Postcode PL2 1DX is located in an urban city, within the Devonport ward of Plymouth in the South West region, and forms part of the Ford & Blockhouse Park area. It has very high deprivation and very high crime levels, with around 133.8 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, roughly 1.6× the South West average of 85 per 1,000. The average income per household in Ford & Blockhouse Park is £45,330 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.
Ford & Blockhouse Park has a very high level of deprivation, ranked at position 3,211 out of 32,844 areas in the United Kingdom, placing it within the top 10% most deprived areas in England.
Ford & Blockhouse Park has a very high crime rate, with approximately 133.8 reported incidents per 1,000 population each year.
Approximately 2.9% of homes on this street are social housing provided by a local council or housing association. Across the surrounding area, around 8.8% of dwellings are socially rented.
The average income per household in Ford & Blockhouse Park is £45,330 per year.
No significant noise sources from railways or roads near PL2 1DX.
Ford & Blockhouse Park near PL2 1DX has no flood risk (less than 0.1% chance of a flood each year) from rivers and sea.
The nearest station is Devonport located about 0.2 miles away. There are 3 stations nearby.
| Distance | Name | Lines | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.2 mi | Devonport | N/A | Walking directions to Devonport |
| 0.2 mi | Dockyard (Devonport) | N/A | Walking directions to Dockyard (Devonport) |
| 0.7 mi | Keyham | N/A | Walking directions to Keyham |
| Distance | Name | Size | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.5 mi | Devonport Park | Large | Walking directions to Devonport Park |
| 0.1 mi | Blockhouse Park | Medium | Walking directions to Blockhouse Park |
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.
| Type | Sales | Median | £/sq ft |
|---|---|---|---|
| Semi-Detached | 8 | £243,500 | £208 |
| Terraced | 116 | £186,250 | £201 |
| Flats | 80 | £129,550 | £196 |
Sale price
| Year | Flats | Semi-Detached | Terraced |
|---|---|---|---|
| 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 |
Price per sq ft
| Year | Flats | Semi-Detached | Terraced |
|---|---|---|---|
| 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 |
There were 50+ recent sold properties in the last 18 months near PL2 1DX.
In the PL2 1DX postcode area, located within Ford & Blockhouse Park, there are 11 primary and 4 secondary schools in close proximity.
8 nearby supermarkets & convenience stores within mi of PL2 1DX
| Distance | Name | Address | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.1 mi | Co-op Food | 26 St George's Terrace, Plymouth, PL2 1HS | Walking directions to Co-op Food |
| 0.1 mi | St. Levan Valley Stores | 43 Ryder Road, Plymouth, PL2 1JA | Walking directions to St. Levan Valley Stores |
| 0.2 mi | Co-op Food | 36-40 Devonport Road, Plymouth, PL3 4DH | Walking directions to Co-op Food |
| 0.3 mi | Co-op Food | Albert Road, Plymouth, PL2 1AG | Walking directions to Co-op Food |
| 0.3 mi | Costcutter | Station Road, Plymouth, PL2 1NH | Walking directions to Costcutter |
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 PL2 1DX, including ward councillors and the local member of parliament.
Paul Victor Rielly
Devonport - Elected 7 May 2026
Luke Pollard
Plymouth Sutton and Devonport - Elected 4 Jul 2024
The area around PL2 1DX records about 134 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, which is a very high crime rate for England: it scores 9 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 shoplifting.
The median sale price around PL2 1DX in Ford & Blockhouse Park is £172,500 (about £200 per square foot) based on 204 registered sales according to HM Land Registry data.
There are 18 schools close to PL2 1DX, including College Road Primary School (Good), Ford Primary School (Requires improvement) and Morice Town Primary Academy (Good). Ratings are from the latest Ofsted inspections.
The closest station to PL2 1DX is Devonport, about 389 m away.
PL2 1DX scores 9 out of 10 on the deprivation scale, where 10 is the most deprived. Its neighbourhood ranks 3,211 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 PL2 1DX 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).
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.