Postcode PL1 5LR is located in an urban city, within the Stoke ward of Plymouth in the South West region, and forms part of the Victoria Park area. It has high deprivation and very high crime levels, with around 153.2 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, roughly 1.8× 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 0.5 miles away. There are 10 primary and 5 secondary schools in the area. There are 3 parks nearby, the closest large park is Victoria Park.
Victoria Park has a high level of deprivation, ranked at position 8,192 out of 32,844 areas in the United Kingdom, placing it within the top 25% most deprived areas in England.
Victoria Park has a very high crime rate, with approximately 153.2 reported incidents per 1,000 population each year.
Approximately 6.3% 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.
The average income per household in Victoria Park is £38,519 per year.
Moderate noise level (65.0-69.9 dB) from rail, approximately 85 ft away from PL1 5LR.
Victoria Park near PL1 5LR 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 0.5 miles away. There are 2 stations nearby.
| Distance | Name | Lines | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.5 mi | Plymouth | N/A | Walking directions to Plymouth |
| 0.7 mi | Devonport | N/A | Walking directions to Devonport |
| Distance | Name | Size | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.2 mi | Victoria Park | Large | Walking directions to Victoria Park |
| 0.4 mi | Damerel Park | Small | Walking directions to Damerel Park |
| 0.3 mi | Patna Place | Small | Walking directions to Patna Place |
Based on 194 recent sales, the median property price is £185,000 (about £206 per square foot) in Stoke area, with individual transactions ranging from £70,000 up to £545,000.
| Type | Sales | Median | £/sq ft |
|---|---|---|---|
| Detached | 4 | £385,000 | £366 |
| Semi-Detached | 12 | £271,000 | £254 |
| Terraced | 116 | £225,000 | £209 |
| Flats | 62 | £127,750 | £193 |
Sale price
| Year | Detached | Flats | Semi-Detached | Terraced |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2016 | £336,000 | £92,000 | £179,500 | £160,500 |
| 2017 | £303,000 | £100,000 | £211,500 | £170,000 |
| 2018 | £282,250 | £110,000 | £321,000 | £173,000 |
| 2019 | £570,000 | £110,000 | £239,250 | £177,000 |
| 2020 | £309,500 | £96,500 | £228,500 | £182,500 |
| 2021 | £367,500 | £116,500 | £318,500 | £201,000 |
| 2022 | £533,400 | £120,000 | £445,000 | £230,000 |
| 2023 | £437,500 | £121,000 | £288,000 | £203,000 |
| 2024 | £435,000 | £118,000 | £342,500 | £215,000 |
| 2025 | £410,000 | £126,250 | £253,000 | £224,000 |
| 2026 | £510,000 | £143,000 | £337,500 | £225,000 |
Price per sq ft
| Year | Detached | Flats | Semi-Detached | Terraced |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2016 | £195 | £170 | £180 | £136 |
| 2017 | £219 | £163 | £160 | £149 |
| 2018 | £223 | £168 | £181 | £148 |
| 2019 | £282 | £161 | £202 | £147 |
| 2020 | £217 | £163 | £168 | £157 |
| 2021 | £270 | £178 | £205 | £165 |
| 2022 | £269 | £183 | £270 | £183 |
| 2023 | £220 | £202 | £258 | £188 |
| 2024 | £317 | £195 | £215 | £193 |
| 2025 | £266 | £193 | £230 | £200 |
| 2026 | £289 | £206 | £254 | £207 |
There were 50+ recent sold properties in the last 18 months near PL1 5LR.
In the PL1 5LR postcode area, located within Victoria Park, there are 10 primary and 5 secondary schools in close proximity.
12 nearby supermarkets & convenience stores within mi of PL1 5LR
| Distance | Name | Address | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.1 mi | Co-op Food | Wilton Street, Plymouth, PL1 5LU | Walking directions to Co-op Food |
| 0.2 mi | L&M Stores | North Road West, Plymouth, PL1 5DG | Walking directions to L&M Stores |
| 0.3 mi | PVS Pennycomequick Stores | 27 Stuart Road, Plymouth, PL3 4EB | Walking directions to PVS Pennycomequick Stores |
| 0.3 mi | Tremain News | Pennycomequick Hill, Plymouth, PL3 4EB | Walking directions to Tremain News |
| 0.3 mi | Premier | 16 Molesworth Road, Stoke, Plymouth, PL1 5LZ | Walking directions to Premier |
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 5LR, including ward councillors and the local member of parliament.
Tom Briars-Delve
Stoke - Elected 7 May 2026
Luke Pollard
Plymouth Sutton and Devonport - Elected 4 Jul 2024
The area around PL1 5LR records about 153 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 5LR in Victoria Park is £185,000 (about £206 per square foot) based on 194 registered sales according to HM Land Registry data.
There are 20 schools close to PL1 5LR, including Stuart Road Primary Academy (Good), Scott Medical and Healthcare College (Good) and Stoke Damerel Community College (Good). Ratings are from the latest Ofsted inspections.
The closest station to PL1 5LR is Plymouth, about 780 m away.
PL1 5LR scores 8 out of 10 on the deprivation scale, where 10 is the most deprived. Its neighbourhood ranks 8,192 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 5LR is Luke Pollard (Labour and Co-operative Party), elected at the 2024 general election. The area is represented by 1 local councillor: Tom Briars-Delve (Labour Party).
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.