Postcode PL4 6BU 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 high crime levels, with around 72.1 crimes per 1,000 residents per year. The average income per household in Mutley is £46,872 per year. The nearest station is Plymouth located about 0.3 miles away. There are 10 primary and 3 secondary schools in the area. There are 4 parks nearby, closest small park is Houndiscombe Park.
Mutley has a high level of deprivation, ranked at position 11,586 out of 32,844 areas in the United Kingdom — placing it within the top 35% most deprived areas in England.
Mutley has a high crime rate, with approximately 72.1 reported incidents per 1,000 population each year.
Approximately 2.6% 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.
Medium noise level (60.0-64.9 dB) from rail, approximately 282 ft away from PL4 6BU.
Mutley near PL4 6BU 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 0.3 miles away. There are 1 stations nearby.
| Distance | Name | Lines | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.3 mi | Plymouth | N/A | Walking directions to Plymouth |
| Distance | Name | Size | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0 mi | Houndiscombe Park | Small | Walking directions to Houndiscombe Park |
| 0.2 mi | Drakes Place Gardens | Small | Walking directions to Drakes Place Gardens |
| 0.4 mi | Jigsaw Garden | Small | Walking directions to Jigsaw Garden |
Based on 74 recent sales, the median property price is £183,750 in Drake area, with individual transactions ranging from £41,500 up to £475,000.
Price distribution per property type (last year)
Median sale price and percentiles per property type (last year)
| Type | Sales | Median |
|---|---|---|
| Flats | 28 | £122,000 |
| Detached | 2 | £342,500 |
| Terraced | 44 | £216,500 |
10 year median price trend in Drake
In the PL4 6BU postcode area, located within Mutley, there are 10 primary and 3 secondary schools in close proximity.
15 nearby supermarkets & convenience stores within mi of PL4 6BU
| Distance | Name | Address | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.2 mi | Spar | North Hill, Plymouth, PL4 8EZ | Walking directions to Spar |
| 0.2 mi | Spar | North Hill, Plymouth, PL4 8EU | Walking directions to Spar |
| 0.2 mi | Spar | 32 Green Park Avenue, Plymouth, PL4 6PG | Walking directions to Spar |
| 0.2 mi | Euro Shop | Mutley Plain, Plymouth, PL4 6LA | Walking directions to Euro Shop |
| 0.2 mi | Sainsbury's Local | 9-11 Mutley Plain, Plymouth, PL4 6JG | Walking directions to Sainsbury's Local |
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 6BU, 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
All data is sourced from official UK government agencies and public datasets. Last updated: 16/05/2026.