Area guide
Everything you need to know about buying property in the PL6 postcode area, covering Plymouth and surrounding areas. All price data sourced from HM Land Registry — updated August 2026.
Average price
£178,479
Median price
£152,000
5-year trend
+32.9%
Total sales
20,876
The PL6 area has 890 individual postcodes with 20,876 registered sales. Prices are +55.3% below the national average, with the largest concentration in Plymouth. The five-year price movement is +32.9%.
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
PL6 averages £178,479, placing it in the affordable category, +55.3% below the national average. Affordable areas can offer good value for first-time buyers and investors seeking lower entry points. The dataset includes 20,876 recorded sales across 890 postcodes.
The five-year price trend in PL6 is +32.9%, significantly outpacing many other areas. This level of growth may reflect improving local amenities, transport links or broader regeneration.
PL6 5QT
£127,537 avg · 247 sales
PL6 7RQ
£138,181 avg · 178 sales
PL6 7SP
£109,168 avg · 178 sales
PL6 8BP
£97,123 avg · 148 sales
PL6 5DH
£109,320 avg · 136 sales
PL6 5PR
£138,131 avg · 124 sales
PL6 7HJ
£92,631 avg · 123 sales
PL6 7SA
£109,301 avg · 118 sales
PL6 5WA
£209,780 avg · 114 sales
This PL6 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 PL6 postcode area is £178,479, based on 20,876 HM Land Registry transactions. The largest town in this area is Plymouth.
Properties in PL6 average £178,479, which is +55.3% below the national average of £398,894 for England and Wales.
The median price (£152,000) is 14.8% below the average (£178,479), 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 PL6 have moved +32.9% 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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