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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

PL53JB

Meavy Way

PL65EA

Smallack Drive

PL53AF

Tavistock Road

PL65DH

Tailyour Road

PL65AH

Morshead Road

PL65DP

Lodge Gardens

PL65ND

Bickleigh Close

PL53AZ

Whin Bank Road

PL68FA

Poppy Close

PL65XR

Budshead Road

PL65JP

Coleridge Avenue

PL65AX

Great Berry Road

PL65FB

Smallack Drive

PL65BD

St Bridgets Avenue

PL65NB

Church Hill

PL53BY

Selkirk Place

PL65JY

Linketty Lane East

PL65RF

Bridgwater Close

PL53DQ

Manadon Close

PL53DS

Pepys Place

PL65AZ

Moreton Avenue

PL65AP

Cross Park Way

PL53AN

Crownhill Road

PL65FE

Budshead

PL53DH

Manadon Drive

PL53AB

The Lawns

PL65NP

Fort Austin Avenue

PL53AT

Whitleigh Avenue

PL53BA

Whin Bank Road

PL53BW

Meavy Way

PL53TH

Kirkwall Road

PL65AW

Cosdon Place

PL65NR

Fort Austin Avenue

PL65RB

Church Hill

PL68FT

Bluebell Street

PL65BU

Fort Terrace

PL53DP

Hardy Crescent

PL65WE

Ducane Walk

PL53BD

Glenside

PL65EL

Budshead

PL53AY

Whin Bank Road

PL65WB

Cameron Way

PL53AD

The Lawns

PL53AA

The Lawns

PL65WD

Coxs Close

PL65NN

Haswell Close

PL65ED

Lansdowne Road

PL65AU

Great Berry Road

PL65PU

Wardlow Gardens

PL68FY

Starling Drive

PL65DA

Tavistock Road

PL65RA

Church Hill

PL65AY

Great Berry Road

PL65BE

Southwell Road

PL65EE

Richmond Road

PL65FR

Berkeley Square

PL65LT

Shipley Walk

PL65AS

Berry Head Gardens

PL65NE

Cadover Close

PL65AJ

Morshead Road

PL65LY

Miles Mitchell Avenue

PL53AS

Whitleigh Avenue

PL65NQ

Bowden Park Road

PL53BX

Elgin Crescent

PL65LN

Sandon Walk

PL65LJ

Brooking Close

PL65DS

Budshead

PL65AQ

Morshead Road

PL65BB

St Bridgets Avenue

PL53DT

Marryat Gardens

PL65AR

Cross Park Avenue

Data Sources

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