PL8 in Plymouth demonstrates modest performance metrics relative to national benchmarks. Five-year price growth averaged 0.8% annually, positioning this district in the lower range for capital appreciation, while rental growth outpaced price growth at 5.1% per annum, suggesting stronger income returns than capital gains. Population expanded by 1.3% over the five-year period, indicating modest demographic growth. The district's trajectory score of 48.0 sits at the 37th percentile nationally, reflecting average market conditions. Currently classified as latent in gentrification stage, the area shows neither accelerating transformation nor significant decline. Investors prioritising rental yield may find conditions more favourable than those seeking capital growth, though both metrics warrant comparison against broader market alternatives.
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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 0.9 points this month to 47/100, driven mainly by demand.
Plymouth (PL8) common questions
Is Plymouth up and coming?
Plymouth (PL8) has a trajectory score of 47/100 (Average), placing it in the top 67% of postcode districts in England and Wales. The score is down 2.6 points over the last 12 months. The score combines price momentum, demand, transformation, economy, safety and risk signals from public data, updated monthly.
Is Plymouth safe?
Plymouth has a safety score of 55/100 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 (PL8) 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 (PL8) is £995 (2026), based on ONS private rental data.
Which areas are near Plymouth?
Neighbouring postcode districts include Plymouth (PL9), Plymouth (PL7), Plymouth (PL4), Plymouth (PL3), Plymouth (PL1). Each has its own monthly data page on Praesago.
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