Postcode PL5 2RD is located in an urban city, within the Honicknowle area 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 median sale price in Honicknowle is £200,000 (around £242 per square foot), with typical sale prices between £175,000 and £240,000. The nearest station is St Budeaux Victoria Road, about 1.3 miles away. There are 7 primary and 1 secondary schools in the area.
Ernesettle has a very high level of deprivation, ranked at position 2,825 out of 32,844 areas in England, placing it within the top 9% 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 58.2% 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.
No significant noise sources from railways or roads near PL5 2RD.
Ernesettle near PL5 2RD 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 1.3 miles away. There are no other stations nearby.
Based on 141 recent sales, the median property price is £200,000 (about £242 per square foot) in Honicknowle area, with individual transactions ranging from £70,000 up to £380,000.
| Type | Sales | Median | £/sq ft |
|---|---|---|---|
| Detached | 7 | £365,000 | £268 |
| Semi-Detached | 61 | £225,000 | £252 |
| Terraced | 65 | £190,000 | £235 |
| Flats | 8 | £75,000 | £142 |
Sale price
| Year | Detached | Flats | Semi-Detached | Terraced |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2016 | £170,000 | £78,250 | £156,475 | £126,000 |
| 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 | £185,500 |
| 2026 | £345,500 | £75,000 | £246,000 | £190,000 |
Price per sq ft
| Year | Detached | Flats | Semi-Detached | Terraced |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2016 | £239 | £148 | £188 | £153 |
| 2017 | £156 | £139 | £170 | £156 |
| 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 | £231 |
| 2026 | £267 | £107 | £250 | £237 |
There were 46 recent sold properties in the last 18 months near PL5 2RD.
| Date | Address | Type | Tenure | Price | Map |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 18 Nov 2025 | 26, Russet Wood, Plymouth, PL5 2QN | Semi-Detached | Freehold | £252,000 | |
| 27 May 2025 | 10, Russet Wood, Plymouth, PL5 2QN | Terraced | Freehold | £220,000 | |
| 30 Jun 2026 | 35, Biggin Hill, Plymouth, PL5 2RB | Semi-Detached | Freehold | £213,000 | |
| 21 Nov 2025 | 1, Biggin Hill, Plymouth, PL5 2RB | Semi-Detached | Freehold | £190,000 | |
| 08 Oct 2025 | 15, Biggin Hill, Plymouth, PL5 2RB | Semi-Detached | Freehold | £175,000 |
In the PL5 2RD postcode area, located within Ernesettle, there are 7 primary and 1 secondary schools in close proximity.
5 nearby supermarkets & convenience stores within 0.5 mi of PL5 2RD
| Distance | Name | Address | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.3 mi | Co-op Food | Hornchurch Lane, Plymouth, PL5 2TG | Walking directions to Co-op Food |
| 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 |
| 0.5 mi | Premier Norwich Stores | Norwich Avenue, Plymouth, PL5 4JG | Walking directions to Premier Norwich Stores |
Annual council tax rates for Plymouth district.
Council tax bands are based on the value of your property. Most homes fall into bands A to D.
Elected local representatives for PL5 2RD, 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 2RD 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 2RD in Honicknowle is £200,000 (about £242 per square foot) based on 141 registered sales according to HM Land Registry data.
There are 11 schools close to PL5 2RD, including Mill Ford School (Good), Ernesettle Community School (Outstanding) and Knowle Primary School (Good). Ratings are from the latest Ofsted inspections.
PL5 2RD scores 10 out of 10 on the deprivation scale, where 10 is the most deprived. Its neighbourhood ranks 2,825 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 2RD is Fred Thomas (Labour Party), elected at the 2024 general election. The area is represented by 1 local councillor: Shaun Hooper (Reform UK).