PL2 is a postcode district in Plymouth, South West, covering 637 active and 192 retired postcodes.
The largest share of PL2 (19%) is characterised by a working urban area with a mix of terrace houses and flats, mostly families, alongside a neighbourhood where residents are striving to improve despite financial pressures (16%). This mix of 7 distinct neighbourhood types makes PL2 one of the more varied districts in the region.
Property: Average house prices in PL2 are around £278k, down 6.0% year-on-year. Safety: Crime runs above average across PL2 at 198 per 1,000 residents — driven partly by commercial activity and transport hubs. Individual street-level data is available by selecting a specific postcode below. An average age of 40 points to a settled, predominantly family community — stable, long-term residents alongside newer arrivals.
Select any postcode below to explore street-level crime, nearby schools, sold house prices, and census data — or view the full PL2 demographics profile for district-wide census breakdowns.
PL2 House Prices, Crime & Local Stats
Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for the PL2 postcode area.
31,931
40
£ 38,800 /yr
49%
Neighbourhood Index
infoHow calculated?Score 1–10 — how this postcode ranks nationally (10 = top 10%)
Area Character
Families dominate this postcode. With 56% owner-occupation and average age 40, PL2 has the community stability of a well-balanced, mid-career demographic. Crime rates in this specific area are higher than average. Property prices average £278k. Property prices are trending down 6.0% year-on-year.
mapGeographic Location
Demographic Deep-Dive
Census-aligned analysis of population structure and socioeconomic drivers.
Ethnicity Profile
Economic Activity
gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2026-01)
Recent reported incidents and common crime categories.
school Local Schools
Gorran School
Port Isaac Community Primary School
Ham Drive Nursery School and Day Care
Horrabridge Primary & Nursery School
The Erme Primary School
College Road Primary School
Pennycross Primary School
Modbury Primary School
storefront Nearby Amenities
Restaurant, Cafe
16 nearby- The Beacon Coffee House
- Cafe Hero
- Central Park Golf
- DJ's Cafe
- Elior @ Babcock Devonport Dockyard Kiosk 1
- + 11 more
Supermarkets
7 nearby- Iceland at the Range
- Lidl UK GmbH
- Spar - Wessex Retail
- Tesco
- The Co-operative Food
- + 2 more
Retailers - Other
24 nearby- Albert Road Express
- Bag a Baguette
- Beacon Park Stores
- Best One
- Camels Head Stores
- + 19 more
Takeaway Shop
28 nearby- Albert Road Kebab and Pizza House
- Bayleaf Gardens
- Benbows Chippy
- Chen’s Chinese Fish & Chips
- Christy's Takeaway
- + 23 more
Pub, NightClub
12 nearby- Avondale Arms
- Britannia Inn
- Cherry Tree
- Embassy Club
- Keyham Barton Conservative Clu
- + 7 more
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Area Profile: PL2 · Data under Open Government Licence