PL1 3DE postcode in Plymouth, England
PL1 3DE is a postcode in Plymouth, in the St Peter and the Waterfront ward. It is in the Plymouth Sutton and Devonport parliamentary constituency and the Devon & Cornwall police force area, and has been in use since January 1980.
Where PL1 3DE is, and what is near it
- PL1 3DE
- Other postcodes in PL1 3: press one for its page
- 4 schools
- 2 railway stations
- 3 GP practices
- 8 bus stops
- 8 EV charging points
- Further out, with the distance
Points are centre points, not buildings, and nothing drawn is a boundary. Names in italics are council wards: we hold no town or village names here. Open this area on OpenStreetMap (latitude 50.3639, longitude -4.1464)
Source: Office for National Statistics (ONS) Postcode Directory, August 2026, loaded 20 October 2026; schools: Department for Education; stations and bus stops: Department for Transport; GP practices: NHS England; charging points: © OpenStreetMap contributors, Open Database Licence; street map: Ordnance Survey, OS Open Zoomstack, Open Government Licence v3.0, drawn with MapLibre. How we use them
Who looks after PL1 3DE?
- PlymouthCouncil, for all local services Plymouth: bins, council tax, planning
- Council tax bandSet for each home, not for a postcode. The bands and a year's charge around PL1 3DE Check a council tax band on GOV.UK
- Devon & CornwallPolice force area
- Plymouth Sutton and DevonportParliamentary constituency. Its MP is Luke Pollard (Labour (Co-op)), as Parliament lists them. Contact Luke Pollard
ONS places a whole postcode in one council, one ward and one constituency, from a single point. A few postcodes cross a boundary, so an address at the edge can belong to the one next door. Your council tax bill or your poll card settles it for your address.
Council, police force area and constituency: ONS Postcode Directory, August 2026. The MP: UK Parliament, read 14 October 2026.
What broadband can you get at PL1 3DE?
17% of the homes and businesses at PL1 3DE can get superfast broadband (30 Mbit/s or more) from a line, and none gigabit, Ofcom says.
Plymouth: 94%
Plymouth: 98%
The line marks the figure across Plymouth.
Source: Ofcom, Connected Nations, Spring 2026, data for January 2026, Open Government Licence v3.0. How we use it
When are the bins collected at PL1 3DE?
BinDayBuddy has not read Plymouth City Council's days for PL1 3DE today. It reads them from the council's own system when you ask.
Check the bin days for PL1 3DE on BinDayBuddySource: BinDayBuddy, built from councils' own collection systems and public data. BinDayBuddy is run by Towpath Digital, which also runs this site. How we use it
Is PL1 3DE at risk of flooding?
From rivers and the sea, long term
High riskThe Environment Agency counts 27 homes and businesses at PL1 3DE. 26 are in an area at high risk of flooding from rivers or the sea.
High: 3.3% or more a year (1 in 30). Medium: 1% to 3.3% a year. Low: 0.1% to 1% a year. Very low: under 0.1% a year (1 in 1,000). Each band is the chance of flooding in any one year.
Rivers and the sea only, for the land around buildings, not each building. GOV.UK's checker answers for one address, surface water included.
Source: Environment Agency, Risk of Flooding from Rivers and Sea (postcodes in areas at risk), published 6 July 2026, Open Government Licence v3.0.
From surface water, across Plymouth
The Environment Agency publishes this for the whole council, not for PL1 3DE: 2,375 properties in Plymouth are at high risk (1.7% of all its properties). All the figures for Plymouth
Source: Environment Agency, Risk of Flooding from Surface Water, properties at risk by local authority, version 2025-09, listed 18 September 2026, Open Government Licence v3.0.
Flood warnings
The centre of PL1 3DE is in 2 of the Environment Agency's flood warning areas. No warning or alert was in force for them at 06:00 on 22 October 2026.
