Constable Close Plymouth
17 addresses across 2 postcodes (PL5), about 50 m long, classed as a local road. USRN 30200691.
- Sales: 9 recorded sales since 1995; in 2023 the median was £175,000 across 1 sale.
- Energy: 15 homes have an energy certificate (B: 1, C: 12, D: 1, E: 1).
- Flood: 3 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 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 St Budeaux Ferry Road, about 3.1 km (1.9 miles) away in a straight line.
- Green space: The nearest park or garden is about 240 m away.
- Air: Background air pollution in 2024 was 6.4 µg/m³ of nitrogen dioxide and 5.4 of PM2.5, within UK legal limits.
- Height: Its addresses are 70 to 72 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 Budshead Medical Practice, about 770 m (0.5 miles) away, with 3 practices within 1.6 km (1 mile).
- People: About 480 people lived in the census areas around it in 2021; 48% of households owned their home and 16% of adults held a degree or other higher qualification.
- Crime: 72 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2023 | 1 | £175,000 | £175,000 | £175,000 |
| 2018 | 1 | £160,000 | £160,000 | £160,000 |
| 2015 | 1 | £124,995 | £124,995 | £124,995 |
| 2012 | 1 | £124,000 | £124,000 | £124,000 |
| 2006 | 1 | £115,500 | £115,500 | £115,500 |
| 2003 | 2 | £67,975 | £46,000 | £89,950 |
| 2001 | 1 | £20,700 | £20,700 | £20,700 |
| 2000 | 1 | £20,640 | £20,640 | £20,640 |
| Date | Address | Type | Price | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 6 Oct 2023 | 10 PL5 3TR | Terraced | £175,000 | |
| 21 Nov 2018 | 2 PL5 3TR | Terraced | £160,000 | |
| 27 Mar 2015 | 3 PL5 3TR | Terraced | £124,995 | |
| 5 Oct 2012 | 2 PL5 3TR | Terraced | £124,000 | |
| 1 Sep 2006 | 3 PL5 3TR | Terraced | £115,500 | |
| 28 Nov 2003 | 2 PL5 3TR | Terraced | £89,950 | |
| 30 Jun 2003 | 3 PL5 3TR | Terraced | £46,000 | |
| 6 Sep 2001 | 10 PL5 3TR | Terraced | £20,700 | |
| 13 Nov 2000 | 17 PL5 3TR | Terraced | £20,640 |
Energy performance certificates
15 homes with a current certificate; median floor area 57 m². Most common: House, mid-terrace (9); House, end-terrace (4); Flat (2). Built: 1983-1990 (13); 1967-1975 (1); 1991-1995 (1). Tenure at assessment: rented (social) (11); owner-occupied (3).
Each home's certificates and sales (6 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 (60% of about 700 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: 2 protected trees on or by this street.
- Green belt: no.
Brownfield land registered for housing within 1 km (0.6 miles)
- Chaucer Way school site, not permissioned (590 m (0.4 miles))
- Land Adjacent To Lancaster Gardens, Former Whitleigh Youth Club Whitleigh Plymouth PL5 4AA, permissioned (830 m (0.5 miles))
- Stirling House, Honicknowle Green, permissioned (840 m (0.5 miles))
- Unit 1, Brooklands 680 Budshead Road Plymouth PL6 5XR, permissioned (900 m (0.6 miles))
- Whitleigh Community Centre, permissioned (900 m (0.6 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, 3 addresses are in areas at high risk, 0 at medium risk and 0 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 on this street is in flood zone 2 or 3.
| Postcode | Planning zone | Addresses at high / medium / low risk | Groundwater |
|---|---|---|---|
| PL5 3TR | not in 2 or 3 | 3 / 0 / 0 | unlikely |
| PL5 3TZ | not in 2 or 3 | 0 / 0 / 0 | unlikely |
Height above sea level
The street's 17 addresses are between 70 m and 72 m above sea level (71 m on average).
