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PL4 6NL

Wake Street

Stoke

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Detailed insights for PL4 6NL

Overview

Postcode PL4 6NL is located in an urban city, within the Stoke area of Plymouth in the South West region, and forms part of the Stoke & Pennycomequick area. It has high deprivation and high crime levels, with around 76.1 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, about 11% below the South West average of 85 per 1,000. The average income per household in Stoke & Pennycomequick is £48,080 per year. The median sale price in Stoke is £200,000 (around £205 per square foot), with typical sale prices between £150,750 and £262,300. The nearest station is Plymouth, about 0.2 miles away. There are 11 primary and 6 secondary schools in the area. There are 4 parks nearby, the closest large park is Victoria Park.

Crime rate
7/10
Crimes per 1k residents
76
Deprivation level
7/10
Income level
4/10
Social housing
6.8%
Connectivity
N/A
Flood Risk
No risk
Noise Level
Moderate

Deprivation level

7/10

Stoke & Pennycomequick has a high level of deprivation, ranked at position 13,240 out of 32,844 areas in England, placing it within the top 40% most deprived areas in England.

Crime level

7/10

Stoke & Pennycomequick has a high crime rate, with approximately 76.1 reported incidents per 1,000 population each year.

Social housing

6.8%

Approximately 6.8% of homes on this street are social housing provided by a local council or housing association. Across the surrounding area, around 12.3% of dwellings are socially rented.

Income level

4/10

The average income per household in Stoke & Pennycomequick is £48,080 per year.

Noise Level

Moderate

Moderate noise level (65.0-69.9 dB) from road, approximately 233 ft away from PL4 6NL.

Flood risk

No risk

Stoke & Pennycomequick near PL4 6NL 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 0.2 miles away. There are 1 stations nearby.

Nearby public transport stations for PL4 6NL
DistanceNameLinesDirections
0.2 mi

Plymouth

N/A

Walking directions to Plymouth

Parks

Nearby parks and green spaces for PL4 6NL
DistanceNameSizeDirections
0.4 miVictoria ParkLargeWalking directions to Victoria Park
0.2 miPatna PlaceSmallWalking directions to Patna Place
0.4 miHoundiscombe ParkSmallWalking directions to Houndiscombe Park

Area Profile

Population
593
Population density
7,267.2 per km²

Crime

Crime per 1,000 population

Violence and sexual offences
36.95(+11%)
Anti-social behaviour
11.2(-25%)
Criminal damage and arson
10.64(+64%)
Other theft
9.52(+69%)
Shoplifting
5.6(-15%)
South West average

Demographics

Ethnic groups

British
419
70.54%
Other White
55
9.26%
African
26
4.38%
Chinese
16
2.69%
Other Asian
16
2.69%
Total population: 594

Economics

Education (age 16+)

Level 3 (A level)
205
37.55%
Level 4+ (Degree)
169
30.95%
Level 2 (GCSEs 9-4)
54
9.89%
No qualifications
47
8.61%
Level 1 (GCSEs 3-1)
35
6.41%
Total 16+ residents: 546

Housing

Housing tenure

Private landlord or letting agency
69
46.62%
Owns with a mortgage
31
20.95%
Owns outright
26
17.57%
Other social rented
9
6.08%
Other forms of private rent
7
4.73%
Total households: 148

Property prices in Stoke

Median price: £200,000
Price per sq ft: £205
Sales (last 12 months): 188
Typical range (middle 50%): £151K – £262K

Based on 188 recent sales, the median property price is £200,000 (about £205 per square foot) in Stoke area, with individual transactions ranging from £56,000 up to £545,000.

Prices by property typelast 12 months

Median sale price, median price per square foot, sales count, and percentile information for each property type in Stoke over the last year.
TypeSalesMedian£/sq ft
Detached5£360,000£303
Semi-Detached9£298,000£308
Terraced116£235,000£206
Flats58£125,750£197

10-year price trendmedian sale price in Stoke

Sale price

Ten year median sale price trend for each property type in Stoke.
YearDetachedFlatsSemi-DetachedTerraced
2016£280,000£88,000£276,500£163,000
2017£303,000£100,000£211,500£170,000
2018£282,250£110,000£321,000£173,000
2019£570,000£110,000£239,250£177,000
2020£309,500£96,500£228,500£182,500
2021£367,500£116,500£318,500£201,000
2022£533,400£120,000£445,000£230,000
2023£437,500£121,000£288,000£203,000
2024£435,000£118,000£342,500£215,000
2025£410,000£125,000£253,000£222,500
2026£392,500£140,000£317,750£237,000
Ten year median sale price trend for each property type in Stoke.

