Postcode PL2 1LU 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 high deprivation and average crime levels, with around 63.6 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, about 25% below 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 Dockyard (Devonport), about 0.2 miles away. There are 11 primary and 4 secondary schools in the area. There is 1 park nearby, the closest medium park is Blockhouse Park.
Ford & Blockhouse Park has a high level of deprivation, ranked at position 10,854 out of 32,844 areas in the United Kingdom, placing it within the top 33% most deprived areas in England.
Ford & Blockhouse Park has an average crime rate, with approximately 63.6 reported incidents per 1,000 population each year.
Approximately 3.6% 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 1LU.
Ford & Blockhouse Park near PL2 1LU 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 0.2 miles away. There are 3 stations nearby.
| Distance | Name | Lines | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.2 mi | Dockyard (Devonport) | N/A | Walking directions to Dockyard (Devonport) |
| 0.4 mi | Keyham | N/A | Walking directions to Keyham |
| 0.5 mi | Devonport | N/A | Walking directions to Devonport |
| Distance | Name | Size | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.4 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 1LU.
In the PL2 1LU postcode area, located within Ford & Blockhouse Park, there are 11 primary and 4 secondary schools in close proximity.
11 nearby supermarkets & convenience stores within mi of PL2 1LU
| Distance | Name | Address | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0 mi | Costcutter | Station Road, Plymouth, PL2 1NH | Walking directions to Costcutter |
| 0.2 mi | St. Levan Valley Stores | 43 Ryder Road, Plymouth, PL2 1JA | Walking directions to St. Levan Valley Stores |
| 0.2 mi | Premier | 154 Renown Street, Plymouth, PL2 2DD | Walking directions to Premier |
| 0.3 mi | Co-op Food | 26 St George's Terrace, Plymouth, PL2 1HS | Walking directions to Co-op Food |
| 0.4 mi | Morice Town Stores | 34 Charlotte Street, Plymouth, PL2 1RJ | Walking directions to Morice Town Stores |
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 1LU, 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 1LU records about 64 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, which is a average crime rate for England: it scores 6 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 1LU 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 17 schools close to PL2 1LU, including College Road Primary School (Good), Ford Primary School (Requires improvement) and Drake Primary Academy (Good). Ratings are from the latest Ofsted inspections.
The closest station to PL2 1LU is Dockyard (Devonport), about 386 m away.
PL2 1LU scores 8 out of 10 on the deprivation scale, where 10 is the most deprived. Its neighbourhood ranks 10,854 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 1LU 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.