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

PL54HJ

Honiton Walk

PL54DP

Budshead Road

PL54AN

Carbis Close

PL54AF

Huntingdon Gardens

PL65EF

Charlton Road

PL68AE

Tavistock Road

PL65DH

Tailyour Road

PL65DJ

Tailyour Road

PL65ED

Lansdowne Road

PL68AB

Tavistock Road

PL54AX

Bodmin Road

PL54HT

Taunton Avenue

PL65TZ

Oak Drive

PL68AH

Delgany Drive

PL65HL

Leatfield Drive

PL54PB

Truro Drive

PL54HG

Hereford Road

PL65DZ

Plumer Road

PL54AW

Guildford Close

PL54HU

Aylesbury Crescent

PL65FJ

Squirrel Close

PL54EU

Shrewsbury Road

PL54JE

Budshead Road

PL53BY

Selkirk Place

PL65BU

Fort Terrace

PL54DY

Budshead Road

PL54BS

Reading Walk

PL65FZ

Silver Hill Close

PL66AH

Roborough Close

PL65ES

Tamerton Foliot Road

PL54AB

Lancaster Gardens

PL54DN

Budshead Road

PL54DB

Monmouth Gardens

PL53TJ

Kirkwall Road

PL53BX

Elgin Crescent

PL65HH

Looseleigh Lane

PL54ES

Taunton Avenue

PL65HF

Thirlmere Gardens

PL54BA

Dorchester Avenue

PL68AG

Delgany Villas

PL65DY

Budshead Road

PL65JL

Looseleigh Park

PL53TL

Kirkwall Road

PL54DG

Budshead Road

PL54ER

Taunton Avenue

PL66AD

Powisland Drive

PL54JZ

Lake View Drive

PL68AL

Tavistock Road

PL66BQ

Upland Drive

PL54HE

Brentford Avenue

PL54HQ

Budshead

PL65HB

Ullswater Crescent

PL54JJ

Winchester Gardens

PL54DF

Budshead Road

PL65FX

Looseleigh Lane

PL54BU

Trowbridge Close

PL65JT

Sendall's Way

PL54DL

Budshead Road

PL65ET

Foxwood Gardens

PL65HW

Looseleigh Lane

PL66AT

Dunraven Drive

PL54HY

Taunton Place

PL65XL

Drakes Close

PL54DZ

Bodmin Road

PL66AN

Moorland View

PL54BE

Warwick Avenue

PL54DS

Budshead Road

PL65HQ

Looseleigh Lane

PL65BX

Crownhill Fort Road

PL66BA

Dunraven Drive

PL53BU

Elgin Crescent

PL66AA

Powisland Drive

PL54AA

Lancaster Gardens

PL66AR

Dunraven Drive

PL65EA

Smallack Drive

PL65JB

Glade Close

PL53BS

Elgin Crescent

PL54AT

Bodmin Road

PL68FZ

Starling Drive

PL54HZ

Taunton Avenue

PL65XR

Budshead Road

PL53TQ

Berwick Avenue

PL54DH

Budshead Road

PL54BD

Warwick Avenue

PL54DJ

Budshead Road

PL53BT

Elgin Crescent

PL54LT

Lake View Close

PL68AA

Tavistock Road

PL54JD

Taunton Avenue

PL54EW

Taunton Avenue

PL53TH

Kirkwall Road

PL54DE

Whitleigh Green

PL54AL

Thompson Road

PL54JA

Taunton Avenue

PL54BG

Warwick Avenue

PL65JD

Looseleigh Lane

PL68FY

Starling Drive

PL66AG

Roborough Avenue

PL53FA

Berwick Avenue

PL54EX

Shrewsbury Road

Data Sources

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