Postcode PL4 7DB is located in an urban city, within the Compton 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 208.2 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, roughly 2.4× 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 0.6 miles away. There are 7 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 7,337 out of 32,844 areas in the United Kingdom, placing it within the top 22% most deprived areas in England.
Mutley has a very high crime rate, with approximately 208.2 reported incidents per 1,000 population each year.
Approximately 2.0% 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.
No significant noise sources from railways or roads near PL4 7DB.
Mutley near PL4 7DB 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 0.6 miles away. There are 1 stations nearby.
| Distance | Name | Lines | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.6 mi | Plymouth | N/A | Walking directions to Plymouth |
| Distance | Name | Size | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.5 mi | Freedom Fields | Medium | Walking directions to Freedom Fields |
| 0.3 mi | Mutley Park | Medium | Walking directions to Mutley Park |
| 0.3 mi | Thorn Park | Small | Walking directions to Thorn Park |
Based on 164 recent sales, the median property price is £262,400 (about £263 per square foot) in Compton area, with individual transactions ranging from £52,500 up to £890,000.
| Type | Sales | Median | £/sq ft |
|---|---|---|---|
| Detached | 21 | £390,000 | £318 |
| Semi-Detached | 51 | £302,000 | £287 |
| Terraced | 49 | £240,000 | £244 |
| Flats | 43 | £127,500 | £205 |
Sale price
| Year | Detached | Flats | Semi-Detached | Terraced |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2016 | £264,950 | £103,000 | £206,250 | £175,000 |
| 2017 | £295,500 | £125,000 | £215,000 | £177,000 |
| 2018 | £322,500 | £105,000 | £224,000 | £180,000 |
| 2019 | £323,000 | £111,000 | £225,000 | £188,000 |
| 2020 | £360,000 | £112,750 | £229,000 | £215,500 |
| 2021 | £415,000 | £122,500 | £273,750 | £200,000 |
| 2022 | £400,000 | £123,000 | £280,000 | £227,750 |
| 2023 | £385,000 | £133,000 | £310,000 | £224,500 |
| 2024 | £395,000 | £135,000 | £287,500 | £240,000 |
| 2025 | £390,000 | £140,500 | £290,750 | £242,000 |
| 2026 | £267,500 | £110,000 | £308,750 | £249,500 |
Price per sq ft
| Year | Detached | Flats | Semi-Detached | Terraced |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2016 | £207 | £161 | £195 | £164 |
| 2017 | £205 | £196 | £208 | £177 |
| 2018 | £236 | £167 | £217 | £168 |
| 2019 | £239 | £161 | £212 | £167 |
| 2020 | £268 | £186 | £229 | £189 |
| 2021 | £288 | £186 | £237 | £188 |
| 2022 | £282 | £204 | £266 | £216 |
| 2023 | £330 | £205 | £277 | £217 |
| 2024 | £307 | £198 | £264 | £213 |
| 2025 | £327 | £215 | £279 | £230 |
| 2026 | £298 | £216 | £287 | £244 |
There were 50+ recent sold properties in the last 18 months near PL4 7DB.
In the PL4 7DB postcode area, located within Mutley, there are 7 primary and 2 secondary schools in close proximity.
15 nearby supermarkets & convenience stores within mi of PL4 7DB
| Distance | Name | Address | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.1 mi | Tesco Express | 83 Mutley Plain, Plymouth, PL4 6JJ | Walking directions to Tesco Express |
| 0.1 mi | Co-op Food | 54-56 Mutley Plain, Plymouth, PL4 6LF | Walking directions to Co-op Food |
| 0.1 mi | Premier | 45 Mutley Plain, Plymouth, PL4 6JQ | Walking directions to Premier |
| 0.1 mi | Bucharest | 41 Mutley Plain, Plymouth, PL4 6JQ | Walking directions to Bucharest |
| 0.2 mi | Mutley Bazaar | 29 Mutley Plain, Plymouth, PL4 6JG | Walking directions to Mutley Bazaar |
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 7DB, including ward councillors and the local member of parliament.
Helen Mary Kelly
Compton - Elected 7 May 2026
Luke Pollard
Plymouth Sutton and Devonport - Elected 4 Jul 2024
The area around PL4 7DB records about 208 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, which is a very high crime rate for England: it scores 10 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 7DB in Mutley is £262,400 (about £263 per square foot) based on 164 registered sales according to HM Land Registry data.
There are 15 schools close to PL4 7DB, including Plymouth College, Hyde Park Infants' School and Plymouth High School for Girls. Ratings are from the latest Ofsted inspections.
The closest station to PL4 7DB is Plymouth, about 1,010 m away.
PL4 7DB scores 8 out of 10 on the deprivation scale, where 10 is the most deprived. Its neighbourhood ranks 7,337 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 7DB is Luke Pollard (Labour and Co-operative Party), elected at the 2024 general election. The area is represented by 1 local councillor: Helen Mary Kelly (Reform UK).
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.