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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 67 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
67
Deprivation level
4/10
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
36.5(+9%)
Anti-social behaviour
16.69(+12%)
Shoplifting
12.01(+82%)
Criminal damage and arson
9.05(+39%)
Public order
7.96(+22%)
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 £285,000 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
Terraced28£230,000
Detached22£428,216
Flats9£121,500
Semi-Detached38£297,500

10 years median price trend in Crownhill

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

All postcodes in Crownhill

PL65DY

Budshead Road

PL68FW

Hollyhock Way

PL65EN

Smallack Close

PL65FW

Budshead Road

PL65NS

Fort Austin Avenue

PL65FY

Tailyour Road

PL65BH

Burnett Road

PL65EJ

Tavistock Road

PL65LR

Cooban Court

PL65NG

Bowden Park Road

PL53DW

Barrie Gardens

PL53AU

Whitleigh Avenue

PL53AH

Meavy Avenue

PL65AD

Morshead Road

PL53DN

Hardy Crescent

PL65BJ

Drax Gardens

PL65DW

Hunter Close

PL65LA

Whitby Road

PL65LE

Whitby Road

PL53AX

Boniface Lane

PL65JN

Fort Austin Avenue

PL68FU

Buttercup Road

PL65UD

Oaktree Court

PL65AN

Cross Park Road

PL65UF

Sendall's Way

PL65PA

Mayfair Crescent

PL65NF

Bowden Park Road

PL53DA

Gorsey Close

PL65JX

Linketty Lane East

PL65JS

Widey Lane

PL53DL

St Peters Road

PL65DN

Hunter Close

PL53DG

Tavistock Road

PL65LP

Ditton Court

PL53DU

St Peters Road

PL65BQ

Southwell Road

PL65LW

Conyngham Court

PL65AT

Stanbury Avenue

PL65AG

Crownhill Road

PL65UA

Trewithy Court

PL65BG

Southwell Road

PL65LS

Hingston Court

PL65LH

Huxham Close

PL53DJ

Manadon Drive

PL65NA

Miles Mitchell Avenue

PL65JJ

Hopton Close

PL65BX

Crownhill Fort Road

PL65LX

Miles Mitchell Avenue

PL65EQ

Charlton Crescent

PL65TZ

Oak Drive

PL65PS

Charfield Drive

PL53UL

Shackleton Court

PL65JU

Winsbury Court

PL65LB

Grainge Road

PL65LG

Bellamy Close

PL53AL

Crownhill Road

PL65JR

Widey Lane

PL65JA

Crown Gardens

PL65UB

Widey Court

PL53BG

Clarinda Cottages

PL53AR

Whitleigh Avenue

PL65WR

William Prance Road

PL65JW

Fort Austin Avenue

PL65WA

Kimberly Drive

PL53DR

St Peters Road

PL65EH

Grosvenor Road

PL53AW

Haroldsleigh Avenue

PL53AG

Boniface Lane

PL65NT

Fort Austin Avenue

PL65AL

Tavistock Road

PL68FZ

Starling Drive

PL65DQ

Tailyour Road

PL65JH

Ruthven Close

PL65DJ

Tailyour Road

PL65LZ

Church Hill

PL53DY

Bronte Place

PL65AE

Alexandra Road

PL65EF

Charlton Road

PL65BA

St Josephs Close

PL53BE

South View

PL65XJ

Bickleigh Close

PL65NU

Fort Austin Avenue

PL65LL

Bellamy Close

PL65DZ

Plumer Road

PL65EG

Charlton Road

PL65LQ

Aldersley Walk

PL65FU

St Edward Gardens

PL65LF

Charfield Drive

PL65EB

Smallack Drive

PL65TY

Trewithy Drive

PL65DU

Budshead Road

PL68EZ

Foxglove Gardens

PL65JZ

Linketty Lane East

PL65DX

Dayton Close

PL65YJ

The Limes

PL53AP

Whitleigh Avenue

PL65LU

Eggbuckland

PL65LD

Whitby Crescent

PL65HT

Budshead

PL65BY

Kingsway Gardens

Data Sources

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