Postcode report
Is PL1 9SB a Good Area? Schools, Crime & Local Insights
About PL1 9SB: area rating, property, schools and local change
PL1 9SB is a postcode in Plymstock Radford, Plymouth, South West, England. This postcode area guide brings together crime, schools, demographics, property prices, planning applications, HMO licences and roadworks near PL1 9SB, then scores the surrounding small area 34/100 - bottom 11% nationally across 8 matched LocaleIQ domains.
The strongest signals around PL1 9SB are housing and schools and education, while safety is the main area to examine before moving, renting or buying here. LocaleIQ uses these local signals as a practical area rating rather than a single raw statistic, so read the score alongside the detailed map layers and source records.
The demographic profile for PL1 9SB is based on Plymouth 027 Census 2021. It covers 11,310 residents, 7,394 people per square kilometre. The median age is around 24, helping show whether the area skews younger, family-sized or older. Housing tenure is 21% owner-occupied, 46% privately rented, 33% social rented, useful context for renters, buyers and landlords comparing the local property market. On the official England neighbourhood wellbeing index the area ranks in decile 3/10.
Families checking schools near PL1 9SB can compare 12 state schools within one mile, including 10 rated Good or Outstanding by Ofsted or the equivalent inspectorate. The Schools tab adds phase, school type, distance, rating and a dedicated school map so the education context is easier to judge.
The Kids & Clubs tab adds 12 nearby child-friendly activities from open activity feeds, including 0 records marked free and 12 with booking links where the source provides them.
For safety, the Crime tab breaks down recorded crime near PL1 9SB by category and map position. Crime trend is flat or improving month on month. Use it with the LocaleIQ safety score because police data can lag and does not capture every local issue.
Local change around PL1 9SB is tracked through nearby planning permissions, HMO licensing and roadworks. This report currently shows 23 street-disruption records in the Planning tab, with dates, distance and source links. Large council source datasets may contain more records than the displayed list.
FAQ
Common questions about PL1 9SB
Is PL1 9SB a good area to live?
LocaleIQ scores the surrounding small area 34/100 (bottom 11% nationally). The report combines local records with wider official context, so use it as a decision aid rather than a single verdict.
What is crime like near PL1 9SB?
Crime trend is flat or improving month on month. Crime data can lag real events; check the Crime tab for source labels and proxy notes.
What schools are near PL1 9SB?
12 open state schools are matched within 1 mile. The Schools tab lists distance, phase and rating where available.
Are there kids clubs or activities near PL1 9SB?
LocaleIQ currently matches 12 nearby child-friendly activities from open activity feeds. The Kids & Clubs tab lists venue, distance, age range, price and booking links where available.
What demographics are available for PL1 9SB?
LocaleIQ matched PL1 9SB to a Census 2021 geography. Figures describe the surrounding statistical area, not individual households.
Is there much building or roadworks around PL1 9SB?
LocaleIQ currently shows 23 roadworks records in this report. Open the Planning tab for individual records; large council source datasets may contain more records than the displayed list.