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PL3 Area Report

Plymouth

Data from 22 official government & open-data sources · Updated July 2026

£239,061
Median Price
Postcode district (PL3)
HIGH
Crime Level
Postcode district (PL3)
17
Schools Nearby
15/100
Transport Score
~50 Mbps
Broadband Est.
5.2/10

Investment Score

Average

Based on rental yield, price growth, safety, schools, transport & flood risk in PL3

Rental Yield
6.8
Price Growth
6.8
Safety
1.5
Schools
6.8
Transport
1.5
Flood Risk
6
Planning Friction
8.8
Climate Resilience
6

Crime Statistics

HIGH CRIMEPostcode district (PL3)

Higher crime levels. Consider security measures and research specific crime types.

368
Crimes/month
39
Area average

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12-Month Crime Trend↓ Decreasing

2025-06: 370
2025-07: 440
2025-08: 400
2025-09: 371
2025-10: 438
2025-11: 362
2025-12: 333
2026-01: 362
2026-02: 306
2026-03: 381
2026-04: 376
2026-05: 346
2025-062026-05

↓ 12% vs previous period

Source: Police.uk • Open Government Licence

Deprivation Index (IMD)Local authority (Plymouth)

DECILE 5/10 — 40–50% most deprived

Plymouth has roughly average deprivation compared to the rest of England.

income
5
employment
5
education
5
health
4
crime
6
housing
6
environment
6

1 = most deprived 10%, 10 = least deprived 10% nationally

Source: MHCLG Index of Multiple Deprivation 2025 • Open Government Licence

House Price Index

Local-authority-wide figures for Plymouth (the HPI is only published at LAD level). For the PL3-specific median see the headline above and the sales sections below.

£218,565
Plymouth average
+3.5%
Annual Change
Rising
Market

Average Price by Type

£410,265
Detached
£267,892
Semi-Detached
£223,203
Terraced
£132,835
Flat

Long-Term Price Trend

01/12/2002: £86,489
01/12/2003: £100,927
01/12/2004: £125,597
01/12/2005: £128,337
01/12/2006: £141,739
01/12/2007: £150,297
01/12/2008: £132,547
01/12/2009: £133,669
01/12/2010: £132,832
01/12/2011: £127,314
01/12/2012: £132,528
01/12/2013: £137,709
01/12/2014: £145,834
01/12/2015: £151,700
01/12/2016: £152,801
01/12/2017: £160,526
01/12/2018: £165,816
01/12/2019: £166,394
01/12/2020: £173,447
01/12/2021: £190,202
01/12/2022: £212,433
01/12/2023: £204,369
01/12/2024: £211,243
01/12/2025: £218,565
01/12/200201/12/2025

Source: HM Land Registry UK House Price Index (as of 01/12/2025) • Open Government Licence

Schools & Education

10
Primary
3
Secondary
3
Independent
1
Special
17
Within 1 mile

Breakdown of all 17 schools within 1 mile, by phase.

GCSE Performance (2024/25)

42.5
Avg Attainment 8
+0.5% vs national (42.3)
41.9%
Grade 5+ Eng & Maths
National: 41%
AVERAGE NATIONAL AVERAGE

Based on 25 secondary schools in Plymouth

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Source: Department for Education • School Performance Tables 2024/25 · Deeper school scoring at schoolsnearme.ai

Transport Links

15/100
Limited public transport - car likely needed for most journeys.

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Source: TfL API & National Rail

Browse by property type

Median prices in PL3 broken out by HMLR property type, last 5 years.

Detached
£370,000
188 sales
Semi-detached
£268,000
621 sales
Terraced
£234,000
1,134 sales
Flat
£131,000
341 sales

Pages only appear above where at least 10 sales were registered in the last 5 years.

Price Trends

Momentum for Plymouth. For the headline PL3 median see the top of the page; for the smoothed local-authority average see the House Price Index section above.

