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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 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

PL65FU

St Edward Gardens

PL65UB

Widey Court

PL65UF

Sendall's Way

PL65WD

Coxs Close

PL65LJ

Brooking Close

PL53AW

Haroldsleigh Avenue

PL53BX

Elgin Crescent

PL53DH

Manadon Drive

PL65AD

Morshead Road

PL65BB

St Bridgets Avenue

PL65LT

Shipley Walk

PL65RA

Church Hill

PL65TY

Trewithy Drive

PL65XR

Budshead Road

PL65AP

Cross Park Way

PL65FB

Smallack Drive

PL65LA

Whitby Road

PL65EF

Charlton Road

PL65EH

Grosvenor Road

PL65JS

Widey Lane

PL65NE

Cadover Close

PL53AG

Boniface Lane

PL65EG

Charlton Road

PL65BD

St Bridgets Avenue

PL65JW

Fort Austin Avenue

PL65LU

Eggbuckland

PL65NN

Haswell Close

PL68FA

Budshead

PL65WR

William Prance Road

PL65AQ

Morshead Road

PL65DJ

Tailyour Road

PL65DU

Budshead Road

PL53DW

Barrie Gardens

PL65EQ

Charlton Crescent

PL65LX

Miles Mitchell Avenue

PL65LZ

Church Hill

PL53AR

Whitleigh Avenue

PL53AU

Whitleigh Avenue

PL65EL

Budshead

PL53DA

Gorsey Close

PL65FR

Berkeley Square

PL65AJ

Morshead Road

PL65WB

Cameron Way

PL53AL

Crownhill Road

PL53AY

Whin Bank Road

PL65JX

Linketty Lane East

PL53JB

Meavy Way

PL65LW

Conyngham Court

PL65AS

Berry Head Gardens

PL65EJ

Tavistock Road

PL65JR

Widey Lane

PL65WE

Ducane Walk

PL53DL

St Peters Road

PL65JU

Winsbury Court

PL65BX

Crownhill Fort Road

PL65EN

Smallack Close

PL65LH

Huxham Close

PL65NA

Miles Mitchell Avenue

PL65PA

Mayfair Crescent

PL53TH

Kirkwall Road

PL65AZ

Moreton Avenue

PL65NU

Fort Austin Avenue

PL53DS

Pepys Place

PL65AN

Cross Park Road

PL65JH

Ruthven Close

PL65LQ

Aldersley Walk

PL65BY

Kingsway Gardens

PL65DW

Hunter Close

PL53BW

Meavy Way

PL65BH

Burnett Road

PL65DH

Tailyour Road

Data Sources

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