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PL1 2SH

Derrys Cross

St Peter and the Waterfront

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Detailed insights for PL1 2SH

Overview

Postcode PL1 2SH 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 223.1 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, roughly 2.6× 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 0.5 miles away. There are 11 primary and 5 secondary schools in the area. There are 5 parks nearby, the closest large park is Plymouth Hoe.

Crime rate
10/10
Crimes per 1k residents
223
Deprivation level
7/10
Income level
1/10
Social housing
7.7%
Connectivity
N/A
Flood Risk
No risk
Noise Level
Medium

Deprivation level

7/10

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

10/10

Stonehouse has a very high crime rate, with approximately 223.1 reported incidents per 1,000 population each year.

Social housing

7.7%

Approximately 7.7% 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

Medium

Medium noise level (60.0-64.9 dB) from road, approximately 260 ft away from PL1 2SH.

Flood risk

No risk

Stonehouse near PL1 2SH 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 2SH
DistanceNameLinesDirections
0.5 mi

Plymouth

N/A

Walking directions to Plymouth

Parks

Nearby parks and green spaces for PL1 2SH
DistanceNameSizeDirections
0.4 miPlymouth HoeLargeWalking directions to Plymouth Hoe
0.5 miVictoria ParkLargeWalking directions to Victoria Park
0.3 miMillbay ParkSmallWalking directions to Millbay Park

Area Profile

Population
354
Population density
2,672.2 per km²

Crime

Crime per 1,000 population

Violence and sexual offences
117.36(+251%)
Anti-social behaviour
75.5(+406%)
Other theft
30.2(+436%)
Shoplifting
26.77(+305%)
Criminal damage and arson
19.9(+207%)
South West average

Demographics

Ethnic groups

British
261
73.73%
Other White
52
14.69%
Other Asian
9
2.54%
Other Mixed or Multiple ethnic groups
9
2.54%
Indian
4
1.13%
Total population: 354

Economics

Education (age 16+)

Level 4+ (Degree)
118
36.09%
Level 3 (A level)
88
26.91%
Level 2 (GCSEs 9-4)
39
11.93%
No qualifications
27
8.26%
Level 1 (GCSEs 3-1)
26
7.95%
Total 16+ residents: 327

Housing

Housing tenure

Private landlord or letting agency
119
57.21%
Owns outright
40
19.23%
Owns with a mortgage
20
9.62%
Other social rented
12
5.77%
Other forms of private rent
8
3.85%
Total households: 208

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 14 recent sold properties in the last 18 months near PL1 2SH.

Recent sold properties in the last 18 months near PL1 2SH
DateAddressTypeTenurePriceMap
13 Nov 2025Unit 2, Derrys Cross, Plymouth, PL1 2SWOtherLeasehold£170,529
16 Jan 2026Flat 4, Wesley Court, 1, Millbay Road, Plymouth, PL1 3LBFlatsLeasehold£160,000
29 Oct 2025Flat 17, Wesley Court, 1, Millbay Road, Plymouth, PL1 3LBFlatsLeasehold£136,000
23 Jul 2025Flat 1, Wesley Court, 1, Millbay Road, Plymouth, PL1 3LBFlatsLeasehold£98,000
27 Jun 2025Flat 43, Wesley Court, 1, Millbay Road, Plymouth, PL1 3LBFlatsLeasehold£142,500

Schools

In the PL1 2SH postcode area, located within Stonehouse, there are 11 primary and 5 secondary schools in close proximity.

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

Good

0.3 miPrimaryPilgrim Primary AcademyAcademy converter

N/A

0.3 miPrimaryThe Cathedral School of St MaryAcademy converter

Requires improvement

Local amenities

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

Nearby supermarkets & convenience stores for PL1 2SH
DistanceNameAddressDirections
0.1 miPremierNew George Street, Plymouth, PL1 1RQWalking directions to Premier
0.1 miDeltaWestern Approach, Plymouth, PL1 1TQWalking directions to Delta
0.1 miAlfu Supermarket77-79 New George Street, Plymouth, PL1 1RJWalking directions to Alfu Supermarket
0.1 miSpar82 Royal Parade, Plymouth, PL1 1EWWalking directions to Spar
0.1 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 2SH, 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 034CE01034160
Police ForceDevon & Cornwall
Postcode Introduced1980-01-01

Frequently asked questions about PL1 2SH

Is PL1 2SH (Stonehouse) safe?

The area around PL1 2SH records about 223 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 other theft.

What is the average house price near PL1 2SH?

The median sale price around PL1 2SH 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 2SH?

There are 20 schools close to PL1 2SH, including St Andrew's Cof E VA Primary School (Good), Pilgrim Primary Academy and The Cathedral School of St Mary (Requires improvement). Ratings are from the latest Ofsted inspections.

What is the nearest station to PL1 2SH?

The closest station to PL1 2SH is Plymouth, about 863 m away.

How deprived is the area around PL1 2SH?

PL1 2SH scores 7 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 2SH (Stonehouse) in Parliament and on the local council?

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