Postcode PL1 5EJ 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 City Centre, Barbican & Sutton Harbour area. It has very high deprivation and very high crime levels, with around 302.3 crimes per 1,000 residents per year. The average income per household in City Centre, Barbican & Sutton Harbour is £39,832 per year. The nearest station is Plymouth located about 0.2 miles away. There are 10 primary and 5 secondary schools in the area. There are 5 parks nearby, closest large park is Victoria Park.
City Centre, Barbican & Sutton Harbour has a very high level of deprivation, ranked at position 1,229 out of 32,844 areas in the United Kingdom — placing it within the top 4% most deprived areas in England.
City Centre, Barbican & Sutton Harbour has a very high crime rate, with approximately 302.3 reported incidents per 1,000 population each year.
Approximately 68.0% of homes on this street are social housing provided by a local council or housing association. Across the surrounding area, around 32.5% of dwellings are socially rented.
The average income per household in City Centre, Barbican & Sutton Harbour is £39,832 per year.
High noise level (70.0-74.9 dB) from road, approximately 95 ft away from PL1 5EJ.
City Centre, Barbican & Sutton Harbour near PL1 5EJ 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.5 mi | Victoria Park | Large | Walking directions to Victoria Park |
| 0.2 mi | Patna Place | Small | Walking directions to Patna Place |
| 0.3 mi | Houndiscombe Park | Small | Walking directions to Houndiscombe Park |
Based on 186 recent sales, the median property price is £181,500 in St Peter and the Waterfront area, with individual transactions ranging from £40,000 up to £610,000.
Price distribution per property type (last year)
Median sale price and percentiles per property type (last year)
| Type | Sales | Median |
|---|---|---|
| Detached | 2 | £339,000 |
| Flats | 143 | £162,500 |
| Semi-Detached | 3 | £232,500 |
| Terraced | 38 | £216,250 |
10 year median price trend in St Peter and the Waterfront
In the PL1 5EJ postcode area, located within City Centre, Barbican & Sutton Harbour, there are 10 primary and 5 secondary schools in close proximity.
15 nearby supermarkets & convenience stores within mi of PL1 5EJ
| Distance | Name | Address | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.1 mi | Sainsbury's | Armada Way, Plymouth, PL1 1LE | Walking directions to Sainsbury's |
| 0.1 mi | Tesco Express | Cobourg Street, Plymouth, PL1 1UH | Walking directions to Tesco Express |
| 0.2 mi | Iceland | Mayflower Street, Plymouth, PL1 1QW | Walking directions to Iceland |
| 0.2 mi | Asia Oriental | 98-100 Cornwall Street, Plymouth, PL1 1NF | Walking directions to Asia Oriental |
| 0.2 mi | Worldwide Food Supermarket | 93 Cornwall Street, Plymouth, PL1 1NX | Walking directions to Worldwide Food Supermarket |
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.
All data is sourced from official UK government agencies and public datasets. Last updated: 01/01/2026.