Postcode PL4 9LT is located in an urban city, within the St Peter and the Waterfront ward of Plymouth in the South West region, and forms part of the City Centre, Barbican & Sutton Harbour area. It has very high deprivation and very high crime levels, with around 193.9 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, roughly 2.3× 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 0.6 miles away. There are 11 primary and 2 secondary schools in the area. There are 5 parks nearby, the closest medium park is Beaumont Park.
City Centre, Barbican & Sutton Harbour has a very high level of deprivation, ranked at position 14,499 out of 32,844 areas in the United Kingdom, placing it within the top 44% most deprived areas in England.
City Centre, Barbican & Sutton Harbour has a very high crime rate, with approximately 193.9 reported incidents per 1,000 population each year.
Approximately 35.8% 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 per household in City Centre, Barbican & Sutton Harbour is £39,832 per year.
Very High noise level (>=75.0 dB) from road, approximately 143 ft away from PL4 9LT.
City Centre, Barbican & Sutton Harbour near PL4 9LT 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 0.6 miles away. There are 1 stations nearby.
| Distance | Name | Lines | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.6 mi | Plymouth | N/A | Walking directions to Plymouth |
| Distance | Name | Size | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.2 mi | Beaumont Park | Medium | Walking directions to Beaumont Park |
| 0.5 mi | Freedom Fields | Medium | Walking directions to Freedom Fields |
| 0.5 mi | Astor Playing Fields | Small | Walking directions to Astor Playing Fields |
Based on 169 recent sales, the median property price is £170,000 (about £240 per square foot) in St Peter and the Waterfront area, with individual transactions ranging from £42,000 up to £620,000.
| Type | Sales | Median | £/sq ft |
|---|---|---|---|
| Terraced | 29 | £250,000 | £255 |
| Semi-Detached | 2 | £189,500 | £366 |
| Flats | 138 | £155,000 | £234 |
Sale price
| Year | Flats | Semi-Detached | Terraced |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2016 | £152,250 | £105,000 | £179,950 |
| 2017 | £146,000 | £150,750 | £176,000 |
| 2018 | £154,000 | — | £179,000 |
| 2019 | £149,475 | £485,000 | £200,500 |
| 2020 | £165,000 | £272,500 | £222,250 |
| 2021 | £180,000 | £238,000 | £226,250 |
| 2022 | £170,000 | £225,000 | £222,500 |
| 2023 | £152,250 | £165,000 | £200,000 |
| 2024 | £161,000 | £232,500 | £217,250 |
| 2025 | £165,000 | £194,000 | £225,000 |
| 2026 | £160,000 | — | £238,000 |
Price per sq ft
| Year | Flats | Semi-Detached | Terraced |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2016 | £215 | £110 | £160 |
| 2017 | £216 | £182 | £140 |
| 2018 | £215 | — | £164 |
| 2019 | £219 | £74 | £169 |
| 2020 | £242 | £239 | £195 |
| 2021 | £249 | £227 | £183 |
| 2022 | £254 | £222 | £219 |
| 2023 | £260 | £232 | £194 |
| 2024 | £241 | £175 | £185 |
| 2025 | £239 | £288 | £237 |
| 2026 | £229 | — | £273 |
There were 50+ recent sold properties in the last 18 months near PL4 9LT.
In the PL4 9LT postcode area, located within City Centre, Barbican & Sutton Harbour, there are 11 primary and 2 secondary schools in close proximity.
15 nearby supermarkets & convenience stores within mi of PL4 9LT
| Distance | Name | Address | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0 mi | Tesco Express | Beaumont Road, Plymouth, PL4 9AZ | Walking directions to Tesco Express |
| 0 mi | Sainsbury's Local | Ebrington Street, Plymouth, PL4 9AQ | Walking directions to Sainsbury's Local |
| 0.1 mi | Asian Food Store | Ebrington Street, Plymouth, PL4 9AA | Walking directions to Asian Food Store |
| 0.1 mi | Asda | Exeter Street, Plymouth, PL4 0AH | Walking directions to Asda |
| 0.1 mi | Bretonside Stores | Hawkers Avenue, Plymouth, PL4 0QT | Walking directions to Bretonside Stores |
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 9LT, including ward councillors and the local member of parliament.
Andy Rose
St Peter and the Waterfront - Elected 7 May 2026
Luke Pollard
Plymouth Sutton and Devonport - Elected 4 Jul 2024
The area around PL4 9LT records about 194 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, which is a very high crime rate for England: it scores 10 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.
The median sale price around PL4 9LT in City Centre, Barbican & Sutton Harbour is £170,000 (about £240 per square foot) based on 169 registered sales according to HM Land Registry data.
There are 17 schools close to PL4 9LT, including Holy Cross Catholic Primary School (Good), ACE Schools Plymouth (Good) and Arts University Plymouth (Good). Ratings are from the latest Ofsted inspections.
The closest station to PL4 9LT is Plymouth, about 959 m away.
PL4 9LT scores 9 out of 10 on the deprivation scale, where 10 is the most deprived. Its neighbourhood ranks 14,499 of 32,844 in England on the official Index of Multiple Deprivation (rank 1 is the most deprived).
The Member of Parliament for Plymouth Sutton and Devonport covering PL4 9LT is Luke Pollard (Labour and Co-operative Party), elected at the 2024 general election. The area is represented by 1 local councillor: Andy Rose (Reform UK).
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.