Living in PL4, Plymouth
What the open data says about house prices, schools, crime and flood risk around PL4 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 PL4
145 recorded home sales on the streets around central PL4 in the last 2 years, with a median of £195,000 and a range from £41,500 to £630,000. Mostly terraced houses.
| Address | Type | Sold for | Date |
|---|---|---|---|
| 72 LIPSON ROAD, PL4 8RH | terraced | £325,000 | 2026-06-22 |
| FIRST FLOOR FLAT 24 PENTYRE TERRACE, PL4 8RW | flat-maisonette | £110,000 | 2026-05-29 |
| 46 CHADDLEWOOD AVENUE, PL4 8RF | terraced | £260,000 | 2026-05-22 |
| 33 SEA VIEW AVENUE, PL4 8RU | terraced | £265,000 | 2026-05-21 |
| 35 CECIL AVENUE, PL4 8SG | terraced | £200,000 | 2026-05-21 |
| 25 LIPSON AVENUE, PL4 8SQ | terraced | £250,000 | 2026-05-19 |
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
55 schools within 3 miles , of which 91% are rated Outstanding or Good by Ofsted.
| Nearest well-rated schools | Stage | Ofsted | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Prince Rock Primary School | Primary | Outstanding | 0.6 mi |
| High View School | Primary | Outstanding | 1.2 mi |
| Tor Bridge Primary School | Primary | Outstanding | 2.8 mi |
| Salisbury Road Primary School | Primary | Good | 0.2 mi |
| Holy Cross Catholic Primary School | Primary | Good | 0.3 mi |
| Mount Street Primary School | Primary | Good | 0.3 mi |
35 state primary and 12 state secondary schools within range, plus 3 fee-paying schools.
Private schools
3 fee-paying schools within 3 miles: Fletewood School and Nursery, King's School, Plymouth College.
All 3 fee-paying schools near PL4, 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 |
|---|---|
| Professional occupations | 21.4% |
| Elementary occupations | 14.2% |
| Associate professional and technical | 12.6% |
| Skilled trades | 12.0% |
| Sales and customer service | 10.1% |
Source: ONS Census 2021, table TS063, for this district's small area.
Crime
907 crimes recorded within roughly a mile of central PL4 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 3 of 10 on the Index of Multiple Deprivation (most deprived nationally), based on Plymouth's figures.
Common questions about PL4
What is the average house price in PL4?
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 PL4?
Prices in City of Plymouth are up 4.4% on a year ago (UK House Price Index).
What do houses actually sell for in PL4?
The median of 145 recorded sales around central PL4 in the last 2 years is £195,000, ranging from £41,500 to £630,000 (HM Land Registry Price Paid Data).
Are the schools good in PL4?
55 schools sit within 3 miles of central PL4, and 91% are rated Outstanding or Good by Ofsted.
How much crime is there in PL4?
907 crimes were recorded within roughly a mile of central PL4 in 2026-06, most commonly violent crime (Police.uk).
Is PL4 at risk of flooding?
Central PL4 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 PL4 a good place to live?
That depends on what you need, so here is what the official data says rather than an opinion: 91% of nearby schools are rated Outstanding or Good by Ofsted; the median home sells for £195,000; the area sits in decile 3 of 10 on the Index of Multiple Deprivation; 907 crimes were recorded within about a mile. Every one of those figures names its source on this page.
Is PL4 safe?
907 crimes were recorded within roughly a mile of central PL4 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? PL4 or PL3, PL4 or PL1, PL4 or PL95.
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