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PL5 3BX

Elgin Crescent

Budshead

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Detailed insights for PL5 3BX

Overview

Postcode PL5 3BX is located in an urban city, within the Budshead ward of Plymouth in the South West region, and forms part of the Crownhill area. It has average deprivation and very high crime levels, with around 103.2 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, roughly 1.2× the South West average of 85 per 1,000. The average income per household in Crownhill is £54,017 per year. The nearest station is St Budeaux Ferry Road, about 2.4 miles away. There are 6 primary and 3 secondary schools in the area. There is 1 park nearby, the closest medium park is Bladder Meadow.

Crime rate
9/10
Crimes per 1k residents
103
Deprivation level
5/10
Income level
6/10
Social housing
20%
Connectivity
N/A
Flood Risk
No risk
Noise Level
No noise

Deprivation level

5/10

Crownhill has an average level of deprivation, ranked at position 13,224 out of 32,844 areas in the United Kingdom, placing it within the top 40% most deprived areas in England.

Crime level

9/10

Crownhill has a very high crime rate, with approximately 103.2 reported incidents per 1,000 population each year.

Social housing

20%

Approximately 20.0% of homes on this street are social housing provided by a local council or housing association. Across the surrounding area, around 16.1% of dwellings are socially rented.

Income level

6/10

The average income per household in Crownhill is £54,017 per year.

Noise Level

No noise

No significant noise sources from railways or roads near PL5 3BX.

Flood risk

No risk

Crownhill near PL5 3BX 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 Ferry Road located about 2.4 miles away. There are no other stations nearby.

Parks

Nearby parks and green spaces for PL5 3BX
DistanceNameSizeDirections
0.4 miBladder MeadowMediumWalking directions to Bladder Meadow

Area Profile

Population
375
Population density
1,251.3 per km²

Crime

Crime per 1,000 population

Violence and sexual offences
56.72(+70%)
Anti-social behaviour
24.02(+61%)
Criminal damage and arson
14.82(+128%)
Public order
11.75(+80%)
Other theft
9.2(+63%)
South West average

Demographics

Ethnic groups

British
329
86.81%
Other White
18
4.75%
Other Asian
10
2.64%
White and Asian (mixed)
6
1.58%
Indian
5
1.32%
Total population: 379

Economics

Education (age 16+)

Level 4+ (Degree)
102
36.17%
Level 3 (A level)
60
21.28%
No qualifications
47
16.67%
Level 2 (GCSEs 9-4)
36
12.77%
Level 1 (GCSEs 3-1)
18
6.38%
Total 16+ residents: 282

Housing

Housing tenure

Owns with a mortgage
52
33.55%
Owns outright
43
27.74%
Private landlord or letting agency
22
14.19%
Social rents from council
19
12.26%
Other social rented
12
7.74%
Total households: 155

Property prices in Budshead

Median price£220,000
Price per sq ft£267
Sales (last 12 months)143
Typical range (middle 50%)£170K – £360K

Based on 143 recent sales, the median property price is £220,000 (about £267 per square foot) in Budshead area, with individual transactions ranging from £80,000 up to £950,000.

Prices by property typelast 12 months

Median sale price, median price per square foot, sales count, and percentile information for each property type in Budshead over the last year.
TypeSalesMedian£/sq ft
Detached37£440,000£344
Semi-Detached44£245,000£260
Terraced44£182,500£248
Flats18£116,375£214

10-year price trendmedian sale price in Budshead

Sale price

Ten year median sale price trend for each property type in Budshead.
YearDetachedFlatsSemi-DetachedTerraced
2016£310,000£83,850£152,500£131,000
2017£313,000£93,000£163,500£133,250
2018£330,000£89,500£150,000£135,000
2019£347,500£84,500£153,000£141,500
2020£315,000£120,000£185,000£149,500
2021£415,000£91,000£199,995£164,750
2022£425,000£105,000£240,000£185,000
2023£424,000£106,000£219,750£177,000
2024£425,500£135,000£216,000£197,000
2025£439,998£115,000£232,500£187,000
2026£540,000£125,000£256,500£185,000
Ten year median sale price trend for each property type in Budshead.

