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PL2 1DL

Albert Road

Devonport

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Overview

Postcode PL2 1DL is located in an urban city, within the Devonport ward of Plymouth in the South West region, and forms part of the Devonport, Mount Wise & Morice Town area. It has very high deprivation and very high crime levels, with around 168.9 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, roughly 2.0× the South West average of 85 per 1,000. The average income per household in Devonport, Mount Wise & Morice Town is £40,436 per year. The nearest station is Devonport, about 0.2 miles away. There are 11 primary and 4 secondary schools in the area. There are 2 parks nearby, the closest large park is Devonport Park.

Crime rate
10/10
Crimes per 1k residents
169
Deprivation level
10/10
Income level
1/10
Social housing
40.5%
Connectivity
N/A
Flood Risk
No risk
Noise Level
Medium

Deprivation level

10/10

Devonport, Mount Wise & Morice Town has a very high level of deprivation, ranked at position 2,657 out of 32,844 areas in the United Kingdom, placing it within the top 8% most deprived areas in England.

Crime level

10/10

Devonport, Mount Wise & Morice Town has a very high crime rate, with approximately 168.9 reported incidents per 1,000 population each year.

Social housing

40.5%

Approximately 40.5% of homes on this street are social housing provided by a local council or housing association. Across the surrounding area, around 43.5% of dwellings are socially rented.

Income level

1/10

The average income per household in Devonport, Mount Wise & Morice Town is £40,436 per year.

Noise Level

Medium

Medium noise level (60.0-64.9 dB) from road, approximately 273 ft away from PL2 1DL.

Flood risk

No risk

Devonport, Mount Wise & Morice Town near PL2 1DL has no flood risk (less than 0.1% chance of a flood each year) from rivers and sea.

Transport

The nearest station is Devonport located about 0.2 miles away. There are 3 stations nearby.

Nearby public transport stations for PL2 1DL
DistanceNameLinesDirections
0.2 mi

Devonport

N/A

Walking directions to Devonport
0.3 mi

Dockyard (Devonport)

N/A

Walking directions to Dockyard (Devonport)
0.8 mi

Keyham

N/A

Walking directions to Keyham

Parks

Nearby parks and green spaces for PL2 1DL
DistanceNameSizeDirections
0.2 miDevonport ParkLargeWalking directions to Devonport Park
0.4 miBlockhouse ParkMediumWalking directions to Blockhouse Park

Area Profile

Population
408
Population density
13,203.9 per km²

Crime

Crime per 1,000 population

Violence and sexual offences
101.23(+203%)
Anti-social behaviour
44.46(+198%)
Other theft
17.1(+204%)
Criminal damage and arson
15.05(+132%)
Public order
8.21(+26%)
South West average

Demographics

Ethnic groups

British
335
82.11%
Other White
33
8.09%
Bangladeshi
9
2.21%
Other
8
1.96%
White and Black Caribbean (mixed)
6
1.47%
Total population: 408

Economics

Education (age 16+)

Level 4+ (Degree)
89
26.57%
Level 2 (GCSEs 9-4)
61
18.21%
No qualifications
59
17.61%
Level 3 (A level)
56
16.72%
Level 1 (GCSEs 3-1)
37
11.04%
Total 16+ residents: 335

Housing

Housing tenure

Private landlord or letting agency
100
43.1%
Other social rented
51
21.98%
Social rents from council
43
18.53%
Owns outright
17
7.33%
Owns with a mortgage
15
6.47%
Total households: 232

Property prices in Devonport

Median price£172,500
Price per sq ft£200
Sales (last 12 months)204
Typical range (middle 50%)£138K – £215K

Based on 204 recent sales, the median property price is £172,500 (about £200 per square foot) in Devonport area, with individual transactions ranging from £50,000 up to £475,000.

Prices by property typelast 12 months

Median sale price, median price per square foot, sales count, and percentile information for each property type in Devonport over the last year.
TypeSalesMedian£/sq ft
Semi-Detached8£243,500£208
Terraced116£186,250£201
Flats80£129,550£196

10-year price trendmedian sale price in Devonport

Sale price

Ten year median sale price trend for each property type in Devonport.
YearFlatsSemi-DetachedTerraced
2016£125,000£162,950£138,000
2017£99,995£162,498£146,000
2018£125,000£134,500£140,000
2019£110,000£160,000£148,000
2020£112,750£138,250£148,000
2021£105,000£156,500£163,500
2022£127,500£190,000£175,000
2023£147,500£175,000£180,000
2024£140,000£200,000£185,000
2025£130,000£230,000£183,000
2026£134,000£250,000£182,500
Ten year median sale price trend for each property type in Devonport.

