Boringdon Villas Colebrook, Plymouth
33 addresses across 1 postcode (PL7), about 120 m long. USRN 30204141.
- Sales: 50 recorded sales since 1995; in 2024 the median was £130,000 across 1 sale.
- Energy: 15 homes have an energy certificate (C: 3, D: 8, E: 4).
- 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 B; Band D in Plymouth costs £2,442 a year in 2026-27.
- Broadband: Gigabit broadband is available to 31% of premises.
- Transport: The nearest railway station is Plymouth, about 6.2 km (3.8 miles) away in a straight line.
- Green space: The nearest park or garden is about 770 m (0.5 miles) away.
- Air: Background air pollution in 2024 was 6.9 µg/m³ of nitrogen dioxide and 5.4 of PM2.5, within UK legal limits.
- Height: Its addresses are 14 to 17 m above sea level.
- Noise: 1 of its 33 addresses is modelled at 55 dB or more from road traffic.
- Doctors: The nearest GP surgery is Pathfields Medical Group, about 690 m (0.4 miles) away, with 2 practices within 1.6 km (1 mile).
- People: About 330 people lived in the census areas around it in 2021; 84% of households owned their home and 22% of adults held a degree or other higher qualification.
- Crime: 49 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | 1 | £130,000 | £130,000 | £130,000 |
| 2023 | 1 | £130,000 | £130,000 | £130,000 |
| 2021 | 2 | £290,000 | £130,000 | £450,000 |
| 2019 | 1 | £105,000 | £105,000 | £105,000 |
| 2018 | 1 | £110,000 | £110,000 | £110,000 |
| 2017 | 2 | £105,000 | £103,000 | £107,000 |
| 2016 | 1 | £107,500 | £107,500 | £107,500 |
| 2015 | 1 | £270,000 | £270,000 | £270,000 |
| 2014 | 2 | £222,500 | £105,000 | £340,000 |
| 2013 | 1 | £98,000 | £98,000 | £98,000 |
| 2012 | 1 | £120,000 | £120,000 | £120,000 |
| 2011 | 1 | £83,200 | £83,200 | £83,200 |
| Date | Address | Type | Price | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 30 Jul 2024 | 7D PL7 4DY | Flat or maisonette | £130,000 | Leasehold. |
| 22 Sep 2023 | FLAT 4, 5 PL7 4DY | Flat or maisonette | £130,000 | Leasehold. |
| 29 Oct 2021 | 7C PL7 4DY | Flat or maisonette | £130,000 | Leasehold. |
| 28 May 2021 | 4 PL7 4DY | Detached | £450,000 | |
| 14 Apr 2021 | 6D PL7 4DY | Flat or maisonette | £95,000 | Leasehold. Not a standard sale (repossession, buy-to-let or transfer). |
| 18 Oct 2019 | FLAT 5, 5 PL7 4DY | Flat or maisonette | £105,000 | Leasehold. |
| 14 Nov 2018 | FLAT 4, 5 PL7 4DY | Flat or maisonette | £110,000 | Leasehold. |
| 28 Nov 2017 | 7E PL7 4DY | Flat or maisonette | £107,000 | Leasehold. |
| 17 Feb 2017 | 7D PL7 4DY | Flat or maisonette | £103,000 | Leasehold. |
| 8 Mar 2016 | 7D PL7 4DY | Flat or maisonette | £107,500 | Leasehold. |
| 25 Feb 2015 | 4 PL7 4DY | Detached | £270,000 | |
| 31 Oct 2014 | 6C PL7 4DY | Flat or maisonette | £105,000 | Leasehold. |
| 27 May 2014 | 2 PL7 4DY | Semi-detached | £340,000 | |
| 29 Aug 2013 | 6B PL7 4DY | Flat or maisonette | £98,000 | Leasehold. |
