Postcode sector · PL4 8

Plymouth PL4 8 area guide

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Is Plymouth PL4 8 a good place to live?

In Plymouth (PL4 8), recorded crime is 136% above the national average, homes sell for around £222,920 on average, there are 4 schools in the area, flood risk from rivers and the sea is none, and it ranks as a more deprived area than most (deprivation decile 3/10, 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
£222,920
from 185 sales
Population
17,704
Deprivation decile 3/10 (1 = most deprived)
Recorded crime
630.8
per 1,000 · +136% vs UK avg · 2026-04
Schools
4
2 primary · 0 secondary
Broadband
89%
gigabit-ready · 95% superfast
Flood risk
None
rivers & sea

Flood risk in Plymouth PL4 8

Plymouth PL4 8 has no significant flood risk from rivers or the sea; none of its ~6,415 assessed properties fall in a modelled rivers-and-sea flood zone.

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 PL4 8, 1995–2026. 2026 is a part year (37 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 PL4 8 (May 24–Apr 26, average 102/month). Hover a point to read the count. Source: Police.uk street-level data.

Who lives here

Median age: 27
One-person households: 42%
Households with children: 16%
Households: 7,067

Owned 32% · Social rent 13% · Private rent 54%

Census 2021 (ONS), for PL4 8.

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Plymouth PL4 8: frequently asked questions

Is Plymouth PL4 8 a good place to live?

What is the crime rate in Plymouth PL4 8?

Recorded crime in Plymouth PL4 8 runs at 630.8 per 1,000 properties, 136% above the national average (Police.uk, 2026-04).

Is Plymouth PL4 8 safe?

Crime in Plymouth PL4 8 is above the national average. Recorded crime in Plymouth PL4 8 runs at 630.8 per 1,000 properties, 136% above the national average (Police.uk, 2026-04).

How much are house prices in Plymouth PL4 8?

Homes in Plymouth PL4 8 sell for around £222,920 on average, based on 185 recorded sales (HM Land Registry).

Is Plymouth PL4 8 at risk of flooding?

Plymouth PL4 8 has no significant flood risk from rivers or the sea; none of its ~6,415 assessed properties fall in a modelled rivers-and-sea flood zone.

How many schools are there in Plymouth PL4 8?

There are 4 schools in Plymouth PL4 8 (2 primary, 0 secondary), per the DfE Get Information about Schools register.

Is Plymouth PL4 8 a deprived area?

Plymouth PL4 8 sits in deprivation decile 3 of 10 (1 = most deprived), making it more deprived than most areas in England (English Indices of Deprivation, ONS).