Postcode PL1 4BJ is located in an urban city, within the Devonport area of Plymouth in the South West region, and forms part of the Devonport, Mount Wise & Morice Town area. It has very high deprivation and very high crime levels, with around 198.2 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, roughly 2.3× the South West average of 85 per 1,000. The average income per household in Devonport, Mount Wise & Morice Town is £40,436 per year. The median sale price in Devonport is £172,000 (around £196 per square foot), with typical sale prices between £138,000 and £217,000. The nearest station is Devonport, about 0.4 miles away. There are 9 primary and 4 secondary schools in the area. There is 1 park nearby, the closest large park is Devonport Park.
Devonport, Mount Wise & Morice Town has a very high level of deprivation, ranked at position 575 out of 32,844 areas in England, placing it within the top 2% most deprived areas in England.
Devonport, Mount Wise & Morice Town has a very high crime rate, with approximately 198.2 reported incidents per 1,000 population each year.
Approximately 74.8% of homes on this street are social housing provided by a local council or housing association. Across the surrounding area, around 43.5% of dwellings are socially rented.
The average income per household in Devonport, Mount Wise & Morice Town is £40,436 per year.
Moderate noise level (65.0-69.9 dB) from road, approximately 324 ft away from PL1 4BJ.
Devonport, Mount Wise & Morice Town near PL1 4BJ has no flood risk (less than 0.1% chance of a flood each year) from rivers and sea.
The nearest station is Devonport located about 0.4 miles away. There are 2 stations nearby.
| Distance | Name | Lines | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.4 mi | Devonport | N/A | Walking directions to Devonport |
| 0.6 mi | Dockyard (Devonport) | N/A | Walking directions to Dockyard (Devonport) |
| Distance | Name | Size | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.1 mi | Devonport Park | Large | Walking directions to Devonport Park |
Based on 204 recent sales, the median property price is £172,000 (about £196 per square foot) in Devonport area, with individual transactions ranging from £50,000 up to £475,000.
| Type | Sales | Median | £/sq ft |
|---|---|---|---|
| Terraced | 116 | £191,750 | £194 |
| Semi-Detached | 12 | £187,500 | £196 |
| Flats | 76 | £133,000 | £199 |
Sale price
| Year | Flats | Semi-Detached | Terraced |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2016 | £124,995 | £130,000 | £135,000 |
| 2017 | £99,995 | £162,498 | £146,000 |
| 2018 | £125,000 | £134,500 | £140,000 |
| 2019 | £110,000 | £160,000 | £148,000 |
| 2020 | £112,750 | £138,250 | £148,000 |
| 2021 | £105,000 | £156,500 | £163,500 |
| 2022 | £127,500 | £190,000 | £175,000 |
| 2023 | £147,500 | £175,000 | £180,000 |
| 2024 | £140,000 | £200,000 | £185,000 |
| 2025 | £130,000 | £230,000 | £182,000 |
| 2026 | £132,000 | £200,000 | £192,500 |
Price per sq ft
| Year | Flats | Semi-Detached | Terraced |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2016 | £194 | £109 | £140 |
| 2017 | £172 | £177 | £143 |
| 2018 | £193 | £147 | £144 |
| 2019 | £175 | £184 | £141 |
| 2020 | £181 | £154 | £151 |
| 2021 | £186 | £188 | £163 |
| 2022 | £220 | £208 | £177 |
| 2023 | £238 | £187 | £186 |
| 2024 | £219 | £221 | £180 |
| 2025 | £203 | £226 | £202 |
| 2026 | £184 | £174 | £194 |
There were 50+ recent sold properties in the last 18 months near PL1 4BJ.
| Date | Address | Type | Tenure | Price | Map |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 28 Nov 2025 | 8, Vaagso Close, Plymouth, PL1 4DD | Flats | Leasehold | £135,000 | |
| 18 Jun 2025 | Marquis Of Granby, 28, Granby Street, Plymouth, PL1 4BH | Other | Freehold | £125,000 | |
| 05 Jun 2025 | Marquis Of Granby, 28, Granby Street, Plymouth, PL1 4BH | Other | Freehold | £121,000 | |
| 15 May 2026 | 16, Keyes Close, Plymouth, PL1 4BZ | Flats | Leasehold | £91,100 | |
| 09 Sept 2025 | 25, Keyes Close, Plymouth, PL1 4BZ | Flats | Leasehold | £116,000 |
In the PL1 4BJ postcode area, located within Devonport, Mount Wise & Morice Town, there are 9 primary and 4 secondary schools in close proximity.
Ratings include official Ofsted judgements and Area360 summaries of inspection grades. Open a school’s inspection details to see the full breakdown.
| Distance | Phase | Name | Type | Rating | Links |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 0.1 mi | Primary | St Joseph's Catholic Primary School | Academy converter | Area360 rating. Inspected 9 Jun 2026. | |
St Joseph's Catholic Primary School ratingOfsted report cardInspected 9 Jun 2026
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| 0.2 mi | Primary | Marlborough Primary Academy | Academy converter | Ofsted rating. Inspected 1 Nov 2023. | |
Marlborough Primary Academy ratingOfsted four-point inspection gradesInspected 1 Nov 2023
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| 0.2 mi | Secondary | UTC Plymouth | University technical college | Ofsted rating. Inspected 17 Jan 2023. | |
UTC Plymouth ratingOfsted four-point inspection gradesInspected 17 Jan 2023
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8 nearby supermarkets & convenience stores within 0.5 mi of PL1 4BJ
| Distance | Name | Address | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.1 mi | Spar | 3 Park Avenue, Devonport, Plymouth, PL1 4FR | Walking directions to Spar |
| 0.2 mi | Morrisons Daily | 17-21 Marlborough Street, Plymouth, PL1 4AE | Walking directions to Morrisons Daily |
| 0.2 mi | Premier | Granby Way, Plymouth, PL1 4AB | Walking directions to Premier |
| 0.2 mi | Iceland | 9-11 Marlborough Street, Plymouth, PL1 4AE | Walking directions to Iceland |
| 0.3 mi | Co-op Food | George Street, Plymouth, PL1 4HN | Walking directions to Co-op Food |
Annual council tax rates for Plymouth district.
Council tax bands are based on the value of your property. Most homes fall into bands A to D.
Elected local representatives for PL1 4BJ, including ward councillors and the local member of parliament.
Paul Victor Rielly
Devonport - Elected 7 May 2026
Luke Pollard
Plymouth Sutton and Devonport - Elected 4 Jul 2024
The area around PL1 4BJ records about 198 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.
The median sale price around PL1 4BJ in Devonport is £172,000 (about £196 per square foot) based on 204 registered sales according to HM Land Registry data.
There are 15 schools close to PL1 4BJ, including St Joseph's Catholic Primary School (Requires improvement), Marlborough Primary Academy (Good) and UTC Plymouth (Good). Ratings are official Ofsted judgements or Area360 summaries of the latest available inspection grades.
The closest station to PL1 4BJ is Devonport, about 589 m away.
PL1 4BJ scores 10 out of 10 on the deprivation scale, where 10 is the most deprived. Its neighbourhood ranks 575 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 4BJ is Luke Pollard (Labour and Co-operative Party), elected at the 2024 general election. The area is represented by 1 local councillor: Paul Victor Rielly (Reform UK).