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PL4 6PE

Dale Road

Drake

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Detailed insights for PL4 6PE

Overview

Postcode PL4 6PE 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 very high crime levels, with around 111 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, roughly 1.3× 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 9 primary and 4 secondary schools in the area. There are 5 parks nearby, the closest small park is Patna Place.

Crime rate
9/10
Crimes per 1k residents
111
Deprivation level
7/10
Income level
3/10
Social housing
3.8%
Connectivity
N/A
Flood Risk
No risk
Noise Level
Medium

Deprivation level

7/10

Mutley has a high level of deprivation, ranked at position 14,870 out of 32,844 areas in the United Kingdom, placing it within the top 45% most deprived areas in England.

Crime level

9/10

Mutley has a very high crime rate, with approximately 111 reported incidents per 1,000 population each year.

Social housing

3.8%

Approximately 3.8% 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

Medium

Medium noise level (60.0-64.9 dB) from rail, approximately 324 ft away from PL4 6PE.

Flood risk

No risk

Mutley near PL4 6PE 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 6PE
DistanceNameLinesDirections
0.2 mi

Plymouth

N/A

Walking directions to Plymouth

Parks

Nearby parks and green spaces for PL4 6PE
DistanceNameSizeDirections
0.4 miPatna PlaceSmallWalking directions to Patna Place
0.2 miHoundiscombe ParkSmallWalking directions to Houndiscombe Park
0.4 miDrakes Place GardensSmallWalking directions to Drakes Place Gardens

Area Profile

Population
225
Population density
3,906.3 per km²

Crime

Crime per 1,000 population

Violence and sexual offences
58.3(+75%)
Anti-social behaviour
39.24(+163%)
Criminal damage and arson
11.77(+81%)
Other theft
10.09(+79%)
Public order
8.41(+29%)
South West average

Demographics

Ethnic groups

British
198
88%
Other White
15
6.67%
Chinese
3
1.33%
Other Asian
2
0.89%
African
2
0.89%
Total population: 225

Economics

Education (age 16+)

Level 4+ (Degree)
88
43.14%
Level 3 (A level)
39
19.12%
No qualifications
27
13.24%
Level 2 (GCSEs 9-4)
20
9.8%
Level 1 (GCSEs 3-1)
16
7.84%
Total 16+ residents: 204

Housing

Housing tenure

Owns with a mortgage
39
36.79%
Owns outright
33
31.13%
Private landlord or letting agency
24
22.64%
Other forms of private rent
4
3.77%
Other social rented
3
2.83%
Total households: 106

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 6PE.

Recent sold properties in the last 18 months near PL4 6PE
DateAddressTypeTenurePriceMap
28 Feb 20255, Green Park Avenue, Plymouth, PL4 6PGTerracedFreehold£240,000
22 May 202624, East Park Avenue, Plymouth, PL4 6PFTerracedFreehold£265,000
14 Jan 20268, Hamilton Gardens, Plymouth, PL4 6PQTerracedFreehold£252,000
21 May 2025First Floor Flat, 11, Hamilton Gardens, Plymouth, PL4 6PQFlatsLeasehold£165,000
31 Mar 202515, Hamilton Gardens, Plymouth, PL4 6PQTerracedFreehold£300,000

Schools

In the PL4 6PE postcode area, located within Mutley, there are 9 primary and 4 secondary schools in close proximity.

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

Good

0.3 miSecondaryPlymouth High School for GirlsAcademy converter

N/A

0.4 miNot applicablePlymouth CollegeOther independent school

N/A

Local amenities

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

Nearby supermarkets & convenience stores for PL4 6PE
DistanceNameAddressDirections
0 miSpar32 Green Park Avenue, Plymouth, PL4 6PGWalking directions to Spar
0.3 miTremain NewsPennycomequick Hill, Plymouth, PL3 4EBWalking directions to Tremain News
0.3 miPVS Pennycomequick Stores27 Stuart Road, Plymouth, PL3 4EBWalking directions to PVS Pennycomequick Stores
0.3 miSparNorth Hill, Plymouth, PL4 8EZWalking directions to Spar
0.4 miSparNorth Hill, Plymouth, PL4 8EUWalking directions to Spar

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 6PE, 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 023EE01015051
Police ForceDevon & Cornwall
Postcode Introduced1980-01-01

Frequently asked questions about PL4 6PE

Is PL4 6PE (Mutley) safe?

The area around PL4 6PE records about 111 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, which is a very high crime rate for England: it scores 9 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 6PE?

The median sale price around PL4 6PE 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 6PE?

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

What is the nearest station to PL4 6PE?

The closest station to PL4 6PE is Plymouth, about 275 m away.

How deprived is the area around PL4 6PE?

PL4 6PE scores 7 out of 10 on the deprivation scale, where 10 is the most deprived. Its neighbourhood ranks 14,870 of 32,844 in England on the official Index of Multiple Deprivation (rank 1 is the most deprived).

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

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