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PL1 4LL

Richmond Walk

Devonport

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Detailed insights for PL1 4LL

Overview

Postcode PL1 4LL 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 12 primary and 5 secondary schools in the area. There are 2 parks nearby, the closest large park is Stonehouse Creek.

Crime rate
10/10
Crimes per 1k residents
144
Deprivation level
9/10
Income level
1/10
Social housing
62.3%
Connectivity
N/A
Flood Risk
Low
Noise Level
Low

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

62.3%

Approximately 62.3% 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

Low

Low noise level (55.0-59.9 dB) from road, approximately 289 ft away from PL1 4LL.

Flood risk

Low

Devonport, Mount Wise & Morice Town near PL1 4LL has low flood risk (between 0.1% and 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 4LL
DistanceNameLinesDirections
0.7 mi

Devonport

N/A

Walking directions to Devonport

Parks

Nearby parks and green spaces for PL1 4LL
DistanceNameSizeDirections
0.4 miStonehouse CreekLargeWalking directions to Stonehouse Creek
0.3 miMount Wise ParkMediumWalking directions to Mount Wise Park

Area Profile

Population
313
Population density
1,231.8 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
246
78.85%
Other White
23
7.37%
African
13
4.17%
Other
10
3.21%
Other Mixed or Multiple ethnic groups
4
1.28%
Total population: 312

Economics

Education (age 16+)

Level 4+ (Degree)
61
27.35%
No qualifications
56
25.11%
Level 1 (GCSEs 3-1)
32
14.35%
Level 3 (A level)
30
13.45%
Level 2 (GCSEs 9-4)
22
9.87%
Total 16+ residents: 223

Housing

Housing tenure

Other social rented
65
47.1%
Social rents from council
21
15.22%
Private landlord or letting agency
20
14.49%
Owns with a mortgage
15
10.87%
Owns outright
11
7.97%
Total households: 138

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 46 recent sold properties in the last 18 months near PL1 4LL.

Recent sold properties in the last 18 months near PL1 4LL
DateAddressTypeTenurePriceMap
18 Dec 20259, Devonport Hill, Plymouth, PL1 4LYFlatsLeasehold£100,000
05 Dec 2025111, Mount Wise Crescent, Plymouth, PL1 4TJFlatsLeasehold£190,000
17 Oct 202531, Mount Wise Crescent, Plymouth, PL1 4TJFlatsLeasehold£320,000
16 May 202585, Mount Wise Crescent, Plymouth, PL1 4TJFlatsLeasehold£395,000
05 Mar 2025109, Mount Wise Crescent, Plymouth, PL1 4TJFlatsLeasehold£410,000

Schools

In the PL1 4LL 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 4LL
DistancePhaseNameTypeRating
0.4 miPrimaryHigh Street Primary AcademyAcademy sponsor led

Good

0.4 mi16 plusCity College PlymouthFurther education

Good

0.4 miPrimarySt George's CofE Primary AcademyAcademy sponsor led

Good

Local amenities

7 nearby supermarkets & convenience stores within mi of PL1 4LL

Nearby supermarkets & convenience stores for PL1 4LL
DistanceNameAddressDirections
0.2 miTesco ExpressCharles Darwin Road, Plymouth, PL1 4GUWalking directions to Tesco Express
0.2 miKW BrothersPlymouth, PL1 3PYWalking directions to KW Brothers
0.3 miLidl299 Union Street, Plymouth, PL1 3HWWalking directions to Lidl
0.3 miCo-op FoodGeorge Street, Plymouth, PL1 4HNWalking directions to Co-op Food
0.4 miCentralUnion Street, Plymouth, PL1 3HPWalking directions to Central

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 4LL, 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 4LL

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

The area around PL1 4LL 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 4LL?

The median sale price around PL1 4LL 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 4LL?

There are 18 schools close to PL1 4LL, including High Street Primary Academy (Good), City College Plymouth (Good) and St George's CofE Primary Academy (Good). Ratings are from the latest Ofsted inspections.

What is the nearest station to PL1 4LL?

The closest station to PL1 4LL is Devonport, about 1,205 m away.

How deprived is the area around PL1 4LL?

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

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

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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.