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PL2 1NS

College Road

Devonport

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Detailed insights for PL2 1NS

Overview

Postcode PL2 1NS 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.

Crime rate
6/10
Crimes per 1k residents
64
Deprivation level
8/10
Income level
3/10
Social housing
16%
Connectivity
N/A
Flood Risk
No risk
Noise Level
Low

Deprivation level

8/10

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.

Crime level

6/10

Ford & Blockhouse Park has an average crime rate, with approximately 63.6 reported incidents per 1,000 population each year.

Social housing

16%

Approximately 16.0% 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.

Income level

3/10

The average income per household in Ford & Blockhouse Park is £45,330 per year.

Noise Level

Low

Low noise level (55.0-59.9 dB) from rail, approximately 175 ft away from PL2 1NS.

Flood risk

No risk

Ford & Blockhouse Park near PL2 1NS has no flood risk (less than 0.1% chance of a flood each year) from rivers and sea.

Transport

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

Nearby public transport stations for PL2 1NS
DistanceNameLinesDirections
0.2 mi

Dockyard (Devonport)

N/A

Walking directions to Dockyard (Devonport)
0.4 mi

Keyham

N/A

Walking directions to Keyham
0.4 mi

Devonport

N/A

Walking directions to Devonport

Parks

Nearby parks and green spaces for PL2 1NS
DistanceNameSizeDirections
0.3 miBlockhouse ParkMediumWalking directions to Blockhouse Park

Area Profile

Population
282
Population density
11,376.5 per km²

Crime

Crime per 1,000 population

Violence and sexual offences
43.54(+30%)
Anti-social behaviour
7.6(-49%)
Public order
4.84(-26%)
Drugs
4.15(+116%)
Other theft
4.15(-26%)
South West average

Demographics

Ethnic groups

British
219
77.66%
Other White
18
6.38%
Other Mixed or Multiple ethnic groups
16
5.67%
Bangladeshi
10
3.55%
Chinese
6
2.13%
Total population: 282

Economics

Education (age 16+)

Level 4+ (Degree)
67
27.92%
Level 3 (A level)
49
20.42%
No qualifications
47
19.58%
Level 1 (GCSEs 3-1)
27
11.25%
Level 2 (GCSEs 9-4)
23
9.58%
Total 16+ residents: 240

Housing

Housing tenure

Private landlord or letting agency
56
38.89%
Owns with a mortgage
34
23.61%
Owns outright
26
18.06%
Other social rented
17
11.81%
Social rents from council
6
4.17%
Total households: 144

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 1NS.

Recent sold properties in the last 18 months near PL2 1NS
DateAddressTypeTenurePriceMap
20 Oct 202527, Cotehele Avenue, Plymouth, PL2 1LTTerracedFreehold£192,000
26 Aug 2025266, St Levan Road, Plymouth, PL2 1JPTerracedFreehold£127,000
30 Jan 2025279, St Levan Road, Plymouth, PL2 1JPTerracedFreehold£240,000
27 Mar 202625, College Road, Plymouth, PL2 1NRTerracedFreehold£164,000
05 Dec 20256, College Road, Plymouth, PL2 1NRTerracedFreehold£180,000

Schools

In the PL2 1NS postcode area, located within Ford & Blockhouse Park, there are 11 primary and 4 secondary schools in close proximity.

Nearby primary and secondary schools for PL2 1NS
DistancePhaseNameTypeRating
0.0 miPrimaryCollege Road Primary SchoolFoundation school

Good

0.3 miPrimaryMorice Town Primary AcademyAcademy converter

Good

0.3 miPrimaryFord Primary SchoolAcademy converter

Requires improvement

Local amenities

11 nearby supermarkets & convenience stores within mi of PL2 1NS

Nearby supermarkets & convenience stores for PL2 1NS
DistanceNameAddressDirections
0.1 miCostcutterStation Road, Plymouth, PL2 1NHWalking directions to Costcutter
0.1 miSt. Levan Valley Stores43 Ryder Road, Plymouth, PL2 1JAWalking directions to St. Levan Valley Stores
0.3 miCo-op Food26 St George's Terrace, Plymouth, PL2 1HSWalking directions to Co-op Food
0.3 miMorice Town Stores34 Charlotte Street, Plymouth, PL2 1RJWalking directions to Morice Town Stores
0.3 miPremier154 Renown Street, Plymouth, PL2 2DDWalking directions to Premier

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 1NS, 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)Ford & Blockhouse ParkE02003141
LSOA (Lower Layer Super Output Area)Plymouth 020AE01015042
Police ForceDevon & Cornwall
Postcode Introduced1980-01-01

Frequently asked questions about PL2 1NS

Is PL2 1NS (Ford & Blockhouse Park) safe?

The area around PL2 1NS 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.

What is the average house price near PL2 1NS?

The median sale price around PL2 1NS in Ford & Blockhouse Park is £172,500 (about £200 per square foot) based on 204 registered sales according to HM Land Registry data.

What schools are near PL2 1NS?

There are 17 schools close to PL2 1NS, including College Road Primary School (Good), Morice Town Primary Academy (Good) and Ford Primary School (Requires improvement). Ratings are from the latest Ofsted inspections.

What is the nearest station to PL2 1NS?

The closest station to PL2 1NS is Dockyard (Devonport), about 271 m away.

How deprived is the area around PL2 1NS?

PL2 1NS 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).

Who represents PL2 1NS (Ford & Blockhouse Park) in Parliament and on the local council?

The Member of Parliament for Plymouth Sutton and Devonport covering PL2 1NS 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.