Postcode PL1 5LB 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 0.6 miles away. There are 10 primary and 5 secondary schools in the area. There are 3 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 68.7% 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.
Low noise level (55.0-59.9 dB) from road, approximately 267 ft away from PL1 5LB.
City Centre, Barbican & Sutton Harbour near PL1 5LB 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 |
| 0.3 mi | Millbay Park | Small | Walking directions to Millbay Park |
| 0.3 mi | Patna Place | Small | Walking directions to Patna Place |
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 5LB 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 5LB
| Distance | Name | Address | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 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 | Best-one | Cecil Cotts, Plymouth, PL1 5JA | Walking directions to Best-one |
| 0.1 mi | European Supermarket | Flora Cottages, Plymouth, PL1 3EY | Walking directions to European Supermarket |
| 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.
All data is sourced from official UK government agencies and public datasets. Last updated: 16/01/2026.