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Plymouth PL5 3 area guide

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Is Plymouth PL5 3 a good place to live?

In Plymouth (PL5 3), recorded crime is 27% above the national average, homes sell for around £217,721 on average, there are 5 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.

Avg sold price
£217,721
from 164 sales
Population
22,400
Deprivation decile 4/10 (1 = most deprived)
Recorded crime
341.0
per 1,000 · +27% vs UK avg · 2026-04
Schools
5
3 primary · 2 secondary
Broadband
92%
gigabit-ready · 97% superfast
Flood risk
High
0.3% of homes · rivers & sea

Flood risk in Plymouth PL5 3

Flood risk from rivers and the sea in Plymouth PL5 3 is rated high. Around 0.3% of properties (17 of 5,643) sit in a modelled flood zone, of which 3 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 PL5 3, 1995–2026. 2026 is a part year (55 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 PL5 3 (May 24–Apr 26, average 98/month). Hover a point to read the count. Source: Police.uk street-level data.

Who lives here

Median age: 40
One-person households: 30%
Households with children: 30%
Households: 9,494

Owned 56% · Social rent 28% · Private rent 15%

Census 2021 (ONS), for PL5 3.

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Plymouth PL5 3: frequently asked questions

Is Plymouth PL5 3 a good place to live?

What is the crime rate in Plymouth PL5 3?

Recorded crime in Plymouth PL5 3 runs at 341.0 per 1,000 properties, 27% above the national average (Police.uk, 2026-04).

Is Plymouth PL5 3 safe?

Crime in Plymouth PL5 3 is above the national average. Recorded crime in Plymouth PL5 3 runs at 341.0 per 1,000 properties, 27% above the national average (Police.uk, 2026-04).

How much are house prices in Plymouth PL5 3?

Homes in Plymouth PL5 3 sell for around £217,721 on average, based on 164 recorded sales (HM Land Registry).

Is Plymouth PL5 3 at risk of flooding?

Flood risk from rivers and the sea in Plymouth PL5 3 is rated high. Around 0.3% of properties (17 of 5,643) sit in a modelled flood zone, of which 3 are at significant risk.

How many schools are there in Plymouth PL5 3?

There are 5 schools in Plymouth PL5 3 (3 primary, 2 secondary), per the DfE Get Information about Schools register.

Is Plymouth PL5 3 a deprived area?

Plymouth PL5 3 sits in deprivation decile 4 of 10 (1 = most deprived), making it around the national average for England (English Indices of Deprivation, ONS).