Price per sq ft

Ten year median sale price per square foot trend for each property type in Budshead.
YearDetachedFlatsSemi-DetachedTerraced
2016£244£150£168£172
2017£242£160£178£166
2018£252£169£186£180
2019£259£160£177£189
2020£261£220£202£180
2021£279£160£231£219
2022£322£217£262£247
2023£362£207£234£240
2024£319£239£236£244
2025£348£219£243£235
2026£328£214£262£255
Ten year median sale price per square foot trend for each property type in Budshead.

Price distribution by property typelast 12 months

Price distribution by property type for Budshead in the last year.

Recent sales

There were 50+ recent sold properties in the last 18 months near PL5 3BX.

Recent sold properties in the last 18 months near PL5 3BX
DateAddressTypeTenurePriceMap
31 Mar 2026115, Elgin Crescent, Plymouth, PL5 3BXSemi-DetachedFreehold£182,000
23 Mar 2026102, Elgin Crescent, Plymouth, PL5 3BXSemi-DetachedFreehold£152,500
01 Aug 2025115, Elgin Crescent, Plymouth, PL5 3BXSemi-DetachedFreehold£175,250
15 May 202699, Kirkwall Road, Plymouth, PL5 3TJSemi-DetachedFreehold£250,000
29 Jan 20251, Lodge Gardens, Plymouth, PL6 5DPDetachedFreehold£357,500

Schools

In the PL5 3BX postcode area, located within Crownhill, there are 6 primary and 3 secondary schools in close proximity.

Nearby primary and secondary schools for PL5 3BX
DistancePhaseNameTypeRating
0.5 miSecondarySt Boniface's RC CollegeAcademy sponsor led

Requires improvement

0.5 miPrimaryWhitleigh Community Primary SchoolFoundation school

Good

0.5 miSecondarySir John Hunt Community Sports CollegeFoundation school

Good

Local amenities

6 nearby supermarkets & convenience stores within mi of PL5 3BX

Nearby supermarkets & convenience stores for PL5 3BX
DistanceNameAddressDirections
0.1 miLondisDayton Close, Plymouth, PL6 5DXWalking directions to Londis
0.1 miBudshead General StoreKirkwall Road, Plymouth, PL6 5DUWalking directions to Budshead General Store
0.3 miFarmfoodsPlumer Road, Plymouth, PL6 5DZWalking directions to Farmfoods
0.4 miCo-op Food27 Morshead Road, Plymouth, PL6 5ADWalking directions to Co-op Food
0.4 miSelect Convenience Store32 Morshead Road, Plymouth, PL6 5AHWalking directions to Select Convenience Store

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 3BX, including ward councillors and the local member of parliament.

Local councillors

Nicola Cooke

Budshead - 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
WardBudsheadE05002078
ParishPlymouth, unparished areaE43000021
MSOA (Middle Layer Super Output Area)CrownhillE02003129
LSOA (Lower Layer Super Output Area)Plymouth 008AE01015029
Police ForceDevon & Cornwall
Postcode Introduced1980-01-01

Frequently asked questions about PL5 3BX

Is PL5 3BX (Crownhill) safe?

The area around PL5 3BX records about 103 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 shoplifting.

What is the average house price near PL5 3BX?

The median sale price around PL5 3BX in Crownhill is £220,000 (about £267 per square foot) based on 143 registered sales according to HM Land Registry data.

What schools are near PL5 3BX?

There are 12 schools close to PL5 3BX, including St Boniface's RC College (Requires improvement), Whitleigh Community Primary School (Good) and Sir John Hunt Community Sports College (Good). Ratings are from the latest Ofsted inspections.

How deprived is the area around PL5 3BX?

PL5 3BX scores 5 out of 10 on the deprivation scale, where 10 is the most deprived. Its neighbourhood ranks 13,224 of 32,844 in England on the official Index of Multiple Deprivation (rank 1 is the most deprived).

Who represents PL5 3BX (Crownhill) in Parliament and on the local council?

The Member of Parliament for Plymouth Moor View covering PL5 3BX is Fred Thomas (Labour Party), elected at the 2024 general election. The area is represented by 1 local councillor: Nicola Cooke (Reform UK).

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.