PL8 or PL9?
Two neighbouring postcode districts compared on sold prices, energy, flood risk, crime and deprivation, all from the same official sources as every report on this site.
- PL8 recorded fewer crimes in the same period, though busier places always record more.
- PL9 is the less deprived of the two on the Index of Multiple Deprivation.
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PL8
South Hams
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PL9
Plymouth
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| Median home sale nearby | — | — |
| Average sold price | — | — |
| Area price growth (YoY) | -6.8% (South Hams) | +4.4% (City of Plymouth) |
| Dwelling type | Detached house | — |
| Floor area | 232 m² | — |
| Built | Before 1900 | — |
| Energy rating | E | — |
| Heating cost (EPC est.) | £2369/yr | — |
| Flood zone | Zone 1 (low probability) | Zone 1 (low probability) |
| Crime nearby | 3 recorded | 50 recorded |
| Deprivation decile | 7 of 10 | 8 of 10 |
Common questions
Which has less crime, PL8 or PL9?
PL8 recorded fewer crimes in the same period (3 in PL8 against 50 in PL9, Police.uk). Busier places record more, so read this alongside how built-up each area is rather than on its own.
Is PL8 or PL9 the more affluent area?
On the Index of Multiple Deprivation, PL8 sits in decile 7 of 10 and PL9 in decile 8, where 10 is the least deprived.
Should I buy in PL8 or PL9?
That depends on what you need, and no dataset answers it. What this page gives you is the evidence side by side: what homes actually sell for, the energy ratings, the flood zone, recorded crime and deprivation, each traced to the body that published it.
A quick side-by-side snapshot only. Open each property's full report for the complete picture.