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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 107 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
107
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
58.38(+77%)
Anti-social behaviour
21.9(+45%)
Criminal damage and arson
10.5(+61%)
Other theft
9.69(+72%)
Drugs
6.88(+251%)
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 67 recent sales, the median property price is £200,000 in Drake area, with individual transactions ranging from £41,500 up to £540,000.

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
Detached2£342,500
Flats25£115,000
Terraced40£225,000

10 years median price trend in Drake

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

All postcodes in Drake

PL46DT

Kirkby Place

PL48BS

Gibbon Lane

PL46BU

Houndiscombe Road

PL48ET

North Hill

PL48NF

Baring Street

PL48PL

Lipson Road

PL46AB

North Road East

PL48FE

Woodside Lane

PL48JP

Hill Park Crescent

PL48JW

Hill Park Crescent

PL46QR

Grafton Road

PL48DJ

North Street

PL46BH

Derry Avenue

PL46HN

St Lawrence Road

PL46NX

Ford Park Road

PL48NG

Baring Street

PL46ER

Napier Terrace

PL48BR

Gibbon Lane

PL48DR

Radnor Street

PL46PQ

Hamilton Gardens

PL46PR

Hillside Avenue

PL48QD

Diamond Avenue

PL48FA

Braidwood Terrace Lane

PL48BA

Regent Street

PL48JQ

Providence Street

PL48NE

Mildmay Street

PL48PF

Albertha Close

PL46DU

Kirkby Terrace

PL46PF

East Park Avenue

PL46PT

Stangray Avenue

PL48DW

Radnor Place

PL48ED

Diamond Avenue

PL48AX

Tavistock Place

PL48AY

Tavistock Place

PL48EP

North Hill

PL46AH

North Road East

PL46AP

James Street

PL46EU

Houndiscombe Road

PL46PB

Dale Road

PL46PS

Hillside Avenue

PL48BT

Gibbons Street

PL48DS

Guildford Street

PL48NY

Prospect Street

PL46JA

Allendale Road

PL46QN

Warleigh Road

PL48LL

Addison Road

PL48QF

Greenbank Terrace

PL46AX

North Road East

PL46BE

Glen Park Avenue

PL46DH

Portland Square

PL46ET

Chester Place

PL46HL

Evelyn Place

PL48AP

Tavistock Place

PL48EG

Queen Anne Terrace

PL46AU

North Road East

PL46LA

Mutley Plain

PL46PG

Green Park Avenue

PL48HZ

North Hill

PL48LP

Marlborough Road

PL48PB

Albertha Close

PL46BN

Sutherland Road

PL46PD

Dale Road

PL48AS

Regent Street

PL48DZ

Ladywell Avenue

PL48EY

Bedford Terrace

PL46HY

Abingdon Road

PL48EZ

North Hill

PL46HH

Houndiscombe Road

PL48JG

Providence Street

PL48LJ

Blenheim Road

PL48BX

Gilwell Street

PL48HA

Skardon Place

PL46BA

Glen Park Avenue

PL48PQ

Seven Trees Court

PL46HZ

Abingdon Road

PL47DZ

Cheltenham Place

PL48DU

Devonshire Street

PL48FF

Cobble Mews

PL46AY

North Road East

PL47DY

Cheltenham Villas

PL46AF

Siding Road

PL46BW

Sutherland Road

PL46BX

Glen Park Avenue

PL46PP

Beechwood Terrace

PL48LT

Armada Street

PL46HB

Houndiscombe Road

PL48JT

North Hill

PL48LS

Armada Street

PL46HF

Houndiscombe Road

PL46AZ

Winston Avenue

PL46ES

Nottingham Gardens

PL48LB

Hill Park Mews

PL46HQ

Houndiscombe Road

PL48DT

Seymour Street

PL48DX

Beaumont Avenue

PL46AJ

North Road East

PL48BP

Regent Street

PL48HU

Clifton Place

PL46AG

Caprera Place

PL46NP

Central Park Avenue

Data Sources

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