- Plymouth Sound, Wembury Bay and tidal estuariesFlood warning areaIts warnings on GOV.UK: Plymouth Sound, Wembury Bay and tidal estuaries
- Plymouth Sound, Wembury Bay and tidal estuariesFlood alert areaIts warnings on GOV.UK: Plymouth Sound, Wembury Bay and tidal estuaries
Source: Environment Agency, flood warning areas read 17 October 2026; warnings in force checked at 06:00 on 22 October 2026, using Environment Agency flood and river level data from the real-time data API (Beta). Open Government Licence v3.0. How we use these
What do homes sell for near PL1 3DE?
Homes in PL1 3 sold for a typical £236,000 in the 12 months to August 2026, across 75 sales, up 1.3% on the 12 months before, HM Land Registry's figures show.
- 12 months to August 2025
- £233,000
- 12 months to August 2026
- £236,000
▲ up 1.3% on the 12 months before
Across the whole PL1 district: a typical £180,000 from 271 sales.
How we work this out: house prices by postcodeSource: HM Land Registry Price Paid Data, files dated 28 September 2026. Contains HM Land Registry data © Crown copyright and database right 2021. This data is licensed under the Open Government Licence v3.0. How we use it
Homes sold in PL1 3DE
HM Land Registry records 2 standard sales of homes in PL1 3DE from January 2024 to August 2026, the latest on 19 December 2025. Each sale below opens Land Registry's own record of it.
Sales at market value to a private buyer; the latest months are not complete. Own or live in a home listed here and would rather it were not? Ask us to take it off.
Source: HM Land Registry Price Paid Data, files dated 28 September 2026. Contains HM Land Registry data © Crown copyright and database right 2021. This data is licensed under the Open Government Licence v3.0. How we use it
Food hygiene ratings at PL1 3DE
The Food Standards Agency lists 7 food businesses at PL1 3DE. Each opens the agency's own page for it, with what the council's inspector found.
- Tinside Lido Cafe
- The Wet Wok Chinese Restaurant
- Pier One
- Ocean City Coffee Shop
- Ocean City Snacks
- Maritimo Wine & Tapas Bar
- The Coffee Shack
Ratings run from 5, very good, to 0, urgent improvement necessary. A rating comes from the business's last inspection, and can change at the next.
Food hygiene ratings, from the Food Standards AgencySource: Food Standards Agency, food hygiene ratings as published on 22 October 2026. Open Government Licence v3.0. How we use it
What council tax band are homes near PL1 3DE?
The Valuation Office Agency counts about 880 homes in the neighbourhood around PL1 3DE. The largest share of them, 47%, are in council tax band A. More were built before 1900 than in any other period (64%). A home's own band is set for that home: check it on GOV.UK.
Council tax bands, and a year's council tax
Band D in Plymouth for 2026‑27: £2,442. For the bands the homes here are in, a year's council tax runs from £1,628 (band A) to £4,070 (band G); band A, the most common, is £1,628.
| Band | Homes around here | A year |
|---|---|---|
| Band A | about 410 (47%) | £1,628 |
| Band B | about 130 (15%) | £1,899 |
| Band C | about 70 (8%) | £2,171 |
| Band D | about 90 (10%) | £2,442 |
| Band E | about 80 (9%) | £2,984 |
| Band F | about 70 (8%) | £3,527 |
| Band G | about 30 (3%) | £4,070 |
| Band H | withheld | £4,884 |
When the homes were built
- 64% Before 1900
- 1% 1900 to 1918
- None 1919 to 1939
- None 1945 to 1964
- 7% 1965 to 1982
- 15% 1983 to 1999
- 9% 2000 to 2009
- 2% 2010 to 2019
- 2% 2020 or later
1919 to 1939, 1945 to 1964: none of the homes the VOA counts here.
Averages for Plymouth before discounts, not any one home's bill.
