PL9 covers Plymouth's outer residential areas with a trajectory score of 48.3, placing it in the 39th percentile nationally. Over five years, property prices expanded at 0.8% compound annual growth, while rental income grew at 5.1% annually, indicating stronger landlord returns than capital appreciation. Population growth reached 1.3% across the period. The district currently sits in the latent gentrification stage, suggesting limited visible transformation activity. Investors and buyers should note the modest price trajectory against steady rental growth, with population expansion remaining subdued relative to national averages.
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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.
24 planning applications submitted in PL9 over the last six months, 1 demolition.
- Demolition of porch and replacement with new porch, creation of new first floor rear extensionJun 2026 · Awaiting decision
- Construction of detached garageJun 2026 · Awaiting decision
- Single storey side extension.Jun 2026 · Awaiting decision
Plymouth (PL9) common questions
Is Plymouth up and coming?
Plymouth (PL9) has a trajectory score of 47/100 (Average), placing it in the top 65% of postcode districts in England and Wales. The score is up 0.0 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 80/100 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 (PL9) 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 (PL9) is £995 (2026), based on ONS private rental data.
Which areas are near Plymouth?
Neighbouring postcode districts include Plymouth (PL4), Plymouth (PL3), Plymouth (PL1), Plymouth (PL7), Plymouth (PL8). Each has its own monthly data page on Praesago.
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