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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

PL48PF

Albertha Close

PL48EP

North Hill

PL46ER

Napier Terrace

PL46NX

Ford Park Road

PL48FE

Woodside Lane

PL46PD

Dale Road

PL48PD

Clifton Place

PL48JW

Hill Park Crescent

PL46BX

Glen Park Avenue

PL48JR

Alton Place

PL48JY

North Hill

PL48EU

North Hill

PL46HG

Houndiscombe Road

PL46NW

Central Park Avenue

PL46AS

North Road East

PL48JF

Shaftesbury Place

PL48JE

Shaftesbury Cottages

PL48NP

Hospital Road

PL48HT

Headland Park

PL46HL

Evelyn Place

PL46BU

Houndiscombe Road

PL48PG

Albertha Close

PL46DH

Portland Square

PL46NU

Ford Park Road

PL48AU

Tavistock Place

PL46RD

Ford Park Road

PL48QH

Greenbank

PL48NG

Baring Street

PL46AY

North Road East

PL48JT

North Hill

PL46PW

Beechwood Avenue

PL48NF

Baring Street

PL48LL

Addison Road

PL48DR

Radnor Street

PL46AX

North Road East

PL48DS

Guildford Street

PL46DU

Kirkby Terrace

PL48BE

Regent Street

PL47JG

Greenbank Road

PL48ND

Nelson Street

PL47DY

Cheltenham Villas

PL46HN

St Lawrence Road

PL48JD

Shaftesbury Cottages

PL48TW

Shaftesbury Court

PL48HU

Clifton Place

PL46PF

East Park Avenue

PL48DW

Radnor Place

PL48AP

Tavistock Place

PL46PU

Stangray Avenue

PL48DT

Seymour Street

PL48LU

Armada Street

PL46DR

Drake

PL48NS

Plym Street

PL46AU

North Road East

PL48JN

North Hill

PL48AA

Cobourg Street

PL48LX

Amity Place

PL46AG

Caprera Place

PL48NT

Chedworth Street

PL46RB

Ford Park Road

PL46AQ

North Road East

PL46LA

Mutley Plain

PL46EQ

James Street

PL48JB

Clifton Street

PL48HN

Bedford Park

PL46PB

Dale Road

PL48FF

Cobble Mews

PL48FD

Thomas Lane

PL48QE

Woodside

PL48BU

Gilwell Street

PL48ET

North Hill

PL48ER

North Hill

PL48DX

Beaumont Avenue

PL48BX

Gilwell Street

PL48AQ

Drake Circus

PL46QP

Kingsley Road

PL46AR

Apsley Road

PL46BH

Derry Avenue

PL48BT

Gibbons Street

PL46HE

Houndiscombe Road

PL47DZ

Cheltenham Place

PL46QL

Pentillie Road

PL48LT

Armada Street

PL48EZ

North Hill

PL46ET

Chester Place

PL48AY

Tavistock Place

PL48FA

Braidwood Terrace Lane

PL46BT

Bantham Mews

PL48HF

Bedford Park Villas

PL46PP

Beechwood Terrace

PL48TP

Greenbank Terrace

PL48ED

Diamond Avenue

PL48AX

Tavistock Place

PL48BR

Gibbon Lane

PL48NY

Prospect Street

PL46HF

Houndiscombe Road

PL48NR

Camden Street

PL48LS

Armada Street

PL48HS

Headland Park

PL46BA

Glen Park Avenue

Data Sources

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