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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

PL21JR

St Levan Road

PL21RP

Haddington Road

PL21DG

Ross Street

PL22DY

Devonport

PL21RS

Balfour Terrace

PL21NJ

Station Road

PL14PZ

Raglan Gardens

PL22BU

Fleet Street

PL22BR

Admiralty Street

PL14LN

Bakers Place

PL22BH

Admiralty Street

PL21DZ

Hargood Terrace

PL14BX

Porteous Close

PL22AR

North Down Crescent

PL21NL

Station Road

PL21DR

Pasley Street

PL14PS

Duke Street

PL14LG

Clowance Street

PL21NY

Barton Avenue

PL14DX

Cumberland Street

PL21PB

Townshend Avenue

PL14HX

Cumberland Road

PL21LF

Moor View

PL21RA

Keyham Road

PL21AZ

Healy Place

PL14FF

Bennett Street

PL21DH

Garden Street

PL14SP

Centenary Road

PL21BU

Keppel Street

PL21EE

Alcester Street

PL14FN

Tamar Street

PL21QX

Keyham Road

PL14SX

Maritime Square

PL14RF

Drummond Place

PL14TQ

Guardhouse Mews

PL14JS

Pembroke Street

PL21LX

Cotehele Avenue

PL22BB

Saltash Road

PL22DJ

Ocean Street

PL14NL

Ordnance Street

PL14AE

Marlborough Street

PL14FT

Granby Way

PL21QT

Saltash Road

PL14NT

Albany Street

PL14NU

Cannon Street

PL14SE

Devonport

PL14LX

Bakers Place

PL21DJ

Albert Road

PL22BD

Saltash Road

PL14RN

Locks Walk

PL21RR

Haddington Road

PL14RZ

Ker Street Ope

PL14SZ

Granby Way

PL14BS

Durrant Close

PL14BY

Knowland Close

PL21SE

Healy Place

PL21AL

Albert Road

PL22DA

Victory Street

PL22AA

Henderson Place

PL21QZ

Keyham Road

PL21LH

Parkside

PL14BL

Granby Street

PL21RL

Charlotte Street

PL14DZ

St Aubyn Street

PL14TD

Park Avenue

PL21LJ

St Aubyn Avenue

PL21JL

Camperdown Street Lane North

PL21NG

Station Road

PL14BA

Devonport

PL22AS

North Down Crescent

PL14GW

St Aubyn Street

PL14GA

Monument Street

PL14EP

Duncan Street

PL14BU

Fore Street

PL14DD

Vaagso Close

PL22BP

Admiralty Street

PL21BA

Healy Place

PL22AT

North Down Crescent

PL14FB

Ferry Road

PL14HR

George Street

PL14BP

Curtis Street

PL14GF

Mildren Way

PL21BZ

Arundel Terrace

PL21NP

Warleigh Avenue

PL14TF

Chapel Street

PL21BE

Healy Place

PL14NQ

Raglan Road

PL14LW

Clowance Close

PL14GX

Pembroke Lane

PL14HN

George Street

PL14GR

Falcon Road

PL14ND

Granby Way

PL14NH

Devonport

PL14HJ

James Street

PL14ST

Washbourne Close

PL14QL

Exmouth Road

PL14FG

Bennett Street

PL21NR

College Road

PL14EF

Duke Street

PL14HG

Granby Way

Data Sources

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