On average Drake has high deprivation and average crime levels, with around 100 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, roughly 1.2× the South West average of 85 per 1,000. 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. The median sale price in Drake is £165,000 (around £203 per square foot), with typical sale prices between £125,000 and £230,000. There are 2 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.
Based on 73 recent sales, the median property price is £165,000 (about £203 per square foot) in Drake area, with individual transactions ranging from £55,000 up to £372,000.
| Type | Sales | Median | £/sq ft |
|---|---|---|---|
| Terraced | 38 | £230,000 | £202 |
| Semi-Detached | 1 | £195,600 | £200 |
| Detached | 1 | £172,500 | £160 |
| Flats | 33 | £125,000 | £205 |
Sale price
| Year | Flats | Semi-Detached | Terraced |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2016 | £115,000 | £216,000 | £175,000 |
| 2017 | £105,000 | £235,000 | £205,000 |
| 2018 | £100,000 | £209,875 | £185,000 |
| 2019 | £96,000 | £182,000 | £180,500 |
| 2020 | £100,500 | £190,750 | £200,000 |
| 2021 | £112,500 | £580,000 | £214,000 |
| 2022 | £121,250 | £273,500 | £225,000 |
| 2023 | £105,000 | £202,500 | £224,000 |
| 2024 | £126,000 | £170,500 | £220,000 |
| 2025 | £115,000 | — | £218,000 |
| 2026 | £132,500 | £195,600 | £235,000 |
Price per sq ft
| Year | Flats | Semi-Detached | Terraced |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2016 | £171 | £141 | £144 |
| 2017 | £171 | £145 | £159 |
| 2018 | £138 | £165 | £159 |
| 2019 | £156 | £137 | £162 |
| 2020 | £201 | £161 | £166 |
| 2021 | £193 | £284 | £176 |
| 2022 | £203 | £184 | £190 |
| 2023 | £194 | £191 | £206 |
| 2024 | £189 | £207 | £182 |
| 2025 | £214 | — | £202 |
| 2026 | £205 | £200 | £211 |
Annual council tax rates for Plymouth district.
Council tax bands are based on the value of your property. Most homes fall into bands A to D.
Elected councillors for Drake ward.
Saahi Aroori
Drake - Elected 7 May 2026