Postcode PL5 1SD is located in an urban city, within the Honicknowle ward of Plymouth in the South West region, and forms part of the Ernesettle area. It has very high deprivation and very high crime levels, with around 114.4 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, roughly 1.3× the South West average of 85 per 1,000. The average income per household in Ernesettle is £39,814 per year. The nearest station is St Budeaux Victoria Road, about 0.5 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.
Ernesettle has a very high level of deprivation, ranked at position 2,077 out of 32,844 areas in the United Kingdom, placing it within the top 6% most deprived areas in England.
Ernesettle has a very high crime rate, with approximately 114.4 reported incidents per 1,000 population each year.
Approximately 34.8% of homes on this street are social housing provided by a local council or housing association. Across the surrounding area, around 31.8% of dwellings are socially rented.
The average income per household in Ernesettle is £39,814 per year.
Very High noise level (>=75.0 dB) from road, approximately 115 ft away from PL5 1SD.
Ernesettle near PL5 1SD 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 0.5 miles away. There are 3 stations nearby.
| Distance | Name | Lines | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.5 mi | St Budeaux Victoria Road | N/A | Walking directions to St Budeaux Victoria Road |
| 0.5 mi | St Budeaux Ferry Road | N/A | Walking directions to St Budeaux Ferry Road |
| 1 mi | Saltash | N/A | Walking directions to Saltash |
| Distance | Name | Size | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.2 mi | Seacroft Childrens park | Small | Walking directions to Seacroft Childrens park |
Based on 134 recent sales, the median property price is £200,000 (about £244 per square foot) in Honicknowle area, with individual transactions ranging from £70,000 up to £400,000.
| Type | Sales | Median | £/sq ft |
|---|---|---|---|
| Detached | 8 | £345,000 | £288 |
| Semi-Detached | 62 | £220,000 | £252 |
| Terraced | 55 | £190,000 | £232 |
| Flats | 9 | £75,000 | £158 |
Sale price
| Year | Detached | Flats | Semi-Detached | Terraced |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2016 | £170,000 | £80,000 | £145,000 | £128,250 |
| 2017 | £198,750 | £80,000 | £146,500 | £133,250 |
| 2018 | £194,000 | £83,000 | £162,000 | £134,000 |
| 2019 | £218,000 | £83,000 | £158,000 | £142,700 |
| 2020 | £325,000 | £77,500 | £167,000 | £145,000 |
| 2021 | £267,500 | £78,000 | £168,000 | £145,000 |
| 2022 | £362,500 | £95,000 | £210,300 | £180,000 |
| 2023 | £349,250 | £105,000 | £200,000 | £185,000 |
| 2024 | £351,625 | £105,500 | £208,500 | £175,000 |
| 2025 | £365,000 | £97,500 | £210,000 | £185,000 |
| 2026 | £325,000 | £75,000 | £246,000 | £192,000 |
Price per sq ft
| Year | Detached | Flats | Semi-Detached | Terraced |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2016 | £239 | £148 | £187 | £150 |
| 2017 | £156 | £139 | £170 | £160 |
| 2018 | £310 | £163 | £190 | £167 |
| 2019 | £210 | £157 | £188 | £184 |
| 2020 | £185 | £164 | £196 | £173 |
| 2021 | £228 | £156 | £188 | £185 |
| 2022 | £267 | £204 | £228 | £229 |
| 2023 | £269 | £196 | £241 | £218 |
| 2024 | £271 | £196 | £249 | £236 |
| 2025 | £267 | £166 | £245 | £232 |
| 2026 | £267 | £101 | £259 | £235 |
There were 42 recent sold properties in the last 18 months near PL5 1SD.
In the PL5 1SD postcode area, located within Ernesettle, there are 8 primary and 1 secondary schools in close proximity.
4 nearby supermarkets & convenience stores within mi of PL5 1SD
| Distance | Name | Address | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.2 mi | Family Shopper | Victoria Road, Plymouth, PL5 1RX | Walking directions to Family Shopper |
| 0.2 mi | Shop on the corner | Victoria Road, Plymouth, PL5 1RD | Walking directions to Shop on the corner |
| 0.4 mi | Co-op Food | 2 Victoria Road, Plymouth, PL5 1RQ | Walking directions to Co-op Food |
| 0.5 mi | Double J Mini-Market | Plymouth, PL5 1JL | Walking directions to Double J Mini-Market |
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 1SD, including ward councillors and the local member of parliament.
Shaun Hooper
Honicknowle - Elected 7 May 2026
Fred Thomas
Plymouth Moor View - Elected 4 Jul 2024
The area around PL5 1SD records about 114 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 1SD in Ernesettle is £200,000 (about £244 per square foot) based on 134 registered sales according to HM Land Registry data.
There are 11 schools close to PL5 1SD, including St Paul's Roman Catholic Primary School (Good), Mount Tamar School and Plaistow Hill Primary and Nursery School (Good). Ratings are from the latest Ofsted inspections.
The closest station to PL5 1SD is St Budeaux Victoria Road, about 754 m away.
PL5 1SD scores 10 out of 10 on the deprivation scale, where 10 is the most deprived. Its neighbourhood ranks 2,077 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 1SD is Fred Thomas (Labour Party), elected at the 2024 general election. The area is represented by 1 local councillor: Shaun Hooper (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.