Postcode PL4 8BW 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 high deprivation and very high crime levels, with around 144.9 crimes per 1,000 residents per year. The average income of residents in City Centre, Barbican & Sutton Harbour is £32,100 per year. The nearest station is Plymouth located about 0.4 miles away. There are 12 primary and 2 secondary schools in the area. There are 4 parks nearby, closest medium park is Beaumont Park.
City Centre, Barbican & Sutton Harbour has a high 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 144.9 reported incidents per 1,000 residents 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 of residents in City Centre, Barbican & Sutton Harbour is £32,100 per year.
High noise level (70.0-74.9 dB) from road, approximately 326 ft away from PL4 8BW.
City Centre, Barbican & Sutton Harbour near PL4 8BW has no flood risk (less than 0.1% chance of a flood each year) from rivers and sea.
Based on 70 recent sales, the median property price is £176,800 in Drake area, with individual transactions ranging from £41,500 up to £540,000.
| Type | Sales | Median |
|---|---|---|
| Flats | 26 | £123,000 |
| Semi-Detached | 1 | £151,000 |
| Terraced | 43 | £230,000 |
10 years price trend in Drake
In the PL4 8BW postcode area, located within City Centre, Barbican & Sutton Harbour, there are 12 primary and 2 secondary schools in close proximity.
All data is sourced from official UK government agencies and public datasets. Last updated: 16/08/2025.