| 28 Sep 2012 | 6A PL7 4DY | Flat or maisonette | £120,000 | Leasehold. |
| 28 Nov 2011 | 6B PL7 4DY | Flat or maisonette | £83,200 | Leasehold. |
| 26 Feb 2010 | FLAT 2, 5 PL7 4DY | Flat or maisonette | £109,000 | Leasehold. |
| 14 Dec 2007 | 7A PL7 4DY | Flat or maisonette | £115,500 | Leasehold. |
| 18 May 2007 | 2 PL7 4DY | Semi-detached | £330,000 | |
| 25 Aug 2006 | 4 PL7 4DY | Detached | £300,000 | |
| 31 Jul 2006 | 6C PL7 4DY | Flat or maisonette | £101,250 | Leasehold. |
| 12 Jul 2006 | FLAT 4, 5 PL7 4DY | Flat or maisonette | £112,000 | Leasehold. |
| 23 Jun 2006 | HOLLY HOUSE PL7 4DY | Detached | £246,750 | |
| 27 Feb 2006 | 7D PL7 4DY | Flat or maisonette | £95,000 | Leasehold. |
| 30 Sep 2004 | FLAT 2, 5 PL7 4DY | Flat or maisonette | £98,500 | Leasehold. |
| 21 Nov 2003 | 3 PL7 4DY | Terraced | £270,000 | |
| 9 May 2003 | FLAT 1, 5 PL7 4DY | Flat or maisonette | £47,500 | Leasehold. |
| 23 Jul 2002 | 7B PL7 4DY | Flat or maisonette | £74,950 | Leasehold. |
| 12 Jul 2002 | 2 PL7 4DY | Semi-detached | £143,000 | |
| 5 Jul 2002 | FLAT 4, 5 PL7 4DY | Flat or maisonette | £70,000 | Leasehold. |
| 28 Jun 2002 | FLAT 2, 5 PL7 4DY | Flat or maisonette | £69,950 | Leasehold. |
| 30 Apr 2002 | FLAT 5, 5 PL7 4DY | Flat or maisonette | £75,000 | Leasehold. |
| 19 Apr 2002 | 7D PL7 4DY | Flat or maisonette | £49,000 | Leasehold. |
| 20 Sep 2001 | FLAT 3, 5 PL7 4DY | Flat or maisonette | £49,000 | Leasehold. |
| 31 Aug 2001 | FLAT 2, 5 PL7 4DY | Flat or maisonette | £56,000 | Leasehold. |
| 15 Dec 2000 | FLAT 3, 5 PL7 4DY | Flat or maisonette | £45,000 | Leasehold. |
| 15 Dec 2000 | FLAT 4, 5 PL7 4DY | Flat or maisonette | £37,000 | Leasehold. |
| 8 Dec 2000 | 6E PL7 4DY | Flat or maisonette | £50,000 | Leasehold. |
| 12 Sep 2000 | 7B PL7 4DY | Flat or maisonette | £40,000 | Leasehold. |
| 4 Sep 2000 | 6D PL7 4DY | Flat or maisonette | £35,000 | Leasehold. |
| 10 Mar 2000 | 7D PL7 4DY | Flat or maisonette | £33,500 | Leasehold. |
| 2 Dec 1999 | 6E PL7 4DY | Flat or maisonette | £33,000 | Leasehold. |
| 29 Oct 1999 | 6B PL7 4DY | Flat or maisonette | £38,000 | Leasehold. |
| 10 Aug 1999 | 6C PL7 4DY | Flat or maisonette | £35,500 | Leasehold. |
| 7 Jul 1999 | FLAT 2, 5 PL7 4DY | Flat or maisonette | £39,000 | Leasehold. |
| 28 Jan 1999 | 7D PL7 4DY | Flat or maisonette | £33,500 | Leasehold. |
| 24 Oct 1997 | 6B PL7 4DY | Flat or maisonette | £31,500 | Leasehold. |
| 28 Feb 1997 | 7C PL7 4DY | Flat or maisonette | £30,000 | Leasehold. |
| 23 Jan 1997 | 6C PL7 4DY | Flat or maisonette | £29,000 | Leasehold. |
| 4 Jan 1995 | HOLLY HOUSE PL7 4DY | Detached | £92,000 |
Energy performance certificates
15 homes with a current certificate; median floor area 59 m². Most common: Flat (12); Maisonette, semi-detached (2); House, semi-detached (1). Built: before 1900 (12); 1900-1929 (3). Tenure at assessment: rented (private) (6); owner-occupied (6).
