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PL4 7NP

Ladysmith Road

Sutton and Mount Gould

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Overview

Postcode PL4 7NP is located in an urban city, within the Sutton and Mount Gould ward of Plymouth in the South West region, and forms part of the Efford, Laira & Crabtree area. It has high deprivation and high crime levels, with around 74.7 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, about 12% below the South West average of 85 per 1,000. The average income per household in Efford, Laira & Crabtree is £43,482 per year. The nearest station is Plymouth, about 1.3 miles away. There are 7 primary and 2 secondary schools in the area. There are 2 parks nearby, the closest large park is Tothill Park.

Crime rate
7/10
Crimes per 1k residents
75
Deprivation level
8/10
Income level
2/10
Social housing
52.9%
Connectivity
N/A
Flood Risk
No risk
Noise Level
Low

Deprivation level

8/10

Efford, Laira & Crabtree has a high level of deprivation, ranked at position 4,932 out of 32,844 areas in the United Kingdom, placing it within the top 15% most deprived areas in England.

Crime level

7/10

Efford, Laira & Crabtree has a high crime rate, with approximately 74.7 reported incidents per 1,000 population each year.

Social housing

52.9%

Approximately 52.9% of homes on this street are social housing provided by a local council or housing association. Across the surrounding area, around 25.6% of dwellings are socially rented.

Income level

2/10

The average income per household in Efford, Laira & Crabtree is £43,482 per year.

Noise Level

Low

Low noise level (55.0-59.9 dB) from rail, approximately 207 ft away from PL4 7NP.

Flood risk

No risk

Efford, Laira & Crabtree near PL4 7NP 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 1.3 miles away. There are no other stations nearby.

Parks

Nearby parks and green spaces for PL4 7NP
DistanceNameSizeDirections
0.3 miTothill ParkLargeWalking directions to Tothill Park
0.4 miTrefusis ParkLargeWalking directions to Trefusis Park

Area Profile

Population
247
Population density
2,431.1 per km²

Crime

Crime per 1,000 population

Violence and sexual offences
37.7(+13%)
Anti-social behaviour
12.8(-14%)
Public order
12.8(+96%)
Criminal damage and arson
9.96(+53%)
Vehicle crime
6.4(+121%)
South West average

Demographics

Ethnic groups

British
208
84.9%
Other White
19
7.76%
Other
4
1.63%
Bangladeshi
3
1.22%
Chinese
3
1.22%
Total population: 245

Economics

Education (age 16+)

No qualifications
65
33.68%
Level 4+ (Degree)
34
17.62%
Level 3 (A level)
32
16.58%
Level 2 (GCSEs 9-4)
24
12.44%
Apprenticeship
17
8.81%
Total 16+ residents: 193

Housing

Housing tenure

Other social rented
36
29.75%
Social rents from council
28
23.14%
Owns with a mortgage
19
15.7%
Owns outright
17
14.05%
Private landlord or letting agency
14
11.57%
Total households: 121

Property prices in Sutton and Mount Gould

Median price£206,000
Price per sq ft£203
Sales (last 12 months)190
Typical range (middle 50%)£166K – £240K

Based on 190 recent sales, the median property price is £206,000 (about £203 per square foot) in Sutton and Mount Gould area, with individual transactions ranging from £48,000 up to £520,000.

Prices by property typelast 12 months

Median sale price, median price per square foot, sales count, and percentile information for each property type in Sutton and Mount Gould over the last year.
TypeSalesMedian£/sq ft
Semi-Detached8£268,500£236
Terraced140£216,500£201
Flats42£139,250£205

10-year price trendmedian sale price in Sutton and Mount Gould

Sale price

Ten year median sale price trend for each property type in Sutton and Mount Gould.
YearFlatsSemi-DetachedTerraced
2016£94,500£160,000£155,000
2017£96,000£150,000£159,148
2018£107,151£170,000£160,000
2019£88,000£155,000£160,000
2020£91,500£200,000£174,000
2021£110,000£183,000£182,250
2022£118,000£175,500£205,000
2023£120,000£210,000£206,750
2024£116,000£248,500£215,000
2025£130,250£236,000£213,500
2026£150,000£297,500£216,000
Ten year median sale price trend for each property type in Sutton and Mount Gould.

