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Plymouth PL7 2 area guide

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Is Plymouth PL7 2 a good place to live?

In Plymouth (PL7 2), recorded crime is 39% below the national average, homes sell for around £257,286 on average, there are 3 schools in the area, flood risk from rivers and the sea is high, and it ranks as one of the less deprived parts of the country (deprivation decile 8/10, 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.

Flood risk in Plymouth PL7 2

Flood risk from rivers and the sea in Plymouth PL7 2 is rated high. Around 2.4% of properties (119 of 5,001) sit in a modelled flood zone, of which 78 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)

1995: £54,128 (218 sales)1996: £52,672 (252 sales)1997: £54,826 (327 sales)1998: £57,304 (266 sales)1999: £60,119 (373 sales)2000: £67,098 (290 sales)2001: £77,643 (325 sales)2002: £96,146 (384 sales)2003: £117,042 (279 sales)2004: £143,849 (257 sales)2005: £148,911 (285 sales)2006: £158,619 (365 sales)2007: £168,318 (276 sales)2008: £170,009 (182 sales)2009: £150,704 (165 sales)2010: £166,238 (173 sales)2011: £158,396 (169 sales)2012: £155,344 (144 sales)2013: £162,353 (184 sales)2014: £175,798 (261 sales)2015: £182,327 (202 sales)2016: £219,650 (220 sales)2017: £194,131 (185 sales)2018: £215,492 (249 sales)2019: £218,783 (277 sales)2020: £206,380 (165 sales)2021: £228,905 (196 sales)2022: £250,086 (200 sales)2023: £328,848 (165 sales)2024: £257,286 (209 sales)2025: £260,630 (193 sales)2026: £257,715 (50 sales) 2026: £257,715 (50 sales) — part year so far £328,848 £52,672 1995 2026*

Annual average (mean) sold price in PL7 2, 1995–2026. 2026 is a part year (50 sales so far) — shown greyed. Hover a point to read its value. Source: HM Land Registry Price Paid.

Recorded crime trend

May 24: 50 crimesJun 24: 31 crimesJul 24: 41 crimesAug 24: 36 crimesSep 24: 38 crimesOct 24: 47 crimesNov 24: 35 crimesDec 24: 29 crimesJan 25: 40 crimesFeb 25: 36 crimesMar 25: 33 crimesApr 25: 51 crimesMay 25: 48 crimesJun 25: 51 crimesJul 25: 54 crimesAug 25: 46 crimesSep 25: 43 crimesOct 25: 42 crimesNov 25: 56 crimesDec 25: 32 crimesJan 26: 35 crimesFeb 26: 43 crimesMar 26: 30 crimesApr 26: 34 crimes Apr 26: 34 crimes 56 29 May 24 Apr 26

Recorded crimes per month in PL7 2 (May 24–Apr 26, average 41/month). Hover a point to read the count. Source: Police.uk street-level data.

Who lives here

Median age
44
One-person households
29%
Households with children
28%
Households
6,878

Owned 73% · Social rent 8% · Private rent 18%

Census 2021 (ONS), for PL7 2.

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Plymouth PL7 2: frequently asked questions

Is Plymouth PL7 2 a good place to live?

In Plymouth (PL7 2), recorded crime is 39% below the national average, homes sell for around £257,286 on average, there are 3 schools in the area, flood risk from rivers and the sea is high, and it ranks as one of the less deprived parts of the country (deprivation decile 8/10, where 1 is most deprived).

What is the crime rate in Plymouth PL7 2?

Recorded crime in Plymouth PL7 2 runs at 164.3 per 1,000 properties, 39% below the national average (Police.uk, 2026-04).

Is Plymouth PL7 2 safe?

Crime in Plymouth PL7 2 is below the national average. Recorded crime in Plymouth PL7 2 runs at 164.3 per 1,000 properties, 39% below the national average (Police.uk, 2026-04).

How much are house prices in Plymouth PL7 2?

Homes in Plymouth PL7 2 sell for around £257,286 on average, based on 209 recorded sales (HM Land Registry).

Is Plymouth PL7 2 at risk of flooding?

Flood risk from rivers and the sea in Plymouth PL7 2 is rated high. Around 2.4% of properties (119 of 5,001) sit in a modelled flood zone, of which 78 are at significant risk.

How many schools are there in Plymouth PL7 2?

There are 3 schools in Plymouth PL7 2 (2 primary, 1 secondary), per the DfE Get Information about Schools register.

Is Plymouth PL7 2 a deprived area?

Plymouth PL7 2 sits in deprivation decile 8 of 10 (1 = most deprived), making it one of the less deprived areas in England (English Indices of Deprivation, ONS).