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Ford & Blockhouse Park

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About

Ford & Blockhouse Park occupies a coastal strip along Plymouth's eastern shore. The area is defined by its open green space and direct access to the waterfront, offering views across Plymouth Sound. A prominent feature is the historic stone blockhouse, a 16th-century fortification that once formed part of the city's coastal defences.

The park provides a recreational area with paths for walking. Its location near the mouth of the Plym estuary makes it a vantage point for observing marine traffic entering and leaving the harbour. The open layout contrasts with the more developed urban centre to the west.

Area overview

On average Ford & Blockhouse Park has high deprivation and very high crime levels, with around 100 crimes per 1,000 residents per year. Approximately 9.9% of homes in this area are social housing provided by a local council or housing association. The average income per household in Ford & Blockhouse Park is £45,330 per year. There are 2 schools in Ford & Blockhouse Park: 2 primary (0 Outstanding and 1 Good) and 0 secondary (0 Outstanding and 0 Good). Ford & Blockhouse Park is home to around 7,959 people, with a population density of about 9,634.4 per km2.

Crime rate
9/10
Crimes per 1k residents
100
Deprivation level
8/10
Income level
3/10
Social housing
9.9%
Connectivity
N/A

Area Profile

Ford & Blockhouse Park Population
7,959
Population density
9,634.4 per km²

Crime

Crime per 1,000 population

Violence and sexual offences
58.93(+76%)
Anti-social behaviour
17.34(+16%)
Shoplifting
16.58(+151%)
Criminal damage and arson
9.93(+53%)
Other theft
7.66(+36%)
South West average

Demographics

Ethnic groups

British
7,006
88%
Other White
411
5.16%
Other
72
0.9%
Other Mixed or Multiple ethnic groups
69
0.87%
Other Asian
61
0.77%
Total population: 7,961

Economics

Education (age 16+)

Level 4+ (Degree)
1,896
28.46%
Level 3 (A level)
1,360
20.41%
No qualifications
1,125
16.88%
Level 2 (GCSEs 9-4)
989
14.84%
Level 1 (GCSEs 3-1)
710
10.66%
Total 16+ residents: 6,663

Housing

Housing tenure

Private landlord or letting agency
1,342
35.49%
Owns with a mortgage
1,152
30.47%
Owns outright
853
22.56%
Other social rented
267
7.06%
Other forms of private rent
89
2.35%
Total households: 3,781

Property prices in Ford & Blockhouse Park

Based on 128 recent sales, the median property price is £179,000 in Ford & Blockhouse Park area, with individual transactions ranging from £74,000 up to £380,000.

Price distribution per property type (last year)

Price distribution by property type for Ford & Blockhouse Park 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 Ford & Blockhouse Park over the last year.
TypeSalesMedian
Terraced95£187,000
Semi-Detached4£165,000
Flats29£112,000

10 years median price trend in Ford & Blockhouse Park

Ten year median sale price trend for each property type in Ford & Blockhouse Park.

All postcodes in Ford & Blockhouse Park

PL21EL

Mount Pleasant Terrace

PL21LS

St Mawes Terrace

PL21JB

Ryder Road

PL21EJ

Dundonald Street

PL21LR

York Terrace

PL14QS

Acre Cottages

PL21NA

Warleigh Lane

PL21NL

Station Road

PL15RF

Devonport Road

PL21EW

Duckworth Street

PL21DW

Stoke

PL21BJ

Masterman Road

PL21QA

Alfred Road

PL21AP

Albert Road

PL21BL

Wesley Place

PL21FA

Clarendon Lane

PL21PN

Melville Road

PL21BS

Brunswick Place

PL21EG

Alcester Street

PL21HR

St Georges Terrace

PL21NJ

Station Road

PL21EF

Alcester Street

PL21EP

Dundas Street

PL21BZ

Arundel Terrace

PL21AZ

Healy Place

PL21JN

Berkshire Drive

PL21QD

Epworth Terrace

PL21EZ

Northesk Street

PL23BU

Alexandra Road

PL14QP

Acre Place

PL22AB

Henderson Place

PL21NT

College Road

PL15RG

Devonport Road

PL14QT

Stopford Place

PL21NH

Station Road

PL21DP

Pasley Street

PL21BT

Keppel Terrace

PL14QY

Beyrout Place

PL21JZ

Alexandra Terrace

PL21BR

Brunswick Place

PL21JJ

St Levan Road

PL21NP

Warleigh Avenue

PL21PL

Melville Road

PL21HU

Welsford Avenue

PL21BQ

Home Park

PL21QE

Brunel Avenue

PL21NF

Station Road

PL21BY

Victoria Place

PL21HW

St Levan Road

PL21RR

Haddington Road

PL21HY

Glenmore Avenue

PL21AF

Albert Road

PL21HS

St Georges Terrace

PL14QZ

Beyrout Cottages

PL21FD

Devonport

PL21DZ

Hargood Terrace

PL21HN

Ford Hill

PL21NR

College Road

PL21LD

Sussex Terrace

PL21AB

Albert Road

PL23DB

Melville Terrace Lane

PL21NG

Station Road

PL21DN

Ross Street

PL21EH

Jackson Place

PL21NE

Station Road

PL21BA

Healy Place

PL23BN

Wolseley Road

PL21JL

Camperdown Street Lane North

PL14PU

Portland Court

Data Sources

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