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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

PL14BE

Park Avenue

PL21AQ

Albert Road

PL22BZ

Royal Navy Avenue

PL14QA

Richmond Walk

PL22AU

Biddick Drive

PL14GQ

Mount Wise Crescent

PL14FU

St Aubyn Street

PL22BT

Fleet Street

PL14SB

Cannon Street

PL14FA

Wall Street

PL14RW

Holmans Buildings

PL14GS

Beagle Road

PL21NH

Station Road

PL14DN

Fore Street

PL21FB

Devonport

PL21EG

Alcester Street

PL14FL

Pottery Road

PL21EH

Jackson Place

PL14TA

Raglan Road

PL14NG

Morice Street

PL21EJ

Dundonald Street

PL14LH

James Street

PL21AF

Albert Road

PL21LS

St Mawes Terrace

PL21EQ

Pellew Place

PL21LG

Moor View

PL22AF

Royal Navy Avenue

PL21SB

Keat Street

PL14RE

Molyneaux Place

PL14AW

Marlborough Street

PL21NE

Station Road

PL22AD

Henderson Place

PL21DE

Garden Street

PL14JX

Pembroke Street

PL22AH

Royal Navy Avenue

PL14EA

Duke Street

PL14FZ

Fore Street

PL14AP

Marlborough Street

PL22BS

Admiralty Street

PL14AF

Devonport

PL14AN

Granby Place

PL14FS

Fore Street

PL21RB

Keyham Road

PL14SW

Maritime Square

PL22DN

Ocean Street

PL14GY

Mount Street

PL14FX

Wall Street

PL22AN

Royal Navy Avenue

PL22AL

Royal Navy Avenue

PL21BT

Keppel Terrace

PL21RT

Crosshill Villas

PL14TH

Chapel Street

PL14HW

George Street

PL14DA

St Nazaire Close

PL14RL

Devonport

PL21RW

Haddington Road

PL22BX

Fleet Street

PL14GB

Duke Street

PL14NR

Hamoaze Place

PL21RG

Warren Street

PL14BQ

Granby Street

PL14QE

Garrison Close

PL21NU

Beatrice Avenue

PL22DG

Saltash Road

PL14NS

Cannon Street

PL21JP

St Levan Road

PL14HQ

Granby Way

PL14EL

Ker Street

PL14LF

Clowance Lane

PL22DU

Wolseley Road

PL14SG

Devonport

PL14RG

Pym Street

PL21NT

College Road

PL14FY

Phelps Road

PL14SJ

Discovery Road

PL21BY

Victoria Place

PL14DE

Dieppe Close

PL14DB

Lofoten Close

PL14SS

Wright Close

PL21BD

Healy Place

PL21RU

Herbert Place

PL14EH

Michael Foot Avenue

PL14FD

James Street

PL14GT

Mizzen Road

PL21SD

Kemyell Place

PL21RZ

Cross Hill

PL14DU

Chapel Street

PL14TN

Ker Street

PL21DB

Pentamar Street

PL14AZ

Princes Street

PL14PL

Gun Lane

PL14NB

Queen Street

PL22DR

Devonport

PL14JR

Pembroke Street

PL21LT

Cotehele Avenue

PL21RD

Keyham Road

PL14GE

Ker Street

PL14GZ

Michael Foot Avenue

PL21NZ

Barton Avenue

PL14GG

Mill Street

Data Sources

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