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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

PL66AE

Powisland Drive

PL68AA

Tavistock Road

PL54ED

Whitleigh Way

PL54EE

Chelmsford Place

PL65DQ

Tailyour Road

PL68AB

Tavistock Road

PL54EP

Taunton Avenue

PL54EY

Shrewsbury Road

PL65HW

Looseleigh Lane

PL54DU

Budshead Road

PL54HE

Brentford Avenue

PL54HQ

Budshead

PL65HQ

Looseleigh Lane

PL53AN

Crownhill Road

PL53BS

Elgin Crescent

PL65DP

Lodge Gardens

PL65EU

Tamerton Foliot Road

PL53BY

Selkirk Place

PL53TF

Berwick Avenue

PL53TJ

Kirkwall Road

PL53TQ

Berwick Avenue

PL54AY

Dorchester Avenue

PL54DX

Budshead Road

PL66AF

Powisland Drive

PL54AN

Carbis Close

PL54ER

Taunton Avenue

PL54JD

Taunton Avenue

PL65HA

Ennerdale Gardens

PL68FZ

Starling Drive

PL54DE

Whitleigh Green

PL54DW

Budshead Road

PL54HS

Taunton Avenue

PL54JW

Milford Lane

PL65HG

Thirlmere Gardens

PL66AD

Powisland Drive

PL65HN

Notre Dame Close

PL66BW

Caradon Close

PL65EE

Richmond Road

PL65JB

Glade Close

PL54HA

Newcastle Gardens

PL54HG

Hereford Road

PL54JN

Milford Lane

PL66AS

Dunraven Drive

PL54DB

Monmouth Gardens

PL54HU

Aylesbury Crescent

PL54JA

Taunton Avenue

PL65ET

Foxwood Gardens

PL65HB

Ullswater Crescent

PL65TZ

Oak Drive

PL54AF

Huntingdon Gardens

PL54HH

Canterbury Drive

PL65HS

Coniston Gardens

PL65UF

Sendall's Way

PL66AW

Moorland View

PL65FG

Budshead

PL53BX

Elgin Crescent

PL54PE

Camborne Close

PL65XL

Drakes Close

PL54HB

Brentford Avenue

PL54JX

Tamerton Close

PL65BS

Warleigh Crescent

PL65HF

Thirlmere Gardens

PL65XR

Budshead Road

PL68AQ

Delgany View

PL54AG

Kendal Place

PL54AH

Westbury Close

PL54JT

Northampton Close

PL66AZ

Dunraven Drive

PL54BW

Ipswich Close

PL54ET

Taunton Avenue

PL54JH

Winchester Gardens

PL65DR

Tamerton Foliot Road

PL65FB

Smallack Drive

PL66BD

Upland Drive

PL54AP

Bodmin Road

PL54EL

Taunton Avenue

PL65EF

Charlton Road

PL65EH

Grosvenor Road

PL66AQ

Roborough Avenue

PL54DR

Budshead Road

PL54JB

Oakham Road

PL54JQ

Norwich Avenue

PL54AT

Bodmin Road

PL54EF

Budshead

PL54RH

Northampton Close

PL65EG

Charlton Road

PL65FJ

Squirrel Close

PL66AA

Powisland Drive

PL68AN

Tavistock Road

PL54AU

Bodmin Road

PL54BH

Derby Road

PL54HJ

Honiton Walk

PL65JQ

Looseleigh Close

PL68FA

Budshead

PL54AB

Lancaster Gardens

PL54DP

Budshead Road

PL54DT

Budshead Road

PL54EN

Taunton Avenue

PL54JR

Milford Lane

PL65WR

William Prance Road

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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