Postcode PL4 8SY 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. The average income per household in Lipson is £51,921 per year. The nearest station is Plymouth located about 0.9 miles away. There are 7 primary and 2 secondary schools in the area. There are 4 parks nearby, closest large park is Tothill Park.
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.
Lipson has a very high crime rate, with approximately 107.3 reported incidents per 1,000 population each year.
Approximately 1.5% 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.
The average income per household in Lipson is £51,921 per year.
No significant noise sources from railways or roads near PL4 8SY.
Lipson near PL4 8SY 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 0.9 miles away. There are 1 stations nearby.
| Distance | Name | Lines | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.9 mi | Plymouth | N/A | Walking directions to Plymouth |
| Distance | Name | Size | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.3 mi | Tothill Park | Large | Walking directions to Tothill Park |
| 0.4 mi | Beaumont Park | Medium | Walking directions to Beaumont Park |
| 0.2 mi | Freedom Fields | Medium | Walking directions to Freedom Fields |
Based on 184 recent sales, the median property price is £201,000 in Sutton and Mount Gould area, with individual transactions ranging from £48,000 up to £500,000.
Price distribution per property type (last year)
Median sale price and percentiles per property type (last year)
| Type | Sales | Median |
|---|---|---|
| Semi-Detached | 10 | £236,000 |
| Flats | 46 | £131,250 |
| Terraced | 128 | £215,000 |
10 year median price trend in Sutton and Mount Gould
In the PL4 8SY postcode area, located within Lipson, there are 7 primary and 2 secondary schools in close proximity.
14 nearby supermarkets & convenience stores within mi of PL4 8SY
| Distance | Name | Address | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0 mi | Co-op Food | Salisbury Road, Plymouth, PL4 8SY | Walking directions to Co-op Food |
| 0.2 mi | Spar | Mount Gould Road, Plymouth, PL4 8TE | Walking directions to Spar |
| 0.2 mi | Co-op Food | Beaumont Road, Plymouth, PL4 8TZ | Walking directions to Co-op Food |
| 0.3 mi | A.&P. Stores | Edith Avenue, Plymouth, PL4 8TL | Walking directions to A.&P. Stores |
| 0.4 mi | Mini-Deli Polskie Delikatesy | Embankment Road, Plymouth, PL4 9HY | Walking directions to Mini-Deli Polskie Delikatesy |
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 8SY, including ward councillors and the local member of parliament.
Byran John Driver
Sutton and Mount Gould - Elected 7 May 2026
Luke Pollard
Plymouth Sutton and Devonport - Elected 4 Jul 2024
All data is sourced from official UK government agencies and public datasets. Last updated: 16/05/2026.