Price per sq ft

Ten year median sale price per square foot trend for each property type in Devonport.
YearFlatsSemi-DetachedTerraced
2016£195£216£140
2017£172£177£143
2018£193£147£144
2019£175£184£141
2020£181£154£151
2021£186£188£163
2022£220£208£177
2023£238£187£186
2024£219£221£180
2025£202£226£201
2026£181£180£198
Ten year median sale price per square foot trend for each property type in Devonport.

Price distribution by property typelast 12 months

Price distribution by property type for Devonport in the last year.

Recent sales

There were 50+ recent sold properties in the last 18 months near PL2 1DL.

Recent sold properties in the last 18 months near PL2 1DL
DateAddressTypeTenurePriceMap
27 Feb 2026Flat 82, 237, Albert Road, Plymouth, PL2 1DLFlatsLeasehold£202,500
04 Nov 2025Flat 98, 237, Albert Road, Plymouth, PL2 1DLFlatsLeasehold£105,000
01 Aug 2025Flat 91, 237, Albert Road, Plymouth, PL2 1DLFlatsLeasehold£90,000
21 May 2025Flat 87, 237, Albert Road, Plymouth, PL2 1DLFlatsLeasehold£93,000
10 Dec 2025Unit 2F, 239, Albert Road, Plymouth, PL2 1DJFlatsLeasehold£55,500

Schools

In the PL2 1DL postcode area, located within Devonport, Mount Wise & Morice Town, there are 11 primary and 4 secondary schools in close proximity.

Nearby primary and secondary schools for PL2 1DL
DistancePhaseNameTypeRating
0.0 miSecondaryUTC PlymouthUniversity technical college

Good

0.3 miPrimaryMorice Town Primary AcademyAcademy converter

Good

0.4 miPrimaryMarlborough Primary AcademyAcademy converter

Good

Local amenities

9 nearby supermarkets & convenience stores within mi of PL2 1DL

Nearby supermarkets & convenience stores for PL2 1DL
DistanceNameAddressDirections
0.1 miCo-op FoodAlbert Road, Plymouth, PL2 1AGWalking directions to Co-op Food
0.2 miMorice Town Stores34 Charlotte Street, Plymouth, PL2 1RJWalking directions to Morice Town Stores
0.3 miIcelandMarlborough Row, Plymouth, PL1 4AEWalking directions to Iceland
0.3 miMorrisons DailyGranby Place, Plymouth, PL1 4AEWalking directions to Morrisons Daily
0.4 miSparPlymouth, PL1 4FRWalking directions to Spar

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 PL2 1DL, including ward councillors and the local member of parliament.

Local councillors

Paul Victor Rielly

Devonport - 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
WardDevonportE05002080
ParishPlymouth, unparished areaE43000021
MSOA (Middle Layer Super Output Area)Devonport, Mount Wise & Morice TownE02003147
LSOA (Lower Layer Super Output Area)Plymouth 026BE01015045
Police ForceDevon & Cornwall
Postcode Introduced2005-10-01

Frequently asked questions about PL2 1DL

Is PL2 1DL (Devonport, Mount Wise & Morice Town) safe?

The area around PL2 1DL records about 169 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 PL2 1DL?

The median sale price around PL2 1DL in Devonport, Mount Wise & Morice Town is £172,500 (about £200 per square foot) based on 204 registered sales according to HM Land Registry data.

What schools are near PL2 1DL?

There are 17 schools close to PL2 1DL, including UTC Plymouth (Good), Morice Town Primary Academy (Good) and Marlborough Primary Academy (Good). Ratings are from the latest Ofsted inspections.

What is the nearest station to PL2 1DL?

The closest station to PL2 1DL is Devonport, about 353 m away.

How deprived is the area around PL2 1DL?

PL2 1DL scores 10 out of 10 on the deprivation scale, where 10 is the most deprived. Its neighbourhood ranks 2,657 of 32,844 in England on the official Index of Multiple Deprivation (rank 1 is the most deprived).

Who represents PL2 1DL (Devonport, Mount Wise & Morice Town) in Parliament and on the local council?

The Member of Parliament for Plymouth Sutton and Devonport covering PL2 1DL is Luke Pollard (Labour and Co-operative Party), elected at the 2024 general election. The area is represented by 1 local councillor: Paul Victor Rielly (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.