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PL4 9DQ

South View Terrace

Sutton and Mount Gould

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Detailed insights for PL4 9DQ

Overview

Postcode PL4 9DQ 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 average deprivation and average crime levels, with around 65.1 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, about 24% below 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 1 miles away. There are 6 primary and 2 secondary schools in the area. There are 4 parks nearby, the closest large park is Tothill Park.

Crime rate
6/10
Crimes per 1k residents
65
Deprivation level
6/10
Income level
5/10
Social housing
0.9%
Connectivity
N/A
Flood Risk
No risk
Noise Level
No noise

Deprivation level

6/10

Lipson has an average level of deprivation, ranked at position 12,027 out of 32,844 areas in the United Kingdom, placing it within the top 37% most deprived areas in England.

Crime level

6/10

Lipson has an average crime rate, with approximately 65.1 reported incidents per 1,000 population each year.

Social housing

0.9%

Approximately 0.9% 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 9DQ.

Flood risk

No risk

Lipson near PL4 9DQ 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 1 miles away. There are 1 stations nearby.

Nearby public transport stations for PL4 9DQ
DistanceNameLinesDirections
1 mi

Plymouth

N/A

Walking directions to Plymouth

Parks

Nearby parks and green spaces for PL4 9DQ
DistanceNameSizeDirections
0.2 miTothill ParkLargeWalking directions to Tothill Park
0.4 miBeaumont ParkMediumWalking directions to Beaumont Park
0.3 miFreedom FieldsMediumWalking directions to Freedom Fields

Area Profile

Population
277
Population density
4,671.2 per km²

Crime

Crime per 1,000 population

Violence and sexual offences
35.8(+7%)
Anti-social behaviour
12.32(-17%)
Other theft
8.22(+46%)
Criminal damage and arson
6.46(0%)
Public order
6.46(-1%)
South West average

Demographics

Ethnic groups

British
244
87.46%
Other White
16
5.73%
Irish
8
2.87%
Chinese
4
1.43%
White and Black Caribbean (mixed)
3
1.08%
Total population: 279

Economics

Education (age 16+)

Level 4+ (Degree)
84
38.71%
Level 3 (A level)
51
23.5%
No qualifications
26
11.98%
Level 2 (GCSEs 9-4)
24
11.06%
Level 1 (GCSEs 3-1)
14
6.45%
Total 16+ residents: 217

Housing

Housing tenure

Owns with a mortgage
49
43.75%
Owns outright
33
29.46%
Private landlord or letting agency
23
20.54%
Other forms of private rent
4
3.57%
Shared ownership
2
1.79%
Total households: 112

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 9DQ.

Recent sold properties in the last 18 months near PL4 9DQ
DateAddressTypeTenurePriceMap
05 May 20263, South View Terrace, Plymouth, PL4 9DQTerracedFreehold£260,000
05 May 202612, South View Terrace, Plymouth, PL4 9DQTerracedFreehold£250,000
02 Apr 202619, South View Terrace, Plymouth, PL4 9DQTerracedFreehold£243,000
20 Jun 2025Ground Floor Flat, 124, Beaumont Road, Plymouth, PL4 9EBFlatsLeasehold£150,000
08 Dec 202586, Beaumont Road, Plymouth, PL4 9EATerracedFreehold£170,000

Schools

In the PL4 9DQ postcode area, located within Lipson, there are 6 primary and 2 secondary schools in close proximity.

Nearby primary and secondary schools for PL4 9DQ
DistancePhaseNameTypeRating
0.1 miPrimarySalisbury Road Primary SchoolAcademy converter

Good

0.3 miPrimaryPrince Rock Primary SchoolAcademy converter

N/A

0.5 miPrimaryHoly Cross Catholic Primary SchoolAcademy converter

Good

Local amenities

12 nearby supermarkets & convenience stores within mi of PL4 9DQ

Nearby supermarkets & convenience stores for PL4 9DQ
DistanceNameAddressDirections
0.1 miCo-op FoodSalisbury Road, Plymouth, PL4 8SYWalking directions to Co-op Food
0.2 miCo-op FoodBeaumont Road, Plymouth, PL4 8TZWalking directions to Co-op Food
0.3 miSparMount Gould Road, Plymouth, PL4 8TEWalking directions to Spar
0.3 miMini-Deli Polskie DelikatesyEmbankment Road, Plymouth, PL4 9HYWalking directions to Mini-Deli Polskie Delikatesy
0.3 miCo-op FoodEmbankment Road, Plymouth, PL4 9HXWalking directions to Co-op Food

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 9DQ, 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 025DE01015177
Police ForceDevon & Cornwall
Postcode Introduced1980-01-01

Frequently asked questions about PL4 9DQ

Is PL4 9DQ (Lipson) safe?

The area around PL4 9DQ records about 65 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, which is a average crime rate for England: it scores 6 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 9DQ?

The median sale price around PL4 9DQ 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 9DQ?

There are 13 schools close to PL4 9DQ, including Salisbury Road Primary School (Good), Prince Rock Primary School and Holy Cross Catholic Primary School (Good). Ratings are from the latest Ofsted inspections.

What is the nearest station to PL4 9DQ?

The closest station to PL4 9DQ is Plymouth, about 1,557 m away.

How deprived is the area around PL4 9DQ?

PL4 9DQ scores 6 out of 10 on the deprivation scale, where 10 is the most deprived. Its neighbourhood ranks 12,027 of 32,844 in England on the official Index of Multiple Deprivation (rank 1 is the most deprived).

Who represents PL4 9DQ (Lipson) in Parliament and on the local council?

The Member of Parliament for Plymouth Sutton and Devonport covering PL4 9DQ 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.