PL8 — PLYMOUTH | Property Prices, Crime & Area Data

Property Prices in PL8

Source: HM Land Registry Price Paid Data

The average property price in PL8 is £605,390, which is 57% above the Devon average of £385,452.

Properties in PL8 cost 110.9% more than the England and Wales average of £287,000.

House prices in PL8 have fallen 4.7% over the past 12 months and risen 0.0% over five years.

Average Price by Property Type

Type	Average Price	Sales (12m)
Detached	£698,728	136
Semi-detached	£412,020	49
Terraced	£466,903	55
Flat	£342,308	13
All types	£605,390	273

5-Year Price History

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Crime & Safety in PL8

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

With 5.0 recorded crimes per 1,000 residents, PL8 has a crime rate well 94% below the national average of 81.3 per 1,000.

Crime by Type vs National Average

Violent crime

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

Burglary

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

Vehicle crime

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

Antisocial behaviour

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

Other theft

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

This area

National average

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Schools in PL8

Source: DfE Get Information About Schools / Ofsted

PL8 has 4 schools within or near its boundaries, including 3 rated Good by Ofsted.

Nearest Schools

School	Type	Ofsted	Distance
St Mary's Church of England Primary School	Primary	Not inspected	mi
Yealmpton Primary School	Primary	Good	mi
Newton Ferrers Church of England Primary School	Primary	Good	mi
Holbeton Primary School	Primary	Good	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 PL8 are 241.0 Mbps, with 99% of premises having access to superfast broadband and 81% with full fibre (FTTP) connectivity.

241.0 Mbps

Avg Download

43.0 Mbps

Avg Upload

76%

Superfast Coverage

57%

Ultrafast Coverage

Full Fibre (FTTP)

Council Tax

Source: Valuation Office Agency

Council tax in PL8 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

PL8 — PLYMOUTH

Area Summary

PL8 (PLYMOUTH) offers above-average property prices (£605,390, 111% above national average), low crime (94% below national average), 4 nearby schools, and excellent broadband (241 Mbps average).

Prices

Above avg

Safety

Low crime

Schools

Weak

Broadband

Good

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Nearby Postcodes

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the average house price in PL8?

The average house price in PL8 (PLYMOUTH) is £605,390, based on 273 residential sales in the past 12 months. This is 111% above the national average of £287,000. Prices have fallen by 4.7% over the past year.

Is PL8 a safe area to live?

Crime in PL8 is significantly below the national average (5.0 crimes per 1,000 residents vs the national average of 81.3). The most common crime types recorded are violent crime (0.4 per 1,000) and antisocial behaviour (0.1 per 1,000). Crime figures are sourced from data.police.uk rolling 12-month data.

What are the schools like in PL8?

There are 4 schools in or near PL8. 75% are rated Good or Outstanding by Ofsted — 0 Outstanding and 3 Good. None require improvement.

What is the council tax in PL8?

Council tax in PL8 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 PL8?

The average broadband download speed in PL8 is 241 Mbps. Superfast broadband (30 Mbps+) is available to 76% of premises, ultrafast to 57%, and full-fibre (FTTP) to 0%. Source: Ofcom Connected Nations.

What percentage of homes in PL8 are owner-occupied?

According to the ONS Census 2021, 25% of homes in PL8 are owner-occupied. 13% are privately rented and 12% are social housing. The total population is approximately 92,148.