Plymouth: should you rent, buy, invest or live here?
The most useful local property guide in Devon — DR Rent Area Scores, rental & investment insight, schools, dining, things to do, commuting, developments and live homes across PL1, PL2, PL4.
Plymouth DR Rent Area Score™
One score that combines rental demand, investment, family life, commuting, lifestyle and food.
Renting in Plymouth
The Plymouth rental market in Devon is active and competitive, with average rents around £1,733 pcm and rents up roughly 8.1% over the past year. Strong commuter links and local employment keep demand from tenants consistently ahead of available supply across PL1, PL2, PL4.
Rental competition
How hard tenants compete for each property type in Plymouth.
- StudioHigh
- 1 bedMedium
- 2 bedLow
- 3 bedMedium
- Family homesVery high
Average time to let
25 days
Tenant demand
Moderate
Best for
Who tends to rent well in Plymouth.
- Professionals
- Families
- Commuters
- Couples
- First-time renters
| Property type | Average rent (pcm) | Per year |
|---|---|---|
| Room / HMO | £709 | £8,508 |
| 1-bed flat | £1,350 | £16,200 |
| 2-bed flat | £1,688 | £20,256 |
| 3-bed house | £2,161 | £25,932 |
| 4-bed house | £2,785 | £33,420 |
Featured properties in Plymouth
Premium and featured homes listed by landlords on DR Rent across PL1, PL2, PL4.
Buying in Plymouth
What buyers and first-time buyers can expect from the local sales market.
Average price
£364,000
Price growth (1yr)
+3.2%
Buyer demand
Medium
Supply
High
First-time buyer suitability
Reasonable for the South East
Buying snapshot
Buyers in Plymouth face medium competition with prices around £364,000 and growth of about 3.2% over the last year. Reasonable for the South East.
Investing in Plymouth
With an average property price near £364,000 and gross yields around 5.5%, Plymouth offers landlords a balance of capital growth and rental income. Prices have moved about 3.2% in the last year, and moderate tenant demand helps keep void periods short.
Landlord opportunity score
8.1/10What tenants are looking for
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- 1Properties near the station
- 22 bed flats
- 3Family homes near schools
- 43 bed houses
Family living & schools in Plymouth
Schools, Ofsted ratings and family facilities that drive long-term family lettings.
| School | Type | Ofsted | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Plymouth Primary School | Primary | Outstanding | 0.8 mi |
| St Mary's C of E Primary, Plymouth | Primary | Outstanding | 1.8 mi |
| Plymouth Junior Academy | Primary | Outstanding | 1 mi |
| Plymouth Grammar School | Secondary | Good | 1.9 mi |
| Plymouth Community College | Secondary | Outstanding | 2.6 mi |
| The Plymouth Academy | Secondary | Good | 1.6 mi |
Family facilities
- Plymouth Leisure Centre & swimming pool
- Local parks and playgrounds
- Public library
- Soft play and family cafés
- NHS GP surgeries and pharmacies
- Weekend markets and community events
Eating out in Plymouth
Popular restaurants, takeaways and coffee shops with ratings and distance.
The Plymouth Brasserie
1.9 mi from Plymouth centre
Spice of Plymouth
2.2 mi from Plymouth centre
Bella Cucina
1.4 mi from Plymouth centre
The Garden Kitchen
1.9 mi from Plymouth centre
Plymouth Tandoori
2 mi from Plymouth centre
Coffee & Co, Plymouth
2 mi from Plymouth centre
Socialising in Plymouth
Pubs, bars, nightlife, entertainment and shopping.
The Crown, Plymouth
1.1 mi from Plymouth centre
The Railway Tavern
2.2 mi from Plymouth centre
Vault Bar
1 mi from Plymouth centre
Plymouth Live Lounge
2.3 mi from Plymouth centre
The Riverside Inn
0.8 mi from Plymouth centre
Plymouth Shopping Centre
1.6 mi from Plymouth centre
Things to do in Plymouth
Gyms, sports clubs, cinemas, golf, walking routes and family attractions.
Plymouth Sports & Fitness
1 mi from Plymouth centre
Plymouth Cricket Club
2.2 mi from Plymouth centre
Parkland Golf Club
1.8 mi from Plymouth centre
Plymouth Cinema
0.9 mi from Plymouth centre
Riverside Walking Route
1.9 mi from Plymouth centre
Plymouth Adventure Park
1.2 mi from Plymouth centre
Commuting from Plymouth
London, Heathrow, Reading and motorway connections with typical travel times.
| Destination | Mode | Typical time |
|---|---|---|
| London (central) | Train | 32 min |
| London Paddington | Elizabeth Line / GWR | 25 min |
| Reading | Train | 29 min |
| Heathrow Airport | Car / bus | 25 min |
| M4 motorway | Car | 19 min |
| M25 motorway | Car | 17 min |
Local developments in Plymouth
What's coming soon and how it could affect the local market.
Plymouth town centre regeneration
Under construction
New residential scheme near PL1
Approved
Plymouth retail & leisure quarter
Planning
New primary school provision
Proposed
Transport & station improvements
Funded
Local services in Plymouth
Verified contractors covering PL1, PL2, PL4 — connected to the DR Rent marketplace.
EPC Assessors in Plymouth
Accredited domestic energy assessors producing valid EPCs for rental properties.
View epc assessorsGas Engineers in Plymouth
Gas Safe registered engineers issuing annual landlord gas safety records.
View gas engineersElectricians in Plymouth
Registered electricians carrying out EICR inspections and remedial works.
View electriciansPlumbers in Plymouth
Reliable plumbers for repairs, leaks, heating and bathroom works.
View plumbersInventory Clerks in Plymouth
Independent inventory clerks producing detailed check-in and check-out reports.
View inventory clerksProperty Photographers in Plymouth
Professional property photographers and floorplans to let faster.
View property photographersRenting & compliance in Plymouth
The certificates and rules every local landlord must stay on top of.
EPC (Energy Performance Certificate)
Rentals in Plymouth must hold a valid EPC rated E or above before marketing.
Annual gas safety (CP12)
Every gas appliance must be checked yearly by a Gas Safe registered engineer.
EICR (electrical safety)
A satisfactory electrical report is required at least every five years.
Deposit protection
Deposits must be protected in a government scheme within 30 days.
Right to Rent
Tenant immigration status must be checked before a tenancy begins.
Renters' Rights Act
New rules are reshaping how landlords let property across Devon.
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