Postcode PL5 1AU is located in an urban city, within the Ham ward of Plymouth in the South West region, and forms part of the St Budeaux area. It has average deprivation and very low crime levels, with around 29.9 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, about 65% below the South West average of 85 per 1,000. The average income per household in St Budeaux is £44,357 per year. The nearest station is St Budeaux Ferry Road, about 0.5 miles away. There are 11 primary and 2 secondary schools in the area.
St Budeaux has an average level of deprivation, ranked at position 13,822 out of 32,844 areas in the United Kingdom, placing it within the top 42% most deprived areas in England.
St Budeaux has a very low crime rate, with approximately 29.9 reported incidents per 1,000 population each year.
Approximately 3.1% of homes on this street are social housing provided by a local council or housing association. Across the surrounding area, around 25.9% of dwellings are socially rented.
The average income per household in St Budeaux is £44,357 per year.
Medium noise level (60.0-64.9 dB) from road, approximately 260 ft away from PL5 1AU.
St Budeaux near PL5 1AU has no flood risk (less than 0.1% chance of a flood each year) from rivers and sea.
The nearest station is St Budeaux Ferry Road located about 0.5 miles away. There are 3 stations nearby.
| Distance | Name | Lines | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.5 mi | St Budeaux Ferry Road | N/A | Walking directions to St Budeaux Ferry Road |
| 0.6 mi | St Budeaux Victoria Road | N/A | Walking directions to St Budeaux Victoria Road |
| 0.7 mi | Keyham | N/A | Walking directions to Keyham |
Based on 153 recent sales, the median property price is £205,000 (about £248 per square foot) in Ham area, with individual transactions ranging from £70,000 up to £470,000.
| Type | Sales | Median | £/sq ft |
|---|---|---|---|
| Detached | 6 | £341,000 | £304 |
| Semi-Detached | 81 | £232,000 | £270 |
| Terraced | 59 | £180,000 | £211 |
| Flats | 7 | £105,000 | £213 |
Sale price
| Year | Detached | Flats | Semi-Detached | Terraced |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2016 | £264,998 | £126,000 | £162,995 | £172,000 |
| 2017 | £167,498 | £137,000 | £169,475 | £143,000 |
| 2018 | £237,500 | £116,500 | £171,225 | £144,000 |
| 2019 | £342,500 | £115,000 | £163,000 | £141,000 |
| 2020 | £275,000 | £83,000 | £179,000 | £171,975 |
| 2021 | £205,000 | £125,250 | £183,500 | £170,000 |
| 2022 | £282,500 | £130,000 | £217,500 | £185,000 |
| 2023 | £240,000 | £97,500 | £231,510 | £180,750 |
| 2024 | £302,500 | £135,000 | £219,500 | £182,000 |
| 2025 | £460,000 | £116,500 | £226,250 | £180,000 |
| 2026 | £328,000 | £104,000 | £234,750 | £180,000 |
Price per sq ft
| Year | Detached | Flats | Semi-Detached | Terraced |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2016 | £248 | £178 | £183 | £204 |
| 2017 | £196 | £204 | £185 | £161 |
| 2018 | £268 | £191 | £192 | £172 |
| 2019 | £228 | £174 | £190 | £155 |
| 2020 | £209 | £130 | £197 | £190 |
| 2021 | £232 | £204 | £214 | £197 |
| 2022 | £298 | £190 | £248 | £224 |
| 2023 | £290 | £161 | £262 | £208 |
| 2024 | £327 | £184 | £249 | £208 |
| 2025 | £326 | £199 | £257 | £213 |
| 2026 | £297 | £225 | £270 | £212 |
There were 50+ recent sold properties in the last 18 months near PL5 1AU.
In the PL5 1AU postcode area, located within St Budeaux, there are 11 primary and 2 secondary schools in close proximity.
4 nearby supermarkets & convenience stores within mi of PL5 1AU
| Distance | Name | Address | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.4 mi | Careswell Mini Market | 15 Careswell Avenue, Plymouth, PL2 2HJ | Walking directions to Careswell Mini Market |
| 0.4 mi | Camels Head Stores | Wolseley Road, Plymouth, PL2 2EA | Walking directions to Camels Head Stores |
| 0.4 mi | Lidl | Wolseley Road, Plymouth, PL5 1TE | Walking directions to Lidl |
| 0.5 mi | Plymouth Food and Wine | Tresluggan Road, Plymouth, PL5 1RJ | Walking directions to Plymouth Food and Wine |
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 PL5 1AU, including ward councillors and the local member of parliament.
Ben David Rowe
Ham - Elected 7 May 2026
Fred Thomas
Plymouth Moor View - Elected 4 Jul 2024
The area around PL5 1AU records about 30 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, which is a very low crime rate for England: it scores 2 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 criminal damage and arson.
The median sale price around PL5 1AU in St Budeaux is £205,000 (about £248 per square foot) based on 153 registered sales according to HM Land Registry data.
There are 16 schools close to PL5 1AU, including Weston Mill Community Primary Academy (Good), Marine Academy Primary (Outstanding) and Marine Academy Plymouth. Ratings are from the latest Ofsted inspections.
The closest station to PL5 1AU is St Budeaux Ferry Road, about 833 m away.
PL5 1AU scores 6 out of 10 on the deprivation scale, where 10 is the most deprived. Its neighbourhood ranks 13,822 of 32,844 in England on the official Index of Multiple Deprivation (rank 1 is the most deprived).
The Member of Parliament for Plymouth Moor View covering PL5 1AU is Fred Thomas (Labour Party), elected at the 2024 general election. The area is represented by 1 local councillor: Ben David Rowe (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.