The PL2 1 Plymouth Postcode Sector
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The PL2 1 postcode sector is within the county of Devon.
According to the 2021 Census, the PL2 1 postcode sector is home to 9,885 residents.
Each postcode sector can contain up to 400 unique postcode units. With 200 already in use, that leaves 200 potentially available.
The largest settlement in the PL2 1 postal code is PLYMOUTH followed by Keyham, and Ford.
The PL2 1 Postcode shares a border with PL1 4 (PLYMOUTH, Devonport), PL1 5 (PLYMOUTH, Stoke), PL2 2 (PLYMOUTH, Keyham, North Prospect), PL2 3 (PLYMOUTH, Ford) and PL3 4 (PLYMOUTH, Peverell, Stoke).
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Key facts
- Within the post town of PLYMOUTH.
- PL2 1 is in the PL2 district, within the PL Plymouth area.
- Royal Mail delivery office: Plymouth Delivery Office (2-3).
- Area: 0.58 sq mi (1.51 km² / 373.90 acres).
Street list for PL2 1
Crime overview
Top streets by recorded crime
| Street | Crime count |
|---|---|
| CLARENCE PLACE | 100 |
| BOSCAWEN PLACE | 99 |
| ROSS STREET | 93 |
| VICTORIA PLACE | 92 |
| ST LEO PLACE | 82 |
| SALTASH ROAD B3396 | 82 |
| NORTHESK STREET | 82 |
| ALBERT ROAD B3396 | 77 |
| DEVONPORT ROAD | 63 |
| CLYDE STREET | 62 |
Most common crime types
| Crime type | Count |
|---|---|
| Violence and sexual offences | 1379 |
| Criminal damage and arson | 264 |
| Shoplifting | 229 |
| Other theft | 195 |
| Public order | 153 |
| Vehicle crime | 130 |
| Drugs | 119 |
| Burglary | 70 |
| Other crime | 66 |
| Possession of weapons | 56 |
| Theft from the person | 22 |
| Robbery | 16 |
| Anti-social behaviour | 9 |
| Bicycle theft | 8 |
Postcodes in this sector
Schools and places of education
College Road Primary School
Foundation school
College Road, Plymouth, Devon, PL2 1NS
Head: Mrs Carina Francis-McLeod
Ofsted: Good
Inspection: 2023-12-14
Pupils: 205
Ford Primary School
Academy converter
Cambridge Road, Plymouth, Devon, PL2 1PU
Head: Mrs Cecilia Harris
Ofsted: Requires improvement
Inspection: 2022-06-16
Pupils: 203
Morice Town Primary Academy
Academy converter
Charlotte Street, Plymouth, Devon, PL2 1RJ
Head: Mr Joe Roberts
Ofsted: Good
Inspection: 2023-05-17
Pupils: 180
Neighbouring sectors and settlements
House prices
| Type of property | 2025 average | 2025 sales | 2024 average | 2024 sales | 2023 average | 2023 sales | 2022 average | 2022 sales |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Detached | N/A | N/A | N/A | N/A | N/A | N/A | N/A | N/A |
| Semi-detached | £183,000 | 7 | £241,531 | 8 | £206,778 | 9 | £225,250 | 4 |
| Terraced | £195,951 | 138 | £186,824 | 162 | £184,839 | 132 | £188,055 | 157 |
| Flats | £110,856 | 41 | £110,871 | 47 | £106,036 | 48 | £114,606 | 45 |
Important postcodes and buildings
PL2 1NS is the postcode for College Road Primary School, College Road
PL2 1PU is the postcode for Ford Primary School, Cambridge Road
PL2 1RJ is the postcode for Morice Town Primary Academy, Charlotte Street, and Morice Town Primary School, Charlotte Street
Administrative coverage
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