Alcester Close Plymouth
28 addresses across 1 postcode (PL2), about 70 m long. USRN 30204093.
- Sales: 2 recorded sales since 1995; in 2017 the median was £80,000 across 1 sale.
- Energy: 22 homes have an energy certificate (B: 5, C: 14, D: 3).
- Flood: No address on its postcodes is in an area at high or medium risk of flooding from rivers, the sea or surface water.
- Council tax: Most homes around it are in council tax band A; Band D in Plymouth costs £2,442 a year in 2026-27.
- Broadband: Gigabit broadband is available to 100% of premises.
- Transport: The nearest railway station is Dockyard (Devonport), about 90 m away in a straight line.
- Green space: The nearest park or garden, Devonport Park, is about 470 m (0.3 miles) away.
- Air: Background air pollution in 2024 was 7.8 µg/m³ of nitrogen dioxide and 5.5 of PM2.5, within UK legal limits.
- Height: Its addresses are 35 to 39 m above sea level.
- Noise: None of its addresses is modelled at 55 dB or more from road traffic.
- Doctors: The nearest GP surgery is St. Levan Surgery, about 310 m away, with 4 practices within 1.6 km (1 mile).
- People: About 310 people lived in the census areas around it in 2021; 28% of households owned their home and 15% of adults held a degree or other higher qualification.
- Crime: 218 crimes were recorded within 250 m between September 2025 and August 2026, most often violence and sexual offences.
Sales on this street
| Year | Sales | Median price | Lowest | Highest |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2017 | 1 | £80,000 | £80,000 | £80,000 |
| 2003 | 1 | £67,500 | £67,500 | £67,500 |
| Date | Address | Type | Price | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 16 Jun 2017 | 45 PL2 1EA | Flat or maisonette | £80,000 | Leasehold. |
| 24 Oct 2003 | 35 PL2 1EA | Flat or maisonette | £67,500 | Leasehold. |
Energy performance certificates
22 homes with a current certificate; median floor area 82 m². Most common: Flat (22). Built: 1950-1966 (21); 1967-1975 (1). Tenure at assessment: rented (social) (15); owner-occupied (3); rented (private) (2).
Each home's certificates and sales (9 addresses)
Council tax
What each band costs in Plymouth in 2026-27: Band D £2,442 a year on average, including the police, fire and any county and parish charges.
| A | B | C | D | E | F | G | H |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| £1,628 | £1,899 | £2,171 | £2,442 | £2,984 | £3,527 | £4,070 | £4,884 |
Homes by band in the neighbourhood around this street: most are in band A (73% of about 730 homes).
Planning and heritage
- Conservation area: no postcode centre in this street's postcodes is in one.
- Listed buildings on or by this street: none.
- Article 4 direction (removing permitted development rights): none recorded, though not every council has published theirs.
- Tree preservation orders: none recorded, though not every council has published theirs.
- Green belt: no.
Brownfield land registered for housing within 1 km (0.6 miles)
- 140 - 186 Healy Place Plymouth PL2 1BE, permissioned (320 m)
- Stoke Damerel College Keppel Place Plymouth PL2 1AX, permissioned (390 m)
- 4 Fore Street Devonport Plymouth PL1 4DW, permissioned (1 km (0.6 miles))
- 4 Fore Street Devonport Plymouth PL1 4DW, permissioned (1 km (0.6 miles))
- Former Gas Works site, St Levan Road, Keyham: up to 63 homes, not permissioned (1 km (0.6 miles))
- 200 Fore Street Devonport Plymouth PL1 4FS, permissioned (1 km (0.6 miles))
Roadworks
No street works under way, planned or finished in the last three months on this street, in permits up to 31 October 2026.
Flood risk
No address in this street's postcodes is in an area at high, medium or low risk of flooding from rivers, the sea or surface water. The rest are in areas at very low risk: less than a 0.1% (1 in 1,000) chance a year.
Rivers and the sea alone: no home is in an area at risk.
High: 3.3% (1 in 30) or more chance of flooding a year. Medium: 1% to 3.3%. Low: 0.1% to 1%. Very low: under 0.1%. The rivers and sea figures allow for flood defences. Counts cover whole postcodes, which can include other streets.
Flood zone for planning: no postcode centre is in flood zone 2 or 3.
Height above sea level
The street's 28 addresses are between 35 m and 39 m above sea level (36 m on average).
