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PL1 2QB

Holyrood Place

St Peter and the Waterfront

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Detailed insights for PL1 2QB

Overview

Postcode PL1 2QB 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 Stonehouse area. It has high deprivation and very high crime levels, with around 124.4 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, roughly 1.5× the South West average of 85 per 1,000. The average income per household in Stonehouse is £40,661 per year. The nearest station is Plymouth, about 0.8 miles away. There are 10 primary and 3 secondary schools in the area. There are 2 parks nearby, the closest large park is Plymouth Hoe.

Crime rate
9/10
Crimes per 1k residents
124
Deprivation level
8/10
Income level
1/10
Social housing
16%
Connectivity
N/A
Flood Risk
No risk
Noise Level
No noise

Deprivation level

8/10

Stonehouse has a high level of deprivation, ranked at position 5,320 out of 32,844 areas in the United Kingdom, placing it within the top 16% most deprived areas in England.

Crime level

9/10

Stonehouse has a very high crime rate, with approximately 124.4 reported incidents per 1,000 population each year.

Social housing

16%

Approximately 16.0% of homes on this street are social housing provided by a local council or housing association. Across the surrounding area, around 29.1% of dwellings are socially rented.

Income level

1/10

The average income per household in Stonehouse is £40,661 per year.

Noise Level

No noise

No significant noise sources from railways or roads near PL1 2QB.

Flood risk

No risk

Stonehouse near PL1 2QB 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 0.8 miles away. There are 1 stations nearby.

Nearby public transport stations for PL1 2QB
DistanceNameLinesDirections
0.8 mi

Plymouth

N/A

Walking directions to Plymouth

Parks

Nearby parks and green spaces for PL1 2QB
DistanceNameSizeDirections
0.1 miPlymouth HoeLargeWalking directions to Plymouth Hoe
0.3 miMillbay ParkSmallWalking directions to Millbay Park

Area Profile

Population
177
Population density
20,227.3 per km²

Crime

Crime per 1,000 population

Violence and sexual offences
65.07(+95%)
Anti-social behaviour
20.59(+38%)
Other theft
14.83(+163%)
Vehicle crime
12.36(+326%)
Criminal damage and arson
9.06(+40%)
South West average

Demographics

Ethnic groups

British
136
75.98%
Other White
16
8.94%
White and Asian (mixed)
6
3.35%
Chinese
5
2.79%
Indian
4
2.23%
Total population: 179

Economics

Education (age 16+)

Level 4+ (Degree)
62
38.27%
Level 3 (A level)
28
17.28%
No qualifications
26
16.05%
Level 2 (GCSEs 9-4)
20
12.35%
Level 1 (GCSEs 3-1)
14
8.64%
Total 16+ residents: 162

Housing

Housing tenure

Private landlord or letting agency
72
60.5%
Other social rented
18
15.13%
Owns with a mortgage
15
12.61%
Owns outright
7
5.88%
Other forms of private rent
6
5.04%
Total households: 119

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 50+ recent sold properties in the last 18 months near PL1 2QB.

Recent sold properties in the last 18 months near PL1 2QB
DateAddressTypeTenurePriceMap
14 May 2026Flat 4, 10, Holyrood Place, Plymouth, PL1 2QBFlatsLeasehold£125,000
14 May 2026Flat 5, 10, Holyrood Place, Plymouth, PL1 2QBFlatsLeasehold£125,000
14 May 202610, Holyrood Place, Plymouth, PL1 2QBOtherFreehold£490,000
14 May 2026Basement Flat, 10, Holyrood Place, Plymouth, PL1 2QBOtherLeasehold£91,666
14 May 2026Flat 1, 10, Holyrood Place, Plymouth, PL1 2QBFlatsLeasehold£115,000

Schools

In the PL1 2QB postcode area, located within Stonehouse, there are 10 primary and 3 secondary schools in close proximity.

Nearby primary and secondary schools for PL1 2QB
DistancePhaseNameTypeRating
0.2 miPrimarySt Andrew's Cof E VA Primary SchoolVoluntary aided school

Good

0.5 miAll-throughMillbay AcademyFree schools

Good

0.5 miNot applicableACE Schools PlymouthAcademy alternative provision converter

Good

Local amenities

15 nearby supermarkets & convenience stores within mi of PL1 2QB

Nearby supermarkets & convenience stores for PL1 2QB
DistanceNameAddressDirections
0.2 miTesco ExpressNotte Street, Plymouth, PL1 2AZWalking directions to Tesco Express
0.3 miCentralWalker Terrace, Plymouth, PL1 3BNWalking directions to Central
0.3 miCo-op FoodHoegate Street, Plymouth, PL1 2JBWalking directions to Co-op Food
0.3 miSpar82 Royal Parade, Plymouth, PL1 1EWWalking directions to Spar
0.3 miKrakow PL176-78 Royal Parade, Plymouth, PL1 1EWWalking directions to Krakow PL1

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 2QB, 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)StonehouseE02006990
LSOA (Lower Layer Super Output Area)Plymouth 034DE01034161
Police ForceDevon & Cornwall
Postcode Introduced1980-01-01

Frequently asked questions about PL1 2QB

Is PL1 2QB (Stonehouse) safe?

The area around PL1 2QB records about 124 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, which is a very high crime rate for England: it scores 9 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 other theft.

What is the average house price near PL1 2QB?

The median sale price around PL1 2QB in Stonehouse is £170,000 (about £240 per square foot) based on 169 registered sales according to HM Land Registry data.

What schools are near PL1 2QB?

There are 17 schools close to PL1 2QB, including St Andrew's Cof E VA Primary School (Good), Millbay Academy (Good) and ACE Schools Plymouth (Good). Ratings are from the latest Ofsted inspections.

What is the nearest station to PL1 2QB?

The closest station to PL1 2QB is Plymouth, about 1,310 m away.

How deprived is the area around PL1 2QB?

PL1 2QB scores 8 out of 10 on the deprivation scale, where 10 is the most deprived. Its neighbourhood ranks 5,320 of 32,844 in England on the official Index of Multiple Deprivation (rank 1 is the most deprived).

Who represents PL1 2QB (Stonehouse) in Parliament and on the local council?

The Member of Parliament for Plymouth Sutton and Devonport covering PL1 2QB 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.