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PL4 8NB

Wellington Street

Drake

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Detailed insights for PL4 8NB

Overview

Postcode PL4 8NB 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 0.4 miles away. There are 10 primary and 1 secondary schools in the area. There are 6 parks nearby, the closest medium park is Beaumont Park.

Crime rate
9/10
Crimes per 1k residents
107
Deprivation level
6/10
Income level
1/10
Social housing
18%
Connectivity
N/A
Flood Risk
No risk
Noise Level
No noise

Deprivation level

6/10

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.

Crime level

9/10

City Centre, Barbican & Sutton Harbour has a very high crime rate, with approximately 106.9 reported incidents per 1,000 population each year.

Social housing

18%

Approximately 18.0% 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.

Income level

1/10

The average income per household in City Centre, Barbican & Sutton Harbour is £39,832 per year.

Noise Level

No noise

No significant noise sources from railways or roads near PL4 8NB.

Flood risk

No risk

City Centre, Barbican & Sutton Harbour near PL4 8NB 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 0.4 miles away. There are 1 stations nearby.

Nearby public transport stations for PL4 8NB
DistanceNameLinesDirections
0.4 mi

Plymouth

N/A

Walking directions to Plymouth

Parks

Nearby parks and green spaces for PL4 8NB
DistanceNameSizeDirections
0.2 miBeaumont ParkMediumWalking directions to Beaumont Park
0.3 miFreedom FieldsMediumWalking directions to Freedom Fields
0.3 miHoundiscombe ParkSmallWalking directions to Houndiscombe Park

Area Profile

Population
408
Population density
20,714.3 per km²

Crime

Crime per 1,000 population

Violence and sexual offences
59.12(+77%)
Shoplifting
21.53(+226%)
Anti-social behaviour
16.06(+8%)
Other theft
10.95(+94%)
Public order
8.39(+28%)
South West average

Demographics

Ethnic groups

British
314
76.96%
Other White
25
6.13%
Chinese
13
3.19%
Other Asian
8
1.96%
Indian
7
1.72%
Total population: 408

Economics

Education (age 16+)

Level 3 (A level)
169
45.19%
Level 4+ (Degree)
99
26.47%
No qualifications
38
10.16%
Level 1 (GCSEs 3-1)
30
8.02%
Level 2 (GCSEs 9-4)
26
6.95%
Total 16+ residents: 374

Housing

Housing tenure

Private landlord or letting agency
91
60.67%
Other social rented
21
14%
Owns outright
12
8%
Owns with a mortgage
10
6.67%
Other forms of private rent
9
6%
Total households: 150

Property prices in Drake

Median price£170,000
Price per sq ft£206
Sales (last 12 months)73
Typical range (middle 50%)£125K – £230K

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.

Prices by property typelast 12 months

Median sale price, median price per square foot, sales count, and percentile information for each property type in Drake over the last year.
TypeSalesMedian£/sq ft
Detached2£323,750£182
Terraced36£230,000£219
Semi-Detached1£195,600£200
Flats34£125,000£204

10-year price trendmedian sale price in Drake

Sale price

Ten year median sale price trend for each property type in Drake.
YearFlatsSemi-DetachedTerraced
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
Ten year median sale price trend for each property type in Drake.

Price per sq ft

Ten year median sale price per square foot trend for each property type in Drake.
YearFlatsSemi-DetachedTerraced
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
Ten year median sale price per square foot trend for each property type in Drake.

Price distribution by property typelast 12 months

Price distribution by property type for Drake in the last year.

Recent sales

There were 50+ recent sold properties in the last 18 months near PL4 8NB.

Recent sold properties in the last 18 months near PL4 8NB
DateAddressTypeTenurePriceMap
21 Feb 20252, Wellington Street, Plymouth, PL4 8NBTerracedFreehold£201,000
13 Feb 202622, Nelson Street, Plymouth, PL4 8NDTerracedFreehold£145,000
13 Feb 202615, Nelson Street, Plymouth, PL4 8NDTerracedFreehold£252,000
23 Jul 202513, Nelson Street, Plymouth, PL4 8NDTerracedFreehold£215,000
09 Jan 2026Flat 1, 20, Mildmay Street, Plymouth, PL4 8NEFlatsLeasehold£145,000

Schools

In the PL4 8NB postcode area, located within City Centre, Barbican & Sutton Harbour, there are 10 primary and 1 secondary schools in close proximity.

Nearby primary and secondary schools for PL4 8NB
DistancePhaseNameTypeRating
0.1 miPrimaryMount Street Primary SchoolAcademy sponsor led

Good

0.2 miNot applicableUniversity of PlymouthHigher education institutions

Good

0.2 miSecondaryPlymouth High School for GirlsAcademy converter

N/A

Local amenities

15 nearby supermarkets & convenience stores within mi of PL4 8NB

Nearby supermarkets & convenience stores for PL4 8NB
DistanceNameAddressDirections
0 miTuckers storeArmada Street, Plymouth, PL4 8LZWalking directions to Tuckers store
0.1 miSparNorth Hill, Plymouth, PL4 8EUWalking directions to Spar
0.1 miSparNorth Hill, Plymouth, PL4 8EZWalking directions to Spar
0.2 miGibbon Lane3 Gibbon Lane, Plymouth, PL4 8BSWalking directions to Gibbon Lane
0.2 miPremierLadywell Place, Plymouth, PL4 8DZWalking directions to Premier

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 8NB, including ward councillors and the local member of parliament.

Local councillors

Saahi Aroori

Drake - 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
WardDrakeE05002081
ParishPlymouth, unparished areaE43000021
MSOA (Middle Layer Super Output Area)City Centre, Barbican & Sutton HarbourE02003148
LSOA (Lower Layer Super Output Area)Plymouth 027BE01015054
Police ForceDevon & Cornwall
Postcode Introduced1980-01-01

Frequently asked questions about PL4 8NB

Is PL4 8NB (City Centre, Barbican & Sutton Harbour) safe?

The area around PL4 8NB 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.

What is the average house price near PL4 8NB?

The median sale price around PL4 8NB 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.

What schools are near PL4 8NB?

There are 16 schools close to PL4 8NB, including Mount Street Primary School (Good), University of Plymouth (Good) and Plymouth High School for Girls. Ratings are from the latest Ofsted inspections.

What is the nearest station to PL4 8NB?

The closest station to PL4 8NB is Plymouth, about 720 m away.

How deprived is the area around PL4 8NB?

PL4 8NB 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).

Who represents PL4 8NB (City Centre, Barbican & Sutton Harbour) in Parliament and on the local council?

The Member of Parliament for Plymouth Sutton and Devonport covering PL4 8NB 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).

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.