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PL5 2BL

Newton Gardens

St Budeaux

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Detailed insights for PL5 2BL

Overview

Postcode PL5 2BL is located in an urban city, within the St Budeaux ward of Plymouth in the South West region, and forms part of the King's Tamerton & West Park area. It has high deprivation and average crime levels, with around 63.1 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, about 26% below the South West average of 85 per 1,000. The average income per household in King's Tamerton & West Park is £44,335 per year. The nearest station is St Budeaux Victoria Road, about 0.7 miles away. There are 10 primary and 2 secondary schools in the area.

Crime rate
6/10
Crimes per 1k residents
63
Deprivation level
8/10
Income level
2/10
Social housing
32.1%
Connectivity
N/A
Flood Risk
No risk
Noise Level
No noise

Deprivation level

8/10

King's Tamerton & West Park has a high level of deprivation, ranked at position 9,308 out of 32,844 areas in the United Kingdom, placing it within the top 28% most deprived areas in England.

Crime level

6/10

King's Tamerton & West Park has an average crime rate, with approximately 63.1 reported incidents per 1,000 population each year.

Social housing

32.1%

Approximately 32.1% of homes on this street are social housing provided by a local council or housing association. Across the surrounding area, around 30.0% of dwellings are socially rented.

Income level

2/10

The average income per household in King's Tamerton & West Park is £44,335 per year.

Noise Level

No noise

No significant noise sources from railways or roads near PL5 2BL.

Flood risk

No risk

King's Tamerton & West Park near PL5 2BL has no flood risk (less than 0.1% chance of a flood each year) from rivers and sea.

Transport

The nearest station is St Budeaux Victoria Road located about 0.7 miles away. There are 2 stations nearby.

Nearby public transport stations for PL5 2BL
DistanceNameLinesDirections
0.7 mi

St Budeaux Victoria Road

N/A

Walking directions to St Budeaux Victoria Road
0.7 mi

St Budeaux Ferry Road

N/A

Walking directions to St Budeaux Ferry Road

Parks

No parks nearby

Area Profile

Population
274
Population density
2,644.8 per km²

Crime

Crime per 1,000 population

Violence and sexual offences
44.3(+33%)
Anti-social behaviour
7.38(-51%)
Public order
6.04(-8%)
Other crime
5.37(+225%)
Burglary
2.01(-28%)
South West average

Demographics

Ethnic groups

British
259
94.53%
Other White
9
3.28%
Other Mixed or Multiple ethnic groups
3
1.09%
Other Asian
1
0.36%
Other Black
1
0.36%
Total population: 274

Economics

Education (age 16+)

No qualifications
65
28.76%
Level 3 (A level)
41
18.14%
Level 4+ (Degree)
37
16.37%
Level 2 (GCSEs 9-4)
35
15.49%
Level 1 (GCSEs 3-1)
22
9.73%
Total 16+ residents: 226

Housing

Housing tenure

Owns with a mortgage
32
23.88%
Owns outright
29
21.64%
Private landlord or letting agency
26
19.4%
Other social rented
23
17.16%
Social rents from council
20
14.93%
Total households: 134

Property prices in St Budeaux

Median price£193,500
Price per sq ft£230
Sales (last 12 months)142
Typical range (middle 50%)£170K – £227K

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.

Prices by property typelast 12 months

Median sale price, median price per square foot, sales count, and percentile information for each property type in St Budeaux over the last year.
TypeSalesMedian£/sq ft
Detached5£241,500£240
Semi-Detached64£202,500£249
Terraced61£187,000£214
Flats12£89,500£145

10-year price trendmedian sale price in St Budeaux

Sale price

Ten year median sale price trend for each property type in St Budeaux.
YearDetachedFlatsSemi-DetachedTerraced
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
Ten year median sale price trend for each property type in St Budeaux.

