Area360 logo

Find postcode

Budshead

Interactive map displaying 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 moderate deprivation and moderate crime levels, with around 79 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
5/10
Crimes per 1k residents
79
Deprivation level
6/10
Income level
4/10
Social housing
27.3%
Connectivity
N/A

Area Profile

Budshead Population
13,256
Population density
2,889.6 per km²

Crime

Crime per 1,000 population

Violence and sexual offences
46.85(+40%)
Anti-social behaviour
12.52(-16%)
Criminal damage and arson
9.13(+41%)
Shoplifting
6.94(+5%)
Other theft
6.19(+10%)
South West average

Demographics

Ethnic groups

British
12,173
91.83%
Other White
381
2.87%
African
166
1.25%
Other Asian
80
0.6%
Indian
68
0.51%
Total population: 13,256

Economics

Education (age 16+)

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

Housing tenure

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 147 recent sales, the median property price is £220,000 in Budshead area, with individual transactions ranging from £74,000 up to £950,000.

Price distribution per property type (last year)

Price distribution by property type for Budshead in the 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.
TypeSalesMedian
Terraced45£190,000
Detached38£445,000
Flats19£112,750
Semi-Detached45£230,000

10 years median price trend in Budshead

Ten year median sale price trend for each property type in Budshead.

All postcodes in Budshead

PL54AE

Lancaster Gardens

PL65HE

Grasmere Close

PL68EZ

Foxglove Gardens

PL54JF

Norwich Avenue

PL54HR

Taunton Avenue

PL65FW

Budshead Road

PL54EL

Taunton Avenue

PL65DR

Tamerton Foliot Road

PL65DT

Budshead

PL65EH

Grosvenor Road

PL65DU

Budshead Road

PL54EZ

Newcastle Gardens

PL54AU

Bodmin Road

PL54AD

Lancaster Gardens

PL54AP

Bodmin Road

PL54BH

Derby Road

PL65HA

Ennerdale Gardens

PL65FG

Budshead

PL54PE

Camborne Close

PL68AQ

Delgany View

PL54BW

Ipswich Close

PL54BQ

Warwick Avenue

PL65EG

Charlton Road

PL54EJ

Taunton Avenue

PL54ED

Whitleigh Way

PL54EE

Chelmsford Place

PL66BG

Upland Drive

PL54LA

Truro Drive

PL65FY

Tailyour Road

PL65BR

Maristow Close

PL54EF

Budshead

PL54AH

Westbury Close

PL65US

Tavistock Road

PL65EZ

Leatfield Drive

PL65FR

Berkeley Square

PL54HS

Taunton Avenue

PL65UF

Sendall's Way

PL53TE

Kirkwall Road

PL66BH

Tretower Close

PL54JG

Norwich Avenue

PL54JR

Milford Lane

PL54LW

Lake View Drive

PL65JQ

Looseleigh Close

PL65HD

Haweswater Close

PL54AJ

St Chad Close

PL54JX

Tamerton Close

PL54RH

Northampton Close

PL66BD

Upland Drive

PL54BP

Ipswich Close

PL54JP

Milford Lane

PL65HT

Budshead

PL54EY

Shrewsbury Road

PL65EJ

Tavistock Road

PL54JU

Holly Park Drive

PL54BL

Derby Road

PL54AS

Bodmin Road

PL66AL

Moorland View

PL65EU

Tamerton Foliot Road

PL54AZ

Dorchester Avenue

PL66LL

Hawkins Close

PL65EN

Smallack Close

PL54BJ

Derby Road

PL54JH

Winchester Gardens

PL66BB

Upland Drive

PL54DR

Budshead Road

PL65EY

Leatfield Drive

PL68FA

Poppy Close

PL65JF

Franklyns Close

PL53TG

Dingwall Avenue

PL65HZ

The Arbour

PL54EP

Taunton Avenue

PL65DQ

Tailyour Road

PL54LU

Milford Lane

PL66LJ

Beatty Close

PL65DW

Hunter Close

PL54BN

Ipswich Close

PL65WR

William Prance Road

PL65BS

Warleigh Crescent

PL66AJ

Caradon Close

PL68AN

Tavistock Road

PL65HX

Windermere Crescent

PL54JB

Oakham Road

PL54AG

Kendal Place

PL68FU

Buttercup Road

PL65DN

Hunter Close

PL65EQ

Charlton Crescent

PL54HA

Newcastle Gardens

PL65HP

Leatfield Drive

PL54EN

Taunton Avenue

PL65HS

Coniston Gardens

PL65HJ

Looseleigh Lane

PL54AR

Bodmin Road

PL54DX

Budshead Road

PL65JE

Looseleigh Lane

PL65FQ

Esthwaite Lane

PL65HG

Thirlmere Gardens

PL54TR

Truro Drive

PL68DR

Honeyford Close

PL54JY

Holly Park Close

PL54LX

Lake View Close

Data Sources

All data is sourced from official UK government agencies and public datasets. Last updated: 16/05/2026.