Postcode PL9 8RF is located in an urban city, within the Plymstock Dunstone ward of Plymouth in the South West region, and forms part of the Plymstock Goosewell & Staddiscombe area. It has low deprivation and low crime levels, with around 36.8 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, about 57% below the South West average of 85 per 1,000. The average income per household in Plymstock Goosewell & Staddiscombe is £51,717 per year. The nearest station is Plymouth, about 3.2 miles away. There are 3 primary and 2 secondary schools in the area. There is 1 park nearby, the closest medium park is Burrow Hill.
Plymstock Goosewell & Staddiscombe has a low level of deprivation, ranked at position 23,612 out of 32,844 areas in the United Kingdom, placing it within the bottom 28% least deprived areas in England.
Plymstock Goosewell & Staddiscombe has a low crime rate, with approximately 36.8 reported incidents per 1,000 population each year.
Approximately 1.6% of homes on this street are social housing provided by a local council or housing association. Across the surrounding area, around 4.6% of dwellings are socially rented.
The average income per household in Plymstock Goosewell & Staddiscombe is £51,717 per year.
No significant noise sources from railways or roads near PL9 8RF.
Plymstock Goosewell & Staddiscombe near PL9 8RF has no flood risk (less than 0.1% chance of a flood each year) from rivers and sea.
The nearest station is Plymouth located about 3.2 miles away. There are no other stations nearby.
| Distance | Name | Size | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.5 mi | Burrow Hill | Medium | Walking directions to Burrow Hill |
Based on 185 recent sales, the median property price is £287,500 (about £317 per square foot) in Plymstock Dunstone area, with individual transactions ranging from £92,000 up to £855,000.
| Type | Sales | Median | £/sq ft |
|---|---|---|---|
| Detached | 61 | £390,000 | £340 |
| Semi-Detached | 78 | £282,000 | £317 |
| Terraced | 41 | £220,000 | £299 |
| Flats | 5 | £150,000 | £278 |
Sale price
| Year | Detached | Flats | Semi-Detached | Terraced |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2016 | £277,000 | £109,500 | £211,000 | £158,000 |
| 2017 | £289,950 | £162,000 | £215,000 | £175,000 |
| 2018 | £320,000 | £145,000 | £226,000 | £185,000 |
| 2019 | £336,500 | £119,000 | £221,975 | £165,000 |
| 2020 | £339,950 | £129,225 | £225,000 | £173,000 |
| 2021 | £347,500 | £119,000 | £240,000 | £195,000 |
| 2022 | £410,250 | £167,475 | £282,131 | £213,000 |
| 2023 | £387,500 | £157,500 | £265,000 | £195,000 |
| 2024 | £380,000 | £155,000 | £277,250 | £184,500 |
| 2025 | £375,000 | £159,700 | £285,000 | £212,000 |
| 2026 | £390,000 | — | £277,500 | £220,000 |
Price per sq ft
| Year | Detached | Flats | Semi-Detached | Terraced |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2016 | £240 | £202 | £220 | £232 |
| 2017 | £248 | £250 | £219 | £232 |
| 2018 | £259 | £206 | £240 | £228 |
| 2019 | £271 | £214 | £232 | £228 |
| 2020 | £287 | £218 | £246 | £220 |
| 2021 | £318 | £221 | £267 | £249 |
| 2022 | £343 | £279 | £308 | £273 |
| 2023 | £348 | £225 | £301 | £277 |
| 2024 | £342 | £261 | £301 | £300 |
| 2025 | £333 | £278 | £302 | £294 |
| 2026 | £340 | — | £321 | £293 |
There were 50+ recent sold properties in the last 18 months near PL9 8RF.
In the PL9 8RF postcode area, located within Plymstock Goosewell & Staddiscombe, there are 3 primary and 2 secondary schools in close proximity.
2 nearby supermarkets & convenience stores within mi of PL9 8RF
| Distance | Name | Address | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.2 mi | One Stop | 59-61 Goosewell Road, Plymouth, PL9 9HP | Walking directions to One Stop |
| 0.3 mi | Asda Express | Wembury Road, Plymouth, PL9 0DF | Walking directions to Asda Express |
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 PL9 8RF, including ward councillors and the local member of parliament.
Grace Stickland
Plymstock Dunstone - Elected 7 May 2026
Rebecca Smith
South West Devon - Elected 4 Jul 2024
The area around PL9 8RF records about 37 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, which is a low crime rate for England: it scores 3 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 public order.
The median sale price around PL9 8RF in Plymstock Goosewell & Staddiscombe is £287,500 (about £317 per square foot) based on 185 registered sales according to HM Land Registry data.
There are 5 schools close to PL9 8RF, including Goosewell Primary Academy (Good), Coombe Dean School (Good) and Plymstock School (Good). Ratings are from the latest Ofsted inspections.
PL9 8RF scores 3 out of 10 on the deprivation scale, where 10 is the most deprived. Its neighbourhood ranks 23,612 of 32,844 in England on the official Index of Multiple Deprivation (rank 1 is the most deprived).
The Member of Parliament for South West Devon covering PL9 8RF is Rebecca Smith (Conservative and Unionist Party), elected at the 2024 general election. The area is represented by 1 local councillor: Grace Stickland (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.