Postcode PL4 6BD is located in an urban city, within the Drake ward of Plymouth in the South West region, and forms part of the Mutley area. It has high deprivation and very high crime levels, with around 111 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, roughly 1.3× the South West average of 85 per 1,000. The average income per household in Mutley is £46,872 per year. The nearest station is Plymouth, about 0.1 miles away. There are 10 primary and 5 secondary schools in the area. There are 5 parks nearby, the closest small park is Patna Place.
Mutley has a high level of deprivation, ranked at position 14,870 out of 32,844 areas in the United Kingdom, placing it within the top 45% most deprived areas in England.
Mutley has a very high crime rate, with approximately 111 reported incidents per 1,000 population each year.
Approximately 5.4% of homes on this street are social housing provided by a local council or housing association. Across the surrounding area, around 3.1% of dwellings are socially rented.
The average income per household in Mutley is £46,872 per year.
High noise level (70.0-74.9 dB) from rail, approximately 123 ft away from PL4 6BD.
Mutley near PL4 6BD 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 0.1 miles away. There are 1 stations nearby.
| Distance | Name | Lines | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.1 mi | Plymouth | N/A | Walking directions to Plymouth |
| Distance | Name | Size | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.3 mi | Patna Place | Small | Walking directions to Patna Place |
| 0.1 mi | Houndiscombe Park | Small | Walking directions to Houndiscombe Park |
| 0.2 mi | Drakes Place Gardens | Small | Walking directions to Drakes Place Gardens |
Based on 73 recent sales, the median property price is £170,000 (about £206 per square foot) in Drake area, with individual transactions ranging from £55,000 up to £475,000.
| Type | Sales | Median | £/sq ft |
|---|---|---|---|
| Detached | 2 | £323,750 | £182 |
| Terraced | 36 | £230,000 | £219 |
| Semi-Detached | 1 | £195,600 | £200 |
| Flats | 34 | £125,000 | £204 |
Sale price
| Year | Flats | Semi-Detached | Terraced |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2016 | £111,000 | £250,000 | £177,000 |
| 2017 | £105,000 | £235,000 | £205,000 |
| 2018 | £100,000 | £209,875 | £185,000 |
| 2019 | £96,000 | £182,000 | £180,500 |
| 2020 | £100,500 | £190,750 | £200,000 |
| 2021 | £112,500 | £580,000 | £214,000 |
| 2022 | £121,250 | £273,500 | £225,000 |
| 2023 | £105,000 | £202,500 | £224,000 |
| 2024 | £126,000 | £170,500 | £220,000 |
| 2025 | £116,500 | — | £225,000 |
| 2026 | £130,000 | £195,600 | £211,000 |
Price per sq ft
| Year | Flats | Semi-Detached | Terraced |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2016 | £170 | £146 | £146 |
| 2017 | £171 | £145 | £159 |
| 2018 | £138 | £165 | £159 |
| 2019 | £156 | £137 | £162 |
| 2020 | £201 | £161 | £166 |
| 2021 | £193 | £284 | £176 |
| 2022 | £203 | £184 | £190 |
| 2023 | £194 | £191 | £206 |
| 2024 | £189 | £207 | £182 |
| 2025 | £213 | — | £208 |
| 2026 | £208 | £200 | £219 |
There were 50+ recent sold properties in the last 18 months near PL4 6BD.
In the PL4 6BD postcode area, located within Mutley, there are 10 primary and 5 secondary schools in close proximity.
15 nearby supermarkets & convenience stores within mi of PL4 6BD
| Distance | Name | Address | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.1 mi | Spar | 32 Green Park Avenue, Plymouth, PL4 6PG | Walking directions to Spar |
| 0.2 mi | Spar | North Hill, Plymouth, PL4 8EZ | Walking directions to Spar |
| 0.3 mi | Spar | North Hill, Plymouth, PL4 8EU | Walking directions to Spar |
| 0.3 mi | Tesco Express | Cobourg Street, Plymouth, PL1 1UH | Walking directions to Tesco Express |
| 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 PL4 6BD, including ward councillors and the local member of parliament.
Saahi Aroori
Drake - Elected 7 May 2026
Luke Pollard
Plymouth Sutton and Devonport - Elected 4 Jul 2024
The area around PL4 6BD records about 111 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 PL4 6BD in Mutley is £170,000 (about £206 per square foot) based on 73 registered sales according to HM Land Registry data.
There are 20 schools close to PL4 6BD, including Fletewood School at Derry Villas (Good), University of Plymouth (Good) and Plymouth High School for Girls. Ratings are from the latest Ofsted inspections.
The closest station to PL4 6BD is Plymouth, about 135 m away.
PL4 6BD scores 7 out of 10 on the deprivation scale, where 10 is the most deprived. Its neighbourhood ranks 14,870 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 PL4 6BD is Luke Pollard (Labour and Co-operative Party), elected at the 2024 general election. The area is represented by 1 local councillor: Saahi Aroori (Green 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.