Broadband
| Postcode | Superfast (30 Mbit/s+) | Ultrafast (300 Mbit/s+) | Gigabit | Below 10 Mbit/s |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| PL2 1EA | 100% | 100% | 100% | 0% |
Getting around
| Nearest | Distance | |
|---|---|---|
| Railway stations | Dockyard (Devonport) 15,000 journeys in 2024–25 | 90 m |
| Devonport 50,000 journeys in 2024–25 | 460 m (0.3 miles) | |
| Keyham 16,000 journeys in 2024–25 | 1 km (0.6 miles) | |
| Bus stops | 21 stops within 400 m (0.2 miles), 73 within 800 m (0.5 miles); nearest Camperdown Street Ford | 130 m |
| Bus or coach station | Plymouth Coach Station Plymouth City Centre | 2.4 km (1.5 miles) |
| Ferry terminal | Devonport Ferry Terminal | 880 m (0.5 miles) |
| Car parks | 1 within 800 m (0.5 miles); nearest Stoke Church Street Car Park | 710 m (0.4 miles) |
| EV charging points | 16 within 1.6 km (1 mile); nearest Albert Road | 560 m (0.3 miles) |
| Airport with scheduled flights | Cornwall Airport Newquay NQY | 58.7 km (36 miles) |
| Nearest large airport | Cardiff International Airport CWL | 127 km (79 miles) |
Local services
| Nearest | Distance | |
|---|---|---|
| GP surgeries | 4 practices within 1.6 km (1 mile); nearest St. Levan Surgery | 310 m |
| Pharmacies | 8 pharmacies within 1.6 km (1 mile); nearest St Levan Pharmacy | 310 m |
| NHS dentists | 9 practices within 1.6 km (1 mile); nearest Orchard Dental Practice | 930 m (0.6 miles) |
| Hospital | Scott Hospital | 1.4 km (0.9 miles) |
| Police station | Torpoint Police Station | 1.6 km (1 mile) |
| Cash machines | 3 machines within 800 m (0.5 miles); nearest Payzone | 340 m |
Parks and green space
| Nearest | Distance | |
|---|---|---|
| Park or garden | 4 within 800 m (0.5 miles); nearest Devonport Park 16 ha | 470 m (0.3 miles) |
| Play area | 6 within 800 m (0.5 miles); nearest Unnamed 910 m² | 110 m |
| Playing field | 4 within 800 m (0.5 miles); nearest Mount Pleasant Recreation Ground 3.3 ha | 350 m |
| Allotments | 1 within 800 m (0.5 miles); nearest Parkside Allotments 5,940 m² | 720 m (0.4 miles) |
Within 800 m (0.5 miles): 4 parks and gardens, 19 hectares in all.
Landmarks
The nearest historic landmark is Mount Pleasant Redoubt, a scheduled monument, 490 m (0.3 miles) east. 60 listed buildings are within 1 km (0.6 miles), 1 of them Grade I and 4 of them Grade II*.
| Name | What it is | From the middle of the street |
|---|---|---|
| Mount Pleasant Redoubt | Scheduled monument | 490 m (0.3 miles) east |
| The Quadrangle (N 173-177, 186-191, 203) | Listed building, Grade I | 500 m (0.3 miles) west |
| Walls and Bollards to Number 3 Basin | Listed building, Grade II* | 600 m (0.4 miles) west |
| Devonport Park | Registered park or garden, Grade II | 650 m (0.4 miles) south |
| Belmont House (Youth Hostel) Belmont Place | Listed building, Grade II* | 690 m (0.4 miles) east |
| St Michaels Lodge and Rear Basement Court Railings | Listed building, Grade II* | 780 m (0.5 miles) south-east |
| The West Ropery (site of), South Yard, Devonport Dockyard | Scheduled monument | 1.6 km (1 mile) south |
| Ballast pond at Torpoint 690m west of North Corner Quay | Scheduled monument | 1.7 km (1.1 miles) south-west |
| Ford Park Cemetery | Registered park or garden, Grade II* | 2.2 km (1.4 miles) east |
| Name | What it is | From the middle of the street |
|---|---|---|
| Moon Cove | Tidal water | 780 m (0.5 miles) south-west |
| Northdown Plantation | Wood | 1.2 km (0.8 miles) north |
| Gravesend Hard | Wetland | 1.5 km (0.9 miles) west |
| Blackie Woods Pond | Lake or reservoir | 1.9 km (1.2 miles) north |
| Quarry Park Bottom | Valley | 2.6 km (1.6 miles) west |
| Drake's Hill | Hill | 2.7 km (1.7 miles) north |
Air quality
| Pollutant | Here | UK limit | WHO guideline |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nitrogen dioxide (NO2) | 7.8 | 40 | 10 |
| Fine particles (PM2.5) | 5.5 | 20 | 5 |
| Particles (PM10) | 9.5 | 40 | 15 |
All three are within the UK legal limits; PM2.5 is above the WHO guideline, as in most towns and cities.
