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PL8

PLYMOUTH

Devon, South West, England

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PL8 encompasses PLYMOUTH and its surrounding areas in Devon, South West.

Avg price £605,390
1yr change ▼ 4.7%
Crime 94% below avg
Schools 0 Outstanding
Updated 2026-03
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Average House Price

£605,390

▼ 4.7% vs last year

This area National avg £287K

111% above national avg

Crime Rate

5.0/1,000

This area National avg 81.3/1,000

94% below national avg

Schools (Ofsted)

4 schools

Broadband Speed

241 Mbps

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.

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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

£560K £588K £616K £644K £672K 2023 2024 2025

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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.

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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.

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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

0

Outstanding

3

Good

0

Requires improvement

0

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 PL8 are 241.0 Mbps, with 99% of premises having access to superfast broadband and 81% with full fibre (FTTP) connectivity.

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241.0 Mbps

Avg Download

43.0 Mbps

Avg Upload

76%

Superfast Coverage

57%

Ultrafast Coverage

0%

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

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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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Frequently Asked Questions about PL8 PLYMOUTH

What is the average house price in PL8 PLYMOUTH?
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 PLYMOUTH 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 is the population of PL8 PLYMOUTH?
The population of PL8 (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 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 are schools like in PL8 PLYMOUTH?
There are 4 schools in or near PL8. 75% are rated Good or Outstanding by Ofsted — 0 Outstanding and 3 Good. None require improvement.

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