The City Centre, Barbican & Sutton Harbour area forms the historic and commercial heart of Plymouth. The City Centre is home to shopping districts, cultural venues like the Theatre Royal, and the landmark Plymouth Guildhall. The area blends modern retail spaces with remnants of the city’s post-war reconstruction, creating a mix of architecture.
The Barbican is one of Plymouth’s oldest quarters, featuring cobbled streets, Tudor-era buildings, and the Mayflower Steps, marking the Pilgrim Fathers’ departure. Sutton Harbour, a working marina, is lined with seafood restaurants and bars, while the National Marine Aquarium anchors the waterfront. The area connects Plymouth’s maritime past with its present-day leisure and tourism focus.
On average City Centre, Barbican & Sutton Harbour has very high deprivation and very high crime levels, with around 568 crimes per 1,000 residents per year. Approximately 32.9% of homes in this area are social housing provided by a local council or housing association. The average income of residents in City Centre, Barbican & Sutton Harbour is £32,100 per year. There are 5 schools in City Centre, Barbican & Sutton Harbour: 2 primary (0 Outstanding and 2 Good) and 0 secondary (0 Outstanding and 0 Good).
PL40EL
Barbican Court
PL48AB
Drake Circus
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James Street
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Prospect Street
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The Barbican
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Prynne Close
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North Street
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Exeter Street
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Hawkers Avenue
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Cobourg Street
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Regent Street
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Whitefriars Lane