Area Guide – Plymouth (PL)

Living in Plymouth (PL)

Crime levels in Plymouth (PL) are around the England average, several well-rated schools nearby, multiple rail stations serve the area, recent local sales data is available. Air quality is broadly good, though conditions may vary by street.

At a glance

Quick answers about living in Plymouth (PL)

Is Plymouth (PL) a good place to live?

Plymouth (PL) has crime levels close to the England average, several well-rated schools nearby and rail stations serving the area.

Are there good schools in Plymouth (PL)?

Yes. 30 schools within 2 mi — 16 Good (Ofsted).

What should buyers or renters check street by street in Plymouth (PL)?

Train noise and air quality can vary by street, so these should be checked using the relevant maps and local tools before choosing a property.

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shield Crime Around England average (92 vs 81 per 1,000)

school Schools 30 schools within 2 mi — 16 Good (Ofsted)

**About Ofsted inspection information:** Overall inspection ratings shown here reflect data last updated in July 2025. Support for displaying newer Ofsted report cards will be added to school summary pages in a future update.
School	Type	Ofsted	Distance
Pilgrim Primary Academy	Primary	Not rated	0.2 mi
Pilgrim Primary School	Primary	Not rated	0.2 mi
Mount Street Primary School	Primary	Good	0.3 mi
Plymouth High School for Girls	Secondary	Good	0.4 mi
The Cathedral School of St Mary	Primary	Requires Improvement	0.4 mi
St Peter's CofE Primary School	Primary	Good	0.5 mi
Holy Cross Catholic Primary School	Primary	Good	0.5 mi
St Peter's CofE Secondary School	Secondary	Not rated	0.6 mi
Stuart Road Primary Academy	Primary	Good	0.6 mi
Stuart Road Primary School	Primary	Not rated	0.6 mi
St Andrew's Cof E VA Primary School	Primary	Good	0.6 mi
Plymouth School of Creative Arts	All-through	Not rated	0.7 mi
Millbay Academy	All-through	Good	0.7 mi
Hyde Park Infants' School	Primary	Inadequate	0.7 mi
Hyde Park Junior School	Primary	Good	0.7 mi
Salisbury Road Infants' School	Primary	Not rated	0.8 mi
Salisbury Road Junior School	Primary	Not rated	0.8 mi
Salisbury Road Primary School	Primary	Good	0.8 mi
Stoke Damerel Community College	Secondary	Good	0.8 mi
Penlee Secondary School	Secondary	Not rated	0.8 mi
Scott Medical and Healthcare College	Secondary	Good	0.8 mi
Devonport High School for Boys	Secondary	Good	0.8 mi
High Street Primary School	Primary	Not rated	0.9 mi
High Street Primary Academy	Primary	Good	0.9 mi
Tamar High School	Secondary	Not rated	1.0 mi
Stoke Damerel Primary Academy	Primary	Good	1.0 mi
Stoke Damerel Primary School	Primary	Not rated	1.0 mi
City College Plymouth	16 plus	Not rated	1.1 mi
Lipson Vale Primary School	Primary	Good	1.1 mi
Lipson Co-operative Academy	Secondary	Good	1.1 mi

directions_railway Transport 4 rail stations within 2 miles of the area centre

Station	Distance
Plymouth Rail Station	0.2 mi
Devonport Rail Station	1.3 mi
Dockyard (Plymouth) Rail Station	1.5 mi
Keyham Rail Station	1.9 mi

volume_up Train noise Railway noise may affect streets closer to rail lines — use the noise map to check specific locations

air Air quality Good air quality (PM2.5: 5.6 µg/m³) — conditions vary by street

payments House prices Median sold price (12 mo): £240,000 across 3,211 sales

local_hospital Healthcare 72 GP surgeries within 2 miles, with A&E hospitals within easy reach

