Postcode PL1 1LE 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 319 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, roughly 3.7× 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 0.3 miles away. There are 10 primary and 5 secondary schools in the area. There are 5 parks nearby, the closest large park is Victoria Park.
City Centre, Barbican & Sutton Harbour has a very high level of deprivation, ranked at position 1,229 out of 32,844 areas in the United Kingdom, placing it within the top 4% most deprived areas in England.
City Centre, Barbican & Sutton Harbour has a very high crime rate, with approximately 319 reported incidents per 1,000 population each year.
Approximately 61.0% 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.
The average income per household in City Centre, Barbican & Sutton Harbour is £39,832 per year.
High noise level (70.0-74.9 dB) from road, approximately 46 ft away from PL1 1LE.
City Centre, Barbican & Sutton Harbour near PL1 1LE has no flood risk (less than 0.1% chance of a flood each year) from rivers and sea.
The nearest station is Plymouth located about 0.3 miles away. There are 1 stations nearby.
| Distance | Name | Lines | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.3 mi | Plymouth | N/A | Walking directions to Plymouth |
| Distance | Name | Size | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.5 mi | Victoria Park | Large | Walking directions to Victoria Park |
| 0.3 mi | Patna Place | Small | Walking directions to Patna Place |
| 0.4 mi | Houndiscombe Park | Small | Walking directions to Houndiscombe Park |
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.
| Type | Sales | Median | £/sq ft |
|---|---|---|---|
| Terraced | 29 | £250,000 | £255 |
| Semi-Detached | 2 | £189,500 | £366 |
| Flats | 138 | £155,000 | £234 |
Sale price
| Year | Flats | Semi-Detached | Terraced |
|---|---|---|---|
| 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 |
Price per sq ft
| Year | Flats | Semi-Detached | Terraced |
|---|---|---|---|
| 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 |
There were 30 recent sold properties in the last 18 months near PL1 1LE.
In the PL1 1LE postcode area, located within City Centre, Barbican & Sutton Harbour, there are 10 primary and 5 secondary schools in close proximity.
15 nearby supermarkets & convenience stores within mi of PL1 1LE
| Distance | Name | Address | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0 mi | Sainsbury's | Armada Way, Plymouth, PL1 1LE | Walking directions to Sainsbury's |
| 0 mi | Iceland | Mayflower Street, Plymouth, PL1 1QW | Walking directions to Iceland |
| 0.1 mi | Asia Oriental | 98-100 Cornwall Street, Plymouth, PL1 1NF | Walking directions to Asia Oriental |
| 0.1 mi | Premier City Centre | 147 Armada Way, Plymouth, PL1 1HX | Walking directions to Premier City Centre |
| 0.1 mi | Tesco Express | Cobourg Street, Plymouth, PL1 1UH | Walking directions to Tesco Express |
Annual council tax rates for Plymouth district (2025-26).
Council tax bands are based on the value of your property. Most homes fall into bands A to D.
Elected local representatives for PL1 1LE, including ward councillors and the local member of parliament.
Andy Rose
St Peter and the Waterfront - Elected 7 May 2026
Luke Pollard
Plymouth Sutton and Devonport - Elected 4 Jul 2024
The area around PL1 1LE records about 319 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.
The median sale price around PL1 1LE 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.
There are 20 schools close to PL1 1LE, including Pilgrim Primary Academy, The Cathedral School of St Mary (Requires improvement) and University of Plymouth (Good). Ratings are from the latest Ofsted inspections.
The closest station to PL1 1LE is Plymouth, about 447 m away.
PL1 1LE scores 10 out of 10 on the deprivation scale, where 10 is the most deprived. Its neighbourhood ranks 1,229 of 32,844 in England on the official Index of Multiple Deprivation (rank 1 is the most deprived).
The Member of Parliament for Plymouth Sutton and Devonport covering PL1 1LE 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).
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.