Postcode PL4 8LP 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 143.4 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 0.3 miles away. There are 12 primary and 2 secondary schools in the area. There are 6 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 143.4 reported incidents per 1,000 residents each year.
Approximately 22.2% 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.
No significant noise sources from railways or roads near PL4 8LP.
City Centre, Barbican & Sutton Harbour near PL4 8LP 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 |
| 0.4 mi | Freedom Fields | Medium | Walking directions to Freedom Fields |
| 0.2 mi | Houndiscombe Park | Small | Walking directions to Houndiscombe Park |
Based on 70 recent sales, the median property price is £189,500 in Drake area, with individual transactions ranging from £41,500 up to £540,000.
Price distribution per property type (last year)
Median sale price and percentiles per property type (last year)
| Type | Sales | Median |
|---|---|---|
| Detached | 1 | £210,000 |
| Flats | 28 | £111,250 |
| Terraced | 41 | £225,000 |
10 year median price trend in Drake
In the PL4 8LP 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 8LP
| Distance | Name | Address | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0 mi | Spar | North Hill, Plymouth, PL4 8EZ | Walking directions to Spar |
| 0.1 mi | Spar | North Hill, Plymouth, PL4 8EU | Walking directions to Spar |
| 0.1 mi | Gibbon Lane | 3 Gibbon Lane, Plymouth, PL4 8BS | Walking directions to Gibbon Lane |
| 0.1 mi | Tuckers store | Armada Street, Plymouth, PL4 8LZ | Walking directions to Tuckers store |
| 0.2 mi | Co-op Food | Regent Street, Plymouth, PL4 8BE | Walking directions to Co-op Food |
All data is sourced from official UK government agencies and public datasets. Last updated: 16/11/2025.