Postcode sector · PL27 6

Plymouth PL27 6 area guide

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Is Plymouth PL27 6 a good place to live?

In Plymouth (PL27 6), recorded crime is 99% below the national average, homes sell for around £603,081 on average, there are 3 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 5/10, 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.

Avg sold price
£603,081
from 142 sales
Population
12,011
Deprivation decile 5/10 (1 = most deprived)
Recorded crime
3.5
per 1,000 · -99% vs UK avg · 2026-04
Schools
3
2 primary · 1 secondary
Broadband
58%
gigabit-ready · 94% superfast
Flood risk
High
4.6% of homes · rivers & sea

Flood risk in Plymouth PL27 6

Flood risk from rivers and the sea in Plymouth PL27 6 is rated high. Around 4.6% of properties (279 of 6,070) sit in a modelled flood zone, of which 108 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 PL27 6, 1995–2026. 2026 is a part year (23 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 PL27 6 (Jul 24–Apr 26, average 1/month). Hover a point to read the count. Source: Police.uk street-level data.

Who lives here

Median age: 51
One-person households: 34%
Households with children: 22%
Households: 5,503

Owned 66% · Social rent 14% · Private rent 19%

Census 2021 (ONS), for PL27 6.

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Plymouth PL27 6: frequently asked questions

Is Plymouth PL27 6 a good place to live?

What is the crime rate in Plymouth PL27 6?

Recorded crime in Plymouth PL27 6 runs at 3.5 per 1,000 properties, 99% below the national average (Police.uk, 2026-04).

Is Plymouth PL27 6 safe?

Crime in Plymouth PL27 6 is below the national average. Recorded crime in Plymouth PL27 6 runs at 3.5 per 1,000 properties, 99% below the national average (Police.uk, 2026-04).

How much are house prices in Plymouth PL27 6?

Homes in Plymouth PL27 6 sell for around £603,081 on average, based on 142 recorded sales (HM Land Registry).

Is Plymouth PL27 6 at risk of flooding?

Flood risk from rivers and the sea in Plymouth PL27 6 is rated high. Around 4.6% of properties (279 of 6,070) sit in a modelled flood zone, of which 108 are at significant risk.

How many schools are there in Plymouth PL27 6?

There are 3 schools in Plymouth PL27 6 (2 primary, 1 secondary), per the DfE Get Information about Schools register.

Is Plymouth PL27 6 a deprived area?

Plymouth PL27 6 sits in deprivation decile 5 of 10 (1 = most deprived), making it around the national average for England (English Indices of Deprivation, ONS).