Area360 logo

Find postcode

Crownhill

Interactive map displaying Crownhill

About

Crownhill is a residential suburb situated on the northern edge of Plymouth. The area is primarily characterised by housing estates, local shops, and schools, serving as a commuter base for the city centre. Its layout is functional, centred around Crownhill Road which acts as the main thoroughfare for buses and traffic.

The area is known for the large military presence of the 3 Commando Brigade Royal Marines at nearby Stonehouse Barracks. This influence is visible in the community, with service personnel and their families forming a significant part of the local population. The open space of Crownhill Fort, a well-preserved Victorian-era defence structure, offers views across the city.

Area overview

On average Crownhill has moderate deprivation and moderate crime levels, with around 63 crimes per 1,000 residents per year. Approximately 14.8% of homes in this area are social housing provided by a local council or housing association. The average income per household in Crownhill is £54,017 per year. There are 5 schools in Crownhill: 3 primary (0 Outstanding and 3 Good) and 1 secondary (0 Outstanding and 0 Good). Crownhill is home to around 6,411 people, with a population density of about 2,917.1 per km2.

Crime rate
6/10
Crimes per 1k residents
63
Deprivation level
5/10
Income level
6/10
Social housing
14.8%
Connectivity
N/A

Area Profile

Crownhill Population
6,411
Population density
2,917.1 per km²

Crime

Crime per 1,000 population

Violence and sexual offences
34.47(+5%)
Anti-social behaviour
19.03(+26%)
Criminal damage and arson
9.67(+49%)
Shoplifting
8.11(+22%)
Public order
7.49(+14%)
South West average

Demographics

Ethnic groups

British
5,945
92.75%
Other White
115
1.79%
African
44
0.69%
Indian
42
0.66%
Other Asian
41
0.64%
Total population: 6,410

Economics

Education (age 16+)

Level 4+ (Degree)
1,535
29.38%
Level 3 (A level)
1,084
20.75%
No qualifications
819
15.68%
Level 2 (GCSEs 9-4)
744
14.24%
Level 1 (GCSEs 3-1)
475
9.09%
Total 16+ residents: 5,224

Housing

Housing tenure

Owns outright
1,029
36.55%
Owns with a mortgage
804
28.56%
Other social rented
344
12.22%
Other forms of private rent
279
9.91%
Private landlord or letting agency
238
8.45%
Total households: 2,815

Property prices in Crownhill

Based on 97 recent sales, the median property price is £266,500 in Crownhill area, with individual transactions ranging from £79,000 up to £650,000.

Price distribution per property type (last year)

Price distribution by property type for Crownhill 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 Crownhill over the last year.
TypeSalesMedian
Detached16£363,750
Flats14£146,995
Semi-Detached35£300,000
Terraced32£230,000

10 years median price trend in Crownhill

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

All postcodes in Crownhill

PL68EZ

Foxglove Gardens

PL65BJ

Drax Gardens

PL65BQ

Southwell Road

PL53DG

Tavistock Road

PL65LB

Grainge Road

PL65NT

Fort Austin Avenue

PL65UD

Oaktree Court

PL65DY

Budshead Road

PL65FY

Tailyour Road

PL53AZ

Whin Bank Road

PL53DP

Hardy Crescent

PL65DS

Budshead

PL65JY

Linketty Lane East

PL65LS

Hingston Court

PL65AG

Crownhill Road

PL65RB

Church Hill

PL53AH

Meavy Avenue

PL65FE

Budshead

PL65PS

Charfield Drive

PL65RF

Bridgwater Close

PL65JZ

Linketty Lane East

PL53AT

Whitleigh Avenue

PL65FW

Budshead Road

PL53AS

Whitleigh Avenue

PL65HT

Budshead

PL65LY

Miles Mitchell Avenue

PL65AR

Cross Park Avenue

PL65JN

Fort Austin Avenue

PL65NQ

Bowden Park Road

PL65AT

Stanbury Avenue

PL65EA

Smallack Drive

PL68FT

Bluebell Street

PL65LF

Charfield Drive

PL53AP

Whitleigh Avenue

PL53BG

Clarinda Cottages

PL65ED

Lansdowne Road

PL65LP

Ditton Court

PL68FY

Starling Drive

PL53DT

Marryat Gardens

PL53UL

Shackleton Court

PL65JP

Coleridge Avenue

PL65XJ

Bickleigh Close

PL68FU

Buttercup Road

PL65PU

Wardlow Gardens

PL65AW

Cosdon Place

PL65AX

Great Berry Road

PL65DN

Hunter Close

PL65LG

Bellamy Close

PL65WA

Kimberly Drive

PL53DY

Bronte Place

PL65AL

Tavistock Road

PL65NB

Church Hill

PL65YJ

The Limes

PL53AX

Boniface Lane

PL65BU

Fort Terrace

PL65NS

Fort Austin Avenue

PL53BA

Whin Bank Road

PL53DU

St Peters Road

PL65BG

Southwell Road

PL65BA

St Josephs Close

PL65BE

Southwell Road

PL65AH

Morshead Road

PL65JA

Crown Gardens

PL53DR

St Peters Road

PL65DZ

Plumer Road

PL65LR

Cooban Court

PL68FW

Hollyhock Way

PL65DA

Tavistock Road

PL65LL

Bellamy Close

PL53DJ

Manadon Drive

PL65DX

Dayton Close

PL65EB

Smallack Drive

PL53DN

Hardy Crescent

PL65AU

Great Berry Road

PL65DQ

Tailyour Road

PL65AE

Alexandra Road

PL65LE

Whitby Road

PL65NG

Bowden Park Road

PL65NP

Fort Austin Avenue

PL53AB

The Lawns

PL53AD

The Lawns

PL53AF

Tavistock Road

PL53AN

Crownhill Road

PL65DP

Lodge Gardens

PL65LD

Whitby Crescent

PL53AA

The Lawns

PL53BD

Glenside

PL53BE

South View

PL53BY

Selkirk Place

PL65LN

Sandon Walk

PL65NR

Fort Austin Avenue

PL53DQ

Manadon Close

PL65JJ

Hopton Close

PL68FZ

Starling Drive

PL65ND

Bickleigh Close

PL65EE

Richmond Road

PL65NF

Bowden Park Road

PL65TZ

Oak Drive

PL65UA

Trewithy Court

PL65AY

Great Berry Road

Data Sources

All data is sourced from official UK government agencies and public datasets. Last updated: 16/01/2026.