The PL5 1 Plymouth Postcode Sector
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The PL5 1 postcode sector is within the county of Devon.
According to the 2021 Census, the PL5 1 postcode sector is home to 12,135 residents.
Each postcode sector can contain up to 400 unique postcode units. With 242 already in use, that leaves 158 potentially available.
The largest settlement in the PL5 1 postal code is PLYMOUTH followed by Weston Mill, and St. Budeaux.
The PL5 1 Postcode shares a border with PL5 2 (PLYMOUTH, Higher St. Budeaux) and PL2 2 (PLYMOUTH, Keyham, North Prospect).
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Key facts
- Within the post town of PLYMOUTH.
- PL5 1 is in the PL5 district, within the PL Plymouth area.
- Royal Mail delivery office: West Park Delivery Office.
- Area: 1.04 sq mi (2.70 km² / 667.81 acres).
- Crossed by the A38 major road.
Street list for PL5 1
Crime overview
Top streets by recorded crime
| Street | Crime count |
|---|---|
| TRELAWNEY AVENUE | 132 |
| WOLSELEY ROAD | 105 |
| KELLY CLOSE | 83 |
| EVELYN STREET | 77 |
| FURSE PARK | 75 |
| BEAUFORT CLOSE | 75 |
| LYNHER STREET | 61 |
| VERNA ROAD | 61 |
| PETERS PARK LANE | 53 |
| BORINGDON AVENUE | 53 |
Most common crime types
| Crime type | Count |
|---|---|
| Violence and sexual offences | 1358 |
| Criminal damage and arson | 312 |
| Public order | 181 |
| Shoplifting | 164 |
| Other theft | 134 |
| Drugs | 86 |
| Vehicle crime | 63 |
| Other crime | 61 |
| Burglary | 48 |
| Possession of weapons | 35 |
| Robbery | 16 |
| Theft from the person | 13 |
| Anti-social behaviour | 8 |
| Bicycle theft | 2 |
Postcodes in this sector
Schools and places of education
Riverside Community Primary School
Foundation school
210 Poole Park Road, Plymouth, Devon, PL5 1DD
Head: Mrs Clare Willcocks
Ofsted: Good
Inspection: 2023-05-11
Pupils: 497
St Paul's Roman Catholic Primary School
Academy sponsor led
Pemros Road, Plymouth, Devon, PL5 1NE
Head: Mrs Joanne Hensman
Ofsted: Good
Inspection: 2022-07-06
Pupils: 153
Victoria Road Primary
Academy converter
Trelawney Avenue, Plymouth, Devon, PL5 1RH
Head: Mrs Maria Anderson
Ofsted: Good
Inspection: 2023-01-12
Pupils: 204
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 | £267,250 | 4 | £269,429 | 7 | £209,500 | 2 | £271,250 | 2 |
| Semi-detached | £217,354 | 64 | £207,190 | 63 | £206,797 | 75 | £204,716 | 80 |
| Terraced | £185,841 | 55 | £178,069 | 54 | £176,693 | 61 | £182,224 | 84 |
| Flats | £92,920 | 25 | £89,750 | 18 | £92,800 | 20 | £113,783 | 32 |
Important postcodes and buildings
PL5 1BH is the postcode for Camels Head Technology Centre, Harbour Avenue
PL5 1DD is the postcode for Riverside Community Primary School Extension, 210 Poole Park Road, and Riverside Community Primary School, 210 Poole Park Road
PL5 1LP is the postcode for Tamar Bridge & Torpoint Ferry Joint Committee, Tamar Bridge Office, Pemros Road
PL5 1NE is the postcode for St. Pauls RC Primary School, Pemros Road
PL5 1RH is the postcode for Victoria Road Primary School, Trelawney Avenue
PL5 1RQ is the postcode for Plymouth City Council, St. Budeaux Library, Victoria Road
Administrative coverage
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Weather forecast for PL5 1
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