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Plymouth PL12 5 area guide

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Is Plymouth PL12 5 a good place to live?

In Plymouth (PL12 5), recorded crime is 95% below the national average, homes sell for around £372,617 on average, there are 2 schools in the area, flood risk from rivers and the sea is high, and it ranks as close to the national average for deprivation (deprivation decile 4/10, where 1 is most deprived).

Official UK open data · crime to 2026-04 · HM Land Registry, Police.uk, Environment Agency, GIAS/Ofsted, ONS 2021. Free to browse.

Flood risk in Plymouth PL12 5

Flood risk from rivers and the sea in Plymouth PL12 5 is rated high. Around 2.3% of properties (49 of 2,106) sit in a modelled flood zone, of which 32 are at significant risk.

Source: Environment Agency, Risk of Flooding from Rivers and Sea, updated 2026-06-27. Surface-water and groundwater flooding are modelled separately and are not included here. Commission an official flood search before purchase.

Sold-price trend (1995–2026)

1995: £68,875 (26 sales)1996: £61,005 (32 sales)1997: £71,171 (45 sales)1998: £70,975 (48 sales)1999: £71,275 (55 sales)2000: £76,189 (42 sales)2001: £100,166 (42 sales)2002: £136,398 (55 sales)2003: £145,866 (37 sales)2004: £222,271 (31 sales)2005: £174,597 (36 sales)2006: £247,179 (45 sales)2007: £243,865 (46 sales)2008: £225,874 (21 sales)2009: £237,066 (29 sales)2010: £249,295 (29 sales)2011: £254,588 (34 sales)2012: £193,567 (30 sales)2013: £214,816 (26 sales)2014: £219,740 (41 sales)2015: £264,000 (33 sales)2016: £270,588 (34 sales)2017: £302,976 (48 sales)2018: £283,294 (55 sales)2019: £272,883 (40 sales)2020: £253,697 (31 sales)2021: £344,515 (51 sales)2022: £355,044 (42 sales)2023: £352,653 (36 sales)2024: £372,617 (27 sales)2025: £380,766 (31 sales)2026: £325,318 (11 sales) 2026: £325,318 (11 sales) — part year so far £380,766 £61,005 1995 2026*

Annual average (mean) sold price in PL12 5, 1995–2026. 2026 is a part year (11 sales so far) — shown greyed. Hover a point to read its value. Source: HM Land Registry Price Paid.

Recorded crime trend

May 24: 3 crimesJun 24: 1 crimesJul 24: 5 crimesAug 24: 7 crimesSep 24: 2 crimesOct 24: 3 crimesNov 24: 3 crimesFeb 25: 6 crimesMar 25: 2 crimesApr 25: 3 crimesMay 25: 4 crimesJun 25: 4 crimesJul 25: 6 crimesAug 25: 3 crimesSep 25: 1 crimesOct 25: 3 crimesNov 25: 4 crimesDec 25: 3 crimesJan 26: 2 crimesFeb 26: 3 crimesMar 26: 1 crimesApr 26: 2 crimes Apr 26: 2 crimes 7 1 May 24 Apr 26

Recorded crimes per month in PL12 5 (May 24–Apr 26, average 3/month). Hover a point to read the count. Source: Police.uk street-level data.

Who lives here

Median age
54
One-person households
26%
Households with children
21%
Households
3,621

Owned 76% · Social rent 7% · Private rent 16%

Census 2021 (ONS), for PL12 5.

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Plymouth PL12 5: frequently asked questions

Is Plymouth PL12 5 a good place to live?

In Plymouth (PL12 5), recorded crime is 95% below the national average, homes sell for around £372,617 on average, there are 2 schools in the area, flood risk from rivers and the sea is high, and it ranks as close to the national average for deprivation (deprivation decile 4/10, where 1 is most deprived).

What is the crime rate in Plymouth PL12 5?

Recorded crime in Plymouth PL12 5 runs at 13.2 per 1,000 properties, 95% below the national average (Police.uk, 2026-04).

Is Plymouth PL12 5 safe?

Crime in Plymouth PL12 5 is below the national average. Recorded crime in Plymouth PL12 5 runs at 13.2 per 1,000 properties, 95% below the national average (Police.uk, 2026-04).

How much are house prices in Plymouth PL12 5?

Homes in Plymouth PL12 5 sell for around £372,617 on average, based on 27 recorded sales (HM Land Registry).

Is Plymouth PL12 5 at risk of flooding?

Flood risk from rivers and the sea in Plymouth PL12 5 is rated high. Around 2.3% of properties (49 of 2,106) sit in a modelled flood zone, of which 32 are at significant risk.

How many schools are there in Plymouth PL12 5?

There are 2 schools in Plymouth PL12 5 (2 primary, 0 secondary), per the DfE Get Information about Schools register.

Is Plymouth PL12 5 a deprived area?

Plymouth PL12 5 sits in deprivation decile 4 of 10 (1 = most deprived), making it around the national average for England (English Indices of Deprivation, ONS).