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PL4 6DP

Elizabeth Place

Drake

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Overview

Postcode PL4 6DP 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 0.3 miles away. There are 11 primary and 4 secondary schools in the area. There are 7 parks nearby, the closest medium park is Beaumont Park.

Crime rate
7/10
Crimes per 1k residents
72
Deprivation level
7/10
Income level
3/10
Social housing
5.8%
Connectivity
N/A
Flood Risk
No risk
Noise Level
No noise

Deprivation level

7/10

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.

Crime level

7/10

Mutley has a high crime rate, with approximately 72.1 reported incidents per 1,000 population each year.

Social housing

5.8%

Approximately 5.8% 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.

Income level

3/10

The average income per household in Mutley is £46,872 per year.

Noise Level

No noise

No significant noise sources from railways or roads near PL4 6DP.

Flood risk

No risk

Mutley near PL4 6DP has no flood risk (less than 0.1% chance of a flood each year) from rivers and sea.

Transport

The nearest station is Plymouth located about 0.3 miles away. There are 1 stations nearby.

Nearby public transport stations for PL4 6DP
DistanceNameLinesDirections
0.3 mi

Plymouth

N/A

Walking directions to Plymouth

Parks

Nearby parks and green spaces for PL4 6DP
DistanceNameSizeDirections
0.4 miBeaumont ParkMediumWalking directions to Beaumont Park
0.5 miFreedom FieldsMediumWalking directions to Freedom Fields
0.5 miPatna PlaceSmallWalking directions to Patna Place

Area Profile

Population
359
Population density
7,489.5 per km²

Crime

Crime per 1,000 population

Violence and sexual offences
36.32(+9%)
Anti-social behaviour
13.76(-8%)
Criminal damage and arson
8.81(+36%)
Other theft
6.6(+17%)
Vehicle crime
6.05(+109%)
South West average

Demographics

Ethnic groups

British
247
69.19%
Other White
31
8.68%
African
14
3.92%
Other Asian
12
3.36%
Irish
9
2.52%
Total population: 357

Economics

Education (age 16+)

Level 3 (A level)
139
41.25%
Level 4+ (Degree)
132
39.17%
No qualifications
23
6.82%
Level 2 (GCSEs 9-4)
20
5.93%
Level 1 (GCSEs 3-1)
10
2.97%
Total 16+ residents: 337

Housing

Housing tenure

Private landlord or letting agency
100
71.94%
Owns outright
12
8.63%
Owns with a mortgage
12
8.63%
Other social rented
7
5.04%
Other forms of private rent
6
4.32%
Total households: 139

Property prices in Drake

Median price£170,000
Price per sq ft£206
Sales (last 12 months)73
Typical range (middle 50%)£125K – £230K

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.

Prices by property typelast 12 months

Median sale price, median price per square foot, sales count, and percentile information for each property type in Drake over the last year.
TypeSalesMedian£/sq ft
Detached2£323,750£182
Terraced36£230,000£219
Semi-Detached1£195,600£200
Flats34£125,000£204

10-year price trendmedian sale price in Drake

Sale price

Ten year median sale price trend for each property type in Drake.
YearFlatsSemi-DetachedTerraced
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
Ten year median sale price trend for each property type in Drake.

Price per sq ft

Ten year median sale price per square foot trend for each property type in Drake.
YearFlatsSemi-DetachedTerraced
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
Ten year median sale price per square foot trend for each property type in Drake.

Price distribution by property typelast 12 months

Price distribution by property type for Drake in the last year.

Recent sales

There were 50+ recent sold properties in the last 18 months near PL4 6DP.

Recent sold properties in the last 18 months near PL4 6DP
DateAddressTypeTenurePriceMap
02 Oct 2025Garden Flat, 44, North Road East, Plymouth, PL4 6AYTerracedLeasehold£92,000
24 Jun 2025Flat 1, 47A, North Road East, Plymouth, PL4 6AYFlatsLeasehold£115,000
24 Mar 202543, North Road East, Plymouth, PL4 6AYTerracedFreehold£300,000
24 Mar 202535, North Road East, Plymouth, PL4 6AYTerracedFreehold£300,000
10 Mar 2026Flat 7, Torrington Court, North Road East, Plymouth, PL4 6AXFlatsLeasehold£90,000

Schools

In the PL4 6DP postcode area, located within Mutley, there are 11 primary and 4 secondary schools in close proximity.

Nearby primary and secondary schools for PL4 6DP
DistancePhaseNameTypeRating
0.1 miNot applicableFletewood School at Derry VillasOther independent school

Good

0.1 miNot applicableUniversity of PlymouthHigher education institutions

Good

0.1 miSecondaryPlymouth High School for GirlsAcademy converter

N/A

Local amenities

15 nearby supermarkets & convenience stores within mi of PL4 6DP

Nearby supermarkets & convenience stores for PL4 6DP
DistanceNameAddressDirections
0.1 miSparNorth Hill, Plymouth, PL4 8EZWalking directions to Spar
0.1 miSparNorth Hill, Plymouth, PL4 8EUWalking directions to Spar
0.2 miGibbon Lane3 Gibbon Lane, Plymouth, PL4 8BSWalking directions to Gibbon Lane
0.2 miTuckers storeArmada Street, Plymouth, PL4 8LZWalking directions to Tuckers store
0.3 miTesco ExpressCobourg Street, Plymouth, PL1 1UHWalking directions to Tesco Express

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 PL4 6DP, including ward councillors and the local member of parliament.

Local councillors

Saahi Aroori

Drake - Elected 7 May 2026

Green Party

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
WardDrakeE05002081
ParishPlymouth, unparished areaE43000021
MSOA (Middle Layer Super Output Area)MutleyE02003144
LSOA (Lower Layer Super Output Area)Plymouth 023DE01015050
Police ForceDevon & Cornwall
Postcode Introduced1980-01-01

Frequently asked questions about PL4 6DP

Is PL4 6DP (Mutley) safe?

The area around PL4 6DP 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.

What is the average house price near PL4 6DP?

The median sale price around PL4 6DP in Mutley is £170,000 (about £206 per square foot) based on 73 registered sales according to HM Land Registry data.

What schools are near PL4 6DP?

There are 20 schools close to PL4 6DP, including Fletewood School at Derry Villas (Good), University of Plymouth (Good) and Plymouth High School for Girls. Ratings are from the latest Ofsted inspections.

What is the nearest station to PL4 6DP?

The closest station to PL4 6DP is Plymouth, about 408 m away.

How deprived is the area around PL4 6DP?

PL4 6DP 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).

Who represents PL4 6DP (Mutley) in Parliament and on the local council?

The Member of Parliament for Plymouth Sutton and Devonport covering PL4 6DP 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).

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.