Each home's certificates and sales (10 addresses)
- 3, Boringdon Villas, Plympton
- 4, Boringdon Villas, Plympton
- 6a, Boringdon Villas, Plympton
- 6b, Boringdon Villas, Plympton
- 6c, Boringdon Villas, Plympton
- 7c, Boringdon Villas, Plympton
- Flat 2, 5, Boringdon Villas, Plympton
- Flat 3, 5, Boringdon Villas, Plympton
- Flat 4, 5, Boringdon Villas, Plympton
- Flat 5, 5, Boringdon Villas, Plympton
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 B (27% of about 820 homes).
Planning and heritage
- Conservation area: no postcode centre in this street's postcodes is in one.
- Listed buildings on or by this street: 1.
- 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.
Listed buildings
- Plymbridge Road Bridge, grade II
Brownfield land registered for housing within 1 km (0.6 miles)
- Land Off Colebrook Road, Plympton, Plymouth, permissioned (470 m (0.3 miles))
- Land off Newnham Road, Colebrook: up to 43 homes, permissioned (570 m (0.4 miles))
- Land off Newnham Road, Colebrook: up to 10 homes, not permissioned (640 m (0.4 miles))
- Errill Retail Park, Plymouth Road, Plympton: up to 66 homes, not permissioned (680 m (0.4 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
Rivers, the sea or surface water: in this street's postcodes, 0 addresses are in areas at high risk, 0 at medium risk and 1 at low risk. Each address counts once, at the higher of its rivers-and-sea and surface-water risk.
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 33 addresses are between 14 m and 17 m above sea level (16 m on average).
Broadband
| Postcode | Superfast (30 Mbit/s+) | Ultrafast (300 Mbit/s+) | Gigabit | Below 10 Mbit/s |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| PL7 4DY | 100% | 31% | 31% | 0% |
Getting around
| Nearest | Distance | |
|---|---|---|
| Railway stations | Plymouth 2.7 million journeys in 2024–25 | 6.2 km (3.8 miles) |
| Devonport 50,000 journeys in 2024–25 | 8.1 km (5 miles) | |
| Dockyard (Devonport) 15,000 journeys in 2024–25 | 8.4 km (5.2 miles) | |
| Bus stops | 11 stops within 400 m (0.2 miles), 55 within 800 m (0.5 miles); nearest Boringdon Road Colebrook | 70 m |
| Bus or coach station | Plymouth Coach Station Plymouth City Centre | 6.4 km (3.9 miles) |
| Ferry terminal | Plymouth (Barbican) Landing Stage | 6.1 km (3.8 miles) |
| EV charging points | 4 within 1.6 km (1 mile); nearest Wenea | 420 m (0.3 miles) |
| Airport with scheduled flights | Exeter International Airport EXT | 59.5 km (37 miles) |
| Nearest large airport | Cardiff International Airport CWL | 123 km (76 miles) |
Local services
| Nearest | Distance | |
|---|---|---|
| GP surgeries | 2 practices within 1.6 km (1 mile); nearest Pathfields Medical Group | 690 m (0.4 miles) |
| Pharmacies | 4 pharmacies within 1.6 km (1 mile); nearest Well | 530 m (0.3 miles) |
| NHS dentists | 4 practices within 1.6 km (1 mile); nearest Courtenay House Dental Surgery | 420 m (0.3 miles) |
| Hospital | Mount Gould Hospital | 4.1 km (2.5 miles) |
| Police station | Devon & Cornwall Police | 5.7 km (3.6 miles) |
| Cash machines | 2 machines within 800 m (0.5 miles); nearest The Cooperative Food Ridgeway, Plympton Cashzone | 540 m (0.3 miles) |
Parks and green space
| Nearest | Distance | |
|---|---|---|
| Park or garden | 1 within 800 m (0.5 miles); nearest Unnamed 6.3 ha | 770 m (0.5 miles) |
| Play area | 2 within 800 m (0.5 miles); nearest Unnamed 840 m² | 520 m (0.3 miles) |
| Playing field | 2 within 800 m (0.5 miles); nearest Plympton Cricket Club 2.4 ha | 170 m |
| Allotments | 1 within 800 m (0.5 miles); nearest Lucas Lane Allotments 3,200 m² | 360 m |
Within 800 m (0.5 miles): 1 park or garden, 6.3 hectares in all.