Council tax: Ministry of Housing, Communities and Local Government, Council Tax levels set by local authorities in England 2026 to 2027, Table 10, published 25 March 2026, Open Government Licence v3.0. How we use it
Counts for the neighbourhood the centre of PL1 3DE is in (ONS area E01034161), rounded by the VOA.
Check one home's band on GOV.UKSource: Valuation Office Agency, Council Tax: stock of properties, at 31 March 2026, Open Government Licence v3.0. How we use it
Which schools are near PL1 3DE?
The nearest open schools to PL1 3DE, in a straight line. Distance is not a catchment.
Primary
Source: Department for Education, Get Information about Schools, read 17 October 2026, Open Government Licence v3.0. Each school opens its own record there. How we use it
Where is the nearest station to PL1 3DE?
The nearest railway station to the centre of PL1 3DE is Plymouth Rail Station, 1.6 km away in a straight line.
- Plymouth Rail Station Railway station 1.6 kmCycle
- Devonport Rail Station Railway station 2.4 kmCycle
Straight-line distances from the centre point, not routes. Walk: under 1.2 km. Cycle: 1.2 to 5 km. Drive: further.
8 bus stops within 400 metres, the nearest West Hoe Park, 61 m away.
More stations near PL1 3DE, and how we find themSource: Department for Transport, NaPTAN, read 17 October 2026, Open Government Licence v3.0. How we use it
Which GP surgeries are near PL1 3DE?
The nearest GP practices to the centre of PL1 3DE, in a straight line. Each sets the area it takes patients from. In England, each opens its page at the Care Quality Commission, which inspects and rates it.
- West Hoe Surgery Care Quality Commission rating: Good CQC report August 2022, over 3 years old · Phone 01752 660105 200 mWalk
- Adelaide Street Surgery Phone 01752 667623 1.0 kmWalk
- North Road West Med.ctr. Care Quality Commission rating: Good CQC report January 2019, over 3 years old · Phone 01752 662780 1.3 kmCycle
Source: NHS England, Organisation Data Service (GP practices), read 17 October 2026; ratings: Care Quality Commission, 1 October 2026, Open Government Licence v3.0. How we use it
Where can I charge an electric car near PL1 3DE?
The nearest charging points to the centre of PL1 3DE, as OpenStreetMap had them on 20 October 2026:
- Urban Fox Charging point · 2 chargers 100 mWalk
- Urban Fox Charging point · 2 chargers 100 mWalk
- Wenea Charging point · 2 chargers 150 mWalk
OpenStreetMap is mapped by volunteers. It does not have every charger, and not every one it has gives its speed or plugs. Check a charger's own app before you set off.
See more chargers on Open Charge MapSource: © OpenStreetMap contributors, Open Database Licence, map as of 20 October 2026. How we use it
Which dentists are near PL1 3DE?
The nearest to the centre of PL1 3DE, in a straight line. Those in England open their page at the Care Quality Commission, which inspects them. It gives few dentists a rating.
- Myorthodontist - The Crescent - Plymouth Phone 01751 222444 450 mWalk
- Clark House Dental Surgery Phone 01752 664918 450 mWalk
- HUC Dental Out of Hours-Plymouth Phone 0808 260 9934 850 mWalk
Source: Care Quality Commission (directory of 14 October 2026), Open Government Licence v3.0. This uses Care Quality Commission information. How we use it
Which hospitals are nearest to PL1 3DE?
The nearest NHS and private hospitals and clinics in England, in a straight line, with the Care Quality Commission's latest overall rating. One in Wales or Scotland may be nearer.
- Cumberland Centre 1.7 kmCycle
- Livewell Southwest CIC Phone 0845 155 8085 2.7 kmCycle
Not every hospital has an accident and emergency department. In an emergency, call 999.
Source: Care Quality Commission (directory of 14 October 2026, ratings of 1 October 2026), Open Government Licence v3.0. This uses Care Quality Commission information. How we use it
Which care homes are near PL1 3DE?
