Postcode PL5 2BS 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 0.8 miles away. There are 10 primary and 2 secondary schools in the area.
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.
King's Tamerton & West Park has an average crime rate, with approximately 63.1 reported incidents per 1,000 population each year.
Approximately 26.8% 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.
The average income per household in King's Tamerton & West Park is £44,335 per year.
Medium noise level (60.0-64.9 dB) from road, approximately 219 ft away from PL5 2BS.
King's Tamerton & West Park near PL5 2BS 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 0.8 miles away. There are 2 stations nearby.
| Distance | Name | Lines | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.8 mi | St Budeaux Victoria Road | N/A | Walking directions to St Budeaux Victoria Road |
| 0.8 mi | St Budeaux Ferry Road | N/A | Walking directions to St Budeaux Ferry Road |
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 38 recent sold properties in the last 18 months near PL5 2BS.
In the PL5 2BS postcode area, located within King's Tamerton & West Park, there are 10 primary and 2 secondary schools in close proximity.
3 nearby supermarkets & convenience stores within mi of PL5 2BS
| Distance | Name | Address | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.4 mi | Morrisons Daily | 444 Crownhill Road, Plymouth, PL5 2QT | Walking directions to Morrisons Daily |
| 0.4 mi | Bargain Booze Select Convenience | Plymouth, PL5 2QS | Walking directions to Bargain Booze Select Convenience |
| 0.4 mi | Bevans Local | 423 Crownhill Road, Plymouth, PL5 2LJ | Walking directions to Bevans Local |
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 2BS, 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 2BS 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.
The median sale price around PL5 2BS 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.
There are 15 schools close to PL5 2BS, including St Budeaux CofE Primary Academy, Plaistow Hill Primary and Nursery School (Good) and Mount Tamar School. Ratings are from the latest Ofsted inspections.
The closest station to PL5 2BS is St Budeaux Victoria Road, about 1,224 m away.
PL5 2BS 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).
The Member of Parliament for Plymouth Moor View covering PL5 2BS 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.