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About

Devonport ward is located on the western side of Plymouth, forming a distinct peninsula at the mouth of the River Tamar. The area is historically significant as the site of the original Plymouth Dock, a major naval base since the late 17th century. Its urban landscape is dominated by extensive naval infrastructure, residential terraces, and post-war redevelopment. The ward's geography creates a defined community, with water on three sides and direct views across the Hamoaze to Cornwall.

The area contains the large HMNB Devonport, one of Western Europe's biggest naval dockyards, which remains a central employer. The street plan reflects its history, with areas like Mount Wise and the Royal William Victualling Yard, a monumental Georgian stone complex now used for commercial and residential purposes. Public green spaces are found at the expansive Victoria Park and along parts of the waterfront, offering open areas within the densely built environment.

Area overview

On average Devonport has very high deprivation and high crime levels, with around 126 crimes per 1,000 residents per year. Approximately 33.1% of homes in this area are social housing provided by a local council or housing association. The average income per household in Devonport is £42,082 per year. There are 8 schools in Devonport: 7 primary (0 Outstanding and 7 Good) and 1 secondary (0 Outstanding and 1 Good). Devonport is home to around 16,323 people, with a population density of about 4,304.2 per km2.

Crime rate
7/10
Crimes per 1k residents
126
Deprivation level
9/10
Income level
2/10
Social housing
33.1%
Connectivity
N/A

Area Profile

Devonport Population
16,323
Population density
4,304.2 per km²

Crime

Crime per 1,000 population

Violence and sexual offences
73.09(+119%)
Anti-social behaviour
23.59(+58%)
Shoplifting
14.27(+116%)
Criminal damage and arson
11.52(+78%)
Other theft
10.84(+93%)
South West average

Demographics

Ethnic groups

British
13,759
84.29%
Other White
1,192
7.3%
Other
195
1.19%
Other Mixed or Multiple ethnic groups
157
0.96%
African
147
0.9%
Total population: 16,323

Economics

Education (age 16+)

Level 4 qualifications or above
3,252
25.12%
No qualifications
2,590
20.01%
Level 3 (A level)
2,385
18.43%
Level 2 (GCSEs 9-4)
1,988
15.36%
Level 1 (GCSEs 3-1)
1,487
11.49%
Total 16+ residents: 12,944

Housing

Housing tenure

Private landlord or letting agency
2,059
27.63%
Owns with a mortgage
1,564
20.99%
Other social rented
1,473
19.77%
Owns outright
1,240
16.64%
Social rents from council
828
11.11%
Total households: 7,452

Property prices in Devonport

Based on 191 recent sales, the median property price is £172,500 in Devonport area, with individual transactions ranging from £50,000 up to £390,000.

Price distribution per property type (last year)

Price distribution by property type for Devonport 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 Devonport over the last year.
TypeSalesMedian
Semi-Detached10£230,500
Flats68£129,550
Terraced113£182,500

10 years median price trend in Devonport

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

All postcodes in Devonport

PL14LQ

Clowance Street

PL14JE

Damerel Close

PL22DQ

Saltash Road

PL14NE

Madden Road

PL21LN

St Michael Avenue

PL14GN

James Street

PL22EN

Johnston Terrace Ope

PL21JH

St Vincent Street

PL22DX

Wolseley Road

PL14HF

Clowance Street

PL14GD

Duke Street

PL21SF

Clarence Place

PL21RF

Balfour Terrace

PL21QS

Saltash Road

PL14HE

Ker Street

PL14PE

Riverside Place

PL21NF

Station Road

PL21DY

Littleton Place

PL21AG

Devonport

PL22DE

Renown Street

PL14JU

Pembroke Street

PL21DA

Pentamar Street

PL14BZ

Keyes Close

PL14EE

Duke Street

PL14FQ

Ker Street

PL14BT

Fore Street

PL14JY

Clowance Lane

PL22BG

Creek Road

PL14NN

Queen Street

PL21JQ

Camperdown Street

PL14AD

Granby Way

PL22AJ

Royal Navy Avenue

PL22BE

Saltash Road

PL14HT

Theatre Ope

PL14BJ

Granby Street

PL21NS

College Road

PL21DF

Ross Street

PL21DX

Dixon Place

PL14FW

Vivid Approach

PL21NX

Beatrice Avenue

PL21NA

Warleigh Lane

PL14PH

Brickfields Close

PL14GU

Charles Darwin Road

PL22DT

Renown Street

PL22AQ

Royal Navy Avenue

PL21DD

Garden Street

PL14DW

Fore Street

PL14FE

James Street

PL14FJ

Ferry Road

PL14SH

Flagstaff Walk

PL14DG

York Street

PL14LL

Richmond Walk

PL14NF

Mills Road

PL14HL

Duke Street

PL14NY

Cornwall Street

PL14BH

Granby Street

PL21LQ

Moor View

PL14LS

Bakers Place

PL14QU

Cumberland Road

PL22AW

North Down Gardens

PL14ED

Duke Street

PL21ED

Anson Place

PL14BN

Granby Street

PL14RD

Milne Place

PL21FD

Devonport

PL14BR

Granby Court

PL22AG

Royal Navy Avenue

PL21RN

Atherton Place

PL14HS

George Street

PL14TJ

Mount Wise Crescent

PL14HH

Curtis Street

PL21LU

Cotehele Avenue

PL21EF

Alcester Street

PL14RB

South Yard Way

PL21NQ

Station Road

PL14JT

Pembroke Street

PL21DL

Albert Road

PL14NJ

Morice Square

PL14AH

Marlborough Street

PL14LB

James Street

PL14PD

Cornwall Beach

PL21JS

St Levan Road

PL21EB

Harrison Street

PL21LP

Maristow Avenue

PL22DH

Saltash Road

PL14AU

Marlborough Row

PL21RH

Charlotte Street

PL14AB

Granby Way

PL22AX

Kempe Close

PL14DQ

Richmond Walk

PL14QB

Richmond Walk

PL22BA

Devonport

PL21DU

Ryder Road

PL14SN

New Passage Hill

PL14NX

Holmans Buildings

PL14GP

Wall Street

PL14NP

Queen Street

PL22DD

Renown Street

PL14FH

Mount Street

PL14NZ

George Street

Data Sources

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