Road and rail noise
| Level | Road traffic | Railways |
|---|---|---|
| Under 55 | 28 | 28 |
None of the street's 28 addresses is modelled at 55 dB or more from road traffic or railways.
Climate, daylight and earthquakes
Monthly temperatures and rainfall, sunrise and sunset through the year, and earthquakes recorded nearby since 1970 are much the same across the area, so they are worked out once for Plymouth: see them on the Plymouth page.
Nearest schools
| School | Phase | Ages | Distance | Inspection |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Morice Town Primary Academy | Primary | 2–11 | 190 m | Good (May 2023, overall grade under the previous framework) |
| College Road Primary School | Primary | 5–11 | 290 m | No published inspection |
| UTC Plymouth | Secondary | 11–19 | 430 m (0.3 miles) | Good (Jan 2023, overall grade under the previous framework) |
| Ford Primary School | Primary | 3–11 | 790 m (0.5 miles) | No overall grade (Feb 2025, graded inspection without an overall judgement): Quality of education: Good; Behaviour and attitudes: Good; Personal development: Good; Leadership and management: Good |
| Stoke Damerel Primary Academy | Primary | 4–11 | 850 m (0.5 miles) | Report card (Mar 2026): Curriculum and teaching: Expected standard; Achievement: Expected standard; Attendance and behaviour: Expected standard; Personal development and wellbeing: Expected standard; Inclusion: Expected standard; Leadership and governance: Expected standard; Early years: Strong standard; Safeguarding standards: Met |
| Drake Primary Academy | Primary | 4–11 | 850 m (0.5 miles) | Report card (Feb 2026): Curriculum and teaching: Needs attention; Achievement: Needs attention; Attendance and behaviour: Needs attention; Personal development and wellbeing: Expected standard; Inclusion: Needs attention; Leadership and governance: Needs attention; Early years: Expected standard; Safeguarding standards: Met |
| Keyham Barton Catholic Primary School Roman Catholic | Primary | 4–11 | 1 km (0.6 miles) | No published inspection |
| City College Plymouth | 16 plus | 16–99 | 1 km (0.6 miles) | No published inspection |
| Marlborough Primary Academy | Primary | 2–11 | 1 km (0.6 miles) | Good (Nov 2023, overall grade under the previous framework) |
| St Joseph's Catholic Primary School Roman Catholic | Primary | 2–11 | 1 km (0.6 miles) | Report card (Jun 2026): Curriculum and teaching: Needs attention; Achievement: Needs attention; Attendance and behaviour: Needs attention; Personal development and wellbeing: Expected standard; Inclusion: Needs attention; Leadership and governance: Needs attention; Early years: Needs attention; Safeguarding standards: Met |
| Scott Medical and Healthcare College | Secondary | 13–19 | 1.1 km (0.7 miles) | Good (Feb 2020, overall grade under the previous framework) |
| Stoke Damerel Community College | Secondary | 11–18 | 1.1 km (0.7 miles) | Report card (Mar 2026): Curriculum and teaching: Needs attention; Achievement: Needs attention; Attendance and behaviour: Needs attention; Personal development and wellbeing: Expected standard; Inclusion: Expected standard; Leadership and governance: Expected standard; Post-16 provision: Expected standard; Safeguarding standards: Met |
Food hygiene ratings nearby
| Business | Type | Distance | Rating | Rated |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| The Herbert PL2 1RX | Pub/bar/nightclub | 150 m | 3 Generally satisfactory | 11 Sep 2026 |
| The Salvation Army PL2 1RS | Other catering premises | 180 m | 5 Very good | 16 May 2018 |
| Pasley Takeaway PL2 1DR | Takeaway/sandwich shop | 210 m | 5 Very good | 25 May 2022 |
| Compass Group at Morice Town Primary School PL2 1RJ | School/college/university | 230 m | Awaiting inspection | |
| Seijaku Matcha PL2 1RS | Manufacturers/packers | 230 m | Awaiting inspection | |
| Royal China PL2 1JP | Takeaway/sandwich shop | 270 m | 3 Generally satisfactory | 20 Jan 2026 |
| St Levan Inn PL2 1JJ | Pub/bar/nightclub | 270 m | 4 Good | 30 Sep 2025 |
| Queens Dock PL2 1RL | Pub/bar/nightclub | 280 m | 3 Generally satisfactory | 26 Oct 2024 |
| Benbows Chippy PL2 1BX | Takeaway/sandwich shop | 290 m | 5 Very good | 20 Nov 2024 |
