Postcode PL4 8AU is located in an urban city, within the Drake ward of Plymouth in the South West region, and forms part of the City Centre, Barbican & Sutton Harbour area. It has average deprivation and very high crime levels, with around 106.9 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 City Centre, Barbican & Sutton Harbour is £39,832 per year. The nearest station is Plymouth, about 0.3 miles away. There are 12 primary and 2 secondary schools in the area. There are 4 parks nearby, the closest medium park is Beaumont Park.
City Centre, Barbican & Sutton Harbour has an average level of deprivation, ranked at position 12,840 out of 32,844 areas in the United Kingdom, placing it within the top 39% most deprived areas in England.
City Centre, Barbican & Sutton Harbour has a very high crime rate, with approximately 106.9 reported incidents per 1,000 population each year.
Approximately 27.8% of homes on this street are social housing provided by a local council or housing association. Across the surrounding area, around 32.5% of dwellings are socially rented.
The average income per household in City Centre, Barbican & Sutton Harbour is £39,832 per year.
Medium noise level (60.0-64.9 dB) from road, approximately 202 ft away from PL4 8AU.
City Centre, Barbican & Sutton Harbour near PL4 8AU 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 0.3 miles away. There are 1 stations nearby.
| Distance | Name | Lines | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.3 mi | Plymouth | N/A | Walking directions to Plymouth |
| Distance | Name | Size | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.3 mi | Beaumont Park | Medium | Walking directions to Beaumont Park |
| 0.3 mi | Houndiscombe Park | Small | Walking directions to Houndiscombe Park |
| 0.1 mi | Drakes Place Gardens | Small | Walking directions to Drakes Place Gardens |
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.
| Type | Sales | Median | £/sq ft |
|---|---|---|---|
| Detached | 2 | £323,750 | £182 |
| Terraced | 36 | £230,000 | £219 |
| Semi-Detached | 1 | £195,600 | £200 |
| Flats | 34 | £125,000 | £204 |
Sale price
| Year | Flats | Semi-Detached | Terraced |
|---|---|---|---|
| 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 |
Price per sq ft
| Year | Flats | Semi-Detached | Terraced |
|---|---|---|---|
| 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 |
There were 50+ recent sold properties in the last 18 months near PL4 8AU.
In the PL4 8AU postcode area, located within City Centre, Barbican & Sutton Harbour, there are 12 primary and 2 secondary schools in close proximity.
15 nearby supermarkets & convenience stores within mi of PL4 8AU
| Distance | Name | Address | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0 mi | Gibbon Lane | 3 Gibbon Lane, Plymouth, PL4 8BS | Walking directions to Gibbon Lane |
| 0.1 mi | Co-op Food | Regent Street, Plymouth, PL4 8BE | Walking directions to Co-op Food |
| 0.1 mi | Spar | North Hill, Plymouth, PL4 8EZ | Walking directions to Spar |
| 0.2 mi | Spar | North Hill, Plymouth, PL4 8EU | Walking directions to Spar |
| 0.2 mi | Tuckers store | Armada Street, Plymouth, PL4 8LZ | Walking directions to Tuckers store |
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 8AU, including ward councillors and the local member of parliament.
Saahi Aroori
Drake - Elected 7 May 2026
Luke Pollard
Plymouth Sutton and Devonport - Elected 4 Jul 2024
The area around PL4 8AU records about 107 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 shoplifting.
The median sale price around PL4 8AU in City Centre, Barbican & Sutton Harbour is £170,000 (about £206 per square foot) based on 73 registered sales according to HM Land Registry data.
There are 19 schools close to PL4 8AU, including University of Plymouth (Good), Arts University Plymouth (Good) and Mount Street Primary School (Good). Ratings are from the latest Ofsted inspections.
The closest station to PL4 8AU is Plymouth, about 547 m away.
PL4 8AU scores 6 out of 10 on the deprivation scale, where 10 is the most deprived. Its neighbourhood ranks 12,840 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 8AU 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).
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.