Living in PL5, Plymouth
What the open data says about house prices, schools, crime and flood risk around PL5 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 PL5
97 recorded home sales on the streets around central PL5 in the last 2 years, with a median of £202,500 and a range from £57,000 to £400,000. Mostly semi-detached houses.
| Address | Type | Sold for | Date |
|---|---|---|---|
| 17 ASHRIDGE GARDENS, PL5 3PZ | semi-detached | £195,000 | 2026-06-19 |
| 50 WANSTEAD GROVE, PL5 2LY | semi-detached | £170,000 | 2026-06-12 |
| 3 STEPHENSON WAY, PL5 2BB | semi-detached | £255,000 | 2026-06-05 |
| 78 COOMBE PARK LANE, PL5 2LQ | terraced | £171,000 | 2026-06-04 |
| 151 BUDSHEAD ROAD, PL5 2PL | flat-maisonette | £88,000 | 2026-05-28 |
| 27 DUNSTONE ROAD, PL5 2HJ | semi-detached | £270,000 | 2026-05-22 |
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
62 schools within 3 miles , of which 92% are rated Outstanding or Good by Ofsted.
| Nearest well-rated schools | Stage | Ofsted | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Ernesettle Community School | Primary | Outstanding | 0.4 mi |
| Marine Academy Primary | Primary | Outstanding | 0.6 mi |
| Knowle Primary School | Primary | Good | 0.4 mi |
| Marine Academy Plymouth | Secondary | Good | 0.5 mi |
| All Saints Church of England Academy | Secondary | Good | 0.8 mi |
| Sir John Hunt Community Sports College | Secondary | Good | 1.1 mi |
39 state primary and 12 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 PL5, 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 | 16.1% |
| Elementary occupations | 14.6% |
| Caring, leisure and other service | 14.3% |
| Sales and customer service | 13.3% |
| Process, plant and machine operatives | 11.8% |
Source: ONS Census 2021, table TS063, for this district's small area.
Crime
268 crimes recorded within roughly a mile of central PL5 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 1 of 10 on the Index of Multiple Deprivation (most deprived nationally), based on Plymouth's figures.
Common questions about PL5
What is the average house price in PL5?
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 PL5?
Prices in City of Plymouth are up 4.4% on a year ago (UK House Price Index).
What do houses actually sell for in PL5?
The median of 97 recorded sales around central PL5 in the last 2 years is £202,500, ranging from £57,000 to £400,000 (HM Land Registry Price Paid Data).
Are the schools good in PL5?
62 schools sit within 3 miles of central PL5, and 92% are rated Outstanding or Good by Ofsted.
How much crime is there in PL5?
268 crimes were recorded within roughly a mile of central PL5 in 2026-06, most commonly violent crime (Police.uk).
Is PL5 at risk of flooding?
Central PL5 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 PL5 a good place to live?
That depends on what you need, so here is what the official data says rather than an opinion: 92% of nearby schools are rated Outstanding or Good by Ofsted; the median home sells for £202,500; the area sits in decile 1 of 10 on the Index of Multiple Deprivation; 268 crimes were recorded within about a mile. Every one of those figures names its source on this page.
Is PL5 safe?
268 crimes were recorded within roughly a mile of central PL5 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? PL5 or PL2, PL5 or PL6, PL5 or PL3.
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