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PL1 5DF

North Road West

St Peter and the Waterfront

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Overview

Postcode PL1 5DF 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 0.3 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.

Crime rate
10/10
Crimes per 1k residents
195
Deprivation level
10/10
Income level
1/10
Social housing
14.7%
Connectivity
N/A
Flood Risk
No risk
Noise Level
Moderate

Deprivation level

10/10

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.

Crime level

10/10

Victoria Park has a very high crime rate, with approximately 194.7 reported incidents per 1,000 population each year.

Social housing

14.7%

Approximately 14.7% 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.

Income level

1/10

The average income per household in Victoria Park is £38,519 per year.

Noise Level

Moderate

Moderate noise level (65.0-69.9 dB) from rail, approximately 245 ft away from PL1 5DF.

Flood risk

No risk

Victoria Park near PL1 5DF has no flood risk (less than 0.1% chance of a flood each year) from rivers and sea.

Transport

The nearest station is Plymouth located about 0.3 miles away. There are 1 stations nearby.

Nearby public transport stations for PL1 5DF
DistanceNameLinesDirections
0.3 mi

Plymouth

N/A

Walking directions to Plymouth

Parks

Nearby parks and green spaces for PL1 5DF
DistanceNameSizeDirections
0.3 miVictoria ParkLargeWalking directions to Victoria Park
0 miPatna PlaceSmallWalking directions to Patna Place
0.5 miHoundiscombe ParkSmallWalking directions to Houndiscombe Park

Area Profile

Population
240
Population density
4,254.9 per km²

Crime

Crime per 1,000 population

Violence and sexual offences
110.56(+231%)
Anti-social behaviour
46.75(+214%)
Criminal damage and arson
15.95(+146%)
Public order
14.3(+119%)
Other theft
13.2(+134%)
South West average

Demographics

Ethnic groups

British
155
64.58%
Other White
44
18.33%
Indian
9
3.75%
African
8
3.33%
Other Asian
5
2.08%
Total population: 240

Economics

Education (age 16+)

Level 4+ (Degree)
66
29.86%
Level 3 (A level)
47
21.27%
No qualifications
39
17.65%
Level 2 (GCSEs 9-4)
35
15.84%
Level 1 (GCSEs 3-1)
21
9.5%
Total 16+ residents: 221

Housing

Housing tenure

Private landlord or letting agency
85
65.89%
Other social rented
15
11.63%
Owns outright
11
8.53%
Owns with a mortgage
10
7.75%
Social rents from council
4
3.1%
Total households: 129

Property prices in St Peter and the Waterfront

Median price£170,000
Price per sq ft£240
Sales (last 12 months)169
Typical range (middle 50%)£130K – £249K

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.

Prices by property typelast 12 months

Median sale price, median price per square foot, sales count, and percentile information for each property type in St Peter and the Waterfront over the last year.
TypeSalesMedian£/sq ft
Terraced29£250,000£255
Semi-Detached2£189,500£366
Flats138£155,000£234

10-year price trendmedian sale price in St Peter and the Waterfront

Sale price

Ten year median sale price trend for each property type in St Peter and the Waterfront.
YearFlatsSemi-DetachedTerraced
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
Ten year median sale price trend for each property type in St Peter and the Waterfront.

Price per sq ft

Ten year median sale price per square foot trend for each property type in St Peter and the Waterfront.
YearFlatsSemi-DetachedTerraced
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
Ten year median sale price per square foot trend for each property type in St Peter and the Waterfront.

Price distribution by property typelast 12 months

Price distribution by property type for St Peter and the Waterfront in the last year.

Recent sales

There were 50+ recent sold properties in the last 18 months near PL1 5DF.

Recent sold properties in the last 18 months near PL1 5DF
DateAddressTypeTenurePriceMap
20 Mar 2026Flat 3, 195, North Road West, Plymouth, PL1 5DFFlatsLeasehold£130,000
04 Mar 2025Flat B, 2 - 3, Patna Place, Plymouth, PL1 5AYFlatsLeasehold£77,500
20 Apr 2026232, North Road West, Plymouth, PL1 5DETerracedFreehold£280,000
15 Jul 202539, Bayswater Road, Plymouth, PL1 5BUTerracedFreehold£212,000
28 Nov 202524, Sydney Street, Plymouth, PL1 5AETerracedFreehold£236,000

Schools

In the PL1 5DF postcode area, located within Victoria Park, there are 10 primary and 5 secondary schools in close proximity.

Nearby primary and secondary schools for PL1 5DF
DistancePhaseNameTypeRating
0.2 miPrimaryPilgrim Primary AcademyAcademy converter

N/A

0.2 miPrimaryThe Cathedral School of St MaryAcademy converter

Requires improvement

0.4 miPrimaryStuart Road Primary AcademyAcademy converter

Good

Local amenities

15 nearby supermarkets & convenience stores within mi of PL1 5DF

Nearby supermarkets & convenience stores for PL1 5DF
DistanceNameAddressDirections
0.1 miPVS Pennycomequick Stores27 Stuart Road, Plymouth, PL3 4EBWalking directions to PVS Pennycomequick Stores
0.1 miTremain NewsPennycomequick Hill, Plymouth, PL3 4EBWalking directions to Tremain News
0.1 miL&M StoresNorth Road West, Plymouth, PL1 5DGWalking directions to L&M Stores
0.2 miDawns Stores51 Cecil Street, Plymouth, PL1 5HPWalking directions to Dawns Stores
0.2 miSainsbury'sArmada Way, Plymouth, PL1 1LEWalking directions to Sainsbury's

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 5DF, including ward councillors and the local member of parliament.

Local councillors

Andy Rose

St Peter and the Waterfront - 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
ParishPlymouth, unparished areaE43000021
MSOA (Middle Layer Super Output Area)Victoria ParkE02006989
LSOA (Lower Layer Super Output Area)Plymouth 033AE01015151
Police ForceDevon & Cornwall
Postcode Introduced1980-01-01

Frequently asked questions about PL1 5DF

Is PL1 5DF (Victoria Park) safe?

The area around PL1 5DF 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.

What is the average house price near PL1 5DF?

The median sale price around PL1 5DF in Victoria Park is £170,000 (about £240 per square foot) based on 169 registered sales according to HM Land Registry data.

What schools are near PL1 5DF?

There are 20 schools close to PL1 5DF, including Pilgrim Primary Academy, The Cathedral School of St Mary (Requires improvement) and Stuart Road Primary Academy (Good). Ratings are from the latest Ofsted inspections.

What is the nearest station to PL1 5DF?

The closest station to PL1 5DF is Plymouth, about 406 m away.

How deprived is the area around PL1 5DF?

PL1 5DF 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).

Who represents PL1 5DF (Victoria Park) in Parliament and on the local council?

The Member of Parliament for Plymouth Sutton and Devonport covering PL1 5DF 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).

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.