Plumer Road Plymouth
4 addresses across 2 postcodes (PL6), about 210 m long, classed as a b road. USRN 30201258.
- 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 C; Band D in Plymouth costs £2,442 a year in 2026-27.
- Broadband: Gigabit broadband is available to 0% to 100% of premises.
- Transport: The nearest railway station is Plymouth, about 3.6 km (2.2 miles) away in a straight line.
- Green space: The nearest park or garden, Bladder Meadow, is about 390 m away.
- Air: Background air pollution in 2024 was 8.7 µg/m³ of nitrogen dioxide and 5.7 of PM2.5, within UK legal limits.
- Height: Its addresses are 99 to 101 m above sea level.
- Noise: 4 of its 4 addresses are modelled at 55 dB or more from road traffic.
- Doctors: The nearest GP surgery is Knowle House Surgery, about 160 m away, with 2 practices within 1.6 km (1 mile).
- People: About 530 people lived in the census areas around it in 2021; 55% of households owned their home and 25% of adults held a degree or other higher qualification.
- Crime: 211 crimes were recorded within 250 m between September 2025 and August 2026, most often shoplifting.
Sales on this street
No sales recorded on this street since January 1995 under this street name.
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 neighbourhoods around this street: most are in band C (32% of about 1,700 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: none recorded, though not every council has published theirs.
- Green belt: no.
Brownfield land registered for housing within 1 km (0.6 miles)
- Unit 1, Brooklands 680 Budshead Road Plymouth PL6 5XR, permissioned (550 m (0.3 miles))
- Glacis Park, Derriford: up to 702 homes, not permissioned (790 m (0.5 miles))
- BT Depot, Tamerton Foliot Road: up to 96 homes, not permissioned (900 m (0.6 miles))
Roadworks
Finished in the last three months
- 19 October 2026: VIRGIN MEDIA, Permanent reinstatement, no carriageway incursion, on the footway, verge (minor works)
- 11 August 2026: VIRGIN MEDIA, Utility repair and maintenance works, no carriageway incursion, on the footway, verge (minor works)
- 4 August 2026 to 11 August 2026: National Grid Electricity Distribution (South West), Utility repair and maintenance works, some carriageway incursion, on the footway (immediate - urgent works)
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 on this street is in flood zone 2 or 3.
Height above sea level
The street's 4 addresses are between 99 m and 101 m above sea level (100 m on average).
Broadband
| Postcode | Superfast (30 Mbit/s+) | Ultrafast (300 Mbit/s+) | Gigabit | Below 10 Mbit/s |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| PL6 5AG | 100% | 100% | 100% | 0% |
| PL6 5DZ | 100% | 0% | 0% | 0% |
Getting around
| Nearest | Distance | |
|---|---|---|
| Railway stations | Plymouth 2.7 million journeys in 2024–25 | 3.6 km (2.2 miles) |
| St Budeaux Ferry Road 4,480 journeys in 2024–25 | 4 km (2.5 miles) | |
| Keyham 16,000 journeys in 2024–25 | 4 km (2.5 miles) | |
| Bus stops | 13 stops within 400 m (0.2 miles), 46 within 800 m (0.5 miles); nearest Plumer Road Crownhill | 70 m |
| Bus or coach station | Plymouth Coach Station Plymouth City Centre | 4.1 km (2.6 miles) |
| Ferry terminal | Plymouth (Barbican) Landing Stage | 4.9 km (3 miles) |
| Car parks | 1 within 800 m (0.5 miles); nearest Alexandra Road Car Park | 210 m |
| EV charging points | 7 within 1.6 km (1 mile); nearest Wenea | 200 m |
| Airport with scheduled flights | Cornwall Airport Newquay NQY | 61.4 km (38 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 Knowle House Surgery | 160 m |
| Pharmacies | 4 pharmacies within 1.6 km (1 mile); nearest Well | 160 m |
| NHS dentists | 4 practices within 1.6 km (1 mile); nearest Crownhill Dental Practice | 190 m |
| Hospital | Royal Eye Infirmary | 910 m (0.6 miles) |
| Police station | Crownhill Police Station | 140 m |
| Cash machines | 3 machines within 800 m (0.5 miles); nearest The Cooperative Food Crownhill, Crownhill | 180 m |
Parks and green space
| Nearest | Distance | |
|---|---|---|
| Park or garden | 3 within 800 m (0.5 miles); nearest Bladder Meadow 2.1 ha | 390 m |
| Largest park within 800 m (0.5 miles) | Unnamed 12 ha | 580 m (0.4 miles) |
| Play area | 4 within 800 m (0.5 miles); nearest Unnamed 220 m² | 280 m |
| Playing field | Unnamed 7,500 m² | 1.2 km (0.7 miles) |
| Allotments | Kendal Place Allotments 4,340 m² | 1 km (0.6 miles) |
Within 800 m (0.5 miles): 3 parks and gardens, 14 hectares in all.
