PL6 covers outer Plymouth suburbs with a trajectory score of 51.8, placing it in the 60th percentile nationally. Over five years, property prices grew at 1.4% compound annual growth rate, while rental yields expanded faster at 4.1% annually. Population increased modestly at 1.1% over the same period. The district is classified as latent-stage gentrification, indicating limited visible transformation currently. These metrics suggest rental income has outpaced capital appreciation, with underlying demand indicators remaining subdued relative to faster-growing regions. The area remains at an early point in any potential regeneration cycle.
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- 1Property prices up 0.8% over 5 years (5yr CAGR)
- 2Rents growing at 4.1% per year
- 3Population growing at 1.1% per year
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What's changing in Plymouth · June 2026
The trajectory score moved down 1.9 points this month to 50/100, driven mainly by safety.
41 planning applications submitted in PL6 over the last six months, 1 change of use.
- Pre-application for change of use of land to provide temporary car park for contractors working on the new emergency department at Derriford HospitalFeb 2026 · Decided
- EV charging unit (retrospective)Jun 2026 · Awaiting decision
- Loft conversion with rear dormerJun 2026 · Awaiting decision
Plymouth (PL6) common questions
Is Plymouth up and coming?
Plymouth (PL6) has a trajectory score of 50/100 (Average), placing it in the top 51% of postcode districts in England and Wales. The score is up 1.4 points over the last 12 months. The score combines price momentum, demand, transformation, economy, safety and risk signals from public data, updated monthly.
Is Plymouth safe?
Plymouth has a safety score of 43/100 on Praesago's index, based on police.uk recorded crime data.
What is the average house price in Plymouth?
The average property price in Plymouth (PL6) is £257k as of January 2026, based on UK House Price Index data. Prices have grown at 0.8% per year over the last five years.
What is the average rent in Plymouth?
The median monthly rent in Plymouth (PL6) is £830 (2026), based on ONS private rental data.
Which areas are near Plymouth?
Neighbouring postcode districts include Plymouth (PL3), Plymouth (PL4), Plymouth (PL1), Plymouth (PL7), Plymouth (PL9). Each has its own monthly data page on Praesago.
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