Postcode PL5 4LU 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 2 miles away. There are 6 primary and 1 secondary schools in the area.
Ernesettle has an average level of deprivation, ranked at position 12,627 out of 32,844 areas in the United Kingdom, placing it within the top 38% most deprived areas in England.
Ernesettle has a very low crime rate, with approximately 30.9 reported incidents per 1,000 population each year.
Approximately 9.2% 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 4LU.
Ernesettle near PL5 4LU 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 2 miles away. There are no other stations nearby.
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.
| Type | Sales | Median | £/sq ft |
|---|---|---|---|
| Detached | 37 | £440,000 | £344 |
| Semi-Detached | 44 | £245,000 | £260 |
| Terraced | 44 | £182,500 | £248 |
| Flats | 18 | £116,375 | £214 |
Sale price
| Year | Detached | Flats | Semi-Detached | Terraced |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 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 |
Price per sq ft
| Year | Detached | Flats | Semi-Detached | Terraced |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 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 |
There were 31 recent sold properties in the last 18 months near PL5 4LU.
In the PL5 4LU postcode area, located within Ernesettle, there are 6 primary and 1 secondary schools in close proximity.
2 nearby supermarkets & convenience stores within mi of PL5 4LU
| Distance | Name | Address | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.3 mi | Premier Norwich Stores | Norwich Avenue, Plymouth, PL5 4JG | Walking directions to Premier Norwich Stores |
| 0.3 mi | Tamerton Village Stores | Fore Street, Plymouth, PL5 4NA | Walking directions to Tamerton Village Stores |
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 4LU, including ward councillors and the local member of parliament.
Nicola Cooke
Budshead - Elected 7 May 2026
Fred Thomas
Plymouth Moor View - Elected 4 Jul 2024
The area around PL5 4LU 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.
The median sale price around PL5 4LU in Ernesettle is £220,000 (about £267 per square foot) based on 143 registered sales according to HM Land Registry data.
There are 10 schools close to PL5 4LU, including St Peter's RC Primary School (Good), Brook Green Centre for Learning (Outstanding) and Mary Dean's CofE Primary School and Nursery. Ratings are from the latest Ofsted inspections.
PL5 4LU scores 6 out of 10 on the deprivation scale, where 10 is the most deprived. Its neighbourhood ranks 12,627 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 4LU is Fred Thomas (Labour Party), elected at the 2024 general election. The area is represented by 1 local councillor: Nicola Cooke (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.