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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

PL21AW

Albert Road

PL14JT

Pembroke Street

PL21RB

Keyham Road

PL14DQ

Richmond Walk

PL14ED

Duke Street

PL14FR

Park Avenue

PL14GS

Beagle Road

PL14PE

Riverside Place

PL14SZ

Granby Way

PL21NA

Warleigh Lane

PL14GW

St Aubyn Street

PL14HQ

Granby Way

PL14NG

Morice Street

PL21DX

Dixon Place

PL22AL

Royal Navy Avenue

PL22AX

Kempe Close

PL22DJ

Ocean Street

PL14BR

Granby Court

PL14GA

Monument Street

PL14JY

Clowance Lane

PL21DU

Ryder Road

PL21RP

Haddington Road

PL22BX

Fleet Street

PL14AW

Marlborough Street

PL14BZ

Keyes Close

PL14DG

York Street

PL14LB

James Street

PL14LT

Bakers Place

PL14LW

Clowance Close

PL21DR

Pasley Street

PL21LF

Moor View

PL21NR

College Road

PL22EN

Johnston Terrace Ope

PL14FS

Fore Street

PL14FZ

Fore Street

PL14NL

Ordnance Street

PL14SH

Flagstaff Walk

PL14SN

New Passage Hill

PL22DU

Wolseley Road

PL21BD

Healy Place

PL21NE

Station Road

PL22DX

Wolseley Road

PL14BJ

Granby Street

PL14BS

Durrant Close

PL14GF

Mildren Way

PL14NT

Albany Street

PL14HT

Theatre Ope

PL21NW

Warleigh Avenue

PL21RG

Warren Street

PL21RS

Balfour Terrace

PL22AH

Royal Navy Avenue

PL14HX

Cumberland Road

PL21JQ

Camperdown Street

PL22BH

Admiralty Street

PL14AN

Granby Place

PL14GJ

Barrack Street

PL14HL

Duke Street

PL14HW

George Street

PL14LG

Clowance Street

PL14QL

Exmouth Road

PL14EA

Duke Street

PL14EE

Duke Street

PL14GZ

Michael Foot Avenue

PL14HE

Ker Street

PL14JU

Pembroke Street

PL21EF

Alcester Street

PL14FB

Ferry Road

PL14RL

Devonport

PL14ST

Washbourne Close

PL21EH

Jackson Place

PL22DB

Victory Street

PL14GY

Mount Street

PL14EL

Ker Street

PL14HH

Curtis Street

PL14PZ

Raglan Gardens

PL21BT

Keppel Terrace

PL21DL

Albert Road

PL21RH

Charlotte Street

PL22BG

Creek Road

PL14AD

Granby Way

PL14FL

Pottery Road

PL14PH

Brickfields Close

PL14SJ

Discovery Road

PL14FF

Bennett Street

PL14NE

Madden Road

PL14NN

Queen Street

PL14SY

Centenary Road

PL14TE

St Aubyn Road

PL14TN

Ker Street

PL21EJ

Dundonald Street

PL21QX

Keyham Road

PL14EJ

Ker Street

PL14NS

Cannon Street

PL14RX

St Michaels Close

PL21LT

Cotehele Avenue

PL21PB

Townshend Avenue

PL21QS

Saltash Road

PL21RD

Keyham Road

PL14BA

Devonport

PL14FH

Mount Street

Data Sources

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