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Budshead

About

Budshead ward lies in the northwest of Plymouth, characterised by residential neighbourhoods and local commercial centres. The area is primarily made up of housing estates, with schools and community facilities serving its population. It contains the northern sections of the Tamerton Foliot and Crownhill districts, offering a mix of suburban living and accessible green spaces like Ham Woods for walking.

A notable local landmark is the historic Church of St. Mary and St. John in Tamerton Foliot, set within its own grounds. The ward is bordered by the A38 Parkway, providing a major transport route, while the River Tavy marks part of its western boundary. This creates a distinct edge between the city's urban spread and the surrounding Devon countryside.

Area overview

On average Budshead has high deprivation and moderate crime levels, with around 77 crimes per 1,000 residents per year. Approximately 27.3% of homes in this area are social housing provided by a local council or housing association. The average income per household in Budshead is £48,429 per year. There are 7 schools in Budshead: 3 primary (0 Outstanding and 3 Good) and 2 secondary (0 Outstanding and 2 Good). Budshead is home to around 13,256 people, with a population density of about 2,889.6 per km2.

Crime rate

4/10

Crimes per 1k residents

Deprivation level

7/10

Income level

4/10

Connectivity

N/A

Area Profile

Budshead Population

13,256

Population density

2,889.6 per km²

Crime

Violence and sexual offences

45.72(+39%)

Anti-social behaviour

13.73(-9%)

Criminal damage and arson

8.6(+32%)

Shoplifting

6.79(+2%)

Other theft

5.58(-1%)

South West average

Demographics

British

12,173

91.83%

Other White

381

2.87%

African

166

1.25%

Other Asian

0.6%

Indian

0.51%

Total population: 13,256

Economics

Level 4 qualifications or above

2,662

25.2%

No qualifications

2,031

19.22%

Level 3 (A level)

1,993

18.86%

Level 2 (GCSEs 9-4)

1,615

15.29%

Level 1 (GCSEs 3-1)

1,185

11.22%

Total 16+ residents: 10,565

Housing

Owns outright

1,646

28.51%

Owns with a mortgage

1,535

26.59%

Other social rented

954

16.53%

Social rents from council

732

12.68%

Private landlord or letting agency

613

10.62%

Total households: 5,773

Property prices in Budshead

Based on 158 recent sales, the median property price is £220,000 in Budshead area, with individual transactions ranging from £80,000 up to £747,000.

Price distribution per property type (last year)

Median sale price and percentiles per property type (last year)

Median sale price, sales count, and percentile information for each property type in Budshead over the last year.
Type	Sales	Median	5th percentile	25th percentile (Lower quartile)	75th percentile (Upper quartile)	95th percentile
Detached	40	£437,498	£325,688	£380,000	£492,500	£647,250
Flats	24	£126,750	£86,600	£106,000	£147,245	£169,450
Semi-Detached	34	£238,998	£165,100	£199,000	£268,250	£313,500
Terraced	60	£190,000	£92,138	£164,250	£228,500	£277,355

10 years median price trend in Budshead

All postcodes in Budshead

PL65FQ

Esthwaite Lane

PL68EZ

Foxglove Gardens

PL54BE

Warwick Avenue

PL54HY

Taunton Place

PL54BL

Derby Road

PL54HF

Brentford Avenue

PL54BJ

Derby Road

PL54DJ

Budshead Road

PL65DY

Budshead Road

PL65FY

Tailyour Road

PL65HX

Windermere Crescent

PL65JG

Franklyns

PL66BE

Upland Drive

PL65JF

Franklyns Close

PL54BQ

Warwick Avenue

PL54HL

Newbury Close

PL65DS

Budshead

PL66LL

Hawkins Close

PL54AZ

Dorchester Avenue

PL54HW

Taunton Avenue

PL54JF

Norwich Avenue

PL65BP

Lopwell Close

PL65ES

Tamerton Foliot Road

PL66AG

Roborough Avenue

PL66LJ

Beatty Close

PL54EZ

Newcastle Gardens

PL54LU

Milford Lane

PL65FE

Budshead

PL66AH

Roborough Close

PL66AJ

Caradon Close

PL65EY

Leatfield Drive

PL65JE

Looseleigh Lane

PL68AE

Tavistock Road

PL54PB

Truro Drive

PL65FW

Budshead Road

PL65US

Tavistock Road

PL53TG

Dingwall Avenue

PL54BB

Appleby Walk

PL54JG

Norwich Avenue

PL54JU

Holly Park Drive

PL65EZ

Leatfield Drive

PL65HT

Budshead

PL54AD

Lancaster Gardens

PL54BG

Warwick Avenue

PL54BN

Ipswich Close

PL54HN

Taunton Avenue

PL54JY

Holly Park Close

PL54TR

Truro Drive

PL54BU

Trowbridge Close

PL54EJ

Taunton Avenue

PL54JE

Budshead Road

PL65EA

Smallack Drive

PL66AL

Moorland View

PL68FT

Bluebell Street

PL54DL

Budshead Road

PL65HH

Looseleigh Lane

PL66AP

Moorland View

PL66BG

Upland Drive

PL54DG

Budshead Road

PL54EB

Lewes Gardens

PL54PD

Redruth Close

PL65ED

Lansdowne Road

PL68FY

Starling Drive

PL54AJ

St Chad Close

PL54BS

Reading Walk

PL68FU

Buttercup Road

PL65DN

Hunter Close

PL54BP

Ipswich Close

PL54HX

Aylesbury Crescent

PL54LT

Lake View Close

PL65JL

Looseleigh Park

PL65YJ

The Limes

PL66BH

Tretower Close

PL65BU

Fort Terrace

PL65JT

Sendall's Way

PL65HU

Alwin Park

PL54AR

Bodmin Road

PL54DD

Whitleigh Green

PL54DN

Budshead Road

PL54JZ

Lake View Drive

PL54BT

Carlisle Road

PL65FZ

Silver Hill Close

PL65HP

Leatfield Drive

PL65HD

Haweswater Close

PL65HR

Leatfield Drive

PL65DZ

Plumer Road

PL65FX

Looseleigh Lane

PL66AB

Powisland Drive

PL66BB

Upland Drive

PL54DY

Budshead Road

PL65HJ

Looseleigh Lane

PL68FW

Hollyhock Way

PL54AW

Guildford Close

PL54JJ

Winchester Gardens

PL54JS

Holly Park Drive

PL65DA

Tavistock Road

PL68AL

Tavistock Road

PL53TL

Kirkwall Road

PL65DX

Dayton Close

PL65EB

Smallack Drive

Data Sources

All data is sourced from official UK government agencies and public datasets. Last updated: 01/01/2026.

HM Land Registry • Police.uk • DfE • ONS • TfL • National Rail

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