Postcode PL5 3SG is located in an urban city, within the Honicknowle ward of Plymouth in the South West region, and forms part of the King's Tamerton & West Park area. It has very high deprivation and high crime levels, with around 73 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, about 14% 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 1.4 miles away. There are 9 primary and 3 secondary schools in the area.
King's Tamerton & West Park has a very high level of deprivation, ranked at position 2,046 out of 32,844 areas in England, placing it within the top 6% most deprived areas in England.
King's Tamerton & West Park has a high crime rate, with approximately 73 reported incidents per 1,000 population each year.
Approximately 25.2% 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.
No significant noise sources from railways or roads near PL5 3SG.
King's Tamerton & West Park near PL5 3SG 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 1.4 miles away. There are no other stations nearby.
Based on 146 recent sales, the median property price is £200,000 (about £241 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 | 63 | £225,000 | £252 |
| Terraced | 67 | £190,000 | £235 |
| Flats | 9 | £75,000 | £158 |
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 50+ recent sold properties in the last 18 months near PL5 3SG.
| Date | Address | Type | Tenure | Price | Map |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 12 Dec 2025 | 22, Foxtor Close, Plymouth, PL5 3RN | Flats | Leasehold | £102,000 | |
| 26 Aug 2025 | 12, Foxtor Close, Plymouth, PL5 3RN | Flats | Leasehold | £70,000 | |
| 29 Jun 2026 | 20, Blackthorn Close, Plymouth, PL5 2LD | Terraced | Freehold | £205,000 | |
| 27 Nov 2025 | 365, Crownhill Road, Plymouth, PL5 2LL | Semi-Detached | Freehold | £270,000 | |
| 06 May 2025 | 21, Modbury Close, Plymouth, PL5 3RR | Flats | Leasehold | £133,000 |
In the PL5 3SG postcode area, located within King's Tamerton & West Park, there are 9 primary and 3 secondary schools in close proximity.
6 nearby supermarkets & convenience stores within 0.5 mi of PL5 3SG
| Distance | Name | Address | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.1 mi | Freemans Convenience Store | Ringmore Way, Plymouth, PL5 3RJ | Walking directions to Freemans Convenience Store |
| 0.1 mi | Premier | Guy Miles Way, Plymouth, PL5 3PY | Walking directions to Premier |
| 0.3 mi | Bevans Local | 423 Crownhill Road, Plymouth, PL5 2LJ | Walking directions to Bevans Local |
| 0.3 mi | Bargain Booze Select Convenience | Plymouth, PL5 2QS | Walking directions to Bargain Booze Select Convenience |
| 0.4 mi | Morrisons Daily | 444 Crownhill Road, Plymouth, PL5 2QT | Walking directions to Morrisons Daily |
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 3SG, 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 3SG records about 73 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, which is a high crime rate for England: it scores 7 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 3SG in Honicknowle is £200,000 (about £241 per square foot) based on 146 registered sales according to HM Land Registry data.
There are 15 schools close to PL5 3SG, including Knowle Primary School (Good), Shakespeare Primary School (Requires improvement) and Brook Green Centre for Learning (Outstanding). Ratings are from the latest Ofsted inspections.
PL5 3SG scores 10 out of 10 on the deprivation scale, where 10 is the most deprived. Its neighbourhood ranks 2,046 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 3SG is Fred Thomas (Labour Party), elected at the 2024 general election. The area is represented by 1 local councillor: Shaun Hooper (Reform UK).