Postcode PL5 1QA is located in an urban city, within the St Budeaux ward of Plymouth in the South West region, and forms part of the St Budeaux area. It has very high deprivation and very high crime levels, with around 121.7 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, roughly 1.4× 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 Victoria Road, about 0.2 miles away. There are 8 primary and 1 secondary schools in the area. There is 1 park nearby, the closest small park is Seacroft Childrens park.
St Budeaux has a very high level of deprivation, ranked at position 1,379 out of 32,844 areas in the United Kingdom, placing it within the top 4% most deprived areas in England.
St Budeaux has a very high crime rate, with approximately 121.7 reported incidents per 1,000 population each year.
Approximately 75.4% 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.
No significant noise sources from railways or roads near PL5 1QA.
St Budeaux near PL5 1QA has no flood risk (less than 0.1% chance of a flood each year) from rivers and sea.
The nearest station is St Budeaux Victoria Road located about 0.2 miles away. There are 2 stations nearby.
| Distance | Name | Lines | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.2 mi | St Budeaux Victoria Road | N/A | Walking directions to St Budeaux Victoria Road |
| 0.3 mi | St Budeaux Ferry Road | N/A | Walking directions to St Budeaux Ferry Road |
| Distance | Name | Size | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.2 mi | Seacroft Childrens park | Small | Walking directions to Seacroft Childrens park |
Based on 142 recent sales, the median property price is £193,500 (about £230 per square foot) in St Budeaux area, with individual transactions ranging from £60,000 up to £535,000.
| Type | Sales | Median | £/sq ft |
|---|---|---|---|
| Detached | 5 | £241,500 | £240 |
| Semi-Detached | 64 | £202,500 | £249 |
| Terraced | 61 | £187,000 | £214 |
| Flats | 12 | £89,500 | £145 |
Sale price
| Year | Detached | Flats | Semi-Detached | Terraced |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2016 | £203,000 | £79,950 | £149,000 | £125,000 |
| 2017 | £202,000 | £81,750 | £144,500 | £133,500 |
| 2018 | £203,750 | £84,000 | £150,000 | £140,000 |
| 2019 | £201,250 | £80,000 | £150,000 | £142,000 |
| 2020 | £247,500 | £71,500 | £172,500 | £148,500 |
| 2021 | £260,000 | £88,000 | £180,500 | £158,000 |
| 2022 | £280,000 | £100,000 | £197,750 | £182,000 |
| 2023 | — | £99,000 | £200,000 | £180,000 |
| 2024 | £270,000 | £96,000 | £201,000 | £181,000 |
| 2025 | £302,000 | £92,500 | £200,000 | £190,000 |
| 2026 | £241,500 | £70,000 | £212,250 | £180,000 |
Price per sq ft
| Year | Detached | Flats | Semi-Detached | Terraced |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2016 | £192 | £101 | £165 | £139 |
| 2017 | £197 | £105 | £179 | £164 |
| 2018 | £177 | £136 | £169 | £161 |
| 2019 | £197 | £122 | £181 | £154 |
| 2020 | £229 | £136 | £184 | £165 |
| 2021 | £220 | £172 | £220 | £179 |
| 2022 | £288 | £162 | £235 | £222 |
| 2023 | — | £139 | £245 | £219 |
| 2024 | £269 | £155 | £251 | £214 |
| 2025 | £233 | £145 | £246 | £220 |
| 2026 | £227 | £99 | £272 | £215 |
There were 50+ recent sold properties in the last 18 months near PL5 1QA.
In the PL5 1QA postcode area, located within St Budeaux, there are 8 primary and 1 secondary schools in close proximity.
6 nearby supermarkets & convenience stores within mi of PL5 1QA
| Distance | Name | Address | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.1 mi | Shop on the corner | Victoria Road, Plymouth, PL5 1RD | Walking directions to Shop on the corner |
| 0.1 mi | Family Shopper | Victoria Road, Plymouth, PL5 1RX | Walking directions to Family Shopper |
| 0.2 mi | Co-op Food | 2 Victoria Road, Plymouth, PL5 1RQ | Walking directions to Co-op Food |
| 0.3 mi | Plymouth Food and Wine | Tresluggan Road, Plymouth, PL5 1RJ | Walking directions to Plymouth Food and Wine |
| 0.3 mi | Lidl | Wolseley Road, Plymouth, PL5 1TE | Walking directions to Lidl |
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 1QA, including ward councillors and the local member of parliament.
Mark Anthony Hadfield
St Budeaux - Elected 7 May 2026
Fred Thomas
Plymouth Moor View - Elected 4 Jul 2024
The area around PL5 1QA records about 122 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 criminal damage and arson.
The median sale price around PL5 1QA in St Budeaux is £193,500 (about £230 per square foot) based on 142 registered sales according to HM Land Registry data.
There are 11 schools close to PL5 1QA, including Victoria Road Primary (Good), St Paul's Roman Catholic Primary School (Good) and Marine Academy Primary (Outstanding). Ratings are from the latest Ofsted inspections.
The closest station to PL5 1QA is St Budeaux Victoria Road, about 389 m away.
PL5 1QA scores 10 out of 10 on the deprivation scale, where 10 is the most deprived. Its neighbourhood ranks 1,379 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 1QA is Fred Thomas (Labour Party), elected at the 2024 general election. The area is represented by 1 local councillor: Mark Anthony Hadfield (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.