Price per sq ft

Ten year median sale price per square foot trend for each property type in Sutton and Mount Gould.
YearFlatsSemi-DetachedTerraced
2016£149£153£139
2017£160£151£144
2018£155£151£146
2019£194£160£151
2020£181£149£151
2021£178£166£168
2022£191£207£181
2023£192£212£187
2024£212£205£194
2025£196£237£193
2026£232£191£204
Ten year median sale price per square foot trend for each property type in Sutton and Mount Gould.

Price distribution by property typelast 12 months

Price distribution by property type for Sutton and Mount Gould in the last year.

Recent sales

There were 50+ recent sold properties in the last 18 months near PL4 7NP.

Recent sold properties in the last 18 months near PL4 7NP
DateAddressTypeTenurePriceMap
03 Oct 2025194, Ladysmith Road, Plymouth, PL4 7NPTerracedFreehold£205,000
31 Mar 2026148, Sefton Avenue, Plymouth, PL4 7QHSemi-DetachedFreehold£190,000
31 Jan 202580, Sefton Avenue, Plymouth, PL4 7QHTerracedFreehold£225,000
19 Dec 202542, Bernice Close, Plymouth, PL4 7HLTerracedFreehold£250,000
17 Jun 20256, Bernice Close, Plymouth, PL4 7HLTerracedFreehold£215,000

Schools

In the PL4 7NP postcode area, located within Efford, Laira & Crabtree, there are 7 primary and 2 secondary schools in close proximity.

Nearby primary and secondary schools for PL4 7NP
DistancePhaseNameTypeRating
0.2 miPrimaryLipson Vale Primary SchoolCommunity school

Good

0.2 miSecondaryLipson Co-operative AcademyAcademy converter

Good

0.4 miPrimaryLaira Green Primary SchoolCommunity school

Good

Local amenities

5 nearby supermarkets & convenience stores within mi of PL4 7NP

Nearby supermarkets & convenience stores for PL4 7NP
DistanceNameAddressDirections
0.1 miA.&P. StoresEdith Avenue, Plymouth, PL4 8TLWalking directions to A.&P. Stores
0.3 miSparMount Gould Road, Plymouth, PL4 8TEWalking directions to Spar
0.3 miCo-op FoodBeaumont Road, Plymouth, PL4 8TZWalking directions to Co-op Food
0.4 miCo-op FoodSalisbury Road, Plymouth, PL4 8SYWalking directions to Co-op Food
0.4 miTesco Express137 Alexandra Road, Plymouth Devon, PL4 7EGWalking directions to Tesco Express

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 7NP, including ward councillors and the local member of parliament.

Local councillors

Byran John Driver

Sutton and Mount Gould - 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
ParishPlymouth, unparished areaE43000021
MSOA (Middle Layer Super Output Area)Efford, Laira & CrabtreeE02003142
LSOA (Lower Layer Super Output Area)Plymouth 021FE01015176
Police ForceDevon & Cornwall
Postcode Introduced1980-01-01

Frequently asked questions about PL4 7NP

Is PL4 7NP (Efford, Laira & Crabtree) safe?

The area around PL4 7NP records about 75 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 shoplifting.

What is the average house price near PL4 7NP?

The median sale price around PL4 7NP in Efford, Laira & Crabtree is £206,000 (about £203 per square foot) based on 190 registered sales according to HM Land Registry data.

What schools are near PL4 7NP?

There are 10 schools close to PL4 7NP, including Lipson Vale Primary School (Good), Lipson Co-operative Academy (Good) and Laira Green Primary School (Good). Ratings are from the latest Ofsted inspections.

How deprived is the area around PL4 7NP?

PL4 7NP scores 8 out of 10 on the deprivation scale, where 10 is the most deprived. Its neighbourhood ranks 4,932 of 32,844 in England on the official Index of Multiple Deprivation (rank 1 is the most deprived).

Who represents PL4 7NP (Efford, Laira & Crabtree) in Parliament and on the local council?

The Member of Parliament for Plymouth Sutton and Devonport covering PL4 7NP is Luke Pollard (Labour and Co-operative Party), elected at the 2024 general election. The area is represented by 1 local councillor: Byran John Driver (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.