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PL6 8RB

Mothecombe Walk

Moor View

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Detailed insights for PL6 8RB

Overview

Postcode PL6 8RB is located in an urban city, within the Moor View ward of Plymouth in the South West region, and forms part of the Deer Park & Leigham area. It has average deprivation and high crime levels, with around 80.3 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, in line with the South West average of 85 per 1,000. The average income per household in Deer Park & Leigham is £45,187 per year. The nearest station is Plymouth, about 2.8 miles away. There are 6 primary and 1 secondary schools in the area.

Crime rate
8/10
Crimes per 1k residents
80
Deprivation level
6/10
Income level
2/10
Social housing
32.8%
Connectivity
N/A
Flood Risk
No risk
Noise Level
No noise

Deprivation level

6/10

Deer Park & Leigham has an average level of deprivation, ranked at position 9,503 out of 32,844 areas in the United Kingdom, placing it within the top 29% most deprived areas in England.

Crime level

8/10

Deer Park & Leigham has a high crime rate, with approximately 80.3 reported incidents per 1,000 population each year.

Social housing

32.8%

Approximately 32.8% of homes on this street are social housing provided by a local council or housing association. Across the surrounding area, around 23.2% of dwellings are socially rented.

Income level

2/10

The average income per household in Deer Park & Leigham is £45,187 per year.

Noise Level

No noise

No significant noise sources from railways or roads near PL6 8RB.

Flood risk

No risk

Deer Park & Leigham near PL6 8RB has no flood risk (less than 0.1% chance of a flood each year) from rivers and sea.

Transport

The nearest station is Plymouth located about 2.8 miles away. There are no other stations nearby.

Parks

No parks nearby

Area Profile

Population
232
Population density
3,328.6 per km²

Crime

Crime per 1,000 population

Violence and sexual offences
37.23(+12%)
Anti-social behaviour
31.39(+111%)
Shoplifting
24.82(+275%)
Criminal damage and arson
12.41(+91%)
Drugs
10.22(+432%)
South West average

Demographics

Ethnic groups

British
224
95.32%
Other Asian
7
2.98%
Other White
3
1.28%
Indian
1
0.43%
Total population: 235

Economics

Education (age 16+)

No qualifications
74
36.45%
Level 2 (GCSEs 9-4)
31
15.27%
Level 3 (A level)
31
15.27%
Apprenticeship
26
12.81%
Level 4+ (Degree)
26
12.81%
Total 16+ residents: 203

Housing

Housing tenure

Owns outright
41
34.45%
Owns with a mortgage
24
20.17%
Social rents from council
22
18.49%
Other social rented
17
14.29%
Private landlord or letting agency
10
8.4%
Total households: 119

Property prices in Moor View

Median price£223,000
Price per sq ft£264
Sales (last 12 months)157
Typical range (middle 50%)£193K – £290K

Based on 157 recent sales, the median property price is £223,000 (about £264 per square foot) in Moor View area, with individual transactions ranging from £88,000 up to £1,150,000.

Prices by property typelast 12 months

Median sale price, median price per square foot, sales count, and percentile information for each property type in Moor View over the last year.
TypeSalesMedian£/sq ft
Detached23£415,000£352
Semi-Detached29£275,000£266
Terraced92£210,000£251
Flats13£148,000£241

10-year price trendmedian sale price in Moor View

Sale price

Ten year median sale price trend for each property type in Moor View.
YearDetachedFlatsSemi-DetachedTerraced
2016£312,500£113,500£230,000£168,000
2017£316,000£140,000£227,745£164,950
2018£327,500£114,000£222,000£173,000
2019£325,000£117,000£210,000£158,500
2020£390,000£125,500£248,000£164,950
2021£332,500£121,000£240,000£175,000
2022£440,000£163,748£265,500£205,000
2023£400,000£151,750£286,750£205,000
2024£412,500£148,500£295,000£208,000
2025£412,500£147,000£282,500£210,000
2026£395,000£157,750£285,000£215,500
Ten year median sale price trend for each property type in Moor View.

