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PL5

PLYMOUTH

Devon, South West, England

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PL5 encompasses PLYMOUTH and its surrounding areas in Devon, South West.

Avg price £203,334
1yr change ▼ 0.8%
Crime 0% above avg
Schools 3 Outstanding
Updated 2026-03
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Average House Price

£203,334

▼ 0.8% vs last year

This area National avg £287K

29% below national avg

Crime Rate

81.4/1,000

This area National avg 81.3/1,000

0% below national avg

Schools (Ofsted)

22 schools

Broadband Speed

357 Mbps

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.

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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

£202K £203K £203K £204K £205K 2023 2024 2025

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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.

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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.

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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

3

Outstanding

4

Good

0

Requires improvement

1

Inadequate

Demographics

Source: ONS Census 2021

92,148

Population

67

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.

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357.0 Mbps

Avg Download

64.0 Mbps

Avg Upload

97%

Superfast Coverage

88%

Ultrafast Coverage

0%

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

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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 about PL5 PLYMOUTH

What is the average house price in PL5 PLYMOUTH?
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 PLYMOUTH 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 is the population of PL5 PLYMOUTH?
The population of PL5 (PLYMOUTH) is approximately 92,148 (ONS Census 2021). The median age is 67 years. 25% of homes are owner-occupied, 13% are privately rented, and 12% are social housing.
How fast is broadband 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 are schools like in PL5 PLYMOUTH?
There are 22 schools in or near PL5. 32% are rated Good or Outstanding by Ofsted — 3 Outstanding and 4 Good. None require improvement.

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