Postcode PL2 1JL is located in an urban city, within the Devonport area 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 median sale price in Devonport is £173,000 (around £196 per square foot), with typical sale prices between £141,500 and £217,500. The nearest station is Dockyard (Devonport), about 0 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 5,082 out of 32,844 areas in England, placing it within the top 15% 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 17.0% 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.
Moderate noise level (65.0-69.9 dB) from rail, approximately 72 ft away from PL2 1JL.
Ford & Blockhouse Park near PL2 1JL has no flood risk (less than 0.1% chance of a flood each year) from rivers and sea.
The nearest station is Dockyard (Devonport) located about 0 miles away. There are 3 stations nearby.
| Distance | Name | Lines | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0 mi | Dockyard (Devonport) | N/A | Walking directions to Dockyard (Devonport) |
| 0.3 mi | Devonport | N/A | Walking directions to Devonport |
| 0.6 mi | Keyham | N/A | Walking directions to Keyham |
| Distance | Name | Size | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.5 mi | Devonport Park | Large | Walking directions to Devonport Park |
| 0.3 mi | Blockhouse Park | Medium | Walking directions to Blockhouse Park |
Based on 227 recent sales, the median property price is £173,000 (about £196 per square foot) in Devonport area, with individual transactions ranging from £50,000 up to £800,000.
| Type | Sales | Median | £/sq ft |
|---|---|---|---|
| Terraced | 131 | £190,000 | £194 |
| Semi-Detached | 14 | £187,500 | £196 |
| Flats | 82 | £134,250 | £199 |
Sale price
| Year | Flats | Semi-Detached | Terraced |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2016 | £124,995 | £130,000 | £135,000 |
| 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 | £181,000 |
| 2026 | £133,250 | £200,000 | £190,000 |
Price per sq ft
| Year | Flats | Semi-Detached | Terraced |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2016 | £194 | £109 | £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 | £203 | £226 | £202 |
| 2026 | £184 | £174 | £194 |
There were 50+ recent sold properties in the last 18 months near PL2 1JL.
| Date | Address | Type | Tenure | Price | Map |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 17 Jun 2026 | 38, Camperdown Street, Plymouth, PL2 1JQ | Flats | Leasehold | £144,000 | |
| 19 Sept 2025 | 20, Camperdown Street, Plymouth, PL2 1JQ | Terraced | Freehold | £220,000 | |
| 24 Jul 2025 | 2, Camperdown Street, Plymouth, PL2 1JQ | Terraced | Freehold | £300,000 | |
| 12 Jun 2026 | 12, Pasley Street, Plymouth, PL2 1DP | Terraced | Freehold | £205,000 | |
| 16 May 2025 | 20, Pasley Street, Plymouth, PL2 1DP | Terraced | Freehold | £195,000 |
In the PL2 1JL postcode area, located within Ford & Blockhouse Park, there are 11 primary and 4 secondary schools in close proximity.
Ratings include official Ofsted judgements and Area360 summaries of inspection grades. Open a school’s profile for its inspection grades and results.
| Distance | Phase | Name | Type | Rating | Links |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 0.1 mi | Primary | College Road Primary School | Foundation school | Good Ofsted rating. Inspected 8 Oct 2014. | |
| 0.1 mi | Primary | Morice Town Primary Academy | Academy converter | Good Ofsted rating. Inspected 16 May 2023. | |
| 0.3 mi | Secondary | UTC Plymouth | University technical college | Good Ofsted rating. Inspected 17 Jan 2023. |
7 nearby supermarkets & convenience stores within 0.5 mi of PL2 1JL
| Distance | Name | Address | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.2 mi | Morice Town Stores | 34 Charlotte Street, Plymouth, PL2 1RJ | Walking directions to Morice Town Stores |
| 0.2 mi | St. Levan Valley Stores | 43 Ryder Road, Plymouth, PL2 1JA | Walking directions to St. Levan Valley Stores |
| 0.2 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 |
| 0.3 mi | Co-op Food | 26 St George's Terrace, Plymouth, PL2 1HS | Walking directions to Co-op Food |
Annual council tax rates for Plymouth district.
Council tax bands are based on the value of your property. Most homes fall into bands A to D.
Elected local representatives for PL2 1JL, 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 1JL 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, shoplifting and anti-social behaviour.
The median sale price around PL2 1JL in Devonport is £173,000 (about £196 per square foot) based on 227 registered sales according to HM Land Registry data.
There are 15 schools close to PL2 1JL, including College Road Primary School (Good), Morice Town Primary Academy (Good) and UTC Plymouth (Good). Ratings are official Ofsted judgements or Area360 summaries of the latest available inspection grades.
The closest station to PL2 1JL is Dockyard (Devonport), about 39 m away.
PL2 1JL scores 9 out of 10 on the deprivation scale, where 10 is the most deprived. Its neighbourhood ranks 5,082 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 1JL 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).