Landmarks
The nearest historic landmark is Church of St Mary Blessed Virgin, a listed building (Grade II*), 280 m south. 22 listed buildings are within 1 km (0.6 miles), 1 of them Grade II*.
| Name | What it is | From the middle of the street |
|---|---|---|
| Church of St Mary Blessed Virgin | Listed building, Grade II* | 280 m south |
| Plympton Priory | Scheduled monument | 390 m south |
| Plympton Castle | Scheduled monument | 1 km (0.6 miles) south-east |
| Plympton House | Registered park or garden, Grade II | 1.1 km (0.7 miles) south-east |
| Lee Moor Tramway Bridge | Scheduled monument | 1.8 km (1.1 miles) west |
| Saltram House | Registered park or garden, Grade II* | 2 km (1.3 miles) south-west |
| Name | What it is | From the middle of the street |
|---|---|---|
| Dorsmouth Rock | Hill | 890 m (0.6 miles) south |
| Plympton Covert | Wood | 1 km (0.6 miles) south |
| May's Marsh | Wetland | 2 km (1.2 miles) west |
| Wixenford Bottom | Valley | 2.6 km (1.6 miles) south-west |
| The Laira | Tidal water | 2.9 km (1.8 miles) west |
| Drakelands Trout Lake | Lake or reservoir | 4 km (2.5 miles) north-east |
Air quality
| Pollutant | Here | UK limit | WHO guideline |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nitrogen dioxide (NO2) | 6.9 | 40 | 10 |
| Fine particles (PM2.5) | 5.4 | 20 | 5 |
| Particles (PM10) | 9.6 | 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 |
|---|---|---|
| 60 to 64 | 0 | 1 |
| 55 to 59 | 1 | 32 |
| Under 55 | 32 | 0 |
1 of the street's 33 addresses is modelled at 55 dB or more from road traffic, and 33 from railways, above the WHO guidelines.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| St Mary's Priory CofE Infant & Nursery School Church of England | Primary | 3–7 | 300 m | Good (Nov 2023, overall grade under the previous framework) |
| St Mary's Priory Junior School | Primary | 7–11 | 340 m | Good (Jun 2023, overall grade under the previous framework) |
| Boringdon Primary School | Primary | 3–11 | 450 m (0.3 miles) | Good (Nov 2023, overall grade under the previous framework) |
| Hele's School | Secondary | 11–18 | 490 m (0.3 miles) | No published inspection |
| Plympton Academy | Secondary | 11–18 | 620 m (0.4 miles) | Requires improvement (Mar 2024, overall grade under the previous framework) |
| Woodford Primary School | Primary | 4–11 | 1.1 km (0.7 miles) | No published inspection |
| Plympton St Maurice Primary School | Primary | 5–11 | 1.5 km (0.9 miles) | No published inspection |
| Chaddlewood Primary School | Primary | 4–11 | 1.6 km (1 mile) | Good (Nov 2022, overall grade under the previous framework) |
| Glen Park Primary School | Primary | 2–11 | 1.9 km (1.2 miles) | Outstanding (Feb 2023, overall grade under the previous framework) |
Food hygiene ratings nearby
| Business | Type | Distance | Rating | Rated |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Plymbridge House PL7 4LD | Hospitals/Childcare/Caring Premises | 70 m | 5 Very good | 13 Oct 2025 |
| Tesco PL7 4JP | Retailers - supermarkets/hypermarkets | 180 m | 5 Very good | 9 Sep 2026 |
| Ashleigh Manor Residents Home PL7 4JU | Hospitals/Childcare/Caring Premises | 220 m | 5 Very good | 29 Jun 2026 |
| Friary Mill Bakery PL7 4JR | Other catering premises | 240 m | 5 Very good | 6 Feb 2026 |
| Meadowside and St Francis Care Home PL7 4LE | Hospitals/Childcare/Caring Premises | 250 m | 5 Very good | 5 Jan 2026 |
| Rowlands Catering PL7 4ET | Mobile caterer | 340 m | Awaiting inspection | |