Broadband
| Postcode | Superfast (30 Mbit/s+) | Ultrafast (300 Mbit/s+) | Gigabit | Below 10 Mbit/s |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| PL5 3TR | 100% | 100% | 100% | 0% |
| PL5 3TZ | 100% | 100% | 100% | 0% |
Getting around
| Nearest | Distance | |
|---|---|---|
| Railway stations | St Budeaux Ferry Road 4,480 journeys in 2024–25 | 3.1 km (1.9 miles) |
| St Budeaux Victoria Road 12,000 journeys in 2024–25 | 3.1 km (1.9 miles) | |
| Keyham 16,000 journeys in 2024–25 | 3.4 km (2.1 miles) | |
| Bus stops | 16 stops within 400 m (0.2 miles), 62 within 800 m (0.5 miles); nearest Carroll Road Honicknowle | 140 m |
| Bus or coach station | Plymouth Coach Station Plymouth City Centre | 4.3 km (2.6 miles) |
| Ferry terminal | Saltash Ferry Landing | 4.2 km (2.6 miles) |
| Car parks | Alexandra Road Car Park | 1 km (0.6 miles) |
| EV charging points | 7 within 1.6 km (1 mile); nearest Wenea | 200 m |
| Airport with scheduled flights | Cornwall Airport Newquay NQY | 60.5 km (38 miles) |
| Nearest large airport | Cardiff International Airport CWL | 123 km (77 miles) |
Local services
| Nearest | Distance | |
|---|---|---|
| GP surgeries | 3 practices within 1.6 km (1 mile); nearest Budshead Medical Practice | 770 m (0.5 miles) |
| Pharmacies | 5 pharmacies within 1.6 km (1 mile); nearest Well | 400 m (0.2 miles) |
| NHS dentists | 3 practices within 1.6 km (1 mile); nearest Dental Care Plus | 400 m (0.2 miles) |
| Hospital | Royal Eye Infirmary | 1.7 km (1.1 miles) |
| Police station | Crownhill Police Station | 890 m (0.6 miles) |
| Cash machines | 2 machines within 800 m (0.5 miles); nearest Tesco Bank ATM | 300 m |
Parks and green space
| Nearest | Distance | |
|---|---|---|
| Park or garden | 5 within 800 m (0.5 miles); nearest Unnamed 350 m² | 240 m |
| Largest park within 800 m (0.5 miles) | Unnamed 12 ha | 410 m (0.3 miles) |
| Play area | 7 within 800 m (0.5 miles); nearest Unnamed 20 m² | 240 m |
| Playing field | 2 within 800 m (0.5 miles); nearest Unnamed 7,500 m² | 490 m (0.3 miles) |
| Allotments | Kendal Place Allotments 4,340 m² | 870 m (0.5 miles) |
Within 800 m (0.5 miles): 5 parks and gardens, 15 hectares in all.
Landmarks
The nearest historic landmark is Woodland fort, a scheduled monument, 650 m (0.4 miles) north-west. 6 listed buildings are within 1 km (0.6 miles), 1 of them Grade II*.
| Name | What it is | From the middle of the street |
|---|---|---|
| Woodland fort | Scheduled monument | 650 m (0.4 miles) north-west |
| Manadon House | Listed building, Grade II* | 740 m (0.5 miles) south-east |
| Crownhill Fort | Scheduled monument | 1.1 km (0.7 miles) east |
| Knowle battery | Scheduled monument | 1.4 km (0.9 miles) north-west |
| Name | What it is | From the middle of the street |
|---|---|---|
| Woodland Wood | Wood | 820 m (0.5 miles) north-west |
| Broomball Hill | Hill | 1.5 km (0.9 miles) west |
| Budshead Creek | Tidal water | 2 km (1.2 miles) north-west |
| Hartley Vale | Valley | 2.1 km (1.3 miles) south-east |
| Blackie Woods Pond | Lake or reservoir | 3.1 km (1.9 miles) south-west |
| Warleigh Marsh | Wetland | 3.6 km (2.2 miles) north |
Air quality
| Pollutant | Here | UK limit | WHO guideline |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nitrogen dioxide (NO2) | 6.4 | 40 | 10 |
| Fine particles (PM2.5) | 5.4 | 20 | 5 |
| Particles (PM10) | 9.4 | 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 | 17 | 17 |
None of the street's 17 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Shakespeare Primary School | Primary | 3–11 | 720 m (0.4 miles) | No overall grade (Nov 2024, graded inspection without an overall judgement): Quality of education: Good; Behaviour and attitudes: Good; Personal development: Good; Leadership and management: Good |
| Whitleigh Community Primary School | Primary | 2–11 | 850 m (0.5 miles) | No published inspection |
| Sir John Hunt Community Sports College | Secondary | 11–19 | 880 m (0.5 miles) | Good (Sep 2022, overall grade under the previous framework) |
| St Boniface's RC College Roman Catholic | Secondary | 11–16 | 950 m (0.6 miles) | No overall grade (Apr 2025, graded inspection without an overall judgement): Quality of education: Requires improvement; Behaviour and attitudes: Good; Personal development: Good; Leadership and management: Good |
| Woodfield Primary School | Primary | 2–11 | 1.1 km (0.7 miles) | No published inspection |
| Manadon Vale Primary School | Primary | 4–11 | 1.2 km (0.7 miles) | No published inspection |
