Postcode PL5 2EY 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 0.8 miles away. There are 7 primary and 1 secondary schools in the area.
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.
Low noise level (55.0-59.9 dB) from road, approximately 242 ft away from PL5 2EY.
Ernesettle near PL5 2EY has low flood risk (between 0.1% and 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 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 22 recent sold properties in the last 18 months near PL5 2EY.
In the PL5 2EY postcode area, located within Ernesettle, there are 7 primary and 1 secondary schools in close proximity.
1 nearby supermarkets & convenience stores within mi of PL5 2EY
| Distance | Name | Address | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.5 mi | Co-op Food | Hornchurch Lane, Plymouth, PL5 2TG | Walking directions to Co-op Food |
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 2EY, 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 2EY 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 2EY in Ernesettle is £200,000 (about £244 per square foot) based on 134 registered sales according to HM Land Registry data.
There are 10 schools close to PL5 2EY, including Plaistow Hill Primary and Nursery School (Good), St Budeaux CofE Primary Academy and Mount Tamar School. Ratings are from the latest Ofsted inspections.
The closest station to PL5 2EY is St Budeaux Victoria Road, about 1,250 m away.
PL5 2EY 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 2EY 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.