Postcode PL1 5BX 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 Victoria Park area. It has very high deprivation and very high crime levels, with around 194.7 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 Victoria Park is £38,519 per year. The nearest station is Plymouth, about 0.2 miles away. There are 10 primary and 5 secondary schools in the area. There are 5 parks nearby, the closest large park is Victoria Park.
Victoria Park has a very high level of deprivation, ranked at position 1,384 out of 32,844 areas in the United Kingdom, placing it within the top 4% most deprived areas in England.
Victoria Park has a very high crime rate, with approximately 194.7 reported incidents per 1,000 population each year.
Approximately 25.4% of homes on this street are social housing provided by a local council or housing association. Across the surrounding area, around 22.4% of dwellings are socially rented.
The average income per household in Victoria Park is £38,519 per year.
Moderate noise level (65.0-69.9 dB) from road, approximately 69 ft away from PL1 5BX.
Victoria Park near PL1 5BX has no flood risk (less than 0.1% chance of a flood each year) from rivers and sea.
The nearest station is Plymouth located about 0.2 miles away. There are 1 stations nearby.
| Distance | Name | Lines | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.2 mi | Plymouth | N/A | Walking directions to Plymouth |
| Distance | Name | Size | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.4 mi | Victoria Park | Large | Walking directions to Victoria Park |
| 0.1 mi | Patna Place | Small | Walking directions to Patna Place |
| 0.4 mi | Houndiscombe Park | Small | Walking directions to Houndiscombe Park |
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.
| Type | Sales | Median | £/sq ft |
|---|---|---|---|
| Terraced | 29 | £250,000 | £255 |
| Semi-Detached | 2 | £189,500 | £366 |
| Flats | 138 | £155,000 | £234 |
Sale price
| Year | Flats | Semi-Detached | Terraced |
|---|---|---|---|
| 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 |
Price per sq ft
| Year | Flats | Semi-Detached | Terraced |
|---|---|---|---|
| 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 |
There were 50+ recent sold properties in the last 18 months near PL1 5BX.
In the PL1 5BX postcode area, located within Victoria Park, there are 10 primary and 5 secondary schools in close proximity.
15 nearby supermarkets & convenience stores within mi of PL1 5BX
| Distance | Name | Address | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.1 mi | Tremain News | Pennycomequick Hill, Plymouth, PL3 4EB | Walking directions to Tremain News |
| 0.1 mi | PVS Pennycomequick Stores | 27 Stuart Road, Plymouth, PL3 4EB | Walking directions to PVS Pennycomequick Stores |
| 0.2 mi | L&M Stores | North Road West, Plymouth, PL1 5DG | Walking directions to L&M Stores |
| 0.2 mi | Sainsbury's | Armada Way, Plymouth, PL1 1LE | Walking directions to Sainsbury's |
| 0.3 mi | Iceland | Mayflower Street, Plymouth, PL1 1QW | Walking directions to Iceland |
Annual council tax rates for Plymouth district (2025-26).
Council tax bands are based on the value of your property. Most homes fall into bands A to D.
Elected local representatives for PL1 5BX, including ward councillors and the local member of parliament.
Andy Rose
St Peter and the Waterfront - Elected 7 May 2026
Luke Pollard
Plymouth Sutton and Devonport - Elected 4 Jul 2024
The area around PL1 5BX records about 195 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 5BX in Victoria Park is £170,000 (about £240 per square foot) based on 169 registered sales according to HM Land Registry data.
There are 20 schools close to PL1 5BX, including Pilgrim Primary Academy, The Cathedral School of St Mary (Requires improvement) and Fletewood School at Derry Villas (Good). Ratings are from the latest Ofsted inspections.
The closest station to PL1 5BX is Plymouth, about 248 m away.
PL1 5BX scores 10 out of 10 on the deprivation scale, where 10 is the most deprived. Its neighbourhood ranks 1,384 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 5BX 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).
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.