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About

Ernesettle is a residential area located in the northwest of Plymouth, bordered by the River Tamar to the west. The area is primarily made up of housing estates, with a mix of detached, semi-detached, and terraced homes. It has a small local shopping centre, a community centre, and several green spaces, including Ernesettle Creek and Tamerton Foliot Woods nearby. The area is served by local bus routes, providing connections to Plymouth city centre and surrounding neighbourhoods.

Ernesettle has a primary school and is close to secondary schools in nearby areas like St. Budeaux. The nearby Tamar Bridge offers easy access to Cornwall, while the A38 provides links to other parts of Devon. The area is mostly quiet, with a focus on family living, and has a mix of older and more modern housing developments. Recreational facilities include a playing field and nearby walking trails along the river.

Area overview

On average Ernesettle has very high deprivation and high crime levels, with around 101 crimes per 1,000 residents per year. Approximately 31.6% of homes in this area are social housing provided by a local council or housing association. The average income of residents in Ernesettle is £35,500 per year. There are 2 schools in Ernesettle: 1 primary (1 Outstanding and 0 Good) and 0 secondary (0 Outstanding and 0 Good).

Crime rate

7/10

Crimes per 1k residents

101

Deprivation level

9/10

Income level

1/10

Connectivity

N/A

Area Profile

Ernesettle Population

6,029

Population density

1,857.8 per km²

Demographics

British

5,783

95.92%

Other White

1.64%

Other

0.4%

Other Mixed or Multiple ethnic groups

0.25%

White and Black Caribbean (mixed)

0.23%

Total population: 6,029

Housing

Owns outright

805

29.45%

Owns with a mortgage

680

24.88%

Other social rented

458

16.76%

Social rents from council

411

15.04%

Private landlord or letting agency

302

11.05%

Total households: 2,733

Property prices in Ernesettle

Based on 61 recent sales, the median property price is £194,000 in Ernesettle area, with individual transactions ranging from £90,000 up to £350,000.

Price distribution per property type (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 Ernesettle over the last year.
Type	Sales	Median	5th percentile	25th percentile (Lower quartile)	75th percentile (Upper quartile)	95th percentile
Flats	8	£97,750	£90,000	£91,500	£102,500	£111,788
Semi-Detached	27	£210,000	£166,500	£192,000	£229,000	£289,255
Terraced	26	£190,000	£136,250	£168,375	£223,750	£260,500

10 years median price trend in Ernesettle

Data Sources

All data is sourced from official UK government agencies and public datasets. Last updated: 16/11/2025.

HM Land Registry • Police.uk • DfE • ONS • TfL • National Rail

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