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PL6

PLYMOUTH

Devon, South West, England

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PL6 covers PLYMOUTH in Devon, South West.

Avg price £299,496
1yr change ▼ 6.3%
Crime 56% below avg
Schools 1 Outstanding
Updated 2026-03
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Average House Price

£299,496

▼ 6.3% vs last year

This area National avg £287K

4% above national avg

Crime Rate

35.6/1,000

This area National avg 81.3/1,000

56% below national avg

Schools (Ofsted)

20 schools

Broadband Speed

367 Mbps

Property Prices in PL6

Source: HM Land Registry Price Paid Data

The average property price in PL6 is £299,496, which is 22% below the Devon average of £385,452.

Property values in PL6 are close to the England and Wales national average of £287,000.

House prices in PL6 have fallen 6.3% 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 £438,346 363
Semi-detached £271,988 414
Terraced £203,925 773
Flat £141,166 126
All types £299,496 1739

5-Year Price History

£276K £290K £303K £317K £331K 2023 2024 2025

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Crime & Safety in PL6

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

With 35.6 recorded crimes per 1,000 residents, PL6 has a crime rate well 56% below the national average of 81.3 per 1,000.

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Crime by Type vs National Average

Violent crime
17.0 per 1,000 (avg: 22.1 per 1,000)
Burglary
0.3 per 1,000 (avg: 6.8 per 1,000)
Vehicle crime
0.6 per 1,000 (avg: 8.4 per 1,000)
Antisocial behaviour
5.4 per 1,000 (avg: 16.2 per 1,000)
Other theft
5.2 per 1,000 (avg: 9.5 per 1,000)
This area
National average

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Schools in PL6

Source: DfE Get Information About Schools / Ofsted

PL6 has 20 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
Plym Bridge Nursery School and Day Care Nursery Not inspected mi
Bickleigh Down Church of England Primary School Primary Good mi
Woodlands School Other Not inspected mi
Cann Bridge School Other Not inspected mi
University of St Mark & St John Other Not inspected mi

1

Outstanding

5

Good

1

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 PL6 are 367.0 Mbps, with 99% of premises having access to superfast broadband and 90% with full fibre (FTTP) connectivity.

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367.0 Mbps

Avg Download

66.0 Mbps

Avg Upload

96%

Superfast Coverage

91%

Ultrafast Coverage

0%

Full Fibre (FTTP)

Council Tax

Source: Valuation Office Agency

Council tax in PL6 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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PL6 — PLYMOUTH

Area Summary

PL6 (PLYMOUTH) offers property prices near the national average (£299,496), low crime (56% below national average), 20 nearby schools, and excellent broadband (367 Mbps average).

Prices

Near avg

Safety

Low crime

Schools

Average

Broadband

Good

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Frequently Asked Questions about PL6 PLYMOUTH

What is the average house price in PL6 PLYMOUTH?
The average house price in PL6 (PLYMOUTH) is £299,496, based on 1739 residential sales in the past 12 months. This is 4% above the national average of £287,000. Prices have fallen by 6.3% over the past year.
Is PL6 PLYMOUTH a safe area to live?
Crime in PL6 is significantly below the national average (35.6 crimes per 1,000 residents vs the national average of 81.3). The most common crime types recorded are violent crime (17.0 per 1,000) and antisocial behaviour (5.4 per 1,000). Crime figures are sourced from data.police.uk rolling 12-month data.
What is the population of PL6 PLYMOUTH?
The population of PL6 (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 PL6?
The average broadband download speed in PL6 is 367 Mbps. Superfast broadband (30 Mbps+) is available to 96% of premises, ultrafast to 91%, and full-fibre (FTTP) to 0%. Source: Ofcom Connected Nations.
What are schools like in PL6 PLYMOUTH?
There are 20 schools in or near PL6. 30% are rated Good or Outstanding by Ofsted — 1 Outstanding and 5 Good. 1 school requires improvement.

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