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PL5 4JJ

Winchester Gardens

Budshead

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Detailed insights for PL5 4JJ

Overview

Postcode PL5 4JJ is located in an urban city, within the Budshead ward of Plymouth in the South West region, and forms part of the Ernesettle area. It has average deprivation and very low crime levels, with around 30.9 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, about 64% below 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 1.6 miles away. There are 9 primary and 1 secondary schools in the area.

Crime rate
2/10
Crimes per 1k residents
31
Deprivation level
6/10
Income level
1/10
Social housing
33.3%
Connectivity
N/A
Flood Risk
No risk
Noise Level
No noise

Deprivation level

6/10

Ernesettle has an average level of deprivation, ranked at position 16,542 out of 32,844 areas in England, placing it within the bottom 50% least deprived areas in England.

Crime level

2/10

Ernesettle has a very low crime rate, with approximately 30.9 reported incidents per 1,000 population each year.

Social housing

33.3%

Approximately 33.3% 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.

Income level

1/10

The average income per household in Ernesettle is £39,814 per year.

Noise Level

No noise

No significant noise sources from railways or roads near PL5 4JJ.

Flood risk

No risk

Ernesettle near PL5 4JJ 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 Victoria Road located about 1.6 miles away. There are no other stations nearby.

Parks

No parks nearby

Area Profile

Population
251
Population density
5,218.3 per km²

Crime

Crime per 1,000 population

Violence and sexual offences
18.1(-46%)
Other theft
4.52(-20%)
Drugs
3.77(+96%)
Public order
1.51(-77%)
Anti-social behaviour
1.51(-90%)
South West average

Demographics

Ethnic groups

British
232
92.43%
Other White
11
4.38%
Other Asian
3
1.2%
Chinese
2
0.8%
Caribbean
1
0.4%
Total population: 251

Economics

Education (age 16+)

No qualifications
48
22.43%
Level 4+ (Degree)
37
17.29%
Level 3 (A level)
36
16.82%
Level 1 (GCSEs 3-1)
33
15.42%
Level 2 (GCSEs 9-4)
32
14.95%
Total 16+ residents: 214

Housing

Housing tenure

Owns outright
46
38.33%
Owns with a mortgage
24
20%
Social rents from council
22
18.33%
Other social rented
18
15%
Private landlord or letting agency
9
7.5%
Total households: 120

Property prices in Budshead

Median price£220,000
Price per sq ft£261
Sales (last 12 months)136
Typical range (middle 50%)£170K – £360K

Based on 136 recent sales, the median property price is £220,000 (about £261 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
Detached35£430,000£341
Semi-Detached42£235,000£252
Terraced43£187,000£249
Flats16£122,500£221

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£318,000£94,350£153,725£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£439,995£117,500£232,500£187,000
2026£540,000£115,500£241,500£190,000
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£226£150£169£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£221£243£237
2026£302£199£262£254
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 4JJ.

Recent sold properties in the last 18 months near PL5 4JJ
DateAddressTypeTenurePriceMap
21 Jul 202537, Winchester Gardens, Plymouth, PL5 4JJFlatsLeasehold£100,000
06 Jun 202519, Winchester Gardens, Plymouth, PL5 4JJFlatsLeasehold£90,000
20 Oct 20252, Milford Lane, Plymouth, PL5 4JNSemi-DetachedFreehold£235,000
27 Mar 202516, Winchester Gardens, Plymouth, PL5 4JHSemi-DetachedFreehold£160,000
15 Dec 2025Ground Floor Flat, 14, Oakham Road, Plymouth, PL5 4JBFlatsLeasehold£127,000

Schools

In the PL5 4JJ postcode area, located within Ernesettle, there are 9 primary and 1 secondary schools in close proximity.

Nearby primary and secondary schools for PL5 4JJ
DistancePhaseNameTypeRating
0.3 miPrimarySt Peter's RC Primary SchoolAcademy converter

Good

0.3 miNot applicableMill Ford SchoolCommunity special school

Good

0.4 miNot applicableBrook Green Centre for LearningCommunity special school

Outstanding

Local amenities

2 nearby supermarkets & convenience stores within 0.5 mi of PL5 4JJ

Nearby supermarkets & convenience stores for PL5 4JJ
DistanceNameAddressDirections
0.1 miPremier Norwich StoresNorwich Avenue, Plymouth, PL5 4JGWalking directions to Premier Norwich Stores
0.4 miFreemans Convenience StoreRingmore Way, Plymouth, PL5 3RJWalking directions to Freemans Convenience Store

Council Tax Bands

Annual council tax rates for Plymouth district.

Band A£1,628
Band B£1,899
Band C£2,171
Band D£2,442
Band E£2,984
Band F£3,527
Band G£4,070
Band H£4,884

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 4JJ, 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)ErnesettleE02003125
LSOA (Lower Layer Super Output Area)Plymouth 004AE01015024
Police ForceDevon & Cornwall
Postcode Introduced1980-01-01

Frequently asked questions about PL5 4JJ

Is PL5 4JJ (Ernesettle) safe?

The area around PL5 4JJ records about 31 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, which is a very low crime rate for England: it scores 2 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.

What is the average house price near PL5 4JJ?

The median sale price around PL5 4JJ in Budshead is £220,000 (about £261 per square foot) based on 136 registered sales according to HM Land Registry data.

What schools are near PL5 4JJ?

There are 12 schools close to PL5 4JJ, including St Peter's RC Primary School (Good), Mill Ford School (Good) and Brook Green Centre for Learning (Outstanding). Ratings are from the latest Ofsted inspections.

How deprived is the area around PL5 4JJ?

PL5 4JJ scores 6 out of 10 on the deprivation scale, where 10 is the most deprived. Its neighbourhood ranks 16,542 of 32,844 in England on the official Index of Multiple Deprivation (rank 1 is the most deprived).

Who represents PL5 4JJ (Ernesettle) in Parliament and on the local council?

The Member of Parliament for Plymouth Moor View covering PL5 4JJ is Fred Thomas (Labour Party), elected at the 2024 general election. The area is represented by 1 local councillor: Nicola Cooke (Reform UK).