Bretonside Barbican, Plymouth
1 address across 1 postcode (PL4), about 30 m long. USRN 30205588.
- Flood: 9 addresses on its postcodes are in areas 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 78% of premises.
- Transport: The nearest railway station is Plymouth, about 1 km (0.6 miles) away in a straight line.
- Green space: The nearest park or garden, Beaumont Park, is about 270 m away.
- Air: Background air pollution in 2024 was 10.3 µg/m³ of nitrogen dioxide and 5.6 of PM2.5, within UK legal limits.
- Height: It is about 4 m above sea level.
- Noise: 1 of its 1 addresses is modelled at 55 dB or more from road traffic.
- Doctors: The nearest GP surgery is Friary House Surgery, about 460 m (0.3 miles) away, with 6 practices within 1.6 km (1 mile).
- People: About 210 people lived in the census areas around it in 2021; 24% of households owned their home and 48% of adults held a degree or other higher qualification.
- Crime: 577 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 |
|---|
| Date | Address | Type | Price | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 13 Apr 2026 | 44 PL4 0AU | Other | £45,000 | Not a standard sale (repossession, buy-to-let or transfer). |
| 19 Jun 2017 | 46 PL4 0AU | Other | £275,000 | Not a standard sale (repossession, buy-to-let or transfer). |
Energy performance certificates
No certificates found for addresses on this street.
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: yes, Barbican (council page). Extensions, demolition, some windows and doors, and work on trees need consent.
- Listed buildings on or by this street: 1.
- Article 4 direction (removing permitted development rights): HMOs Mutley, Greenbank, City Centre and surrounding areas.
- Tree preservation orders: none recorded, though not every council has published theirs.
- Green belt: no.
Listed buildings
- MAYFLOWER HOUSE, grade II
Brownfield land registered for housing within 1 km (0.6 miles)
- Harbour Arch Quay, Sutton Harbour, Plymouth, PL4 0HN, permissioned (180 m)
- Sutton Road west, Sutton Harbour: up to 198 homes, not permissioned (200 m)
- Sugar House, Sutton Harbour, permissioned (260 m)
- 9 Parade Plymouth PL1 2JL, permissioned (320 m)
- Plymouth Fruit Sales site, Sutton Road, Sutton Harbour: up to 220 homes, not permissioned (400 m (0.2 miles))
- 16 - 22 Royal Parade Plymouth PL1 1SA, permissioned (460 m (0.3 miles))
- Seventrees, Baring Street, Greenbank: up to 88 homes, not permissioned (480 m (0.3 miles))
- 1 The Moneycentre, 1 Drake Circus, Plymouth, PL1 1QH: up to 105 homes, permissioned (530 m (0.3 miles))
Roadworks
No street works under way, planned or finished in the last three months on this street, in permits up to 30 September 2026.
Flood risk
Rivers, the sea or surface water: in this street's postcodes, 5 addresses are in areas at high risk, 4 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: of the 7 homes the Environment Agency counts, 0 are in areas at high risk, 0 medium, 0 low and 7 very low.
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: the postcode centre is in flood zone 2. Zone 2 is between 0.1% and 1% a year from rivers (0.1% and 0.5% from the sea), ignoring defences.
Height above sea level
The street's address is about 4 m above sea level.
