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PL4 8SQ

Lipson Avenue

Sutton and Mount Gould

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Detailed insights for PL4 8SQ

Overview

Postcode PL4 8SQ 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 Lipson area. It has high deprivation and very high crime levels, with around 107.3 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 Lipson is £51,921 per year. The nearest station is Plymouth, about 0.9 miles away. There are 8 primary and 2 secondary schools in the area. There are 4 parks nearby, the closest large park is Tothill Park.

Crime rate
9/10
Crimes per 1k residents
107
Deprivation level
8/10
Income level
5/10
Social housing
3.4%
Connectivity
N/A
Flood Risk
No risk
Noise Level
No noise

Deprivation level

8/10

Lipson has a high level of deprivation, ranked at position 10,951 out of 32,844 areas in the United Kingdom, placing it within the top 33% most deprived areas in England.

Crime level

9/10

Lipson has a very high crime rate, with approximately 107.3 reported incidents per 1,000 population each year.

Social housing

3.4%

Approximately 3.4% of homes on this street are social housing provided by a local council or housing association. Across the surrounding area, around 6.0% of dwellings are socially rented.

Income level

5/10

The average income per household in Lipson is £51,921 per year.

Noise Level

No noise

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

Flood risk

No risk

Lipson near PL4 8SQ 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 0.9 miles away. There are 1 stations nearby.

Nearby public transport stations for PL4 8SQ
DistanceNameLinesDirections
0.9 mi

Plymouth

N/A

Walking directions to Plymouth

Parks

Nearby parks and green spaces for PL4 8SQ
DistanceNameSizeDirections
0.4 miTothill ParkLargeWalking directions to Tothill Park
0.4 miBeaumont ParkMediumWalking directions to Beaumont Park
0.1 miFreedom FieldsMediumWalking directions to Freedom Fields

Area Profile

Population
267
Population density
15,344.8 per km²

Crime

Crime per 1,000 population

Violence and sexual offences
58.55(+75%)
Shoplifting
23.11(+250%)
Criminal damage and arson
11.81(+82%)
Anti-social behaviour
11.3(-24%)
Drugs
10.27(+435%)
South West average

Demographics

Ethnic groups

British
188
69.63%
Other White
34
12.59%
African
11
4.07%
Caribbean
8
2.96%
Arab
7
2.59%
Total population: 270

Economics

Education (age 16+)

Level 4+ (Degree)
70
31.25%
Level 3 (A level)
59
26.34%
No qualifications
34
15.18%
Level 2 (GCSEs 9-4)
28
12.5%
Level 1 (GCSEs 3-1)
19
8.48%
Total 16+ residents: 224

Housing

Housing tenure

Private landlord or letting agency
69
59.48%
Owns outright
19
16.38%
Owns with a mortgage
19
16.38%
Other forms of private rent
5
4.31%
Social rents from council
2
1.72%
Total households: 116

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 8SQ.

Recent sold properties in the last 18 months near PL4 8SQ
DateAddressTypeTenurePriceMap
19 May 202625, Lipson Avenue, Plymouth, PL4 8SQTerracedFreehold£250,000
24 Apr 20266, Lipson Avenue, Plymouth, PL4 8SQTerracedFreehold£280,000
20 Apr 202629C, Lipson Avenue, Plymouth, PL4 8SQSemi-DetachedFreehold£270,000
09 Feb 202629A, Lipson Avenue, Plymouth, PL4 8SQFlatsFreehold£295,000
05 Nov 202528, Lipson Avenue, Plymouth, PL4 8SQTerracedFreehold£282,000

Schools

In the PL4 8SQ postcode area, located within Lipson, there are 8 primary and 2 secondary schools in close proximity.

Nearby primary and secondary schools for PL4 8SQ
DistancePhaseNameTypeRating
0.1 miPrimarySalisbury Road Primary SchoolAcademy converter

Good

0.3 miPrimaryLipson Vale Primary SchoolCommunity school

Good

0.5 miPrimaryMount Street Primary SchoolAcademy sponsor led

Good

Local amenities

12 nearby supermarkets & convenience stores within mi of PL4 8SQ

Nearby supermarkets & convenience stores for PL4 8SQ
DistanceNameAddressDirections
0.1 miCo-op FoodSalisbury Road, Plymouth, PL4 8SYWalking directions to Co-op Food
0.1 miSparMount Gould Road, Plymouth, PL4 8TEWalking directions to Spar
0.2 miCo-op FoodBeaumont Road, Plymouth, PL4 8TZWalking directions to Co-op Food
0.3 miA.&P. StoresEdith Avenue, Plymouth, PL4 8TLWalking directions to A.&P. Stores
0.3 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 8SQ, 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)LipsonE02003146
LSOA (Lower Layer Super Output Area)Plymouth 025EE01015178
Police ForceDevon & Cornwall
Postcode Introduced1980-01-01

Frequently asked questions about PL4 8SQ

Is PL4 8SQ (Lipson) safe?

The area around PL4 8SQ 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 8SQ?

The median sale price around PL4 8SQ in Lipson is £206,000 (about £203 per square foot) based on 190 registered sales according to HM Land Registry data.

What schools are near PL4 8SQ?

There are 15 schools close to PL4 8SQ, including Salisbury Road Primary School (Good), Lipson Vale Primary School (Good) and Mount Street Primary School (Good). Ratings are from the latest Ofsted inspections.

What is the nearest station to PL4 8SQ?

The closest station to PL4 8SQ is Plymouth, about 1,406 m away.

How deprived is the area around PL4 8SQ?

PL4 8SQ scores 8 out of 10 on the deprivation scale, where 10 is the most deprived. Its neighbourhood ranks 10,951 of 32,844 in England on the official Index of Multiple Deprivation (rank 1 is the most deprived).

Who represents PL4 8SQ (Lipson) in Parliament and on the local council?

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