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PL6 8ST

Dover Road

Moor View

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Overview

Postcode PL6 8ST is located in an urban city, within the Moor View ward of Plymouth in the South West region, and forms part of the Derriford & Estover area. It has high deprivation and average crime levels, with around 51.1 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, about 40% below the South West average of 85 per 1,000. The average income per household in Derriford & Estover is £48,239 per year. The nearest station is Plymouth, about 3.2 miles away. There are 5 primary and 1 secondary schools in the area.

Crime rate
5/10
Crimes per 1k residents
51
Deprivation level
7/10
Income level
4/10
Social housing
3.1%
Connectivity
N/A
Flood Risk
No risk
Noise Level
No noise

Deprivation level

7/10

Derriford & Estover has a high level of deprivation, ranked at position 8,646 out of 32,844 areas in the United Kingdom, placing it within the top 26% most deprived areas in England.

Crime level

5/10

Derriford & Estover has an average crime rate, with approximately 51.1 reported incidents per 1,000 population each year.

Social housing

3.1%

Approximately 3.1% of homes on this street are social housing provided by a local council or housing association. Across the surrounding area, around 20.8% of dwellings are socially rented.

Income level

4/10

The average income per household in Derriford & Estover is £48,239 per year.

Noise Level

No noise

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

Flood risk

No risk

Derriford & Estover near PL6 8ST 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 3.2 miles away. There are no other stations nearby.

Parks

No parks nearby

Area Profile

Population
220
Population density
6,303.7 per km²

Crime

Crime per 1,000 population

Violence and sexual offences
30.8(-8%)
Anti-social behaviour
11.14(-25%)
Public order
6.55(0%)
Criminal damage and arson
4.59(-29%)
Shoplifting
4.59(-31%)
South West average

Demographics

Ethnic groups

British
211
96.35%
White and Black Caribbean (mixed)
2
0.91%
Indian
1
0.46%
Other Asian
1
0.46%
African
1
0.46%
Total population: 219

Economics

Education (age 16+)

Level 3 (A level)
41
22.04%
Level 4+ (Degree)
40
21.51%
Level 2 (GCSEs 9-4)
29
15.59%
No qualifications
24
12.9%
Level 1 (GCSEs 3-1)
23
12.37%
Total 16+ residents: 186

Housing

Housing tenure

Owns outright
43
44.79%
Owns with a mortgage
37
38.54%
Private landlord or letting agency
10
10.42%
Other social rented
2
2.08%
Other forms of private rent
2
2.08%
Total households: 96

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 48 recent sold properties in the last 18 months near PL6 8ST.

Recent sold properties in the last 18 months near PL6 8ST
DateAddressTypeTenurePriceMap
19 Dec 202552, Dover Road, Plymouth, PL6 8STTerracedFreehold£245,000
18 Jun 20252, Dover Road, Plymouth, PL6 8STTerracedFreehold£280,000
27 Jan 202522, Dover Road, Plymouth, PL6 8STTerracedFreehold£228,000
13 Feb 20255, Ashdown Walk, Plymouth, PL6 8SRTerracedFreehold£207,000
13 May 202629, Walcot Close, Plymouth, PL6 8TGFlatsLeasehold£157,750

Schools

In the PL6 8ST postcode area, located within Derriford & Estover, there are 5 primary and 1 secondary schools in close proximity.

Nearby primary and secondary schools for PL6 8ST
DistancePhaseNameTypeRating
0.2 miNurseryPlym Bridge Nursery School and Day CareLocal authority nursery school

Good

0.2 miSecondaryTor Bridge HighAcademy converter

Good

0.2 miPrimaryTor Bridge Primary SchoolAcademy sponsor led

Outstanding

Local amenities

3 nearby supermarkets & convenience stores within mi of PL6 8ST

Nearby supermarkets & convenience stores for PL6 8ST
DistanceNameAddressDirections
0.2 miOne Stop234-236 Miller Way, Plymouth, PL6 8ULWalking directions to One Stop
0.2 miAsdaLeypark Drive, Plymouth, PL6 8TBWalking directions to Asda
0.3 miKeswick StoresKeswick Crescent, Plymouth, PL6 8TTWalking directions to Keswick Stores

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 8ST, 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)Derriford & EstoverE02003126
LSOA (Lower Layer Super Output Area)Plymouth 005EE01015094
Police ForceDevon & Cornwall
Postcode Introduced1980-01-01

Frequently asked questions about PL6 8ST

Is PL6 8ST (Derriford & Estover) safe?

The area around PL6 8ST records about 51 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, which is a average crime rate for England: it scores 5 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 8ST?

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

What schools are near PL6 8ST?

There are 9 schools close to PL6 8ST, including Plym Bridge Nursery School and Day Care (Good), Tor Bridge High (Good) and Tor Bridge Primary School (Outstanding). Ratings are from the latest Ofsted inspections.

How deprived is the area around PL6 8ST?

PL6 8ST scores 7 out of 10 on the deprivation scale, where 10 is the most deprived. Its neighbourhood ranks 8,646 of 32,844 in England on the official Index of Multiple Deprivation (rank 1 is the most deprived).

Who represents PL6 8ST (Derriford & Estover) in Parliament and on the local council?

The Member of Parliament for Plymouth Moor View covering PL6 8ST 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.