Postcode PL1 5HY 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 Stonehouse area. It has very high deprivation and very high crime levels, with around 254.3 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, roughly 3.0× the South West average of 85 per 1,000. The average income per household in Stonehouse is £40,661 per year. The nearest station is Plymouth, about 0.6 miles away. There are 10 primary and 5 secondary schools in the area. There are 4 parks nearby, the closest large park is Victoria Park.
Stonehouse has a very high level of deprivation, ranked at position 163 out of 32,844 areas in the United Kingdom, placing it within the top 1% most deprived areas in England.
Stonehouse has a very high crime rate, with approximately 254.3 reported incidents per 1,000 population each year.
Approximately 55.5% of homes on this street are social housing provided by a local council or housing association. Across the surrounding area, around 29.1% of dwellings are socially rented.
The average income per household in Stonehouse is £40,661 per year.
Low noise level (55.0-59.9 dB) from road, approximately 279 ft away from PL1 5HY.
Stonehouse near PL1 5HY 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 0.6 miles away. There are 2 stations nearby.
| Distance | Name | Lines | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.6 mi | Plymouth | N/A | Walking directions to Plymouth |
| 1 mi | Devonport | N/A | Walking directions to Devonport |
| Distance | Name | Size | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.3 mi | Victoria Park | Large | Walking directions to Victoria Park |
| 0.4 mi | Stonehouse Creek | Large | Walking directions to Stonehouse Creek |
| 0.3 mi | Millbay Park | Small | Walking directions to Millbay 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 35 recent sold properties in the last 18 months near PL1 5HY.
In the PL1 5HY postcode area, located within Stonehouse, there are 10 primary and 5 secondary schools in close proximity.
15 nearby supermarkets & convenience stores within mi of PL1 5HY
| Distance | Name | Address | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.1 mi | Best-one | Cecil Cotts, Plymouth, PL1 5JA | Walking directions to Best-one |
| 0.1 mi | Neswick Street Stores | Anstis Street, Plymouth, PL1 5JT | Walking directions to Neswick Street Stores |
| 0.1 mi | Hawroz | King Street, Plymouth, PL1 5JE | Walking directions to Hawroz |
| 0.1 mi | Union Street Mini Market and Butcher | Union Street, Plymouth, PL1 3NB | Walking directions to Union Street Mini Market and Butcher |
| 0.1 mi | Union Street Food & Wine | Union Street, Plymouth, PL1 3LU | Walking directions to Union Street Food & Wine |
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 5HY, 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 5HY records about 254 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 5HY in Stonehouse 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 5HY, including St Peter's CofE Primary School (Good), The Cathedral School of St Mary (Requires improvement) and Chapel Bridge School. Ratings are from the latest Ofsted inspections.
The closest station to PL1 5HY is Plymouth, about 960 m away.
PL1 5HY scores 10 out of 10 on the deprivation scale, where 10 is the most deprived. Its neighbourhood ranks 163 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 5HY 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.