Postcode sector · PL15 9

Plymouth PL15 9 area guide

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Is Plymouth PL15 9 a good place to live?

In Plymouth (PL15 9), recorded crime is about the national average, homes sell for around £285,839 on average, there are 6 schools in the area (3 of 4 Ofsted-rated Good or Outstanding), 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).

C Safetycrime 3% above average
B Schools75% Good/Outstanding
E Floodhigh risk
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Official UK open data · crime to 2026-04 · HM Land Registry, Police.uk, Environment Agency, GIAS/Ofsted, ONS 2021. Free to browse.

Avg sold price
£285,839
from 111 sales
Population
23,950
Deprivation decile 4/10 (1 = most deprived)
Recorded crime
274.4
per 1,000 · +3% vs UK avg · 2026-04
Schools
6
5 primary · 1 secondary · 3/4 good+
Broadband
66%
gigabit-ready · 82% superfast
Flood risk
High
0.7% of homes · rivers & sea

Flood risk in Plymouth PL15 9

Flood risk from rivers and the sea in Plymouth PL15 9 is rated high. Around 0.7% of properties (36 of 5,450) sit in a modelled flood zone, of which 15 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)

Annual average (mean) sold price in PL15 9, 1995–2026. 2026 is a part year (25 sales so far) — shown greyed. Hover a point to read its value. Source: HM Land Registry Price Paid.

Recorded crime trend

Recorded crimes per month in PL15 9 (May 24–Apr 26, average 70/month). Hover a point to read the count. Source: Police.uk street-level data.

Who lives here

Median age: 50
One-person households: 28%
Households with children: 24%
Households: 9,985

Owned 69% · Social rent 9% · Private rent 21%

Census 2021 (ONS), for PL15 9.

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Plymouth PL15 9: frequently asked questions

Is Plymouth PL15 9 a good place to live?

What is the crime rate in Plymouth PL15 9?

Recorded crime in Plymouth PL15 9 runs at 274.4 per 1,000 properties, 3% above the national average (Police.uk, 2026-04).

Is Plymouth PL15 9 safe?

Crime in Plymouth PL15 9 is above the national average. Recorded crime in Plymouth PL15 9 runs at 274.4 per 1,000 properties, 3% above the national average (Police.uk, 2026-04).

How much are house prices in Plymouth PL15 9?

Homes in Plymouth PL15 9 sell for around £285,839 on average, based on 111 recorded sales (HM Land Registry).

Is Plymouth PL15 9 at risk of flooding?

Flood risk from rivers and the sea in Plymouth PL15 9 is rated high. Around 0.7% of properties (36 of 5,450) sit in a modelled flood zone, of which 15 are at significant risk.

How many schools are there in Plymouth PL15 9?

There are 6 schools in Plymouth PL15 9 (5 primary, 1 secondary), per the DfE Get Information about Schools register.

Are the schools in Plymouth PL15 9 any good?

Of the 4 Ofsted-rated schools in Plymouth PL15 9, 3 (75%) are rated Good or Outstanding (Ofsted).

Is Plymouth PL15 9 a deprived area?

Plymouth PL15 9 sits in deprivation decile 4 of 10 (1 = most deprived), making it around the national average for England (English Indices of Deprivation, ONS).