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Central Plymouth & Devonport

Central Plymouth & Devonport investment guide. Average gross yield 4.5%, unknown rental demand.

4.5%avg gross yield
£251kavg sold price (517 sales, 12mo)
Unknownrental demand
Article 4: No· Permitted development applies
Last updated May 2026
Average Gross Yield
4.5%
-1.3% vs Plymouth avg (5.8%)
Average Asking Price
£250,987
high confidence (517 sales)
Est. Monthly Rent
£993
2-bed · 3-bed £1,243 · 5.5% yield
Price Per Sq Ft
£258
City avg £242/sqft · 16 above average
Estimated Rent by Bedroom Count
Average asking rent and gross yield per bedroom count in PL3
1-bed
£920
per month
6.3% yield
2-bed
£993
per month
5.5% yield
3-bed
£1,243
per month
5.6% yield
4-bed
£1,845
per month
7.3% yield
Ownership mix
PL3 vs UK average · 20,296 dwellings · Source: ONS Census 2021
Distinct tenure mix: 12% socially rented (5pp lower than the UK average of 17%).
Owned outrightNo mortgage on the property
29.0%(UK 32.9%)
-3.9pp vs UK
Owned with mortgageIncluding shared ownership
34.2%(UK 29.7%)
+4.5pp vs UK
Privately rented (BTL)Private landlord or letting agent
25.0%(UK 20.3%)
+4.7pp vs UK
Socially rentedCouncil or housing association
11.8%(UK 17.1%)
-5.3pp vs UK
Black tick = UK average. ONS Census 2021, TS054 (Tenure of household).
Yield by Property Type
Gross yield breakdown across property types in PL3
PropertyData.co.uk
TypeGross YieldAvg PriceAvg Rent/mo
Terraced6.5%£241,125£1,300
Semi-detached5.5%£280,972£1,284
Detached4.3%£376,090£1,352
Flat9.3%£135,670£1,056

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About Central Plymouth & Devonport (PL3, Plymouth)

PL3 attracts buy-to-let investors seeking affordable entry points with an average asking price of £250,987 and a solid 4.5% gross yield. The area offers reasonable rental returns across most property types, with 4-bed homes showing particularly strong yields at 7.3%, making larger family properties especially attractive to portfolio builders.

The tenant mix spans predominantly working professionals and families, with strong demand for 2-3 bedroom properties at £993-£1,243 per month. Single-occupancy renters form a secondary market, with 1-bed units achieving competitive yields of 6.3%, suggesting diverse lettability across the portfolio spectrum.

Investors should note that rental demand data remains unconfirmed for this postcode, warranting independent local research before committing capital. Property condition and local regeneration initiatives should be verified, as returns can be significantly impacted by neighbourhood development trajectories and maintenance requirements on older stock.

Sold Price Trend - PL3
Average sold price, last 8 quarters
-4.0% over 2 years
Flip Activity - PL3
Same property bought and sold within 18 months, last 24 months
vs prior 24 months
Flips
4
last 24 months
Median uplift*
+40.8%
after HPI adjust
Median hold
15 mo
Flip rate
0.4%
of all sales
Recent case studies
grantley gardens
Terraced
Bought Oct 24
£169k
Sold Oct 25
£240k
12 mo+39.4%*
Gross 42.4%
pike road
Semi
Bought Sept 23
£165k
Sold Mar 25
£282k
18 mo+66.8%*
Gross 70.9%
chestnut road
Terraced
Bought Jan 24
£190k
Sold Mar 25
£280k
13 mo+42.2%*
Gross 47.4%
glendower road
Terraced
Bought Jul 23
£268k
Sold Dec 24
£318k
17 mo+15.3%*
Gross 18.5%
* Real uplift after ONS regional House Price Index adjustment. Freehold and leasehold included; leasehold flips flagged as lease-extension status is not verifiable from public data. Source: HM Land Registry Price Paid Data.
Planning & Licensing - PL3
Restrictions that affect HMO and buy-to-let investors in this postcode district
Article 4 Direction (HMO)Not in effect
HMOs of up to 6 occupants (C4 use class) can be created without planning permission in this area.
Selective LicensingNot in effect
Additional HMO LicensingNot in effect
Article 4 directions cover parts of Plymouth. The exact street-level coverage varies — confirm with the council before exchanging.
Planning information is for guidance only. Always verify with the local planning authority before purchasing. Data correct as of April 2026.
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