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PL1 1AE

Old Town Street

St Peter and the Waterfront

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Overview

Postcode PL1 1AE is located in an urban city, within the St Peter and the Waterfront ward of Plymouth in the South West region, and forms part of the City Centre, Barbican & Sutton Harbour area. It has very high deprivation and very high crime levels, with around 594.8 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, roughly 7.0× the South West average of 85 per 1,000. The average income per household in City Centre, Barbican & Sutton Harbour is £39,832 per year. The nearest station is Plymouth, about 0.5 miles away. There are 10 primary and 2 secondary schools in the area. There are 4 parks nearby, the closest large park is Plymouth Hoe.

Crime rate
10/10
Crimes per 1k residents
595
Deprivation level
9/10
Income level
1/10
Social housing
69.6%
Connectivity
N/A
Flood Risk
No risk
Noise Level
Low

Deprivation level

9/10

City Centre, Barbican & Sutton Harbour has a very high level of deprivation, ranked at position 3,793 out of 32,844 areas in the United Kingdom, placing it within the top 12% most deprived areas in England.

Crime level

10/10

City Centre, Barbican & Sutton Harbour has a very high crime rate, with approximately 594.8 reported incidents per 1,000 population each year.

Social housing

69.6%

Approximately 69.6% of homes on this street are social housing provided by a local council or housing association. Across the surrounding area, around 32.5% of dwellings are socially rented.

Income level

1/10

The average income per household in City Centre, Barbican & Sutton Harbour is £39,832 per year.

Noise Level

Low

Low noise level (55.0-59.9 dB) from road, approximately 269 ft away from PL1 1AE.

Flood risk

No risk

City Centre, Barbican & Sutton Harbour near PL1 1AE has no flood risk (less than 0.1% chance of a flood each year) from rivers and sea.

Transport

The nearest station is Plymouth located about 0.5 miles away. There are 1 stations nearby.

Nearby public transport stations for PL1 1AE
DistanceNameLinesDirections
0.5 mi

Plymouth

N/A

Walking directions to Plymouth

Parks

Nearby parks and green spaces for PL1 1AE
DistanceNameSizeDirections
0.4 miPlymouth HoeLargeWalking directions to Plymouth Hoe
0.4 miBeaumont ParkMediumWalking directions to Beaumont Park
0.3 miDrakes Place GardensSmallWalking directions to Drakes Place Gardens

Area Profile

Population
339
Population density
2,879 per km²

Crime

Crime per 1,000 population

Violence and sexual offences
292.86(+777%)
Anti-social behaviour
156.49(+950%)
Shoplifting
92.86(+1305%)
Public order
70.78(+982%)
Criminal damage and arson
59.74(+820%)
South West average

Demographics

Ethnic groups

British
207
61.24%
Other White
54
15.98%
African
22
6.51%
Chinese
17
5.03%
Other Asian
11
3.25%
Total population: 338

Economics

Education (age 16+)

Level 3 (A level)
96
29.91%
Level 4+ (Degree)
89
27.73%
No qualifications
56
17.45%
Level 1 (GCSEs 3-1)
25
7.79%
Level 2 (GCSEs 9-4)
22
6.85%
Total 16+ residents: 321

Housing

Housing tenure

Other social rented
75
50.68%
Private landlord or letting agency
30
20.27%
Social rents from council
28
18.92%
Owns with a mortgage
8
5.41%
Owns outright
5
3.38%
Total households: 148

Property prices in St Peter and the Waterfront

Median price£170,000
Price per sq ft£240
Sales (last 12 months)169
Typical range (middle 50%)£130K – £249K

Based on 169 recent sales, the median property price is £170,000 (about £240 per square foot) in St Peter and the Waterfront area, with individual transactions ranging from £42,000 up to £620,000.

Prices by property typelast 12 months

Median sale price, median price per square foot, sales count, and percentile information for each property type in St Peter and the Waterfront over the last year.
TypeSalesMedian£/sq ft
Terraced29£250,000£255
Semi-Detached2£189,500£366
Flats138£155,000£234

10-year price trendmedian sale price in St Peter and the Waterfront

Sale price

Ten year median sale price trend for each property type in St Peter and the Waterfront.
YearFlatsSemi-DetachedTerraced
2016£152,250£105,000£179,950
2017£146,000£150,750£176,000
2018£154,000£179,000
2019£149,475£485,000£200,500
2020£165,000£272,500£222,250
2021£180,000£238,000£226,250
2022£170,000£225,000£222,500
2023£152,250£165,000£200,000
2024£161,000£232,500£217,250
2025£165,000£194,000£225,000
2026£160,000£238,000
Ten year median sale price trend for each property type in St Peter and the Waterfront.

Price per sq ft

Ten year median sale price per square foot trend for each property type in St Peter and the Waterfront.
YearFlatsSemi-DetachedTerraced
2016£215£110£160
2017£216£182£140
2018£215£164
2019£219£74£169
2020£242£239£195
2021£249£227£183
2022£254£222£219
2023£260£232£194
2024£241£175£185
2025£239£288£237
2026£229£273
Ten year median sale price per square foot trend for each property type in St Peter and the Waterfront.

