Area guide
Everything you need to know about buying property in the PL5 postcode area, covering Plymouth and surrounding areas. All price data sourced from HM Land Registry — updated July 2026.
Average price
£122,101
Median price
£117,000
5-year trend
+34.5%
Total sales
19,610
The PL5 area has 809 individual postcodes with 19,610 registered sales. Prices are +69.2% below the national average, with the largest concentration in Plymouth. The five-year price movement is +34.5%.
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
PL5 averages £122,101, placing it in the affordable category, +69.2% below the national average. Affordable areas can offer good value for first-time buyers and investors seeking lower entry points. The dataset includes 19,610 recorded sales across 809 postcodes.
The five-year price trend in PL5 is +34.5%, significantly outpacing many other areas. This level of growth may reflect improving local amenities, transport links or broader regeneration.
PL5 3NZ
£84,973 avg · 213 sales
PL5 2HA
£100,217 avg · 194 sales
PL5 2HB
£100,956 avg · 187 sales
PL5 4PB
£91,587 avg · 164 sales
PL5 3RZ
£106,135 avg · 163 sales
PL5 4HH
£78,089 avg · 163 sales
PL5 4PS
£98,447 avg · 153 sales
PL5 3UG
£171,319 avg · 149 sales
PL5 1HZ
£60,322 avg · 133 sales
This PL5 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: July 2026 · View methodology
The average sold price in the PL5 postcode area is £122,101, based on 19,610 HM Land Registry transactions. The largest town in this area is Plymouth.
Properties in PL5 average £122,101, which is +69.2% below the national average of £396,803 for England and Wales.
PL5 is +69.2% below the national average of £396,803 for England and Wales. With 809 postcodes, there is a wide range of property options and price points within this area.
Prices in PL5 have moved +34.5% 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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