Name	Type	Distance
ARMADA SURGERY	GP Surgery	0.1 mi
NORTH ROAD WEST MED.CTR.	GP Surgery	0.2 mi
UNIVERSITY MEDICAL CENTRE (ENDSLEIGH PLACE)	GP Surgery	0.2 mi
UNIVERSITY MEDICAL CENTRE (ENDSLEIGH PLACE)	GP Surgery	0.2 mi
SUTHERLAND ROAD SURGERY	GP Surgery	0.3 mi
THE INSIGHT TEAM	GP Surgery	0.4 mi
EBRINGTON PHARMACY	GP Surgery	0.4 mi
PAVILLIONS - COVID LOCAL VACCINATION SERVICE	GP Surgery	0.6 mi
PAVILLIONS - COVID LOCAL VACCINATION SERVICE 2	GP Surgery	0.6 mi
TOTHILL SURGERY	GP Surgery	0.6 mi
TOTHILL SURGERY	GP Surgery	0.6 mi
PLYMOUTH SPECIALIST ADDICTION SERVICE	GP Surgery	0.6 mi
PLYMOUTH SPECIALIST ADDICTION SERVICE	GP Surgery	0.6 mi
PLYMOUTH SPECIALIST ADDICTION SERVICE	GP Surgery	0.6 mi
FRIARY HOUSE SURGERY	GP Surgery	0.7 mi
BEAUMONT VILLA SURGERY	GP Surgery	0.7 mi
ADELAIDE STREET SURGERY	GP Surgery	0.7 mi
LISSON GROVE MEDICAL CTR.	GP Surgery	0.7 mi
GLENDOWER SURGERY	GP Surgery	0.7 mi
HYDE PARK PHARMACY	GP Surgery	0.7 mi
WEST HOE SURGERY - COVID LOCAL VACCINATION SERVICE	GP Surgery	0.8 mi
WEST HOE SURGERY	GP Surgery	0.8 mi
DERM GPWSI CATTEDOWN PCC	GP Surgery	1.0 mi
WYCLIFFE SURGERY	GP Surgery	1.0 mi
STONEHOUSE MEDICAL CENTRE	GP Surgery	1.1 mi
STOKE SURGERY	GP Surgery	1.1 mi
MANNAMEAD SURGERY	GP Surgery	1.1 mi
WATERLOO SURGERY	GP Surgery	1.1 mi
PODIATRY	GP Surgery	1.2 mi
SH & WD DISTRICT NURSES	GP Surgery	1.2 mi
GPWSI ENT CLINIC	GP Surgery	1.2 mi
LIVEWELL S/W	GP Surgery	1.2 mi
OUTPATIENTS DEPARTMENT, MGH	GP Surgery	1.2 mi
SINGLE POINT OF ACCESS(SPA)	GP Surgery	1.2 mi
GPWSI DERMATOLOGY CLINIC	GP Surgery	1.2 mi
MOUNT GOULD PRIMARY CARE CENTRE	GP Surgery	1.2 mi
COMMUNITY SERVICES	GP Surgery	1.2 mi
CARDIAC TEAM	GP Surgery	1.2 mi
CARE COORDINATION HUB	GP Surgery	1.2 mi
PLYMOUTH DISTRICT NURSES	GP Surgery	1.2 mi
CMHS CUMBERLAND	GP Surgery	1.2 mi
CCASH	GP Surgery	1.2 mi
MINOR INJURIES UNIT	GP Surgery	1.2 mi
WEIGHT MANAGEMENT	GP Surgery	1.2 mi
DEVONPORT HEALTH CENTRE	GP Surgery	1.2 mi
ENT GPWSI CUMBERLAND CENTRE	GP Surgery	1.2 mi
DERMATOLOGY GPSI DEVONPORT HC	GP Surgery	1.2 mi
COMMUNITY CARDIOLOGY SERVICE	GP Surgery	1.2 mi
CUMBERLAND SURGERY	GP Surgery	1.2 mi
DEVONPORT PHARMACY	GP Surgery	1.2 mi
ST NEOTS SURGERY	GP Surgery	1.2 mi
PEVERELL PARK SURGERY	GP Surgery	1.2 mi
ROBIN CAH & AC@H TEAM	GP Surgery	1.3 mi
SENTINEL H/CARE SW CIC WIC	GP Surgery	1.3 mi
SPECIALIST OUTREACH RECOVERY TEAM	GP Surgery	1.3 mi
ASR MENTAL HEALTH SERVICE	GP Surgery	1.3 mi
CAMHS	GP Surgery	1.3 mi
HOME TREATMENT TEAM	GP Surgery	1.3 mi
OLDER PERSONS MENTAL HEALTH TEAM	GP Surgery	1.3 mi
AVON CMHS	GP Surgery	1.3 mi
SPECIALIST COMMUNITY FORENSIC TEAM	GP Surgery	1.3 mi
COMMUNITY RECOVERY TEAM	GP Surgery	1.3 mi
COMMUNITY LEARNING DISABILITIES TEAM	GP Surgery	1.3 mi
ADULT ADHD ASSESSMENT SERVICE	GP Surgery	1.3 mi
BERKELEY PSYCHIATRISTS LTD K&M	GP Surgery	1.4 mi
COLLINGS PARK MEDICAL CENTRE	GP Surgery	1.4 mi
COLLINGS PARK SURGERY	GP Surgery	1.4 mi
ST. LEVAN SURGERY	GP Surgery	1.6 mi
ST LUKES HOSPICE	GP Surgery	1.7 mi
EFFORD SURGERY	GP Surgery	1.7 mi
TRELAWNY SURGERY	GP Surgery	1.7 mi
LAIRA SURGERY	GP Surgery	1.9 mi
DERRIFORD HOSPITAL	A&E Hospital	3.1 mi