Valuation Office Agency

Council tax in PL5 is collected by South Hams. The Band D rate is £2,261/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

PL5 — PLYMOUTH

Area Summary

PL5 (PLYMOUTH) offers affordable property prices (£203,334, 29% below national average), strong school provision (3 Outstanding-rated schools), and excellent broadband (357 Mbps average).

Prices

Below avg

Safety

Average

Schools

Strong

Broadband

Good

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the average house price in PL5?

The average house price in PL5 (PLYMOUTH) is £203,334, based on 1616 residential sales in the past 12 months. This is 29% below the national average of £287,000. Prices have fallen by 0.8% over the past year.

Is PL5 a safe area to live?

Crime in PL5 is close to the national average at 81.4 crimes per 1,000 residents. The most common crime types recorded are violent crime (39.7 per 1,000) and antisocial behaviour (12.2 per 1,000). Crime figures are sourced from data.police.uk rolling 12-month data.

What are the schools like in PL5?

There are 22 schools in or near PL5. 32% are rated Good or Outstanding by Ofsted — 3 Outstanding and 4 Good. None require improvement.

What is the council tax in PL5?

Council tax in PL5 is collected by South Hams. The Band D rate is £2,261 per year (2025–26). This is the total bill including county, district, police, and fire precepts.

What broadband speeds are available in PL5?

The average broadband download speed in PL5 is 357 Mbps. Superfast broadband (30 Mbps+) is available to 97% of premises, ultrafast to 88%, and full-fibre (FTTP) to 0%. Source: Ofcom Connected Nations.

What percentage of homes in PL5 are owner-occupied?

According to the ONS Census 2021, 25% of homes in PL5 are owner-occupied. 13% are privately rented and 12% are social housing. The total population is approximately 92,148.