Broadband
| Postcode | Superfast (30 Mbit/s+) | Ultrafast (300 Mbit/s+) | Gigabit | Below 10 Mbit/s |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| PL4 0AU | 89% | 89% | 78% | 0% |
Getting around
| Nearest | Distance | |
|---|---|---|
| Railway stations | Plymouth 2.7 million journeys in 2024–25 | 1 km (0.6 miles) |
| Devonport 50,000 journeys in 2024–25 | 2.8 km (1.7 miles) | |
| Dockyard (Devonport) 15,000 journeys in 2024–25 | 3.2 km (2 miles) | |
| Bus stops | 22 stops within 400 m (0.2 miles), 89 within 800 m (0.5 miles); nearest Charles Church Plymouth City Centre | 100 m |
| Bus or coach station | Plymouth Coach Station Plymouth City Centre | 720 m (0.4 miles) |
| Ferry terminal | Plymouth (Barbican) Landing Stage | 560 m (0.3 miles) |
| Car parks | 7 within 800 m (0.5 miles); nearest Parking space on Discovery Wharf, PL4 | 40 m |
| EV charging points | 25 within 1.6 km (1 mile); nearest Wenea | 270 m |
| Airport with scheduled flights | Cornwall Airport Newquay NQY | 61.7 km (38 miles) |
| Nearest large airport | Cardiff International Airport CWL | 127 km (79 miles) |
Local services
| Nearest | Distance | |
|---|---|---|
| GP surgeries | 6 practices within 1.6 km (1 mile); nearest Friary House Surgery | 460 m (0.3 miles) |
| Pharmacies | 9 pharmacies within 1.6 km (1 mile); nearest Day Lewis Pharmacy | 180 m |
| NHS dentists | 13 practices within 1.6 km (1 mile); nearest Plymouth City Centre Dental Practice | 290 m |
| Hospital | Mount Gould Hospital | 1.7 km (1.1 miles) |
| Police station | Charles Cross Police Station | 260 m |
| Cash machines | 10 machines within 800 m (0.5 miles); nearest Tesco Bank ATM | 190 m |
Parks and green space
| Nearest | Distance | |
|---|---|---|
| Park or garden | 11 within 800 m (0.5 miles); nearest Beaumont Park 3.5 ha | 270 m |
| Largest park within 800 m (0.5 miles) | Hoe Park 11 ha | 560 m (0.3 miles) |
| Play area | 5 within 800 m (0.5 miles); nearest Unnamed 360 m² | 270 m |
| Playing field | Unnamed 4.7 ha | 1.1 km (0.7 miles) |
| Allotments | 1 within 800 m (0.5 miles); nearest Unnamed 630 m² | 640 m (0.4 miles) |
Within 800 m (0.5 miles): 11 parks and gardens, 19 hectares in all.
Landmarks
The nearest historic landmark is Charles Church, a listed building (Grade I), 180 m north-west. 212 listed buildings are within 1 km (0.6 miles), 5 of them Grade I and 18 of them Grade II*.
| Name | What it is | From the middle of the street |
|---|---|---|
| Charles Church | Listed building, Grade I | 180 m north-west |
| 36, Looe Street | Listed building, Grade II* | 250 m south-west |
| Custom House | Listed building, Grade II* | 310 m south-west |
| Old Custom House | Listed building, Grade II* | 370 m south-west |
| Resolution Fort: Civil War town defences at Friary Court | Scheduled monument | 400 m (0.2 miles) north-east |
| Plymouth Castle (remains of) | Scheduled monument | 530 m (0.3 miles) south |
| Civic Square, Plymouth | Registered park or garden, Grade II | 640 m (0.4 miles) west |
| The Royal Citadel mid 17th century bastioned artillery defence, incorporating late 16th century artillery fort and 18th century statue, on the Hoe | Scheduled monument | 710 m (0.4 miles) south-west |
| The Hoe | Registered park or garden, Grade II | 840 m (0.5 miles) south-west |
| Name | What it is | From the middle of the street |
|---|---|---|
| Teats Hill | Hill | 540 m (0.3 miles) south-east |
| Drake's Place Reservoir | Lake or reservoir | 700 m (0.4 miles) north |
| Deadman's Bay | Bay | 830 m (0.5 miles) south-east |
| Arnold's Point | Wetland | 2.2 km (1.4 miles) east |
| Jenny Cliff | Cliff or slope | 2.4 km (1.5 miles) south |
| Warren Plantation | Wood | 2.6 km (1.6 miles) south-east |
Air quality
| Pollutant | Here | UK limit | WHO guideline |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nitrogen dioxide (NO2) | 10.3 | 40 | 10 |
| Fine particles (PM2.5) | 5.6 | 20 | 5 |
| Particles (PM10) | 10.1 | 40 | 15 |
All three are within the UK legal limits; nitrogen dioxide and PM2.5 are above the WHO guideline, as in most towns and cities.
