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City Centre, Barbican & Sutton Harbour

England / South West / Plymouth / City Centre, Barbican & Sutton Harbour

About

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.

Area overview

On average City Centre, Barbican & Sutton Harbour has very high deprivation and very high crime levels, with around 430 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).

Crime rate
10/10
Crimes per 1k residents
430
Deprivation level
9/10
Income level
1/10
Social housing
32.9%
Connectivity
N/A

Area Profile

City Centre, Barbican & Sutton Harbour Population
11,316
Population density
7,394.1 per km²

Demographics

British
8,166
72.16%
Other White
1,074
9.49%
African
372
3.29%
Other Asian
268
2.37%
Indian
239
2.11%
Total population: 11,317

Housing

Private landlord or letting agency
1,898
42.89%
Other social rented
1,019
23.03%
Owns outright
555
12.54%
Social rents from council
417
9.42%
Owns with a mortgage
365
8.25%
Total households: 4,425

Property prices in City Centre, Barbican & Sutton Harbour

Based on 96 recent sales, the median property price is £155,000 in City Centre, Barbican & Sutton Harbour area, with individual transactions ranging from £40,000 up to £572,000.

Price per property type (last year)

Price per property type (last year)

TypeSalesMedian
Flats68£140,050
Semi-Detached3£245,000
Terraced25£195,000

10 years price trend in City Centre, Barbican & Sutton Harbour

All postcodes in City Centre, Barbican & Sutton Harbour

PL15BS

Prynne Close

PL40AF

North Street

PL40QT

Hawkers Avenue

PL48AA

Cobourg Street

PL48BE

Regent Street

PL49AN

Exeter Street

PL49RG

Whitefriars Lane

PL11HY

Armada Way

PL11NS

Cornwall Street

PL11PH

Market Avenue

PL11UH

Cobourg Street

PL15BY

North Road West
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Data Sources

All data is sourced from official UK government agencies and public datasets. Last updated: 01/10/2025.