Price distribution by property typelast 12 months

Price distribution by property type for St Peter and the Waterfront in the last year.

Recent sales

There were 30 recent sold properties in the last 18 months near PL1 1AE.

Recent sold properties in the last 18 months near PL1 1AE
DateAddressTypeTenurePriceMap
13 Jan 202620, New George Street, Plymouth, PL1 1RLOtherLeasehold£600,000
02 Apr 20261, St Andrew Street, Plymouth, PL1 2AHTerracedFreehold£215,000
13 Mar 202533, New George Street, Plymouth, PL1 1RAOtherLeasehold£270,000
22 Jul 20251, How Street, Plymouth, PL4 0DATerracedFreehold£250,000
02 May 2025Ground Floor, 144 - 146, Vauxhall Street, Plymouth, PL4 0DFOtherLeasehold£60,000

Schools

In the PL1 1AE postcode area, located within City Centre, Barbican & Sutton Harbour, there are 10 primary and 2 secondary schools in close proximity.

Nearby primary and secondary schools for PL1 1AE
DistancePhaseNameTypeRating
0.1 miNot applicableACE Schools PlymouthAcademy alternative provision converter

Good

0.2 miNot applicableArts University PlymouthHigher education institutions

Good

0.3 miNot applicableUniversity of PlymouthHigher education institutions

Good

Local amenities

15 nearby supermarkets & convenience stores within mi of PL1 1AE

Nearby supermarkets & convenience stores for PL1 1AE
DistanceNameAddressDirections
0 miSt. Andrews Local3 St Andrew's Cross, Plymouth, PL1 1DNWalking directions to St. Andrews Local
0.1 miTesco ExpressNew George Street, Plymouth, PL1 1RAWalking directions to Tesco Express
0.2 miPremier City Centre147 Armada Way, Plymouth, PL1 1HXWalking directions to Premier City Centre
0.2 miCo-op FoodHoegate Street, Plymouth, PL1 2JBWalking directions to Co-op Food
0.2 miAsian Food StoreEbrington Street, Plymouth, PL4 9AAWalking directions to Asian Food Store

Council Tax Bands

Annual council tax rates for Plymouth district (2025-26).

Band A£1,550
Band B£1,809
Band C£2,067
Band D£2,325
Band E£2,842
Band F£3,359
Band G£3,876
Band H£4,651

Council tax bands are based on the value of your property. Most homes fall into bands A to D.

Local councillor and member of parliament

Elected local representatives for PL1 1AE, including ward councillors and the local member of parliament.

Local councillors

Andy Rose

St Peter and the Waterfront - Elected 7 May 2026

Reform UK

Member of parliament

Luke Pollard

Plymouth Sutton and Devonport - Elected 4 Jul 2024

Labour and Co-operative Party

Geographic Information

RegionSouth WestUKK
DistrictPlymouthE06000026
Parliamentary ConstituencyPlymouth Sutton and DevonportE14001427
ParishPlymouth, unparished areaE43000021
MSOA (Middle Layer Super Output Area)City Centre, Barbican & Sutton HarbourE02003148
LSOA (Lower Layer Super Output Area)Plymouth 027GE01032658
Police ForceDevon & Cornwall
Postcode Introduced2016-10-01

Frequently asked questions about PL1 1AE

Is PL1 1AE (City Centre, Barbican & Sutton Harbour) safe?

The area around PL1 1AE records about 595 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, which is a very high crime rate for England: it scores 10 out of 10 on the Area360 crime scale, where 10 is the highest crime level. Across South West as a whole the rate is about 85 per 1,000. The most common offences locally are violence and sexual offences, anti-social behaviour and shoplifting.

What is the average house price near PL1 1AE?

The median sale price around PL1 1AE in City Centre, Barbican & Sutton Harbour is £170,000 (about £240 per square foot) based on 169 registered sales according to HM Land Registry data.

What schools are near PL1 1AE?

There are 17 schools close to PL1 1AE, including ACE Schools Plymouth (Good), Arts University Plymouth (Good) and University of Plymouth (Good). Ratings are from the latest Ofsted inspections.

What is the nearest station to PL1 1AE?

The closest station to PL1 1AE is Plymouth, about 818 m away.

How deprived is the area around PL1 1AE?

PL1 1AE scores 9 out of 10 on the deprivation scale, where 10 is the most deprived. Its neighbourhood ranks 3,793 of 32,844 in England on the official Index of Multiple Deprivation (rank 1 is the most deprived).

Who represents PL1 1AE (City Centre, Barbican & Sutton Harbour) in Parliament and on the local council?

The Member of Parliament for Plymouth Sutton and Devonport covering PL1 1AE is Luke Pollard (Labour and Co-operative Party), elected at the 2024 general election. The area is represented by 1 local councillor: Andy Rose (Reform UK).

Data Sources

All data is sourced from official UK government agencies and public datasets. Last updated: 16/07/2026. Read more about how our statistics are calculated.