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PL1 3HB

Union Street

St Peter and the Waterfront

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Overview

Postcode PL1 3HB 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 very high deprivation and very high crime levels, with around 305.6 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, roughly 3.6× 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 Devonport, about 0.8 miles away. There are 12 primary and 5 secondary schools in the area. There are 4 parks nearby, the closest large park is Victoria Park.

Crime rate
10/10
Crimes per 1k residents
306
Deprivation level
9/10
Income level
1/10
Social housing
44.2%
Connectivity
N/A
Flood Risk
No risk
Noise Level
High

Deprivation level

9/10

Stonehouse has a very high level of deprivation, ranked at position 6,238 out of 32,844 areas in the United Kingdom, placing it within the top 19% most deprived areas in England.

Crime level

10/10

Stonehouse has a very high crime rate, with approximately 305.6 reported incidents per 1,000 population each year.

Social housing

44.2%

Approximately 44.2% 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

High

High noise level (70.0-74.9 dB) from road, approximately 0 ft away from PL1 3HB.

Flood risk

No risk

Stonehouse near PL1 3HB has no flood risk (less than 0.1% chance of a flood each year) from rivers and sea.

Transport

The nearest station is Devonport located about 0.8 miles away. There are 2 stations nearby.

Nearby public transport stations for PL1 3HB
DistanceNameLinesDirections
0.8 mi

Devonport

N/A

Walking directions to Devonport
0.9 mi

Plymouth

N/A

Walking directions to Plymouth

Parks

Nearby parks and green spaces for PL1 3HB
DistanceNameSizeDirections
0.5 miVictoria ParkLargeWalking directions to Victoria Park
0.2 miStonehouse CreekLargeWalking directions to Stonehouse Creek
0.4 miDamerel ParkSmallWalking directions to Damerel Park

Area Profile

Population
388
Population density
4,199.1 per km²

Crime

Crime per 1,000 population

Violence and sexual offences
177.42(+431%)
Anti-social behaviour
134.97(+805%)
Other theft
38.2(+579%)
Public order
32.26(+393%)
Criminal damage and arson
26.32(+306%)
South West average

Demographics

Ethnic groups

British
321
82.73%
Other White
33
8.51%
Chinese
7
1.8%
African
7
1.8%
Other Mixed or Multiple ethnic groups
5
1.29%
Total population: 388

Economics

Education (age 16+)

Level 4+ (Degree)
93
27.76%
No qualifications
86
25.67%
Level 3 (A level)
52
15.52%
Level 2 (GCSEs 9-4)
38
11.34%
Level 1 (GCSEs 3-1)
35
10.45%
Total 16+ residents: 335

Housing

Housing tenure

Other social rented
76
40%
Private landlord or letting agency
73
38.42%
Owns with a mortgage
18
9.47%
Owns outright
12
6.32%
Social rents from council
8
4.21%
Total households: 190

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 3HB.

Recent sold properties in the last 18 months near PL1 3HB
DateAddressTypeTenurePriceMap
02 Jul 202530, Stonehouse Street, Plymouth, PL1 3PEOtherFreehold£180,000
16 May 2025302, Union Street, Plymouth, PL1 3HWFlatsLeasehold£90,000
28 Aug 2025Flat 3, 39, High Street, Plymouth, PL1 3SJFlatsLeasehold£85,000
20 Feb 2026Flat B, 42, Emma Place, Plymouth, PL1 3QTFlatsLeasehold£110,000
17 Jun 202548, Emma Place, Plymouth, PL1 3QTFlatsLeasehold£360,000

Schools

In the PL1 3HB postcode area, located within Stonehouse, there are 12 primary and 5 secondary schools in close proximity.

Nearby primary and secondary schools for PL1 3HB
DistancePhaseNameTypeRating
0.1 miPrimaryHigh Street Primary AcademyAcademy sponsor led

Good

0.2 miNot applicableChapel Bridge SchoolOther independent special school

N/A

0.3 miAll-throughMillbay AcademyFree schools

Good

Local amenities

14 nearby supermarkets & convenience stores within mi of PL1 3HB

Nearby supermarkets & convenience stores for PL1 3HB
DistanceNameAddressDirections
0 miLidl299 Union Street, Plymouth, PL1 3HWWalking directions to Lidl
0 miCentralUnion Street, Plymouth, PL1 3HPWalking directions to Central
0.1 miKW BrothersPlymouth, PL1 3PYWalking directions to KW Brothers
0.2 miAldi141 Union Street, Plymouth, PL1 3HFWalking directions to Aldi
0.3 miOne StopMillbay Road, Plymouth, PL1 3NJWalking directions to One Stop

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 3HB, 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 034BE01034159
Police ForceDevon & Cornwall
Postcode Introduced2003-07-01

Frequently asked questions about PL1 3HB

Is PL1 3HB (Stonehouse) safe?

The area around PL1 3HB records about 306 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 3HB?

The median sale price around PL1 3HB 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 3HB?

There are 18 schools close to PL1 3HB, including High Street Primary Academy (Good), Chapel Bridge School and Millbay Academy (Good). Ratings are from the latest Ofsted inspections.

What is the nearest station to PL1 3HB?

The closest station to PL1 3HB is Devonport, about 1,280 m away.

How deprived is the area around PL1 3HB?

PL1 3HB scores 9 out of 10 on the deprivation scale, where 10 is the most deprived. Its neighbourhood ranks 6,238 of 32,844 in England on the official Index of Multiple Deprivation (rank 1 is the most deprived).

Who represents PL1 3HB (Stonehouse) in Parliament and on the local council?

The Member of Parliament for Plymouth Sutton and Devonport covering PL1 3HB 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.