| Plymouth Retail Distribution Centre PL7 4JY | Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 380 m | 5 Very good | 15 Oct 2024 |
| Premier Express Colebrook Stores PL7 4AA | Retailers - other | 390 m | 5 Very good | 13 Apr 2026 |
| Colebrook Chippy PL7 4AA | Takeaway/sandwich shop | 390 m | 5 Very good | 25 Jun 2025 |
| Colebrook Inn PL7 4AA | Pub/bar/nightclub | 390 m | 5 Very good | 4 Oct 2024 |
| Asian Box PL7 1QW | Takeaway/sandwich shop | 410 m (0.3 miles) | 3 Generally satisfactory | 24 Aug 2026 |
| Royal British Legion PL7 1QW | Pub/bar/nightclub | 410 m (0.3 miles) | 5 Very good | 27 Oct 2016 |
| Newlife Nursery and Pre-school PL7 2AU | Hospitals/Childcare/Caring Premises | 410 m (0.3 miles) | 5 Very good | 17 Jun 2025 |
| Daisy Chains Health Care PL7 2AU | Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 420 m (0.3 miles) | 5 Very good | 30 Apr 2026 |
| The Wonky Teapot PL7 4AA | Other catering premises | 440 m (0.3 miles) | 5 Very good | 9 Sep 2025 |
Crime within 250 m
| Category | Crimes |
|---|---|
| Violence and sexual offences | 20 |
| Shoplifting | 16 |
| Anti-social behaviour | 4 |
| Criminal damage and arson | 3 |
| Other theft | 2 |
| Other crime | 1 |
| Vehicle crime | 1 |
| Public order | 1 |
| Burglary | 1 |
Most of these are attached to: On or near B3416 (22); On or near Alston Park (11); On or near Acorn Gardens (5); On or near St Marys Court (2); On or near Parking Area (2).
People and work
Who lives here
| Around this street | England | |
|---|---|---|
| Median age | 65 | 40 |
| Children under 15 | 3% | 17% |
| Aged 65 and over | 50% | 18% |
Homes
| Around this street | England | |
|---|---|---|
| Owned (outright or with a mortgage) | 84% | 61% |
| Owned outright | 61% | 33% |
| Shared ownership | 3% | 1% |
| Social rented | 3% | 17% |
| Private rented | 11% | 21% |
Work and commuting
| Around this street | England | |
|---|---|---|
| Adults (16 and over) in work | 38% | 57% |
| Unemployment (of those working or looking for work) | 7% | 6% |
| Retired (of adults) | 51% | 22% |
| Long-term sick or disabled (of adults) | 2% | 4% |
| Work mainly from home (of those in work) | 20% | 32% |
| Travel to work by car or van | 74% | 48% |
| By train, Underground, metro or tram | under 1% | 4% |
| By any public transport, including bus | under 1% | 8% |
| On foot or by bicycle | 4% | 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 | 6% | 8% |
Education and languages
| Around this street | England | |
|---|---|---|
| Degree or other higher qualification, Level 4+ (of adults) | 22% | 34% |
| No qualifications | 20% | 18% |
| Apprenticeship as highest qualification | 11% | 5% |
| Main language English (aged 3 and over) | 100% | 91% |
| Cannot speak English well or at all | 0% | 2% |
Deprivation
The neighbourhood around this street is in decile 7 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
Nothing new since the change feed started on 30 October 2026. New sales and energy certificates, and hygiene ratings, school inspections and flood figures nearby, will be listed here as the sources update.
Postcodes on this street
- PL7 4DY: 33 addresses of 39 in the postcode
Nearby streets
Alston Park · The Lane · Tory Way · Treverbyn Close · Colebrook Road · St Marys Court · Raymond Way · Revell Park Road · Acorn Gardens · Stonebarton Road · St Marys Close · Woodland Road
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.