Postcode PL4 6EX 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 9 primary and 3 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 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.
High noise level (70.0-74.9 dB) from rail, approximately 139 ft away from PL4 6EX.
Mutley near PL4 6EX 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.5 mi | Freedom Fields | Medium | Walking directions to Freedom Fields |
| 0.1 mi | Houndiscombe Park | Small | Walking directions to Houndiscombe Park |
| 0.3 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 6EX.
In the PL4 6EX postcode area, located within Mutley, there are 9 primary and 3 secondary schools in close proximity.
15 nearby supermarkets & convenience stores within mi of PL4 6EX
| Distance | Name | Address | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.1 mi | Euro Shop | Mutley Plain, Plymouth, PL4 6LA | Walking directions to Euro Shop |
| 0.2 mi | MD Mart | Mutley Plain, Plymouth, PL4 6JG | Walking directions to MD Mart |
| 0.2 mi | Sainsbury's Local | 9-11 Mutley Plain, Plymouth, PL4 6JG | Walking directions to Sainsbury's Local |
| 0.2 mi | Mutley Bazaar | 29 Mutley Plain, Plymouth, PL4 6JG | Walking directions to Mutley Bazaar |
| 0.2 mi | Bucharest | 41 Mutley Plain, Plymouth, PL4 6JQ | Walking directions to Bucharest |
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 6EX, 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 6EX 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 6EX in Mutley is £170,000 (about £206 per square foot) based on 73 registered sales according to HM Land Registry data.
There are 18 schools close to PL4 6EX, including Plymouth High School for Girls, Plymouth College and Fletewood School at Derry Villas (Good). Ratings are from the latest Ofsted inspections.
The closest station to PL4 6EX is Plymouth, about 522 m away.
PL4 6EX 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 6EX 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.