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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 89 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 of residents 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
6/10
Crimes per 1k residents
89
Deprivation level
7/10
Income level
4/10
Social housing
27.3%
Connectivity
N/A

Area Profile

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

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

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 146 recent sales, the median property price is £202,500 in Budshead area, with individual transactions ranging from £80,000 up to £747,000.

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
Detached38£437,500
Flats21£115,000
Semi-Detached30£215,000
Terraced57£187,000

10 years median price trend in Budshead

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

All postcodes in Budshead

PL54JE

Budshead Road

PL65EA

Smallack Drive

PL68FT

Bluebell Street

PL66AL

Moorland View

PL54BU

Trowbridge Close

PL54EJ

Taunton Avenue

PL54DL

Budshead Road

PL66BG

Upland Drive

PL65HH

Looseleigh Lane

PL66AP

Moorland View

PL54DG

Budshead Road

PL54EB

Lewes Gardens

PL65ED

Lansdowne Road

PL68FY

Starling Drive

PL54PD

Redruth Close

PL54BS

Reading Walk

PL54AJ

St Chad Close

PL66BH

Tretower Close

PL65JL

Looseleigh Park

PL65YJ

The Limes

PL54LT

Lake View Close

PL54BP

Ipswich Close

PL54HX

Aylesbury Crescent

PL68FU

Buttercup Road

PL65DN

Hunter Close

PL65BU

Fort Terrace

PL54JZ

Lake View Drive

PL54AR

Bodmin Road

PL54DD

Whitleigh Green

PL54DN

Budshead Road

PL65JT

Sendall's Way

PL65HU

Alwin Park

PL54BT

Carlisle Road

PL65FZ

Silver Hill Close

PL65HP

Leatfield Drive

PL65HD

Haweswater Close

PL65HR

Leatfield Drive

PL66AB

Powisland Drive

PL65DZ

Plumer Road

PL66BB

Upland Drive

PL54DY

Budshead Road

PL68FW

Hollyhock Way

PL65HJ

Looseleigh Lane

PL65FX

Looseleigh Lane

PL54AW

Guildford Close

PL65DA

Tavistock Road

PL68AL

Tavistock Road

PL53TL

Kirkwall Road

PL66AE

Powisland Drive

PL65EB

Smallack Drive

PL68AA

Tavistock Road

PL65DX

Dayton Close

PL54JJ

Winchester Gardens

PL54JS

Holly Park Drive

PL65DQ

Tailyour Road

PL68AB

Tavistock Road

PL54EE

Chelmsford Place

PL54ED

Whitleigh Way

PL54EY

Shrewsbury Road

PL54EP

Taunton Avenue

PL65HW

Looseleigh Lane

PL54DU

Budshead Road

PL54HE

Brentford Avenue

PL54HQ

Budshead

PL65HQ

Looseleigh Lane

PL53BS

Elgin Crescent

PL53AN

Crownhill Road

PL65EU

Tamerton Foliot Road

PL65DP

Lodge Gardens

PL53TF

Berwick Avenue

PL53TJ

Kirkwall Road

PL53BY

Selkirk Place

PL54ER

Taunton Avenue

PL54JD

Taunton Avenue

PL68FZ

Starling Drive

PL54DX

Budshead Road

PL53TQ

Berwick Avenue

PL54AY

Dorchester Avenue

PL66AF

Powisland Drive

PL54AN

Carbis Close

PL65HA

Ennerdale Gardens

PL54JW

Milford Lane

PL65HG

Thirlmere Gardens

PL66AD

Powisland Drive

PL54DE

Whitleigh Green

PL54DW

Budshead Road

PL54HS

Taunton Avenue

PL65HN

Notre Dame Close

PL66BW

Caradon Close

PL65EE

Richmond Road

PL65JB

Glade Close

PL54HA

Newcastle Gardens

PL65ET

Foxwood Gardens

PL54DB

Monmouth Gardens

PL54HU

Aylesbury Crescent

PL54JN

Milford Lane

PL54HG

Hereford Road

PL66AS

Dunraven Drive

PL54AF

Huntingdon Gardens

PL54HH

Canterbury Drive

Data Sources

All data is sourced from official UK government agencies and public datasets. Last updated: 16/12/2025.