| Maddi's Kebab and Pizza PL2 1AQ | Takeaway/sandwich shop | 300 m | 5 Very good | 18 Mar 2025 |
| The Co-operative Food PL2 1AQ | Retailers - supermarkets/hypermarkets | 300 m | 5 Very good | 14 Aug 2018 |
| Marion Distributor Ltd PL2 1AQ | Manufacturers/packers | 310 m | 4 Good | 11 Nov 2025 |
| Zest Cafe & Grill Limited PL2 1AL | Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 310 m | Awaiting inspection | |
| Crispy Duck PL2 1AL | Takeaway/sandwich shop | 310 m | 4 Good | 24 Sep 2026 |
| Pop In Chicken PL2 1AL | Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 310 m | 3 Generally satisfactory | 25 Aug 2026 |
Crime within 250 m
| Category | Crimes |
|---|---|
| Violence and sexual offences | 111 |
| Criminal damage and arson | 26 |
| Anti-social behaviour | 22 |
| Drugs | 14 |
| Vehicle crime | 14 |
| Other theft | 8 |
| Public order | 7 |
| Burglary | 5 |
| Possession of weapons | 4 |
| Other crime | 4 |
| Theft from the person | 2 |
| Shoplifting | 1 |
Most of these are attached to: On or near Boscawen Place (40); On or near Herbert Street (23); On or near Kemyell Place (16); On or near St Vincent Street (15); On or near Charlotte Street (14).
People and work
Who lives here
| Around this street | England | |
|---|---|---|
| Median age | 37 | 40 |
| Children under 15 | 24% | 17% |
| Aged 65 and over | 14% | 18% |
Homes
| Around this street | England | |
|---|---|---|
| Owned (outright or with a mortgage) | 28% | 61% |
| Owned outright | 15% | 33% |
| Shared ownership | under 1% | 1% |
| Social rented | 45% | 17% |
| Private rented | 27% | 21% |
Work and commuting
| Around this street | England | |
|---|---|---|
| Adults (16 and over) in work | 42% | 57% |
| Unemployment (of those working or looking for work) | 10% | 6% |
| Retired (of adults) | 17% | 22% |
| Long-term sick or disabled (of adults) | 12% | 4% |
| Work mainly from home (of those in work) | 17% | 32% |
| Travel to work by car or van | 53% | 48% |
| By train, Underground, metro or tram | 0% | 4% |
| By any public transport, including bus | 9% | 8% |
| On foot or by bicycle | 13% | 10% |
| Work within 10 km (6 miles) of home (of those who travel to work) | 88% | 65% |
| Work 30 km (19 miles) or more away | 7% | 8% |
Education and languages
| Around this street | England | |
|---|---|---|
| Degree or other higher qualification, Level 4+ (of adults) | 15% | 34% |
| No qualifications | 21% | 18% |
| Apprenticeship as highest qualification | 7% | 5% |
| Main language English (aged 3 and over) | 95% | 91% |
| Cannot speak English well or at all | 1% | 2% |
Deprivation
The neighbourhood around this street is in decile 1 of 10 on the English Indices of Deprivation 2025, where 1 is the most deprived tenth of England's 33,755 neighbourhoods and 10 the least.
What has changed
- Energy certificates New energy certificate: band C, flat (lodged 26 October 2026) found 2 November 2026
- Energy certificates New energy certificate: band B, flat (lodged 24 October 2026) found 2 November 2026
Postcodes on this street
- PL2 1EA: 28 addresses
Nearby streets
Alcester Street · Pasley Street · Harrison Street · Cross Hill · Alcester Street · Camperdown Street · Herbert Place · Anson Place · Atherton Place · Herbert Street · Haddington Road · Hargood Terrace
What this page cannot tell you
- Whether a particular house is at risk of flooding, subsiding or anything else: the flood map is a model of areas and there is no property-level data here.
- What a home is worth now: sales are historic prices for the homes that happened to sell.
- How safe the street is: crime points are moved to anonymised locations and many crimes are never reported.
- Whether you would get a place at a school: distances are straight lines, not catchments.
- Who lives on the street now: census figures describe the small areas around it in March 2021, during a lockdown.
- How long a journey takes or how often anything runs: transport distances are straight lines to the nearest stops.
- Whether a GP practice is taking new patients, or a dentist new NHS patients.
- How loud a home is inside, or noise from industry, neighbours or smaller airfields: noise figures are models of road, rail and air traffic outside.
How each figure on this page is matched to the street and worked out: methodology.