Price per sq ft

Ten year median sale price per square foot trend for each property type in St Budeaux.
YearDetachedFlatsSemi-DetachedTerraced
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
Ten year median sale price per square foot trend for each property type in St Budeaux.

Price distribution by property typelast 12 months

Price distribution by property type for St Budeaux in the last year.

Recent sales

There were 43 recent sold properties in the last 18 months near PL5 2BL.

Recent sold properties in the last 18 months near PL5 2BL
DateAddressTypeTenurePriceMap
12 Dec 202524, Telford Crescent, Plymouth, PL5 2BNTerracedFreehold£182,500
26 Nov 202557, Cayley Way, Plymouth, PL5 2UATerracedFreehold£175,000
21 Nov 202539, Cayley Way, Plymouth, PL5 2UATerracedFreehold£227,500
06 Aug 202535, Cayley Way, Plymouth, PL5 2UATerracedFreehold£185,000
05 Jun 202561, Cayley Way, Plymouth, PL5 2UATerracedFreehold£195,000

Schools

In the PL5 2BL postcode area, located within King's Tamerton & West Park, there are 10 primary and 2 secondary schools in close proximity.

Nearby primary and secondary schools for PL5 2BL
DistancePhaseNameTypeRating
0.2 miPrimaryMarine Academy PrimaryFree schools

Outstanding

0.2 miSecondaryMarine Academy PlymouthAcademy sponsor led

N/A

0.2 miNot applicableMount Tamar SchoolAcademy special sponsor led

N/A

Local amenities

2 nearby supermarkets & convenience stores within mi of PL5 2BL

Nearby supermarkets & convenience stores for PL5 2BL
DistanceNameAddressDirections
0.5 miMorrisons Daily444 Crownhill Road, Plymouth, PL5 2QTWalking directions to Morrisons Daily
0.5 miBargain Booze Select ConveniencePlymouth, PL5 2QSWalking directions to Bargain Booze Select Convenience

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 PL5 2BL, including ward councillors and the local member of parliament.

Local councillors

Mark Anthony Hadfield

St Budeaux - Elected 7 May 2026

Reform UK

Member of parliament

Fred Thomas

Plymouth Moor View - Elected 4 Jul 2024

Labour Party

Geographic Information

RegionSouth WestUKK
DistrictPlymouthE06000026
Parliamentary ConstituencyPlymouth Moor ViewE14001426
WardSt BudeauxE05002093
ParishPlymouth, unparished areaE43000021
MSOA (Middle Layer Super Output Area)King's Tamerton & West ParkE02003127
LSOA (Lower Layer Super Output Area)Plymouth 006EE01015148
Police ForceDevon & Cornwall
Postcode Introduced1987-04-01

Frequently asked questions about PL5 2BL

Is PL5 2BL (King's Tamerton & West Park) safe?

The area around PL5 2BL records about 63 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 criminal damage and arson.

What is the average house price near PL5 2BL?

The median sale price around PL5 2BL in King's Tamerton & West Park is £193,500 (about £230 per square foot) based on 142 registered sales according to HM Land Registry data.

What schools are near PL5 2BL?

There are 15 schools close to PL5 2BL, including Marine Academy Primary (Outstanding), Marine Academy Plymouth and Mount Tamar School. Ratings are from the latest Ofsted inspections.

What is the nearest station to PL5 2BL?

The closest station to PL5 2BL is St Budeaux Victoria Road, about 1,115 m away.

How deprived is the area around PL5 2BL?

PL5 2BL scores 8 out of 10 on the deprivation scale, where 10 is the most deprived. Its neighbourhood ranks 9,308 of 32,844 in England on the official Index of Multiple Deprivation (rank 1 is the most deprived).

Who represents PL5 2BL (King's Tamerton & West Park) in Parliament and on the local council?

The Member of Parliament for Plymouth Moor View covering PL5 2BL is Fred Thomas (Labour Party), elected at the 2024 general election. The area is represented by 1 local councillor: Mark Anthony Hadfield (Reform UK).

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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.