Price per sq ft

Ten year median sale price per square foot trend for each property type in Stoke.
YearDetachedFlatsSemi-DetachedTerraced
2016£194£172£181£138
2017£219£163£160£149
2018£223£168£181£148
2019£282£161£202£147
2020£217£163£168£157
2021£270£178£205£165
2022£269£183£270£183
2023£220£202£258£188
2024£317£195£215£193
2025£266£192£245£200
2026£225£208£317£212
Ten year median sale price per square foot trend for each property type in Stoke.

Price distribution by property typelast 12 months

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

Recent sales

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

Recent sold properties in the last 18 months near PL4 6NL
DateAddressTypeTenurePriceMap
08 May 202614, Wake Street, Plymouth, PL4 6NLTerracedFreehold£170,000
23 Jan 202631, Wake Street, Plymouth, PL4 6NLTerracedFreehold£202,000
06 Nov 202537, Wake Street, Plymouth, PL4 6NLFlatsLeasehold£158,000
30 Oct 202525, Wake Street, Plymouth, PL4 6NLTerracedFreehold£272,500
22 Dec 202529, Holdsworth Street, Plymouth, PL4 6NNTerracedFreehold£165,000

Schools

In the PL4 6NL postcode area, located within Stoke & Pennycomequick, there are 11 primary and 6 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.

Nearby schools for PL4 6NL
DistancePhaseNameTypeRatingLinks
0.3 miPrimaryPilgrim Primary AcademyAcademy converter
Good
0.3 miNot applicableFletewood School and NurseryOther independent school
Good
0.4 miPrimaryStuart Road Primary AcademyAcademy converter
Good

Local amenities

15 nearby supermarkets & convenience stores within 0.5 mi of PL4 6NL

Nearby supermarkets & convenience stores for PL4 6NL
DistanceNameAddressDirections
0.1 miTremain NewsPennycomequick Hill, Plymouth, PL3 4EBWalking directions to Tremain News
0.1 miPVS Pennycomequick Stores27 Stuart Road, Plymouth, PL3 4EBWalking directions to PVS Pennycomequick Stores
0.3 miSpar32 Green Park Avenue, Plymouth, PL4 6PGWalking directions to Spar
0.3 miL&M StoresNorth Road West, Plymouth, PL1 5DGWalking directions to L&M Stores
0.4 miDawns Stores51 Cecil Street, Plymouth, PL1 5HPWalking directions to Dawns Stores

Council Tax Bands

Annual council tax rates for Plymouth district.

Band A£1,628
Band B£1,899
Band C£2,171
Band D£2,442
Band E£2,984
Band F£3,527
Band G£4,070
Band H£4,884

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

Local councillors

Tom Briars-Delve

Stoke - Elected 7 May 2026

Labour 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
WardStokeE05002096
ParishPlymouth, unparished areaE43000021
MSOA (Middle Layer Super Output Area)Stoke & PennycomequickE02003145
LSOA (Lower Layer Super Output Area)Plymouth 024AE01015169
Police ForceDevon & Cornwall
Postcode Introduced1980-01-01

Frequently asked questions about PL4 6NL

Is PL4 6NL (Stoke & Pennycomequick) safe?

The area around PL4 6NL records about 76 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 6NL?

The median sale price around PL4 6NL in Stoke is £200,000 (about £205 per square foot) based on 188 registered sales according to HM Land Registry data.

What schools are near PL4 6NL?

There are 19 schools close to PL4 6NL, including Pilgrim Primary Academy (Good), Fletewood School and Nursery (Good) and Stuart Road Primary Academy (Good). Ratings are official Ofsted judgements or Area360 summaries of the latest available inspection grades.

What is the nearest station to PL4 6NL?

The closest station to PL4 6NL is Plymouth, about 302 m away.

How deprived is the area around PL4 6NL?

PL4 6NL scores 7 out of 10 on the deprivation scale, where 10 is the most deprived. Its neighbourhood ranks 13,240 of 32,844 in England on the official Index of Multiple Deprivation (rank 1 is the most deprived).

Who represents PL4 6NL (Stoke & Pennycomequick) in Parliament and on the local council?

The Member of Parliament for Plymouth Sutton and Devonport covering PL4 6NL is Luke Pollard (Labour and Co-operative Party), elected at the 2024 general election. The area is represented by 1 local councillor: Tom Briars-Delve (Labour Party).