+3.5%
1 Year Change
rising
Market Status
Plymouth
Area Tracked

12 Month Trend

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Source: ONS House Price Index • Open Government Licence

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Radon Risk

highest Risk
~12% of homes above action level

This is a radon Affected Area. An estimated 12% of homes in this area have radon levels above the action level of 200 Bq/m³. Testing is strongly recommended.

Testing recommended
UKHSA test kits available for ~£40

Source: UK Health Security Agency

Council Tax📍Postcode-level

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C
Band C
£52,001 - £68,000 (1991 valuation)
Est. £1,911/year
Estimated band — verify on gov.uk
Band A
Up to £40,000
Band B
£40,001 - £52,000
Band C
£52,001 - £68,000
Band D
£68,001 - £88,000
Band E
£88,001 - £120,000
Band F
£120,001 - £160,000
Band G
£160,001 - £320,000
Band H
Over £320,000

Source: Valuation Office Agency

Planning Applications & Constraints📍Postcode-level

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Planning Friction
2/10
Moderate restrictions
Designation Stack
1
1 designation
Climate Resilience
6/10
Mixed
Planning Constraints:
Article 4 DirectionBuilt-up Area
What can I actually do here?
✓ Likely allowed (3)
  • Heat pump (air source) external unit
  • Outbuilding / garden room
  • Fell or significantly prune a tree
⚠ Needs consent (7)
  • Single-storey rear extension (under 4 m)
  • Loft conversion with rear dormer
  • Replace windows (uPVC, double-glazed)
  • Solar PV panels on roof
  • Front porch (under 3 m²)
  • Drop kerb / new vehicle access
  • Demolish + rebuild
✗ Blocked (0)
  • —

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Application counts are from a periodic national data extract and may not include the most recent submissions — check the council portal above for live status.
Source: planning.data.gov.uk

Heritage & Listed Buildings📍Postcode-level

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Listed Buildings Nearby
9
Grade II
low heritage impact
Multiple listed buildings in the area - heritage considerations may apply.

Source: Historic England

Noise Levels

quiet
This location falls outside DEFRA strategic noise contours, indicating low environmental noise levels.

Source: DEFRA Strategic Noise Maps (Round 3)

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BroadbandEst.

Avg Download~50 Mbps
Max Available~500 Mbps
Superfast+ Yes
Full Fibre× No

Estimated from area data • Verify on Ofcom

Air Quality

Low

Low pollution. Ideal for outdoor activities.

Source: DEFRA UK-AIR

Flood Risk

NONE RISK

No active Environment Agency flood warnings right now. This is not a flood-zone assessment — check the long-term flood-risk service for this address.

Source: Environment Agency

Walkability

35/100

Limited walkability - car or public transport recommended for most errands.

Within ½ mile:14 places

Source: OpenStreetMap

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Local Climate

5-year average from Open-Meteo

12°C
Avg Temperature
1464mm
Annual Rainfall
2867h
Sunshine/Year
24.7 km/h
Avg Wind
Warmest: August
Coldest: January
Wettest: October
Driest: April
Now: 27.6°C, OvercastHumidity: 38%

Source: Open-Meteo Historical Weather API

Food Hygiene Ratings

50 rated establishments within 1 mile

4.6/5
Average Rating
92%
Rated Good or Very Good
50
Total Establishments
Emmanuel ChurchOther catering premises
4/5
Mayflower House Residential HomeCaring Premises
4/5
Baxterstorey 5037 BBC PlymouthRestaurant/Cafe/Canteen
5/5
Chatsworth Residential HomeCaring Premises
5/5
Premier Eggbuckland Road StoresRetailers - other
4/5

Source: Food Standards Agency

Energy & Carbon Intensity

69%
Renewable Energy
109g
CO₂/kWh
moderate
Intensity Level

Generation Mix

solar 67.1%gas 27.0%imports 4.2%wind 1.6%biomass 0.2%

Source: National Grid ESO Carbon Intensity API

Elevation

75m
Elevatedabove sea level

At 75m above sea level, this location is well-elevated, significantly reducing flood risk from coastal and river sources.

Source: Open Topo Data (SRTM 30m)

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