Shell Close Plymouth
29 addresses across 1 postcode (PL6), about 150 m long, classed as a local road. USRN 30202583.
- Energy: 16 homes have an energy certificate (C: 13, 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 B; 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 Plymouth, about 4.6 km (2.9 miles) away in a straight line.
- Green space: The nearest park or garden is about 680 m (0.4 miles) away.
- Air: Background air pollution in 2024 was 6.3 µg/m³ of nitrogen dioxide and 5.4 of PM2.5, within UK legal limits.
- Height: Its addresses are 63 to 70 m above sea level.
- Noise: 17 of its 29 addresses are modelled at 55 dB or more from road traffic.
- Doctors: The nearest GP surgery is Elm Surgery, about 450 m (0.3 miles) away.
- People: About 300 people lived in the census areas around it in 2021; 8% of households owned their home and 16% of adults held a degree or other higher qualification.
- Crime: 86 crimes were recorded within 250 m between September 2025 and August 2026, most often violence and sexual offences.
Sales on this street
No sales recorded on this street since January 1995 under this street name.
Energy performance certificates
16 homes with a current certificate; median floor area 81 m². Most common: House, mid-terrace (10); Bungalow, mid-terrace (3); House, semi-detached (1). Built: 1976-1982 (9); 1967-1975 (3); 1950-1966 (3). Tenure at assessment: rented (social) (10); owner-occupied (3).
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 (73% of about 620 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)
- Land To The West Of Bampton Road Leigham Plymouth PL6 8QB, permissioned (350 m)
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
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 29 addresses are between 63 m and 70 m above sea level (66 m on average); the ground rises about 6 m from the lowest to the highest.
Broadband
| Postcode | Superfast (30 Mbit/s+) | Ultrafast (300 Mbit/s+) | Gigabit | Below 10 Mbit/s |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| PL6 8NU | 100% | 100% | 100% | 0% |
Getting around
| Nearest | Distance | |
|---|---|---|
| Railway stations | Plymouth 2.7 million journeys in 2024–25 | 4.6 km (2.9 miles) |
| Devonport 50,000 journeys in 2024–25 | 6.2 km (3.9 miles) | |
| Keyham 16,000 journeys in 2024–25 | 6.3 km (3.9 miles) | |
| Bus stops | 9 stops within 400 m (0.2 miles), 25 within 800 m (0.5 miles); nearest Bradfield Close Leigham | 60 m |
| Bus or coach station | Plymouth Coach Station Plymouth City Centre | 5 km (3.1 miles) |
| Ferry terminal | Plymouth (Barbican) Landing Stage | 5.2 km (3.2 miles) |
| Car parks | Rowan House Carpark | 2.4 km (1.5 miles) |
| EV charging points | 9 within 1.6 km (1 mile); nearest Wenea | 300 m |
| Airport with scheduled flights | Exeter International Airport EXT | 60.5 km (38 miles) |
| Nearest large airport | Cardiff International Airport CWL | 122 km (76 miles) |
Local services
| Nearest | Distance | |
|---|---|---|
| GP surgeries | 1 practices within 1.6 km (1 mile); nearest Elm Surgery | 450 m (0.3 miles) |
| Pharmacies | 2 pharmacies within 1.6 km (1 mile); nearest Speedwell Pharmacy | 580 m (0.4 miles) |
| NHS dentists | 2 practices within 1.6 km (1 mile); nearest Leypark Dental | 750 m (0.5 miles) |
| Hospital | Bft Southmead Derrisford Hospital | 2 km (1.2 miles) |
| Police station | Devon & Cornwall Police | 2.9 km (1.8 miles) |
| Cash machines | 1 machines within 800 m (0.5 miles); nearest MFG - Landmark, Estover Cashzone | 600 m (0.4 miles) |
Parks and green space
| Nearest | Distance | |
|---|---|---|
| Park or garden | 1 within 800 m (0.5 miles); nearest Unnamed 1.0 ha | 680 m (0.4 miles) |
| Play area | 3 within 800 m (0.5 miles); nearest Unnamed 710 m² | 230 m |
| Playing field | 2 within 800 m (0.5 miles); nearest Unnamed 1.2 ha | 250 m |
| Allotments | Blunts Lane Allotments 1.5 ha | 1.5 km (0.9 miles) |
Within 800 m (0.5 miles): 1 park or garden, 1.0 hectares in all.
Landmarks
The nearest historic landmark is Austin Fort and section of military road, a scheduled monument, 940 m (0.6 miles) south-west.
