Area guide
Everything you need to know about buying property in the PL1 postcode area, covering Plymouth and surrounding areas. All price data sourced from HM Land Registry — updated August 2026.
Average price
£172,931
Median price
£125,375
5-year trend
+62.1%
Total sales
14,800
The PL1 area has 642 individual postcodes with 14,800 registered sales. Prices are +56.6% below the national average, with the largest concentration in Plymouth. The five-year price movement is +62.1%.
A historic naval city on the Devon coast with affordable housing, a strong maritime economy and direct trains to London Paddington.
🚆 Main station
Plymouth
⏱️ London commute
~165 min by train
PL1 averages £172,931, placing it in the affordable category, +56.6% below the national average. Affordable areas can offer good value for first-time buyers and investors seeking lower entry points. The dataset includes 14,800 recorded sales across 642 postcodes.
The five-year price trend in PL1 is +62.1%, significantly outpacing many other areas. This level of growth may reflect improving local amenities, transport links or broader regeneration.
PL1 5PN
£115,355 avg · 179 sales
PL1 5RH
£106,847 avg · 178 sales
PL1 3QQ
£257,805 avg · 158 sales
PL1 3GD
£241,047 avg · 150 sales
PL1 3QP
£118,983 avg · 148 sales
PL1 3LB
£155,646 avg · 147 sales
PL1 4NQ
£104,900 avg · 137 sales
PL1 2PP
£133,634 avg · 130 sales
PL1 2PQ
£240,754 avg · 129 sales
This PL1 area guide is based on HM Land Registry Price Paid Data, covering registered residential property sales in England and Wales from January 1995 onwards. All figures are historical sold prices, not current valuations or asking prices.
Data last updated: August 2026 · View methodology
The average sold price in the PL1 postcode area is £172,931, based on 14,800 HM Land Registry transactions. The largest town in this area is Plymouth.
Properties in PL1 average £172,931, which is +56.6% below the national average of £398,894 for England and Wales.
The median price (£125,375) is 27.5% below the average (£172,931), suggesting a mix of property types or a few high-value sales pulling the mean upward. This is common in areas with both affordable and premium housing.
Prices in PL1 have moved +62.1% over five years, reflecting broader UK house price growth. The large sample size gives confidence in this trend.
No. All figures on this page are historical completed sale prices from HM Land Registry Price Paid Data. They are not current valuations, estate agent asking prices, or financial advice. Always seek professional advice before making property decisions.
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