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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 64 recent sales, the median property price is £197,500 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
Detached2£342,500
Flats24£116,500
Terraced38£221,500

10 years median price trend in Drake

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

All postcodes in Drake

PL47QN

Greenbank Terrace

PL48AA

Cobourg Street

PL48BE

Regent Street

PL46HT

St Lawrence Road

PL46PE

Dale Road

PL48JA

Clifton Street

PL46BL

Restormel Road

PL46BP

Restormel Road

PL46RD

Ford Park Road

Data Sources

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