| Name | What it is | From the middle of the street |
|---|---|---|
| Austin Fort and section of military road | Scheduled monument | 940 m (0.6 miles) south-west |
| Eggbuckland Keep | Scheduled monument | 1.3 km (0.8 miles) west |
| Lee Moor Tramway Bridge | Scheduled monument | 1.5 km (0.9 miles) south-east |
| Saltram House | Registered park or garden, Grade II* | 2.9 km (1.8 miles) south |
| Name | What it is | From the middle of the street |
|---|---|---|
| Leigham Wood | Wood | 700 m (0.4 miles) south |
| May's Marsh | Wetland | 1.3 km (0.8 miles) south-east |
| Bickleigh Vale | Valley | 1.6 km (1 mile) north-east |
| The Laira | Tidal water | 2.5 km (1.5 miles) south |
| Amados Hill | Hill | 3.1 km (1.9 miles) south-east |
| Drake's Place Reservoir | Lake or reservoir | 4.4 km (2.7 miles) south-west |
Air quality
| Pollutant | Here | UK limit | WHO guideline |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nitrogen dioxide (NO2) | 6.3 | 40 | 10 |
| Fine particles (PM2.5) | 5.4 | 20 | 5 |
| Particles (PM10) | 9.3 | 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 | 3 | 0 |
| 55 to 59 | 14 | 0 |
| Under 55 | 12 | 29 |
17 of the street's 29 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Leigham Primary School | Primary | 3–11 | 170 m | No overall grade (Dec 2024, graded inspection without an overall judgement): Quality of education: Good; Behaviour and attitudes: Good; Personal development: Outstanding; Leadership and management: Outstanding |
| Plym Bridge Nursery School and Day Care | Nursery | 0–5 | 840 m (0.5 miles) | No published inspection |
| Tor Bridge Primary School | Primary | 4–11 | 890 m (0.6 miles) | Outstanding (Oct 2023, overall grade under the previous framework) |
| Tor Bridge High | Secondary | 11–18 | 900 m (0.6 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: Strong standard; Post-16 provision: Expected standard; Safeguarding standards: Met |
| St Edward's CofE Primary School Church of England | Primary | 3–11 | 1.1 km (0.7 miles) | Good (Mar 2020, overall grade under the previous framework) |
| Austin Farm Academy | Primary | 5–11 | 1.3 km (0.8 miles) | Good (Jul 2023, overall grade under the previous framework) |
| Thornbury Primary School | Primary | 4–11 | 1.5 km (0.9 miles) | No overall grade (Oct 2024, graded inspection without an overall judgement): Quality of education: Requires improvement; Behaviour and attitudes: Good; Personal development: Good; Leadership and management: Good |
| St Matthew's Church of England Primary and Nursery Academy | Primary | 3–11 | 1.6 km (1 mile) | Good (Mar 2022, overall grade under the previous framework) |
| Woodford Primary School | Primary | 4–11 | 1.8 km (1.1 miles) | No published inspection |
| Eggbuckland Vale Primary School | Primary | 3–11 | 1.9 km (1.2 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 |
Food hygiene ratings nearby
| Business | Type | Distance | Rating | Rated |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| ABM Catering at Leigham Primary School PL6 8RF | School/college/university | 150 m | 5 Very good | 19 May 2026 |
| The Windmill Chargrill PL6 8QG | Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 360 m | 2 Improvement necessary | 5 Nov 2025 |
| New Oriental Express PL6 8QE | Takeaway/sandwich shop | 420 m (0.3 miles) | 3 Generally satisfactory | 29 Oct 2025 |
| Lee's News PL6 8QE | Retailers - other | 420 m (0.3 miles) | 5 Very good | 17 Oct 2025 |
| Leigham Stores PL6 8QE | Retailers - other | 420 m (0.3 miles) | 5 Very good | 14 Jun 2022 |
| Runnymede Court PL6 8UF | Other catering premises | 470 m (0.3 miles) | 5 Very good | 29 Apr 2025 |
Crime within 250 m
| Category | Crimes |
|---|---|
| Violence and sexual offences | 56 |
| Other theft | 9 |
| Criminal damage and arson | 8 |
| Anti-social behaviour | 5 |
| Drugs | 2 |
| Vehicle crime | 2 |
| Possession of weapons | 2 |
| Robbery | 1 |
| Other crime | 1 |
Most of these are attached to: On or near Luxmore Close (26); On or near Millwood Drive (19); On or near Shell Close (14); On or near Cockington Close (11); On or near Mothecombe Walk (7).
People and work
Who lives here
| Around this street | England | |
|---|---|---|
| Median age | 44 | 40 |
| Children under 15 | 17% | 17% |
| Aged 65 and over | 19% | 18% |
Homes
| Around this street | England | |
|---|---|---|
| Owned (outright or with a mortgage) | 8% | 61% |
| Owned outright | 3% | 33% |
| Shared ownership | 0% | 1% |
| Social rented | 90% | 17% |
| Private rented | 2% | 21% |
Work and commuting
| Around this street | England | |
|---|---|---|
| Adults (16 and over) in work | 54% | 57% |
| Unemployment (of those working or looking for work) | 8% | 6% |
| Retired (of adults) | 21% | 22% |
| Long-term sick or disabled (of adults) | 8% | 4% |
| Work mainly from home (of those in work) | 8% | 32% |
| Travel to work by car or van | 62% | 48% |
| By train, Underground, metro or tram | 0% | 4% |
| By any public transport, including bus | 13% | 8% |
| On foot or by bicycle | 11% | 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 | 31% | 18% |
| Apprenticeship as highest qualification | 7% | 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 3 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
- PL6 8NU: 29 addresses
Nearby streets
Novorossisk Road · Mothecombe Walk · Bradfield Close · Luxmore Close · Grimspound Close · Millwood Drive · Cockington Close · Hallerton Close · Churchstow Walk · Beechwood Rise · Firestone Close · Walkhampton Walk
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.