Landmarks
The nearest historic landmark is Crownhill Fort, a scheduled monument, 520 m (0.3 miles) north. 10 listed buildings are within 1 km (0.6 miles), 1 of them Grade II*.
| Name | What it is | From the middle of the street |
|---|---|---|
| Crownhill Fort | Scheduled monument | 520 m (0.3 miles) north |
| Manadon House | Listed building, Grade II* | 740 m (0.5 miles) south-west |
| Bowden Battery | Scheduled monument | 1.2 km (0.7 miles) east |
| Eggbuckland Keep | Scheduled monument | 1.6 km (1 mile) south-east |
| Name | What it is | From the middle of the street |
|---|---|---|
| Quarry Wood | Wood | 1.1 km (0.7 miles) north |
| Hartley Vale | Valley | 1.5 km (0.9 miles) south |
| Broomball Hill | Hill | 2.4 km (1.5 miles) west |
| Budshead Creek | Tidal water | 2.9 km (1.8 miles) north-west |
| Drake's Place Reservoir | Lake or reservoir | 3.7 km (2.3 miles) south |
| May's Marsh | Wetland | 3.7 km (2.3 miles) south-east |
Air quality
| Pollutant | Here | UK limit | WHO guideline |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nitrogen dioxide (NO2) | 8.7 | 40 | 10 |
| Fine particles (PM2.5) | 5.7 | 20 | 5 |
| Particles (PM10) | 10.1 | 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 |
|---|---|---|
| 70 to 74 | 1 | 0 |
| 65 to 69 | 3 | 0 |
| Under 55 | 0 | 4 |
4 of the street's 4 addresses are 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| St Boniface's RC College Roman Catholic | Secondary | 11–16 | 520 m (0.3 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 |
| Widey Court Primary School | Primary | 4–11 | 590 m (0.4 miles) | No published inspection |
| Manadon Vale Primary School | Primary | 4–11 | 870 m (0.5 miles) | No published inspection |
| Whitleigh Community Primary School | Primary | 2–11 | 1.2 km (0.7 miles) | No published inspection |
| Eggbuckland Community College | Secondary | 11–18 | 1.2 km (0.8 miles) | Requires improvement (May 2024, overall grade under the previous framework) |
| Eggbuckland Vale Primary School | Primary | 3–11 | 1.3 km (0.8 miles) | No overall grade (Jan 2025, graded inspection without an overall judgement): Quality of education: Outstanding; Behaviour and attitudes: Outstanding; Personal development: Outstanding; Leadership and management: Outstanding |
| St Matthew's Church of England Primary and Nursery Academy | Primary | 3–11 | 1.3 km (0.8 miles) | Good (Mar 2022, overall grade under the previous framework) |
| Sir John Hunt Community Sports College | Secondary | 11–19 | 1.4 km (0.9 miles) | Good (Sep 2022, overall grade under the previous framework) |
| Notre Dame RC School Roman Catholic | Secondary | 11–18 | 1.4 km (0.9 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 |
| Shakespeare Primary School | Primary | 3–11 | 1.7 km (1.1 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 |
| Woodfield Primary School | Primary | 2–11 | 1.8 km (1.1 miles) | No published inspection |
| St Edward's CofE Primary School Church of England | Primary | 3–11 | 1.8 km (1.1 miles) | Good (Mar 2020, overall grade under the previous framework) |
Food hygiene ratings nearby
| Business | Type | Distance | Rating | Rated |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Warrens Bakery PL6 5DZ | Retailers - other | 30 m | 5 Very good | 17 Mar 2026 |
| Manadon Masonic Hall PL6 5EL | Pub/bar/nightclub | 180 m | 5 Very good | 14 Dec 2021 |
| China Palace PL6 5AQ | Takeaway/sandwich shop | 190 m | 5 Very good | 7 Oct 2026 |
| Village Bakery And Takeaway PL6 5AD | Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 190 m | 5 Very good | 22 Aug 2023 |
