Postcode PL4 6ES is located in an urban city, within the Drake area 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 median sale price in Drake is £165,000 (around £203 per square foot), with typical sale prices between £127,125 and £240,000. The nearest station is Plymouth, about 0.4 miles away. There are 11 primary and 2 secondary schools in the area. There are 5 parks nearby, the closest medium park is Freedom Fields.
Mutley has a high level of deprivation, ranked at position 10,613 out of 32,844 areas in England, placing it within the top 32% most deprived areas in England.
Mutley has a high crime rate, with approximately 72.1 reported incidents per 1,000 population each year.
Approximately 2.9% 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 187 ft away from PL4 6ES.
Mutley near PL4 6ES 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 0.4 miles away. There are 1 stations nearby.
| Distance | Name | Lines | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.4 mi | Plymouth | N/A | Walking directions to Plymouth |
| Distance | Name | Size | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.4 mi | Freedom Fields | Medium | Walking directions to Freedom Fields |
| 0.5 mi | Mutley Park | Medium | Walking directions to Mutley Park |
| 0.2 mi | Houndiscombe Park | Small | Walking directions to Houndiscombe Park |
Based on 70 recent sales, the median property price is £165,000 (about £203 per square foot) in Drake area, with individual transactions ranging from £55,000 up to £372,000.
| Type | Sales | Median | £/sq ft |
|---|---|---|---|
| Terraced | 33 | £249,000 | £203 |
| Semi-Detached | 1 | £195,600 | £200 |
| Detached | 1 | £172,500 | £160 |
| Flats | 35 | £127,500 | £204 |
Sale price
| Year | Flats | Semi-Detached | Terraced |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2016 | £115,000 | £216,000 | £175,000 |
| 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 | £115,000 | — | £218,000 |
| 2026 | £130,000 | £195,600 | £240,000 |
Price per sq ft
| Year | Flats | Semi-Detached | Terraced |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2016 | £171 | £141 | £144 |
| 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 | £214 | — | £202 |
| 2026 | £205 | £200 | £207 |
There were 50+ recent sold properties in the last 18 months near PL4 6ES.
| Date | Address | Type | Tenure | Price | Map |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 19 Dec 2025 | 3, Chester Place, Plymouth, PL4 6ET | Other | Freehold | £220,000 | |
| 25 Nov 2025 | Flat 3, 127, North Hill, Plymouth, PL4 8JY | Flats | Leasehold | £100,000 | |
| 20 Mar 2026 | Flat 3, 132, North Hill, Plymouth, PL4 8LA | Flats | Leasehold | £105,000 | |
| 08 May 2026 | 19A, Napier Terrace, Plymouth, PL4 6ER | Flats | Leasehold | £165,000 | |
| 01 Sept 2025 | Flat 4, 1 - 2, Napier Terrace, Plymouth, PL4 6ER | Flats | Leasehold | £90,000 |
In the PL4 6ES postcode area, located within Mutley, there are 11 primary and 2 secondary schools in close proximity.
Ratings include official Ofsted judgements and Area360 summaries of inspection grades. Open a school’s profile for its inspection grades and results.
| Distance | Phase | Name | Type | Rating | Links |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 0.1 mi | Secondary | Plymouth High School for Girls | Academy converter | Good Ofsted rating. Inspected 28 Sept 2011. | |
| 0.3 mi | Not applicable | Fletewood School and Nursery | Other independent school | Good Ofsted rating. Inspected 12 Mar 2024. | |
| 0.3 mi | Not applicable | Plymouth College | Other independent school | Unrated Unrated. |
15 nearby supermarkets & convenience stores within 0.5 mi of PL4 6ES
| Distance | Name | Address | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0 mi | Euro Shop | Mutley Plain, Plymouth, PL4 6LA | Walking directions to Euro Shop |
| 0.1 mi | Sainsbury's Local | 9-11 Mutley Plain, Plymouth, PL4 6JG | Walking directions to Sainsbury's Local |
| 0.1 mi | MD Mart | Mutley Plain, Plymouth, PL4 6JG | Walking directions to MD Mart |
| 0.1 mi | BBG Bakery, Butchers and Grocery | 29 Mutley Plain, Plymouth, PL4 6JG | Walking directions to BBG Bakery, Butchers and Grocery |
| 0.1 mi | Bucharest | 41 Mutley Plain, Plymouth, PL4 6JQ | Walking directions to Bucharest |
Annual council tax rates for Plymouth district.
Council tax bands are based on the value of your property. Most homes fall into bands A to D.
Elected local representatives for PL4 6ES, 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 6ES 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 6ES in Drake is £165,000 (about £203 per square foot) based on 70 registered sales according to HM Land Registry data.
There are 16 schools close to PL4 6ES, including Plymouth High School for Girls (Good), Fletewood School and Nursery (Good) and Plymouth College. Ratings are official Ofsted judgements or Area360 summaries of the latest available inspection grades.
The closest station to PL4 6ES is Plymouth, about 716 m away.
PL4 6ES scores 7 out of 10 on the deprivation scale, where 10 is the most deprived. Its neighbourhood ranks 10,613 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 6ES 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).