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PL1 4HS

George Street

Devonport

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Overview

Postcode PL1 4HS 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 143.9 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, roughly 1.7× 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 0.7 miles away. There are 10 primary and 3 secondary schools in the area. There is 1 park nearby, the closest medium park is Mount Wise Park.

Crime rate
10/10
Crimes per 1k residents
144
Deprivation level
9/10
Income level
1/10
Social housing
31.3%
Connectivity
N/A
Flood Risk
No risk
Noise Level
No noise

Deprivation level

9/10

Devonport, Mount Wise & Morice Town has a very high level of deprivation, ranked at position 2,529 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 143.9 reported incidents per 1,000 population each year.

Social housing

31.3%

Approximately 31.3% 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 4HS.

Flood risk

No risk

Devonport, Mount Wise & Morice Town near PL1 4HS 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 0.7 miles away. There are 1 stations nearby.

Nearby public transport stations for PL1 4HS
DistanceNameLinesDirections
0.7 mi

Devonport

N/A

Walking directions to Devonport

Parks

Nearby parks and green spaces for PL1 4HS
DistanceNameSizeDirections
0.1 miMount Wise ParkMediumWalking directions to Mount Wise Park

Area Profile

Population
385
Population density
8,769.9 per km²

Crime

Crime per 1,000 population

Violence and sexual offences
83.87(+151%)
Anti-social behaviour
35.24(+136%)
Shoplifting
25.81(+290%)
Other theft
13.4(+138%)
Criminal damage and arson
12.9(+99%)
South West average

Demographics

Ethnic groups

British
337
87.76%
Other White
15
3.91%
Other
7
1.82%
White and Black African (mixed)
6
1.56%
Other Asian
4
1.04%
Total population: 384

Economics

Education (age 16+)

Level 4+ (Degree)
103
33.66%
Level 3 (A level)
57
18.63%
No qualifications
50
16.34%
Level 2 (GCSEs 9-4)
43
14.05%
Level 1 (GCSEs 3-1)
36
11.76%
Total 16+ residents: 306

Housing

Housing tenure

Private landlord or letting agency
57
31.84%
Other social rented
45
25.14%
Owns with a mortgage
28
15.64%
Owns outright
17
9.5%
Shared ownership
16
8.94%
Total households: 179

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 4HS.

Recent sold properties in the last 18 months near PL1 4HS
DateAddressTypeTenurePriceMap
20 Mar 202648, Falcon Road, Plymouth, PL1 4GRTerracedFreehold£265,000
27 Feb 202642, Falcon Road, Plymouth, PL1 4GRTerracedFreehold£282,000
28 Nov 202522, Falcon Road, Plymouth, PL1 4GRTerracedLeasehold£104,000
17 Apr 20262, Mizzen Road, Plymouth, PL1 4GTTerracedFreehold£355,000
30 Jan 202622, Mizzen Road, Plymouth, PL1 4GTFlatsLeasehold£129,000

Schools

In the PL1 4HS postcode area, located within Devonport, Mount Wise & Morice Town, there are 10 primary and 3 secondary schools in close proximity.

Nearby primary and secondary schools for PL1 4HS
DistancePhaseNameTypeRating
0.2 miPrimaryMount Wise Community Primary SchoolAcademy converter

Good

0.3 miPrimarySt Joseph's Catholic Primary SchoolAcademy converter

Good

0.5 mi16 plusCity College PlymouthFurther education

Good

Local amenities

5 nearby supermarkets & convenience stores within mi of PL1 4HS

Nearby supermarkets & convenience stores for PL1 4HS
DistanceNameAddressDirections
0.1 miTesco ExpressCharles Darwin Road, Plymouth, PL1 4GUWalking directions to Tesco Express
0.2 miCo-op FoodGeorge Street, Plymouth, PL1 4HNWalking directions to Co-op Food
0.4 miSparPlymouth, PL1 4FRWalking directions to Spar
0.4 miKW BrothersPlymouth, PL1 3PYWalking directions to KW Brothers
0.5 miPremierGranby Way, Plymouth, PL1 4ABWalking directions to Premier

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 4HS, 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 026DE01015047
Police ForceDevon & Cornwall
Postcode Introduced1980-01-01

Frequently asked questions about PL1 4HS

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

The area around PL1 4HS records about 144 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 4HS?

The median sale price around PL1 4HS 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 4HS?

There are 14 schools close to PL1 4HS, including Mount Wise Community Primary School (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 4HS?

The closest station to PL1 4HS is Devonport, about 1,181 m away.

How deprived is the area around PL1 4HS?

PL1 4HS scores 9 out of 10 on the deprivation scale, where 10 is the most deprived. Its neighbourhood ranks 2,529 of 32,844 in England on the official Index of Multiple Deprivation (rank 1 is the most deprived).

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

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