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PL1 5HY

King Street

St Peter and the Waterfront

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Overview

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.

Crime rate
10/10
Crimes per 1k residents
254
Deprivation level
10/10
Income level
1/10
Social housing
55.5%
Connectivity
N/A
Flood Risk
No risk
Noise Level
Low

Deprivation level

10/10

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.

Crime level

10/10

Stonehouse has a very high crime rate, with approximately 254.3 reported incidents per 1,000 population each year.

Social housing

55.5%

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.

Income level

1/10

The average income per household in Stonehouse is £40,661 per year.

Noise Level

Low

Low noise level (55.0-59.9 dB) from road, approximately 279 ft away from PL1 5HY.

Flood risk

No risk

Stonehouse near PL1 5HY 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 0.6 miles away. There are 2 stations nearby.

Nearby public transport stations for PL1 5HY
DistanceNameLinesDirections
0.6 mi

Plymouth

N/A

Walking directions to Plymouth
1 mi

Devonport

N/A

Walking directions to Devonport

Parks

Nearby parks and green spaces for PL1 5HY
DistanceNameSizeDirections
0.3 miVictoria ParkLargeWalking directions to Victoria Park
0.4 miStonehouse CreekLargeWalking directions to Stonehouse Creek
0.3 miMillbay ParkSmallWalking directions to Millbay Park

Area Profile

Population
396
Population density
6,265.8 per km²

Crime

Crime per 1,000 population

Violence and sexual offences
139.85(+319%)
Anti-social behaviour
40.5(+172%)
Criminal damage and arson
24.84(+283%)
Public order
23.76(+263%)
Other theft
16.2(+188%)
South West average

Demographics

Ethnic groups

British
243
61.68%
Other White
68
17.26%
Arab
16
4.06%
Other
12
3.05%
African
11
2.79%
Total population: 394

Economics

Education (age 16+)

No qualifications
74
23.49%
Level 1 (GCSEs 3-1)
63
20%
Level 2 (GCSEs 9-4)
56
17.78%
Level 3 (A level)
53
16.83%
Level 4+ (Degree)
40
12.7%
Total 16+ residents: 315

Housing

Housing tenure

Private landlord or letting agency
63
34.62%
Social rents from council
53
29.12%
Other social rented
48
26.37%
Owns with a mortgage
9
4.95%
Owns outright
8
4.4%
Total households: 182

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 35 recent sold properties in the last 18 months near PL1 5HY.

Recent sold properties in the last 18 months near PL1 5HY
DateAddressTypeTenurePriceMap
12 Jun 20257, Octagon Street, Plymouth, PL1 1TUOtherFreehold£184,000
07 Oct 202511, Frederick Street West, Plymouth, PL1 5JWTerracedFreehold£124,000
31 Jul 202510, Devonshire House, Union Street, Plymouth, PL1 3HEFlatsLeasehold£115,000
20 Aug 20251G, Neswick House, Neswick Street, Plymouth, PL1 5JHFlatsLeasehold£100,000
11 Mar 202527, Manor Street, Plymouth, PL1 1TWTerracedFreehold£114,000

Schools

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

Nearby primary and secondary schools for PL1 5HY
DistancePhaseNameTypeRating
0.1 miPrimarySt Peter's CofE Primary SchoolAcademy converter

Good

0.2 miPrimaryThe Cathedral School of St MaryAcademy converter

Requires improvement

0.2 miNot applicableChapel Bridge SchoolOther independent special school

N/A

Local amenities

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

Nearby supermarkets & convenience stores for PL1 5HY
DistanceNameAddressDirections
0.1 miBest-oneCecil Cotts, Plymouth, PL1 5JAWalking directions to Best-one
0.1 miNeswick Street StoresAnstis Street, Plymouth, PL1 5JTWalking directions to Neswick Street Stores
0.1 miHawrozKing Street, Plymouth, PL1 5JEWalking directions to Hawroz
0.1 miUnion Street Mini Market and ButcherUnion Street, Plymouth, PL1 3NBWalking directions to Union Street Mini Market and Butcher
0.1 miUnion Street Food & WineUnion Street, Plymouth, PL1 3LUWalking directions to Union Street Food & Wine

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 5HY, 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)StonehouseE02006990
LSOA (Lower Layer Super Output Area)Plymouth 034AE01015155
Police ForceDevon & Cornwall
Postcode Introduced1980-01-01

Frequently asked questions about PL1 5HY

Is PL1 5HY (Stonehouse) safe?

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.

What is the average house price near PL1 5HY?

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.

What schools are near PL1 5HY?

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.

What is the nearest station to PL1 5HY?

The closest station to PL1 5HY is Plymouth, about 960 m away.

How deprived is the area around PL1 5HY?

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).

Who represents PL1 5HY (Stonehouse) in Parliament and on the local council?

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).

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.