The nearest care homes to the centre of PL1 3DE, in a straight line, with the Care Quality Commission's latest overall rating.
- Nazareth House - Plymouth Care Quality Commission rating: Good CQC report February 2019, over 3 years old · Phone 01752 746674 1.0 kmWalk
- Grenville House Care Quality Commission rating: Requires improvement CQC report June 2022, over 3 years old · Phone 01752 661171 1.7 kmCycle
- Merchant House Care Quality Commission rating: Good CQC report December 2022, over 3 years old · Phone 01752 661979 1.7 kmCycle
Source: Care Quality Commission (directory of 14 October 2026, ratings of 1 October 2026), Open Government Licence v3.0. This uses Care Quality Commission information. How we use it
Which pharmacies are near PL1 3DE?
The nearest NHS pharmacies to the centre of PL1 3DE, in a straight line. Those in England show the opening hours they gave the NHS (list published July 2026) and open their page on the NHS website. A few work online or by post only: check before you go.
- Day Lewis Pharmacy, 20 Bishops Place Mon to Fri 8:30am to 6pm; Sat 9am to 12pm; Sun closed 350 mWalk
- Boots, 76 Lower New George St Mon to Fri 8:30am to 5:30pm; Sat 9am to 5pm; Sun 10:30am to 4:30pm · Phone 01752 663627 900 mWalk
- Superdrug Pharmacy, Superdrug Store Mon to Fri 8:30am to 5:30pm; Sat 9am to 5:30pm; Sun closed · Phone 01752 664428 900 mWalk
Hours can change on bank holidays. For urgent help when a pharmacy is closed, call NHS 111.
Source: NHS Business Services Authority (phone numbers: NHS Organisation Data Service), Open Government Licence v3.0. How we use it
Which vets are near PL1 3DE?
The nearest vets to the centre of PL1 3DE on OpenStreetMap, in a straight line. Each opens its entry on the map, with its opening hours and website where they are mapped.
- Rosehill Vets 1.8 kmCycle
- Lipson Venterinary Centre 1.9 kmCycle
- Elm Veterinary Group 2.7 kmCycle
OpenStreetMap may not have every vet. Out of hours, ring your own vet’s number first: the Royal College of Veterinary Surgeons says vets in practice must arrange round-the-clock emergency first aid and pain relief, themselves or through another service.
Source: © OpenStreetMap contributors, Open Database Licence, map as of 20 October 2026. How we use it
Is PL1 3DE in a conservation area?
The centre of PL1 3DE is in 2 areas with planning rules of their own, as planning.data.gov.uk holds them:
- Conservation areaThe Hoe
- Article 4 direction areaHMOs Mutley, Greenbank, City Centre and surrounding areas
Work on a home here, and on its trees, may need permission that it would not need elsewhere. The council's planning team has the rules for one address. Not every council has sent all its data.
Source: planning.data.gov.uk, asked at the postcode's centre point. Open Government Licence v3.0. How we use it
How much crime is there near PL1 3DE?
Police.uk records 893 crimes and reports of anti-social behaviour within a mile of the centre of PL1 3DE in August 2026, the latest month it has published.
Also: drugs 33, robbery 16, burglary 14, possession of weapons 14, theft from the person 11, vehicle crime 10, other crime 7, bicycle theft 3.
Police.uk places each report at a nearby point, so this is an area, not a street.
Your local policing team on Police.uk How we work this out: crime by postcode, with the last 12 monthsSource: data.police.uk, from its download of 30 September 2026, Open Government Licence v3.0. How we use it
The official record for PL1 3DE
- Ward
- St Peter and the Waterfront
- Parish
- Not in a parish
- Region
- South West
- Country
- England
- Built-up area
- Plymouth
- Rural or urban
- Urban, nearer to a major town or city
- In use since
- January 1980
Source: Office for National Statistics (ONS) Postcode Directory, August 2026, loaded 20 October 2026. See all our data sources
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