PL5, covering areas around Plympton in Plymouth's suburbs, sits at the 56th percentile nationally with a trajectory score of 51.1/100. Property prices have appreciated at 0.8% annually over five years, substantially below the national average, whilst rental growth has outpaced capital growth at 5.1% annually over the same period. Population increased by 1.3% over five years, suggesting modest demographic activity. The district remains in a pre-cursor gentrification stage, indicating limited structural transformation to date. For investors, the rental yield advantage relative to capital appreciation warrants consideration alongside the slower price trajectory compared to stronger-performing postcodes nationally.
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- 1Property prices up 0.3% over 5 years (5yr CAGR)
- 2Rents growing at 5.1% per year
- 3Population growing at 1.3% per year
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What's changing in Plymouth · June 2026
The trajectory score moved down 0.6 points this month to 50/100, driven mainly by risk.
27 planning applications submitted in PL5 over the last six months.
- Discharge condition 4 (Management and Maintenance Details) of application: 25/01262/FUL.Jun 2026 · Awaiting decision
- Non-material amendment to 26/00007/FUL to alter the siting of the proposed WC convenience buildingJun 2026 · Awaiting decision
- New detached self-build dwellingJun 2026 · Awaiting decision
Plymouth (PL5) common questions
Is Plymouth up and coming?
Praesago's gentrification model currently classifies Plymouth (PL5) as Pre-Cursor. Its trajectory score is 50/100 (Average), in the top 47% of districts nationally. The score is up 2.3 points over the last 12 months.
Is Plymouth safe?
Plymouth has a safety score of 65/100 on Praesago's index, based on police.uk recorded crime data.
What is the average house price in Plymouth?
The average property price in Plymouth (PL5) is £257k as of January 2026, based on UK House Price Index data. Prices have grown at 0.3% per year over the last five years.
What is the average rent in Plymouth?
The median monthly rent in Plymouth (PL5) is £995 (2026), based on ONS private rental data.
Which areas are near Plymouth?
Neighbouring postcode districts include Braunton (EX33), Barnstaple (EX31), Barnstaple (EX32), Bideford (EX39), Lynton (EX35). Each has its own monthly data page on Praesago.
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