Plymouth PL32 area guide
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Is Plymouth PL32 a good place to live?
In Plymouth (PL32), recorded crime is 85% below the national average, homes sell for around £336,693 on average, there are 3 schools in the area (2 of 2 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).
- A Safetycrime 85% below average
- 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
£336,693
Population
12,307
Recorded crime
34.9
Schools
3
Broadband
82%
Flood risk
High
Flood risk in Plymouth PL32
Flood risk from rivers and the sea in Plymouth PL32 is rated high. Around 1.8% of properties (74 of 4,076) sit in a modelled flood zone, of which 49 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 sold price in PL32, 1995–2026 — mean (blue) and median (terracotta). The median is the typical sale; a wide gap to the mean means a few high-value sales pull the average up. 2026 is a part year (16 sales so far). Hover a point for both figures. Source: HM Land Registry Price Paid.
Recorded crime trend
Recorded crimes per month in PL32 (May 24–Apr 26, average 11/month). Hover a point to read the count. Source: Police.uk street-level data.
Who lives here
- Median age
- 53
- One-person households
- 27%
- Households with children
- 22%
- Households
- 5,355
Owned 73% · Social rent 10% · Private rent 16%
Census 2021 (ONS), for PL32.
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Plymouth PL32: frequently asked questions
Is Plymouth PL32 a good place to live?
In Plymouth (PL32), recorded crime is 85% below the national average, homes sell for around £336,693 on average, there are 3 schools in the area (2 of 2 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).
What is the crime rate in Plymouth PL32?
Recorded crime in Plymouth PL32 runs at 34.9 per 1,000 properties, 85% below the national average (Police.uk, 2026-04).
Is Plymouth PL32 safe?
Crime in Plymouth PL32 is below the national average. Recorded crime in Plymouth PL32 runs at 34.9 per 1,000 properties, 85% below the national average (Police.uk, 2026-04).
How much are house prices in Plymouth PL32?
Homes in Plymouth PL32 sell for around £336,693 on average, based on 76 recorded sales (HM Land Registry).
Is Plymouth PL32 at risk of flooding?
Flood risk from rivers and the sea in Plymouth PL32 is rated high. Around 1.8% of properties (74 of 4,076) sit in a modelled flood zone, of which 49 are at significant risk.
How many schools are there in Plymouth PL32?
There are 3 schools in Plymouth PL32 (2 primary, 1 secondary), per the DfE Get Information about Schools register.
Are the schools in Plymouth PL32 any good?
Of the 2 Ofsted-rated schools in Plymouth PL32, 2 (100%) are rated Good or Outstanding (Ofsted).
Is Plymouth PL32 a deprived area?
Plymouth PL32 sits in deprivation decile 4 of 10 (1 = most deprived), making it around the national average for England (English Indices of Deprivation, ONS).