| All Saints Church of England Academy | Secondary | 11–16 | 1.3 km (0.8 miles) | Good (Feb 2023, overall grade under the previous framework) |
| St Peter's RC Primary School Roman Catholic | Primary | 5–11 | 1.3 km (0.8 miles) | No published inspection |
| Widey Court Primary School | Primary | 4–11 | 1.4 km (0.9 miles) | No published inspection |
| Knowle Primary School | Primary | 2–11 | 1.5 km (0.9 miles) | Report card (Jan 2026): Curriculum and teaching: Expected standard; Achievement: Expected standard; Attendance and behaviour: Expected standard; Personal development and wellbeing: Expected standard; Inclusion: Strong standard; Leadership and governance: Expected standard; Early years: Strong standard; Safeguarding standards: Met |
| Pennycross Primary School | Primary | 4–11 | 1.5 km (0.9 miles) | Report card (Apr 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: Expected standard; Safeguarding standards: Met |
| Notre Dame RC School Roman Catholic | Secondary | 11–18 | 1.8 km (1.1 miles) | Report card (Feb 2026): Curriculum and teaching: Needs attention; Achievement: Needs attention; Attendance and behaviour: Needs attention; Personal development and wellbeing: Needs attention; Inclusion: Needs attention; Leadership and governance: Urgent improvement; Post-16 provision: Needs attention; Safeguarding standards: Not met |
Food hygiene ratings nearby
| Business | Type | Distance | Rating | Rated |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| T & L Stores PL5 3DZ | Retailers - other | 190 m | 4 Good | 22 Apr 2021 |
| Rock a Tots Day Nursery PL5 3DE | Hospitals/Childcare/Caring Premises | 290 m | 5 Very good | 3 Oct 2023 |
| Lidl Great Britain Limited PL5 3TW | Retailers - supermarkets/hypermarkets | 400 m (0.2 miles) | 5 Very good | 14 Apr 2026 |
| Tesco PL5 3TW | Retailers - supermarkets/hypermarkets | 400 m (0.2 miles) | 5 Very good | 4 Sep 2025 |
| Tesco Family Dining Ltd (Customer Cafe) PL5 3TW | Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 400 m (0.2 miles) | 5 Very good | 4 Sep 2025 |
| Denzils Pasty Company and Coffee Shop PL5 3TW | Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 400 m (0.2 miles) | 5 Very good | 21 Oct 2025 |
| PKM Retail Ltd PL5 3SL | Retailers - other | 420 m (0.3 miles) | 5 Very good | 3 Oct 2024 |
Crime within 250 m
| Category | Crimes |
|---|---|
| Violence and sexual offences | 44 |
| Vehicle crime | 7 |
| Criminal damage and arson | 6 |
| Other theft | 4 |
| Anti-social behaviour | 3 |
| Other crime | 2 |
| Public order | 2 |
| Burglary | 2 |
| Possession of weapons | 1 |
| Drugs | 1 |
Most of these are attached to: On or near Constable Close (15); On or near Old Woodlands Road (12); On or near Rothesay Gardens (7); On or near Ruskin Crescent (7); On or near Parking Area (6).
People and work
Who lives here
| Around this street | England | |
|---|---|---|
| Median age | 52 | 40 |
| Children under 15 | 13% | 17% |
| Aged 65 and over | 27% | 18% |
Homes
| Around this street | England | |
|---|---|---|
| Owned (outright or with a mortgage) | 48% | 61% |
| Owned outright | 25% | 33% |
| Shared ownership | under 1% | 1% |
| Social rented | 35% | 17% |
| Private rented | 17% | 21% |
Work and commuting
| Around this street | England | |
|---|---|---|
| Adults (16 and over) in work | 47% | 57% |
| Unemployment (of those working or looking for work) | 7% | 6% |
| Retired (of adults) | 32% | 22% |
| Long-term sick or disabled (of adults) | 9% | 4% |
| Work mainly from home (of those in work) | 17% | 32% |
| Travel to work by car or van | 63% | 48% |
| By train, Underground, metro or tram | 0% | 4% |
| By any public transport, including bus | 5% | 8% |
| On foot or by bicycle | 9% | 10% |
| Work within 10 km (6 miles) of home (of those who travel to work) | 93% | 65% |
| Work 30 km (19 miles) or more away | 4% | 8% |
Education and languages
| Around this street | England | |
|---|---|---|
| Degree or other higher qualification, Level 4+ (of adults) | 16% | 34% |
| No qualifications | 34% | 18% |
| Apprenticeship as highest qualification | 6% | 5% |
| Main language English (aged 3 and over) | 97% | 91% |
| Cannot speak English well or at all | under 1% | 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
Nearby streets
Cowley Road · Housman Close · Warton Close · Wilmot Gardens · Goldsmith Gardens · Crashaw Close · Sedley Way · Ruskin Crescent · Betjeman Walk · Carroll Road · Milton Close · Old Woodlands 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.