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About

Drake ward covers the northern section of Plymouth's city centre, running from the historic Barbican waterfront up to the Charles Cross roundabout. The area includes a mix of commercial and civic buildings, with the main shopping district centred around Armada Way and New George Street. Several key transport hubs are located here, including Plymouth railway station and the main bus station, making it a central point for movement within the city.

The ward is named for Sir Francis Drake and contains significant landmarks like the Guildhall and the ruins of the Royal Citadel's outworks. The layout is dominated by post-war reconstruction following heavy bombing, resulting in a practical, grid-like street pattern. The area transitions into the Barbican's narrower lanes near the Sutton Harbour lock gates, connecting the modern commercial centre with the older maritime quarter.

Area overview

On average Drake has high deprivation and moderate crime levels, with around 100 crimes per 1,000 residents per year. Approximately 12.9% of homes in this area are social housing provided by a local council or housing association. The average income per household in Drake is £43,538 per year. There are 4 schools in Drake: 1 primary (0 Outstanding and 1 Good) and 1 secondary (0 Outstanding and 0 Good). Drake is home to around 11,048 people, with a population density of about 12,663.9 per km2.

Crime rate
6/10
Crimes per 1k residents
100
Deprivation level
7/10
Income level
2/10
Social housing
12.9%
Connectivity
N/A

Area Profile

Drake Population
11,048
Population density
12,663.9 per km²

Crime

Crime per 1,000 population

Violence and sexual offences
53.58(+60%)
Anti-social behaviour
19.37(+30%)
Other theft
9.69(+72%)
Criminal damage and arson
9.05(+39%)
Shoplifting
7.6(+15%)
South West average

Demographics

Ethnic groups

British
8,521
77.13%
Other White
765
6.92%
African
242
2.19%
Other Asian
222
2.01%
Indian
207
1.87%
Total population: 11,047

Economics

Education (age 16+)

Level 3 (A level)
4,988
47.88%
Level 4 qualifications or above
2,907
27.9%
No qualifications
832
7.99%
Level 2 (GCSEs 9-4)
761
7.3%
Level 1 (GCSEs 3-1)
466
4.47%
Total 16+ residents: 10,418

Housing

Housing tenure

Private landlord or letting agency
2,240
60.34%
Owns with a mortgage
442
11.91%
Owns outright
439
11.83%
Other social rented
390
10.51%
Other forms of private rent
103
2.77%
Total households: 3,712

Property prices in Drake

Based on 74 recent sales, the median property price is £183,750 in Drake area, with individual transactions ranging from £41,500 up to £475,000.

Price distribution per property type (last year)

Price distribution by property type for Drake 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 Drake over the last year.
TypeSalesMedian
Flats28£122,000
Detached2£342,500
Terraced44£216,500

10 years median price trend in Drake

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

All postcodes in Drake

PL46EP

Gordon Terrace

PL46PS

Hillside Avenue

PL48AN

Woodland Terrace

PL46QN

Warleigh Road

PL48LA

North Hill

PL46PG

Green Park Avenue

PL48NZ

Mount Street

PL48NB

Wellington Street

PL46DN

Endsleigh Place

PL46PA

Dale Road

PL48DZ

Ladywell Avenue

PL48QD

Diamond Avenue

PL46HY

Abingdon Road

PL46DT

Kirkby Place

PL46HU

Rochester Road

PL46AH

North Road East

PL48EG

Queen Anne Terrace

PL46PZ

Maple Grove

PL46ES

Nottingham Gardens

PL46HZ

Abingdon Road

PL48PB

Albertha Close

PL46BP

Restormel Road

PL48DY

Ladywell Place

PL46HX

Alton Road

PL46AB

North Road East

PL48BS

Gibbon Lane

PL48BZ

Gibbon Street

PL46PY

Dale Gardens

PL48NQ

Lipson Road

PL46BJ

Restormel Road

PL46PX

Dale Gardens

PL46BE

Glen Park Avenue

PL46AP

James Street

PL48HY

Clifton Place

PL46AL

North Road East

PL46PQ

Hamilton Gardens

PL46RU

Endsleigh Place

PL48LH

Sherwell Arcade

PL46AW

North Road East

PL46AN

North Road East

PL48JQ

Providence Street

PL48AB

Drake Circus

PL48HB

North Hill

PL46DX

John Lane

PL46BD

Glen Park Avenue

PL46QR

Grafton Road

PL48NW

Camden Street

PL48LB

Hill Park Mews

PL46BB

Glen Park Avenue

PL48HZ

North Hill

PL46BW

Sutherland Road

PL47QN

Greenbank Terrace

PL46HB

Houndiscombe Road

PL48HX

Clifton Place

PL48JJ

Deptford Place

PL48BP

Regent Street

PL48PE

Drake

PL46AJ

North Road East

PL48LY

Waterloo Street

PL48DJ

North Street

PL46PT

Stangray Avenue

PL48NX

Prospect Street

PL48FG

Greenbank Terrace

PL48EX

North Hill

PL48BW

Chapel Street

PL48EB

Gibbon Lane

PL48LJ

Blenheim Road

PL48EY

Bedford Terrace

PL46HT

St Lawrence Road

PL46PN

Beechwood Avenue

PL48JL

Deptford Place

PL48HL

Bedford Park Villas

PL46EU

Houndiscombe Road

PL48NH

Whitefield Terrace

PL48QF

Greenbank Terrace

PL46ED

St Lawrence Mews

PL46BN

Sutherland Road

PL48BA

Regent Street

PL48LP

Marlborough Road

PL48HA

Skardon Place

PL48JA

Clifton Street

PL48HW

North Hill

PL46QB

Ridge Park Avenue

PL46AF

Siding Road

PL46BL

Restormel Road

PL48QL

Woodland Terrace Lane

PL48PQ

Seven Trees Court

PL48PL

Lipson Road

PL46EX

Houndiscombe Road

PL46PJ

Apsley Road

PL46AZ

Winston Avenue

PL46NP

Central Park Avenue

PL48DU

Devonshire Street

PL46DP

Elizabeth Place

PL48JP

Hill Park Crescent

PL48LZ

Armada Street

PL48NE

Mildmay Street

PL46PE

Dale Road

PL48AS

Regent Street

PL46PH

Dale Road

Data Sources

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