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PL4 6PX

Dale Gardens

Drake

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Detailed insights for PL4 6PX

Overview

Postcode PL4 6PX 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 average deprivation and average crime levels, with around 52.6 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, about 38% 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 0.2 miles away. There are 9 primary and 4 secondary schools in the area. There are 5 parks nearby, the closest large park is Central Park.

Crime rate
5/10
Crimes per 1k residents
53
Deprivation level
5/10
Income level
3/10
Social housing
1.1%
Connectivity
N/A
Flood Risk
No risk
Noise Level
No noise

Deprivation level

5/10

Mutley has an average level of deprivation, ranked at position 15,992 out of 32,844 areas in the United Kingdom, placing it within the top 49% most deprived areas in England.

Crime level

5/10

Mutley has an average crime rate, with approximately 52.6 reported incidents per 1,000 population each year.

Social housing

1.1%

Approximately 1.1% 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 6PX.

Flood risk

No risk

Mutley near PL4 6PX 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 6PX
DistanceNameLinesDirections
0.2 mi

Plymouth

N/A

Walking directions to Plymouth

Parks

Nearby parks and green spaces for PL4 6PX
DistanceNameSizeDirections
0.5 miCentral ParkLargeWalking directions to Central Park
0.5 miPatna PlaceSmallWalking directions to Patna Place
0.2 miHoundiscombe ParkSmallWalking directions to Houndiscombe Park

Area Profile

Population
440
Population density
11,989.1 per km²

Crime

Crime per 1,000 population

Violence and sexual offences
22.96(-31%)
Anti-social behaviour
9.67(-35%)
Vehicle crime
8.46(+192%)
Criminal damage and arson
7.25(+12%)
Other theft
4.23(-25%)
South West average

Demographics

Ethnic groups

British
372
84.16%
Other White
24
5.43%
Other
11
2.49%
Chinese
8
1.81%
Other Asian
8
1.81%
Total population: 442

Economics

Education (age 16+)

Level 4+ (Degree)
153
41.02%
Level 3 (A level)
104
27.88%
Level 2 (GCSEs 9-4)
48
12.87%
No qualifications
34
9.12%
Level 1 (GCSEs 3-1)
20
5.36%
Total 16+ residents: 373

Housing

Housing tenure

Owns outright
69
36.7%
Private landlord or letting agency
56
29.79%
Owns with a mortgage
55
29.26%
Other forms of private rent
6
3.19%
Social rents from council
1
0.53%
Total households: 188

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 6PX.

Recent sold properties in the last 18 months near PL4 6PX
DateAddressTypeTenurePriceMap
02 Feb 202658, Dale Gardens, Plymouth, PL4 6PXTerracedFreehold£240,000
29 Aug 202516, Dale Gardens, Plymouth, PL4 6PXTerracedFreehold£325,000
20 Jun 202524, Dale Gardens, Plymouth, PL4 6PXTerracedFreehold£283,500
21 Mar 202510, Dale Gardens, Plymouth, PL4 6PXTerracedFreehold£218,000
31 Mar 202545, Dale Gardens, Plymouth, PL4 6PYTerracedFreehold£255,000

Schools

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

Nearby primary and secondary schools for PL4 6PX
DistancePhaseNameTypeRating
0.3 miNot applicablePlymouth CollegeOther independent school

N/A

0.3 miSecondaryPlymouth High School for GirlsAcademy converter

N/A

0.3 miNot applicableFletewood School at Derry VillasOther independent school

Good

Local amenities

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

Nearby supermarkets & convenience stores for PL4 6PX
DistanceNameAddressDirections
0.1 miSpar32 Green Park Avenue, Plymouth, PL4 6PGWalking directions to Spar
0.3 miCo-op Food54-56 Mutley Plain, Plymouth, PL4 6LFWalking directions to Co-op Food
0.3 miTrelawney Stores55 Trelawney Road, Plymouth, PL3 4JYWalking directions to Trelawney Stores
0.4 miEuro ShopMutley Plain, Plymouth, PL4 6LAWalking directions to Euro Shop
0.4 miBucharest41 Mutley Plain, Plymouth, PL4 6JQWalking directions to Bucharest

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 6PX, 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 023CE01015049
Police ForceDevon & Cornwall
Postcode Introduced1980-01-01

Frequently asked questions about PL4 6PX

Is PL4 6PX (Mutley) safe?

The area around PL4 6PX records about 53 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, which is a average crime rate for England: it scores 5 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 6PX?

The median sale price around PL4 6PX 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 6PX?

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

What is the nearest station to PL4 6PX?

The closest station to PL4 6PX is Plymouth, about 399 m away.

How deprived is the area around PL4 6PX?

PL4 6PX scores 5 out of 10 on the deprivation scale, where 10 is the most deprived. Its neighbourhood ranks 15,992 of 32,844 in England on the official Index of Multiple Deprivation (rank 1 is the most deprived).

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

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