PL9 is a postcode district in Plymouth, South West, covering 926 active and 168 retired postcodes.
The largest share of PL9 (18%) is characterised by a quiet, leafy suburb popular with retirees in large detached homes, alongside a professional urban neighbourhood — young and mid-career workers, good amenities (11%). This mix of 8 distinct neighbourhood types makes PL9 one of the more varied districts in the region.
Property: Average house prices in PL9 are around £303k, down 7.1% year-on-year. Safety: Crime across PL9 is moderate at 89 per 1,000 residents, broadly in line with similar urban districts. Figures vary considerably by individual street. An average age of 46 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 PL9 demographics profile for district-wide census breakdowns.
PL9 House Prices, Crime & Local Stats
Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for the PL9 postcode area.
30,223
46
£ 45,175 /yr
45%
Neighbourhood Index
infoHow calculated?Score 1–10 — how this postcode ranks nationally (10 = top 10%)
Area Character
No single demographic signal dominates PL9 — age 46, 78% ownership, 14% private renting: a mixed-tenure, multi-generational community. Balanced crime and pricing reflect a genuinely average but liveable neighbourhood. Property prices are trending down 7.1% 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
Sherford Vale School
Oreston Community Academy
Coombe Dean School
Plymstock School
Elburton Primary School
Hooe Primary Academy
Goosewell Primary Academy
Pomphlett Primary School
storefront Nearby Amenities
Hotel, B&B, Guest House
2 nearby- Heybrook Guest House
- St Anne's House
Retailers - Other
22 nearby- Churchwood Valley Ltd
- Plymouth Sound Caravan Club
- Co-op Service Station
- Feeding Devon LLP
- Allisons Butchers
- + 17 more
Pub, NightClub
18 nearby- The Bar
- Eddystone Inn
- Boringdon Arms
- Clovelly Bay Inn
- Elburton Inn
- + 13 more
Restaurant, Cafe
28 nearby- Cafe Bovisands
- Kayan Joah
- Little Greens
- Old Mill Cafe
- Old Mill Cafe
- + 23 more
Supermarkets
5 nearby- Iceland at The Range
- Iceland Ltd
- Lidl Great Britain Limited
- The Co-operative Food
- Wm Morrison Supermarkets Limited
Takeaway Shop
12 nearby- Golden Grill
- Gourmet Chinese Take Away
- Lacky's Balti House Takeaway
- Papa Raj
- Pizza King
- + 7 more
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