Road and rail noise
| Level | Road traffic | Railways |
|---|---|---|
| 65 to 69 | 1 | 0 |
| Under 55 | 0 | 1 |
1 of the street's 1 addresses is modelled at 55 dB or more from road traffic, 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Holy Cross Catholic Primary School Roman Catholic | Primary | 4–11 | 200 m | Good (Nov 2022, overall grade under the previous framework) |
| Mount Street Primary School | Primary | 2–11 | 510 m (0.3 miles) | Good (Jan 2023, overall grade under the previous framework) |
| Salisbury Road Primary School | Primary | 4–11 | 840 m (0.5 miles) | Good (Sep 2023, overall grade under the previous framework) |
| Plymouth High School for Girls | Secondary | 11–18 | 930 m (0.6 miles) | No published inspection |
| Pilgrim Primary Academy | Primary | 4–11 | 1 km (0.6 miles) | No overall grade (Jan 2025, graded inspection without an overall judgement): Quality of education: Good; Behaviour and attitudes: Good; Personal development: Outstanding; Leadership and management: Good |
| St Andrew's Cof E VA Primary School Church of England | Primary | 5–11 | 1.1 km (0.7 miles) | Good (Oct 2022, overall grade under the previous framework) |
| St Peter's CofE Primary School Church of England | Primary | 2–11 | 1.2 km (0.7 miles) | Good (Feb 2024, overall grade under the previous framework) |
| The Cathedral School of St Mary Roman Catholic | Primary | 4–11 | 1.2 km (0.8 miles) | No overall grade (Apr 2025, graded inspection without an overall judgement): Quality of education: Good; Behaviour and attitudes: Good; Personal development: Outstanding; Leadership and management: Good |
| Prince Rock Primary School | Primary | 3–11 | 1.3 km (0.8 miles) | Outstanding (Jun 2024, overall grade under the previous framework) |
| Millbay Academy | Secondary | 11–16 | 1.4 km (0.9 miles) | Good (Feb 2024, overall grade under the previous framework) |
| Lipson Vale Primary School | Primary | 5–11 | 1.6 km (1 mile) | Report card (May 2026): Curriculum and teaching: Expected standard; Achievement: Expected standard; Attendance and behaviour: Needs attention; Personal development and wellbeing: Expected standard; Inclusion: Expected standard; Leadership and governance: Expected standard; Early years: Expected standard; Safeguarding standards: Met |
| Lipson Co-operative Academy | Secondary | 11–18 | 1.6 km (1 mile) | Report card (Apr 2026): Curriculum and teaching: Expected standard; Achievement: Expected standard; Attendance and behaviour: Expected standard; Personal development and wellbeing: Strong standard; Inclusion: Strong standard; Leadership and governance: Strong standard; Post-16 provision: Expected standard; Safeguarding standards: Met |
Food hygiene ratings nearby
| Business | Type | Distance | Rating | Rated |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Premier Plymouth PL4 0AU | Retailers - other | 10 m | 1 Major improvement necessary | 30 Sep 2025 |
| Jalwa Indian Bistro PL4 0AU | Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 10 m | 3 Generally satisfactory | 16 Sep 2025 |
| Bretonside Kebab PL4 0AU | Takeaway/sandwich shop | 20 m | Awaiting inspection | |
| Plaza Snooker Club PL4 0AU | Pub/bar/nightclub | 20 m | 5 Very good | 13 Nov 2025 |
| Minerva Cafe PL4 0BD | Other catering premises | 30 m | 3 Generally satisfactory | 24 Jun 2025 |
