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PL2 2AZ

Knowle Avenue

Devonport

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Detailed insights for PL2 2AZ

Overview

Postcode PL2 2AZ is located in an urban city, within the Devonport ward of Plymouth in the South West region, and forms part of the Keyham area. It has very high deprivation and high crime levels, with around 91.2 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, in line with the South West average of 85 per 1,000. The average income per household in Keyham is £45,124 per year. The nearest station is Keyham, about 0.2 miles away. There are 10 primary and 3 secondary schools in the area.

Crime rate
8/10
Crimes per 1k residents
91
Deprivation level
9/10
Income level
2/10
Social housing
61.9%
Connectivity
N/A
Flood Risk
No risk
Noise Level
Low

Deprivation level

9/10

Keyham has a very high level of deprivation, ranked at position 2,142 out of 32,844 areas in the United Kingdom, placing it within the top 7% most deprived areas in England.

Crime level

8/10

Keyham has a high crime rate, with approximately 91.2 reported incidents per 1,000 population each year.

Social housing

61.9%

Approximately 61.9% of homes on this street are social housing provided by a local council or housing association. Across the surrounding area, around 30.8% of dwellings are socially rented.

Income level

2/10

The average income per household in Keyham is £45,124 per year.

Noise Level

Low

Low noise level (55.0-59.9 dB) from road, approximately 184 ft away from PL2 2AZ.

Flood risk

No risk

Keyham near PL2 2AZ has no flood risk (less than 0.1% chance of a flood each year) from rivers and sea.

Transport

The nearest station is Keyham located about 0.2 miles away. There are 5 stations nearby.

Nearby public transport stations for PL2 2AZ
DistanceNameLinesDirections
0.2 mi

Keyham

N/A

Walking directions to Keyham
0.6 mi

Dockyard (Devonport)

N/A

Walking directions to Dockyard (Devonport)
0.9 mi

Devonport

N/A

Walking directions to Devonport

Parks

No parks nearby

Area Profile

Population
326
Population density
3,399.6 per km²

Crime

Crime per 1,000 population

Violence and sexual offences
56.43(+69%)
Anti-social behaviour
12.47(-16%)
Criminal damage and arson
9.84(+52%)
Public order
5.91(-10%)
Burglary
4.59(+65%)
South West average

Demographics

Ethnic groups

British
288
88.62%
Other White
18
5.54%
Other Mixed or Multiple ethnic groups
12
3.69%
White and Black Caribbean (mixed)
4
1.23%
Chinese
1
0.31%
Total population: 325

Economics

Education (age 16+)

No qualifications
72
33.33%
Level 3 (A level)
35
16.2%
Level 2 (GCSEs 9-4)
33
15.28%
Level 1 (GCSEs 3-1)
31
14.35%
Level 4+ (Degree)
30
13.89%
Total 16+ residents: 216

Housing

Housing tenure

Social rents from council
40
33.9%
Other social rented
33
27.97%
Owns outright
16
13.56%
Owns with a mortgage
16
13.56%
Private landlord or letting agency
11
9.32%
Total households: 118

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 2AZ.

Recent sold properties in the last 18 months near PL2 2AZ
DateAddressTypeTenurePriceMap
01 May 202678, North Down Crescent, Plymouth, PL2 2ATTerracedFreehold£215,000
14 Aug 202586, Renown Street, Plymouth, PL2 2DETerracedFreehold£187,500
12 Jun 202572, Renown Street, Plymouth, PL2 2DETerracedFreehold£180,000
05 Sept 202598, Victory Street, Plymouth, PL2 2DATerracedFreehold£150,000
11 Apr 2025127, Victory Street, Plymouth, PL2 2DATerracedFreehold£172,750

Schools

In the PL2 2AZ postcode area, located within Keyham, there are 10 primary and 3 secondary schools in close proximity.

Nearby primary and secondary schools for PL2 2AZ
DistancePhaseNameTypeRating
0.1 miPrimaryKeyham Barton Catholic Primary SchoolAcademy converter

Good

0.2 miPrimaryDrake Primary AcademyAcademy converter

Good

0.4 miPrimaryFord Primary SchoolAcademy converter

Requires improvement

Local amenities

10 nearby supermarkets & convenience stores within mi of PL2 2AZ

Nearby supermarkets & convenience stores for PL2 2AZ
DistanceNameAddressDirections
0.1 miCostcutterFleet Street, Plymouth, PL2 2BUWalking directions to Costcutter
0.1 miBest-oneFleet Street, Plymouth, PL2 2BXWalking directions to Best-one
0.1 miPremier154 Renown Street, Plymouth, PL2 2DDWalking directions to Premier
0.2 miCamels Head StoresWolseley Road, Plymouth, PL2 2EAWalking directions to Camels Head Stores
0.3 miCostcutterStation Road, Plymouth, PL2 1NHWalking directions to Costcutter

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 2AZ, 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)KeyhamE02003135
LSOA (Lower Layer Super Output Area)Plymouth 014BE01015040
Police ForceDevon & Cornwall
Postcode Introduced1980-01-01

Frequently asked questions about PL2 2AZ

Is PL2 2AZ (Keyham) safe?

The area around PL2 2AZ records about 91 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, which is a high crime rate for England: it scores 8 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 criminal damage and arson.

What is the average house price near PL2 2AZ?

The median sale price around PL2 2AZ in Keyham is £172,500 (about £200 per square foot) based on 204 registered sales according to HM Land Registry data.

What schools are near PL2 2AZ?

There are 14 schools close to PL2 2AZ, including Keyham Barton Catholic Primary School (Good), Drake Primary Academy (Good) and Ford Primary School (Requires improvement). Ratings are from the latest Ofsted inspections.

What is the nearest station to PL2 2AZ?

The closest station to PL2 2AZ is Keyham, about 300 m away.

How deprived is the area around PL2 2AZ?

PL2 2AZ scores 9 out of 10 on the deprivation scale, where 10 is the most deprived. Its neighbourhood ranks 2,142 of 32,844 in England on the official Index of Multiple Deprivation (rank 1 is the most deprived).

Who represents PL2 2AZ (Keyham) in Parliament and on the local council?

The Member of Parliament for Plymouth Sutton and Devonport covering PL2 2AZ 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).

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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.