| Baba's Indian Takeaway PL6 5AD | Takeaway/sandwich shop | 190 m | 5 Very good | 18 Mar 2025 |
| Babas 40 Dishes PL6 5AD | Takeaway/sandwich shop | 190 m | 5 Very good | 21 Jul 2026 |
| The Tamar PL6 5AD | Pub/bar/nightclub | 190 m | 5 Very good | 18 Nov 2025 |
| Nibana PL6 5AD | Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 190 m | 4 Good | 17 Dec 2025 |
| The Co-operative Food PL6 5AD | Retailers - supermarkets/hypermarkets | 190 m | 4 Good | 3 Dec 2024 |
| Crownhill Chinese Takeaway PL6 5AE | Takeaway/sandwich shop | 200 m | 4 Good | 12 Jan 2026 |
| Crown Spice Indian Takeaway PL6 5AQ | Other catering premises | 210 m | 4 Good | 2 Jul 2025 |
| Select Convenience PL6 5AH | Retailers - other | 250 m | 1 Major improvement necessary | 10 Mar 2026 |
| Anatolian Turkish Kitchen PL6 5AH | Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 250 m | 5 Very good | 16 Sep 2025 |
| OPJ services Ltd PL6 5DY | Retailers - other | 260 m | 5 Very good | 25 Sep 2024 |
| Alexandra House Day Nursery PL6 5BX | Hospitals/Childcare/Caring Premises | 420 m (0.3 miles) | 5 Very good | 14 Apr 2026 |
Crime within 250 m
| Category | Crimes |
|---|---|
| Shoplifting | 85 |
| Violence and sexual offences | 58 |
| Anti-social behaviour | 17 |
| Criminal damage and arson | 11 |
| Public order | 11 |
| Other theft | 9 |
| Other crime | 5 |
| Drugs | 5 |
| Burglary | 2 |
| Theft from the person | 2 |
| Possession of weapons | 2 |
| Vehicle crime | 2 |
| Bicycle theft | 2 |
Most of these are attached to: On or near Supermarket (90); On or near Police Station (53); On or near Morshead Road (35); On or near Plumer Road (10); On or near A386 (6).
People and work
Who lives here
| Around this street | England | |
|---|---|---|
| Median age | 42 | 40 |
| Children under 15 | 20% | 17% |
| Aged 65 and over | 20% | 18% |
Homes
| Around this street | England | |
|---|---|---|
| Owned (outright or with a mortgage) | 55% | 61% |
| Owned outright | 34% | 33% |
| Shared ownership | under 1% | 1% |
| Social rented | 25% | 17% |
| Private rented | 21% | 21% |
Work and commuting
| Around this street | England | |
|---|---|---|
| Adults (16 and over) in work | 52% | 57% |
| Unemployment (of those working or looking for work) | 6% | 6% |
| Retired (of adults) | 25% | 22% |
| Long-term sick or disabled (of adults) | 3% | 4% |
| Work mainly from home (of those in work) | 20% | 32% |
| Travel to work by car or van | 58% | 48% |
| By train, Underground, metro or tram | 0% | 4% |
| By any public transport, including bus | 8% | 8% |
| On foot or by bicycle | 12% | 10% |
| Work within 10 km (6 miles) of home (of those who travel to work) | 94% | 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) | 25% | 34% |
| No qualifications | 19% | 18% |
| Apprenticeship as highest qualification | 8% | 5% |
| Main language English (aged 3 and over) | 97% | 91% |
| Cannot speak English well or at all | under 1% | 2% |
Deprivation
The 2 neighbourhoods around this street are in deciles 6 to 10 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
- Roadworks Street works permit: VIRGIN MEDIA: Permanent reinstatement, 19 October 2026 to 20 October 2026 (no carriageway incursion) found 3 November 2026
Postcodes on this street
Nearby streets
The Limes · Hunter Close · Crownhill Road · Morshead Road · Alexandra Road · Crownhill Fort Road · Smallack Close · Crownhill Road · Kingsway Gardens · Smallack Drive · Haroldsleigh Avenue · Meavy Avenue
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.