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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 moderate crime levels, with around 118 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
6/10
Crimes per 1k residents
118
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
69.35(+110%)
Anti-social behaviour
26.47(+75%)
Shoplifting
12.8(+92%)
Criminal damage and arson
10.17(+56%)
Other theft
9.5(+69%)
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 175 recent sales, the median property price is £180,000 in Devonport area, with individual transactions ranging from £56,000 up to £795,000.

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
Detached1£200,000
Flats61£127,000
Semi-Detached10£230,000
Terraced103£185,000

10 years median price trend in Devonport

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

All postcodes in Devonport

PL21QT

Saltash Road

PL14NB

Queen Street

PL14HJ

James Street

PL14SW

Maritime Square

PL21EE

Alcester Street

PL21LR

York Terrace

PL21NS

College Road

PL14ND

Granby Way

PL21FB

Devonport

PL14BY

Knowland Close

PL14GP

Wall Street

PL21DB

Pentamar Street

PL21NU

Beatrice Avenue

PL22AD

Henderson Place

PL14DW

Fore Street

PL14FU

St Aubyn Street

PL14NZ

George Street

PL21AG

Devonport

PL14DA

St Nazaire Close

PL14EF

Duke Street

PL14JR

Pembroke Street

PL21RW

Haddington Road

PL21RX

Herbert Street

PL21SE

Healy Place

PL22BP

Admiralty Street

PL22BT

Fleet Street

PL14RB

South Yard Way

PL21DJ

Albert Road

PL21DP

Pasley Street

PL21JH

St Vincent Street

PL21SQ

Rowland Matthews Court

PL22AF

Royal Navy Avenue

PL14PL

Gun Lane

PL14TB

Park Avenue

PL22AG

Royal Navy Avenue

PL22DH

Saltash Road

PL14FY

Phelps Road

PL21AL

Albert Road

PL21LL

St Aubyn Avenue

PL22DE

Renown Street

PL14AE

Marlborough Street

PL14JQ

Cumberland Road

PL14QB

Richmond Walk

PL21LH

Parkside

PL21LW

Maristow Avenue

PL22AQ

Royal Navy Avenue

PL14SP

Centenary Road

PL14TF

Chapel Street

PL21DY

Littleton Place

PL14NX

Holmans Buildings

PL14JE

Damerel Close

PL14JS

Pembroke Street

PL14SB

Cannon Street

PL21RU

Herbert Place

PL22AN

Royal Navy Avenue

PL22DT

Renown Street

PL14RE

Molyneaux Place

PL21BZ

Arundel Terrace

PL14AF

Devonport

PL14FJ

Ferry Road

PL21DD

Garden Street

PL21NN

Tamar Avenue

PL22BR

Admiralty Street

PL22DL

Ocean Street

PL14BX

Porteous Close

PL14NY

Cornwall Street

PL21NT

College Road

PL22DN

Ocean Street

PL14AZ

Princes Street

PL14EH

Michael Foot Avenue

PL14GD

Duke Street

PL14GQ

Mount Wise Crescent

PL14LA

James Street

PL14LN

Bakers Place

PL21NQ

Station Road

PL21SF

Clarence Place

PL22BE

Saltash Road

PL22DR

Devonport

PL14HG

Granby Way

PL14TQ

Devonport

PL21SA

Keat Street

PL22DW

Wombwell Crescent

PL14AU

Marlborough Row

PL14GT

Mizzen Road

PL14GX

Pembroke Lane

PL14HZ

Cumberland Road

PL14LQ

Clowance Street

PL14QE

Garrison Close

PL21AQ

Albert Road

PL21EA

Alcester Close

PL21ED

Anson Place

PL21JS

St Levan Road

PL21LJ

St Aubyn Avenue

PL22AU

Biddick Drive

PL22DD

Renown Street

PL14AB

Granby Way

PL14BE

Park Avenue

PL14LH

James Street

PL14LX

Bakers Place

PL14TH

Chapel Street

Data Sources

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