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PL1 4BT

Fore Street

Devonport

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Detailed insights for PL1 4BT

Overview

Postcode PL1 4BT is located in an urban city, within the Devonport ward 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 168.9 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, roughly 2.0× 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 nearest station is Devonport, about 0.3 miles away. There are 12 primary and 5 secondary schools in the area. There is 1 park nearby, the closest large park is Devonport Park.

Crime rate
10/10
Crimes per 1k residents
169
Deprivation level
10/10
Income level
1/10
Social housing
22.6%
Connectivity
N/A
Flood Risk
No risk
Noise Level
No noise

Deprivation level

10/10

Devonport, Mount Wise & Morice Town has a very high level of deprivation, ranked at position 2,657 out of 32,844 areas in the United Kingdom, placing it within the top 8% most deprived areas in England.

Crime level

10/10

Devonport, Mount Wise & Morice Town has a very high crime rate, with approximately 168.9 reported incidents per 1,000 population each year.

Social housing

22.6%

Approximately 22.6% 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.

Income level

1/10

The average income per household in Devonport, Mount Wise & Morice Town is £40,436 per year.

Noise Level

No noise

No significant noise sources from railways or roads near PL1 4BT.

Flood risk

No risk

Devonport, Mount Wise & Morice Town near PL1 4BT 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 0.3 miles away. There are 2 stations nearby.

Nearby public transport stations for PL1 4BT
DistanceNameLinesDirections
0.3 mi

Devonport

N/A

Walking directions to Devonport
0.5 mi

Dockyard (Devonport)

N/A

Walking directions to Dockyard (Devonport)

Parks

Nearby parks and green spaces for PL1 4BT
DistanceNameSizeDirections
0.1 miDevonport ParkLargeWalking directions to Devonport Park

Area Profile

Population
287
Population density
1,783 per km²

Crime

Crime per 1,000 population

Violence and sexual offences
101.23(+203%)
Anti-social behaviour
44.46(+198%)
Other theft
17.1(+204%)
Criminal damage and arson
15.05(+132%)
Public order
8.21(+26%)
South West average

Demographics

Ethnic groups

British
239
83.57%
Other White
21
7.34%
Other
8
2.8%
African
6
2.1%
Chinese
2
0.7%
Total population: 286

Economics

Education (age 16+)

No qualifications
75
32.61%
Level 3 (A level)
42
18.26%
Level 4+ (Degree)
36
15.65%
Level 2 (GCSEs 9-4)
31
13.48%
Level 1 (GCSEs 3-1)
24
10.43%
Total 16+ residents: 230

Housing

Housing tenure

Private landlord or letting agency
37
32.17%
Owns outright
29
25.22%
Owns with a mortgage
18
15.65%
Social rents from council
17
14.78%
Other social rented
9
7.83%
Total households: 115

Property prices in Devonport

Median price£172,500
Price per sq ft£200
Sales (last 12 months)204
Typical range (middle 50%)£138K – £215K

Based on 204 recent sales, the median property price is £172,500 (about £200 per square foot) in Devonport area, with individual transactions ranging from £50,000 up to £475,000.

Prices by property typelast 12 months

Median sale price, median price per square foot, sales count, and percentile information for each property type in Devonport over the last year.
TypeSalesMedian£/sq ft
Semi-Detached8£243,500£208
Terraced116£186,250£201
Flats80£129,550£196

10-year price trendmedian sale price in Devonport

Sale price

Ten year median sale price trend for each property type in Devonport.
YearFlatsSemi-DetachedTerraced
2016£125,000£162,950£138,000
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£183,000
2026£134,000£250,000£182,500
Ten year median sale price trend for each property type in Devonport.

Price per sq ft

Ten year median sale price per square foot trend for each property type in Devonport.
YearFlatsSemi-DetachedTerraced
2016£195£216£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£202£226£201
2026£181£180£198
Ten year median sale price per square foot trend for each property type in Devonport.

Price distribution by property typelast 12 months

Price distribution by property type for Devonport in the last year.

Recent sales

There were 50+ recent sold properties in the last 18 months near PL1 4BT.

Recent sold properties in the last 18 months near PL1 4BT
DateAddressTypeTenurePriceMap
15 May 202616, Keyes Close, Plymouth, PL1 4BZFlatsLeasehold£91,100
09 Sept 202525, Keyes Close, Plymouth, PL1 4BZFlatsLeasehold£116,000
29 Apr 202523, Dieppe Close, Plymouth, PL1 4DEFlatsLeasehold£130,000
17 Apr 20259, Vaagso Close, Plymouth, PL1 4DDFlatsLeasehold£115,250
06 Feb 202513, Vaagso Close, Plymouth, PL1 4DDFlatsLeasehold£95,000

Schools

In the PL1 4BT postcode area, located within Devonport, Mount Wise & Morice Town, there are 12 primary and 5 secondary schools in close proximity.

Nearby primary and secondary schools for PL1 4BT
DistancePhaseNameTypeRating
0.2 miSecondaryUTC PlymouthUniversity technical college

Good

0.2 miPrimarySt Joseph's Catholic Primary SchoolAcademy converter

Good

0.3 mi16 plusCity College PlymouthFurther education

Good

Local amenities

8 nearby supermarkets & convenience stores within mi of PL1 4BT

Nearby supermarkets & convenience stores for PL1 4BT
DistanceNameAddressDirections
0.2 miSparPlymouth, PL1 4FRWalking directions to Spar
0.2 miIcelandMarlborough Row, Plymouth, PL1 4AEWalking directions to Iceland
0.2 miMorrisons DailyGranby Place, Plymouth, PL1 4AEWalking directions to Morrisons Daily
0.3 miPremierGranby Way, Plymouth, PL1 4ABWalking directions to Premier
0.3 miCo-op FoodAlbert Road, Plymouth, PL2 1AGWalking directions to Co-op Food

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 4BT, including ward councillors and the local member of parliament.

Local councillors

Paul Victor Rielly

Devonport - 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
WardDevonportE05002080
ParishPlymouth, unparished areaE43000021
MSOA (Middle Layer Super Output Area)Devonport, Mount Wise & Morice TownE02003147
LSOA (Lower Layer Super Output Area)Plymouth 026BE01015045
Police ForceDevon & Cornwall
Postcode Introduced1980-01-01

Frequently asked questions about PL1 4BT

Is PL1 4BT (Devonport, Mount Wise & Morice Town) safe?

The area around PL1 4BT records about 169 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 4BT?

The median sale price around PL1 4BT in Devonport, Mount Wise & Morice Town is £172,500 (about £200 per square foot) based on 204 registered sales according to HM Land Registry data.

What schools are near PL1 4BT?

There are 18 schools close to PL1 4BT, including UTC Plymouth (Good), St Joseph's Catholic Primary School (Good) and City College Plymouth (Good). Ratings are from the latest Ofsted inspections.

What is the nearest station to PL1 4BT?

The closest station to PL1 4BT is Devonport, about 428 m away.

How deprived is the area around PL1 4BT?

PL1 4BT scores 10 out of 10 on the deprivation scale, where 10 is the most deprived. Its neighbourhood ranks 2,657 of 32,844 in England on the official Index of Multiple Deprivation (rank 1 is the most deprived).

Who represents PL1 4BT (Devonport, Mount Wise & Morice Town) in Parliament and on the local council?

The Member of Parliament for Plymouth Sutton and Devonport covering PL1 4BT 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).

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.