| Signature Strawberries Ltd PL4 0RB | Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 50 m | 5 Very good | 19 Sep 2025 |
| Bombay Burger Kitchen PL4 0BB | Takeaway/sandwich shop | 50 m | 4 Good | 17 Sep 2024 |
| The Kings Head PL4 0BB | Pub/bar/nightclub | 50 m | 5 Very good | 22 Nov 2017 |
| Babawok / Uno Street Food PL4 0BB | Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 50 m | 4 Good | 6 Aug 2026 |
| Lebneaz - Wraps PL4 0BB | Takeaway/sandwich shop | 50 m | 4 Good | 2 Sep 2026 |
| Sappho's Plymouth PL4 0BD | Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 60 m | 5 Very good | 12 May 2026 |
| Dragon & Draught PL4 0BD | Takeaway/sandwich shop | 60 m | 3 Generally satisfactory | 23 Sep 2026 |
| Cafe Kiss PL4 0BW | Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 80 m | 5 Very good | 27 Oct 2025 |
| Rumours PL4 0BB | Pub/bar/nightclub | 80 m | Awaiting inspection | |
| Sawan PL4 0DF | Pub/bar/nightclub | 90 m | 5 Very good | 14 Mar 2025 |
Crime within 250 m
| Category | Crimes |
|---|---|
| Violence and sexual offences | 221 |
| Anti-social behaviour | 86 |
| Other theft | 71 |
| Criminal damage and arson | 49 |
| Shoplifting | 47 |
| Public order | 38 |
| Vehicle crime | 13 |
| Other crime | 11 |
| Drugs | 11 |
| Burglary | 11 |
| Possession of weapons | 8 |
| Theft from the person | 8 |
| Robbery | 3 |
Most of these are attached to: On or near Moon Street (63); On or near Gasking Street (44); On or near Parking Area (43); On or near Trafalgar Street (42); On or near Friary Street (39).
People and work
Who lives here
| Around this street | England | |
|---|---|---|
| Median age | 41 | 40 |
| Children under 15 | 3% | 17% |
| Aged 65 and over | 16% | 18% |
Homes
| Around this street | England | |
|---|---|---|
| Owned (outright or with a mortgage) | 24% | 61% |
| Owned outright | 15% | 33% |
| Shared ownership | under 1% | 1% |
| Social rented | 15% | 17% |
| Private rented | 60% | 21% |
Work and commuting
| Around this street | England | |
|---|---|---|
| Adults (16 and over) in work | 64% | 57% |
| Unemployment (of those working or looking for work) | 9% | 6% |
| Retired (of adults) | 14% | 22% |
| Long-term sick or disabled (of adults) | 6% | 4% |
| Work mainly from home (of those in work) | 38% | 32% |
| Travel to work by car or van | 31% | 48% |
| By train, Underground, metro or tram | 0% | 4% |
| By any public transport, including bus | 9% | 8% |
| On foot or by bicycle | 21% | 10% |
| Work within 10 km (6 miles) of home (of those who travel to work) | 80% | 65% |
| Work 30 km (19 miles) or more away | 9% | 8% |
Education and languages
| Around this street | England | |
|---|---|---|
| Degree or other higher qualification, Level 4+ (of adults) | 48% | 34% |
| No qualifications | 10% | 18% |
| Apprenticeship as highest qualification | 5% | 5% |
| Main language English (aged 3 and over) | 87% | 91% |
| Cannot speak English well or at all | 2% | 2% |
Deprivation
The neighbourhood around this street is in decile 2 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
- PL4 0AU: 1 address of 31 in the postcode
Nearby streets
Hawkers Avenue · Moon Street · Martin Lane · Bilbury Street · Tin Lane · North Quay · Looe Street · Lower Street · Harbour Avenue · Sutton Wharf · Breton Side · Hill Street
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.