Living in PL2, Plymouth
What the open data says about house prices, schools, crime and flood risk around PL2 in Plymouth. Built from the same sources as every property report on this site, not opinion or marketing copy.
House prices
Average price in City of Plymouth: £222,817, up 4.4% on a year ago (2026-06). The wider South West average is £304,562.
What actually sold around PL2
84 recorded home sales on the streets around central PL2 in the last 2 years, with a median of £207,000 and a range from £91,200 to £515,000. Mostly semi-detached houses.
| Address | Type | Sold for | Date |
|---|---|---|---|
| 50 MYRTLEVILLE CRESCENT, PL2 2FP | terraced | £227,000 | 2026-06-10 |
| 32 GOODWIN CRESCENT, PL2 3JJ | semi-detached | £205,000 | 2026-05-28 |
| 9 FURNEAUX ROAD, PL2 3ES | semi-detached | £290,000 | 2026-05-18 |
| 62 BRIARDALE ROAD, PL2 2LE | terraced | £207,000 | 2026-05-15 |
| 88 WOLSELEY ROAD, PL2 3BP | semi-detached | £200,000 | 2026-05-08 |
| 17 AUSTIN AVENUE, PL2 2LB | semi-detached | £227,000 | 2026-05-05 |
Source: HM Land Registry Price Paid Data. Every sale of a registered property in England and Wales appears here once it completes, so the most recent weeks are always still filling in.
Schools nearby
68 schools within 3 miles , of which 90% are rated Outstanding or Good by Ofsted.
| Nearest well-rated schools | Stage | Ofsted | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Marine Academy Primary | Primary | Outstanding | 1.3 mi |
| Ernesettle Community School | Primary | Outstanding | 1.9 mi |
| Montpelier Primary School | Primary | Good | 0.4 mi |
| Devonport High School for Girls | Secondary | Good | 0.6 mi |
| Scott Medical and Healthcare College | Secondary | Good | 0.6 mi |
| Stoke Damerel Community College | Secondary | Good | 0.6 mi |
43 state primary and 14 state secondary schools within range, plus 4 fee-paying schools.
Private schools
4 fee-paying schools within 3 miles: Fletewood School and Nursery, King's School, Oneschool Global Uk Plymouth Campus, Plymouth College.
All 4 fee-paying schools near PL2, with ages and admissions →
Fee-paying schools are inspected by the Independent Schools Inspectorate, not Ofsted, and the ISI publishes no open data feed. That is why they carry no rating here. A missing grade means we cannot see one, not that the school was judged poorly.
Universities
2 higher education institutions within 3 miles: Arts University Plymouth, University of Plymouth.
Relevant beyond study: a large student population shapes rental demand, and term-time letting is a different market from family letting.
What people here do for work
The most common occupations among working residents, from the 2021 Census. This is occupation rather than industry: it says what people do, not which industries employ them.
| Occupation group | Share of workers |
|---|---|
| Skilled trades | 17.1% |
| Professional occupations | 13.3% |
| Elementary occupations | 12.8% |
| Caring, leisure and other service | 12.4% |
| Administrative and secretarial | 11.0% |
Source: ONS Census 2021, table TS063, for this district's small area.
Crime
335 crimes recorded within roughly a mile of central PL2 in 2026-06, most commonly violent crime.
Flood risk
Zone 1 (low probability). This is the Environment Agency's flood zone for the area's centre point, an individual property's own risk can differ, especially near a specific watercourse.
Deprivation
This area falls in decile 2 of 10 on the Index of Multiple Deprivation (most deprived nationally), based on Plymouth's figures.
Common questions about PL2
What is the average house price in PL2?
The average sold price in City of Plymouth is £222,817 as of 2026-06, according to the UK House Price Index.
Are house prices rising in PL2?
Prices in City of Plymouth are up 4.4% on a year ago (UK House Price Index).
What do houses actually sell for in PL2?
The median of 84 recorded sales around central PL2 in the last 2 years is £207,000, ranging from £91,200 to £515,000 (HM Land Registry Price Paid Data).
Are the schools good in PL2?
68 schools sit within 3 miles of central PL2, and 90% are rated Outstanding or Good by Ofsted.
How much crime is there in PL2?
335 crimes were recorded within roughly a mile of central PL2 in 2026-06, most commonly violent crime (Police.uk).
Is PL2 at risk of flooding?
Central PL2 sits in Zone 1 (low probability) for river and sea flooding (Environment Agency). Individual addresses vary, so check the full report for a specific property.
Is PL2 a good place to live?
That depends on what you need, so here is what the official data says rather than an opinion: 90% of nearby schools are rated Outstanding or Good by Ofsted; the median home sells for £207,000; the area sits in decile 2 of 10 on the Index of Multiple Deprivation; 335 crimes were recorded within about a mile. Every one of those figures names its source on this page.
Is PL2 safe?
335 crimes were recorded within roughly a mile of central PL2 in 2026-06, according to Police.uk. The most common category was violent crime. Crime counts follow how many people are around, so a busy district records more than a quiet one of the same size.
Neighbouring districts
Weighing two up? PL2 or PL1, PL2 or PL5, PL2 or PL3.
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