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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 170 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
Flats58£130,000
Semi-Detached9£230,000
Terraced102£186,250

10 years median price trend in Devonport

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

All postcodes in Devonport

PL21NX

Beatrice Avenue

PL22DG

Saltash Road

PL14FA

Wall Street

PL14GU

Charles Darwin Road

PL21LX

Cotehele Avenue

PL21JP

St Levan Road

PL21NH

Station Road

PL14NR

Hamoaze Place

PL14QA

Richmond Walk

PL14RN

Locks Walk

PL21DZ

Hargood Terrace

PL22BB

Saltash Road

PL14EP

Duncan Street

PL14GG

Mill Street

PL14GR

Falcon Road

PL21BY

Victoria Place

PL21DE

Garden Street

PL21LS

St Mawes Terrace

PL21RJ

Charlotte Street

PL22BU

Fleet Street

PL22BY

Victory Street

PL14FD

James Street

PL14GB

Duke Street

PL14QU

Cumberland Road

PL14RW

Holmans Buildings

PL21DG

Ross Street

PL21JR

St Levan Road

PL22AJ

Royal Navy Avenue

PL22BZ

Royal Navy Avenue

PL14RZ

Ker Street Ope

PL14TD

Park Avenue

PL21DF

Ross Street

PL21DN

Ross Street

PL14FP

Pottery Road

PL14SX

Maritime Square

PL21BU

Keppel Street

PL22AW

North Down Gardens

PL22AZ

Knowle Avenue

PL14BL

Granby Street

PL21RQ

Warren Street

PL21SB

Keat Street

PL22BA

Devonport

PL22DY

Devonport

PL14DN

Fore Street

PL14GH

Phelps Road

PL14HN

George Street

PL21RA

Keyham Road

PL14BN

Granby Street

PL14DX

Cumberland Street

PL14HR

George Street

PL14JX

Pembroke Street

PL14PD

Cornwall Beach

PL14RF

Drummond Place

PL14TA

Raglan Road

PL21SD

Kemyell Place

PL21BA

Healy Place

PL21LP

Maristow Avenue

PL14AH

Marlborough Street

PL14DB

Lofoten Close

PL14GN

James Street

PL14HS

George Street

PL14HU

Clowance Lane

PL14RG

Pym Street

PL14SG

Devonport

PL21AH

Devonport

PL22AA

Henderson Place

PL22DQ

Saltash Road

PL14FW

Vivid Approach

PL14TJ

Mount Wise Crescent

PL22AS

North Down Crescent

PL21EG

Alcester Street

PL21LQ

Moor View

PL21NZ

Barton Avenue

PL14BP

Curtis Street

PL14DD

Vaagso Close

PL14HF

Clowance Street

PL22BD

Saltash Road

PL22BS

Admiralty Street

PL14BU

Fore Street

PL14DJ

Chapel Street Ope

PL14FE

James Street

PL14LL

Richmond Walk

PL14PR

Discovery Road

PL21AF

Albert Road

PL21LU

Cotehele Avenue

PL14BQ

Granby Street

PL14FG

Bennett Street

PL14FN

Tamar Street

PL14NF

Mills Road

PL14NJ

Morice Square

PL21RF

Balfour Terrace

PL21RL

Charlotte Street

PL14NU

Cannon Street

PL14RJ

Paradise Road

PL21AZ

Healy Place

PL21FD

Devonport

PL21PA

Townshend Avenue

PL21RT

Crosshill Villas

PL22AE

Royal Navy Avenue

PL14FQ

Ker Street

Data Sources

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