Price per sq ft

Ten year median sale price per square foot trend for each property type in Moor View.
YearDetachedFlatsSemi-DetachedTerraced
2016£246£211£250£200
2017£257£214£238£190
2018£252£219£216£227
2019£265£200£222£191
2020£267£204£228£201
2021£284£220£274£219
2022£317£252£303£238
2023£311£256£292£244
2024£319£247£310£245
2025£341£250£270£250
2026£355£268£273£242
Ten year median sale price per square foot trend for each property type in Moor View.

Price distribution by property typelast 12 months

Price distribution by property type for Moor View in the last year.

Recent sales

There were 33 recent sold properties in the last 18 months near PL6 8RB.

Recent sold properties in the last 18 months near PL6 8RB
DateAddressTypeTenurePriceMap
10 Apr 202586, Mothecombe Walk, Plymouth, PL6 8RETerracedFreehold£211,000
20 Jun 2025185, Thurlestone Walk, Plymouth, PL6 8QLTerracedFreehold£210,000
12 Mar 202635, Walkhampton Walk, Plymouth, PL6 8QYTerracedFreehold£190,000
19 Dec 202541, Walkhampton Walk, Plymouth, PL6 8QYTerracedFreehold£220,000
24 Nov 20256, Cockington Close, Plymouth, PL6 8RFTerracedFreehold£170,000

Schools

In the PL6 8RB postcode area, located within Deer Park & Leigham, there are 6 primary and 1 secondary schools in close proximity.

Nearby primary and secondary schools for PL6 8RB
DistancePhaseNameTypeRating
0.1 miPrimaryLeigham Primary SchoolAcademy converter

Good

0.5 miNot applicableCann Bridge SchoolCommunity special school

Good

0.5 miPrimaryTor Bridge Primary SchoolAcademy sponsor led

Outstanding

Local amenities

2 nearby supermarkets & convenience stores within mi of PL6 8RB

Nearby supermarkets & convenience stores for PL6 8RB
DistanceNameAddressDirections
0.2 miLeigham StoresThurlestone Walk, Plymouth, PL6 8QEWalking directions to Leigham Stores
0.4 miAsdaLeypark Drive, Plymouth, PL6 8TBWalking directions to Asda

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 PL6 8RB, including ward councillors and the local member of parliament.

Local councillors

Andrew David Crumplin

Moor View - 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
WardMoor ViewE05002086
ParishPlymouth, unparished areaE43000021
MSOA (Middle Layer Super Output Area)Deer Park & LeighamE02003131
LSOA (Lower Layer Super Output Area)Plymouth 010DE01015095
Police ForceDevon & Cornwall
Postcode Introduced1980-01-01

Frequently asked questions about PL6 8RB

Is PL6 8RB (Deer Park & Leigham) safe?

The area around PL6 8RB records about 80 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, which is a high crime rate for England: it scores 8 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 PL6 8RB?

The median sale price around PL6 8RB in Deer Park & Leigham is £223,000 (about £264 per square foot) based on 157 registered sales according to HM Land Registry data.

What schools are near PL6 8RB?

There are 9 schools close to PL6 8RB, including Leigham Primary School (Good), Cann Bridge School (Good) and Tor Bridge Primary School (Outstanding). Ratings are from the latest Ofsted inspections.

How deprived is the area around PL6 8RB?

PL6 8RB scores 6 out of 10 on the deprivation scale, where 10 is the most deprived. Its neighbourhood ranks 9,503 of 32,844 in England on the official Index of Multiple Deprivation (rank 1 is the most deprived).

Who represents PL6 8RB (Deer Park & Leigham) in Parliament and on the local council?

The Member of Parliament for Plymouth Moor View covering PL6 8RB is Fred Thomas (Labour Party), elected at the 2024 general election. The area is represented by 1 local councillor: Andrew David Crumplin (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.