Postcode PL3 4EW is located in an urban city, within the Stoke ward of Plymouth in the South West region, and forms part of the Stoke & Pennycomequick area. It has very high deprivation and very high crime levels, with around 122.7 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, roughly 1.4× the South West average of 85 per 1,000. The average income per household in Stoke & Pennycomequick is £48,080 per year. The nearest station is Plymouth, about 0.5 miles away. There are 9 primary and 6 secondary schools in the area. There are 3 parks nearby, the closest large park is Victoria Park.
Stoke & Pennycomequick has a very high level of deprivation, ranked at position 4,746 out of 32,844 areas in the United Kingdom, placing it within the top 14% most deprived areas in England.
Stoke & Pennycomequick has a very high crime rate, with approximately 122.7 reported incidents per 1,000 population each year.
Approximately 59.2% of homes on this street are social housing provided by a local council or housing association. Across the surrounding area, around 12.3% of dwellings are socially rented.
The average income per household in Stoke & Pennycomequick is £48,080 per year.
Moderate noise level (65.0-69.9 dB) from rail, approximately 104 ft away from PL3 4EW.
Stoke & Pennycomequick near PL3 4EW has no flood risk (less than 0.1% chance of a flood each year) from rivers and sea.
The nearest station is Plymouth located about 0.5 miles away. There are 3 stations nearby.
| Distance | Name | Lines | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.5 mi | Plymouth | N/A | Walking directions to Plymouth |
| 0.7 mi | Devonport | N/A | Walking directions to Devonport |
| 0.9 mi | Dockyard (Devonport) | N/A | Walking directions to Dockyard (Devonport) |
| Distance | Name | Size | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.2 mi | Victoria Park | Large | Walking directions to Victoria Park |
| 0.4 mi | Damerel Park | Small | Walking directions to Damerel Park |
| 0.3 mi | Patna Place | Small | Walking directions to Patna Place |
Based on 194 recent sales, the median property price is £185,000 (about £206 per square foot) in Stoke area, with individual transactions ranging from £70,000 up to £545,000.
| Type | Sales | Median | £/sq ft |
|---|---|---|---|
| Detached | 4 | £385,000 | £366 |
| Semi-Detached | 12 | £271,000 | £254 |
| Terraced | 116 | £225,000 | £209 |
| Flats | 62 | £127,750 | £193 |
Sale price
| Year | Detached | Flats | Semi-Detached | Terraced |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2016 | £336,000 | £92,000 | £179,500 | £160,500 |
| 2017 | £303,000 | £100,000 | £211,500 | £170,000 |
| 2018 | £282,250 | £110,000 | £321,000 | £173,000 |
| 2019 | £570,000 | £110,000 | £239,250 | £177,000 |
| 2020 | £309,500 | £96,500 | £228,500 | £182,500 |
| 2021 | £367,500 | £116,500 | £318,500 | £201,000 |
| 2022 | £533,400 | £120,000 | £445,000 | £230,000 |
| 2023 | £437,500 | £121,000 | £288,000 | £203,000 |
| 2024 | £435,000 | £118,000 | £342,500 | £215,000 |
| 2025 | £410,000 | £126,250 | £253,000 | £224,000 |
| 2026 | £510,000 | £143,000 | £337,500 | £225,000 |
Price per sq ft
| Year | Detached | Flats | Semi-Detached | Terraced |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2016 | £195 | £170 | £180 | £136 |
| 2017 | £219 | £163 | £160 | £149 |
| 2018 | £223 | £168 | £181 | £148 |
| 2019 | £282 | £161 | £202 | £147 |
| 2020 | £217 | £163 | £168 | £157 |
| 2021 | £270 | £178 | £205 | £165 |
| 2022 | £269 | £183 | £270 | £183 |
| 2023 | £220 | £202 | £258 | £188 |
| 2024 | £317 | £195 | £215 | £193 |
| 2025 | £266 | £193 | £230 | £200 |
| 2026 | £289 | £206 | £254 | £207 |
There were 50+ recent sold properties in the last 18 months near PL3 4EW.
In the PL3 4EW postcode area, located within Stoke & Pennycomequick, there are 9 primary and 6 secondary schools in close proximity.
9 nearby supermarkets & convenience stores within mi of PL3 4EW
| Distance | Name | Address | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.2 mi | Co-op Food | Wilton Street, Plymouth, PL1 5LU | Walking directions to Co-op Food |
| 0.3 mi | Premier | 16 Molesworth Road, Stoke, Plymouth, PL1 5LZ | Walking directions to Premier |
| 0.3 mi | L&M Stores | North Road West, Plymouth, PL1 5DG | Walking directions to L&M Stores |
| 0.3 mi | PVS Pennycomequick Stores | 27 Stuart Road, Plymouth, PL3 4EB | Walking directions to PVS Pennycomequick Stores |
| 0.3 mi | Tremain News | Pennycomequick Hill, Plymouth, PL3 4EB | Walking directions to Tremain News |
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 PL3 4EW, including ward councillors and the local member of parliament.
Tom Briars-Delve
Stoke - Elected 7 May 2026
Luke Pollard
Plymouth Sutton and Devonport - Elected 4 Jul 2024
The area around PL3 4EW records about 123 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 criminal damage and arson.
The median sale price around PL3 4EW in Stoke & Pennycomequick is £185,000 (about £206 per square foot) based on 194 registered sales according to HM Land Registry data.
There are 20 schools close to PL3 4EW, including Stuart Road Primary Academy (Good), Scott Medical and Healthcare College (Good) and Stoke Damerel Community College (Good). Ratings are from the latest Ofsted inspections.
The closest station to PL3 4EW is Plymouth, about 874 m away.
PL3 4EW scores 9 out of 10 on the deprivation scale, where 10 is the most deprived. Its neighbourhood ranks 4,746 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 PL3 4EW is Luke Pollard (Labour and Co-operative Party), elected at the 2024 general election. The area is represented by 1 local councillor: Tom Briars-Delve (Labour Party).
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.