Postcode PL4 6BW 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, about 15% below 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 0.2 miles away. There are 11 primary and 4 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 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 4.8% 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.
Low noise level (55.0-59.9 dB) from rail, approximately 301 ft away from PL4 6BW.
Mutley near PL4 6BW 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 0.2 miles away. There are 1 stations nearby.
| Distance | Name | Lines | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.2 mi | Plymouth | N/A | Walking directions to Plymouth |
| Distance | Name | Size | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.5 mi | Patna Place | Small | Walking directions to Patna Place |
| 0 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 6BW.
In the PL4 6BW postcode area, located within Mutley, there are 11 primary and 4 secondary schools in close proximity.
15 nearby supermarkets & convenience stores within mi of PL4 6BW
| Distance | Name | Address | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.1 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 | Gibbon Lane | 3 Gibbon Lane, Plymouth, PL4 8BS | Walking directions to Gibbon Lane |
| 0.3 mi | Tuckers store | Armada Street, Plymouth, PL4 8LZ | Walking directions to Tuckers store |
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 6BW, 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 6BW records about 72 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, which is a high crime rate for England: it scores 7 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 6BW 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 6BW, including Fletewood School at Derry Villas (Good), Plymouth High School for Girls and University of Plymouth (Good). Ratings are from the latest Ofsted inspections.
The closest station to PL4 6BW is Plymouth, about 323 m away.
PL4 6BW scores 7 out of 10 on the deprivation scale, where 10 is the most deprived. Its neighbourhood ranks 11,586 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 6BW 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.