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About

Keyham is a residential district situated directly north of Devonport in Plymouth. The area is primarily composed of Victorian and Edwardian terraced housing, built to accommodate workers from the nearby naval dockyards. Its streets follow a grid-like pattern, with local amenities concentrated along Keyham Road and Renown Street. The neighbourhood is bordered by the River Tamar to the west, offering views of the Brunel railway bridge.

The area has a strong historical connection to the Royal Navy, with the large Fleet Support Facility defining its western edge. Keyham Barton Primary School and Victoria Park serve as local community hubs. The presence of the Dockyard Railway line, which runs through the area, is a distinctive feature of the local landscape, connecting the industrial docks to the national network.

Area overview

On average Keyham has very high deprivation and high crime levels, with around 89 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, in line with the South West average of 85 per 1,000. Approximately 35.1% of homes in this area are social housing provided by a local council or housing association. The average income per household in Keyham is £45,124 per year. There are 3 schools in Keyham: 3 primary (0 Outstanding and 3 Good) and 0 secondary (0 Outstanding and 0 Good). Keyham is home to around 7,076 people, with a population density of about 2,699.4 per km².

Crime rate
8/10
Crimes per 1k residents
89
Deprivation level
9/10
Income level
2/10
Social housing
35.1%
Connectivity
N/A

Area Profile

Keyham Population
7,076
Population density
2,699.4 per km²

Crime

Crime per 1,000 population

Violence and sexual offences
53.7(+61%)
Anti-social behaviour
12.44(-17%)
Criminal damage and arson
10.46(+61%)
Public order
5.65(-14%)
Other theft
3.82(-32%)
South West average

Demographics

Ethnic groups

British
6,400
90.46%
Other White
207
2.93%
Indian
71
1%
Other Mixed or Multiple ethnic groups
63
0.89%
Other
59
0.83%
Total population: 7,075

Economics

Education (age 16+)

No qualifications
1,141
20.64%
Level 4+ (Degree)
1,134
20.51%
Level 3 (A level)
1,087
19.66%
Level 2 (GCSEs 9-4)
940
17%
Level 1 (GCSEs 3-1)
690
12.48%
Total 16+ residents: 5,529

Housing

Housing tenure

Owns with a mortgage
728
24.84%
Other social rented
633
21.6%
Owns outright
604
20.61%
Private landlord or letting agency
565
19.28%
Social rents from council
269
9.18%
Total households: 2,931

Property prices in Keyham

Median price£177,500
Price per sq ft£202
Sales (last 12 months)76
Typical range (middle 50%)£162K – £206K

Based on 76 recent sales, the median property price is £177,500 (about £202 per square foot) in Keyham area, with individual transactions ranging from £50,000 up to £283,000.

Prices by property typelast 12 months

Median sale price, median price per square foot, sales count, and percentile information for each property type in Keyham over the last year.
TypeSalesMedian£/sq ft
Semi-Detached9£215,000£226
Terraced65£175,000£199
Flats2£75,000£95

10-year price trendmedian sale price in Keyham

Sale price

Ten year median sale price trend for each property type in Keyham.
YearFlatsSemi-DetachedTerraced
2016£117,500£140,500£123,000
2017£77,000£140,000£127,250
2018£82,000£162,975£131,000
2019£104,000£137,500£130,000
2020£74,500£128,500£138,000
2021£91,500£167,000£145,000
2022£112,500£190,000£165,000
2023£118,500£197,500£170,500
2024£125,000£200,000£180,000
2025£92,500£220,000£175,000
2026£75,000£164,000£173,500
Ten year median sale price trend for each property type in Keyham.

Price per sq ft

Ten year median sale price per square foot trend for each property type in Keyham.
YearFlatsSemi-DetachedTerraced
2016£148£136
2017£101£144£137
2018£142£186£138
2019£167£152£140
2020£127£153£150
2021£154£188£160
2022£167£210£177
2023£192£207£186
2024£199£202£185
2025£237£201
2026£95£165£198
Ten year median sale price per square foot trend for each property type in Keyham.

Price distribution by property typelast 12 months

Price distribution by property type for Keyham in the last year.

Frequently asked questions about Keyham

Is Keyham safe?

Keyham records about 89 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, which is a high crime rate for England: it scores 8 out of 10 on the Area360 crime scale, where 10 is the highest crime level.

What is the average house price in Keyham?

The median sale price in Keyham is £177,500 (about £202 per square foot) based on 76 registered sales according to HM Land Registry data.

Are there good schools in Keyham?

Keyham has 3 primary schools (3 Good). Ratings are from the latest Ofsted inspections.

How deprived is Keyham?

Keyham scores 9 out of 10 on the deprivation scale, where 10 is the most deprived. The typical neighbourhood in Keyham sits around rank 5,083 of 32,844 in England on the official Index of Multiple Deprivation (rank 1 is the most deprived).

What is the average household income in Keyham?

The average household income in Keyham is around £45,124 per year, and 35% of homes are social housing (ONS data).

All postcodes in Keyham

PL21NN

Tamar Avenue

PL22DR

Devonport

PL22DW

Wombwell Crescent

PL22BN

Maunsell Close

PL51FR

St Budeaux

PL22BT

Fleet Street

PL22DG

Saltash Road

PL22BS

Admiralty Street

PL51DH

Roberts Road

PL22AQ

Royal Navy Avenue

PL51BS

Savage Road

PL51FT

St Budeaux

PL51FD

Morwellham Close

PL22DX

Wolseley Road

PL51AE

Bridwell Road

PL21NZ

Barton Avenue

PL22BP

Admiralty Street

PL22AT

North Down Crescent

PL22EG

Erith Avenue

PL22ER

Ham

PL22BQ

Southern Close

PL21LL

St Aubyn Avenue

PL22DJ

Ocean Street

PL51ES

Kinterbury Terrace

PL22DF

Renown Street

PL22DA

Victory Street

PL51BA

Carlton Terrace

PL22DE

Renown Street

PL22BJ

Westcountry Close

PL22BZ

Royal Navy Avenue

PL51AT

York Road

PL22EB

Wolseley Road

PL22JP

Grassendale Avenue

PL21JR

St Levan Road

PL51FE

Estuary Way

PL51DU

Dennis Close

PL21LX

Cotehele Avenue

PL51AX

Eliot Street

PL22AL

Royal Navy Avenue

PL22AA

Henderson Place

PL22AX

Kempe Close

PL51DP

Roberts Road

PL22EN

Johnston Terrace Ope

PL21LF

Moor View

PL51AY

Northumberland Street

PL51BL

Ham

PL51ER

Kinterbury Road

PL21QS

Saltash Road

PL21LQ

Moor View

PL22AG

Royal Navy Avenue

PL51DQ

Poole Park Road

PL51FU

St Budeaux

PL22BB

Saltash Road

PL22AJ

Royal Navy Avenue

PL22DH

Saltash Road

PL22DL

Ocean Street

PL22BE

Saltash Road

PL51BP

Savage Road

PL22ET

Ham

PL51DS

Kelly Close

PL22DN

Ocean Street

PL51EY

Creek Road

PL22DT

Renown Street

PL22BH

Admiralty Street

PL22BU

Fleet Street

PL22EL

Ferndale Road

PL51BX

Roope Close

PL22AW

North Down Gardens

PL22DQ

Saltash Road

PL22AR

North Down Crescent

PL22BG

Creek Road

PL51GZ

Architect Way

PL21NX

Beatrice Avenue

PL51EX

Berthon Road

PL22AN

Royal Navy Avenue

PL22JW

Grassendale Avenue

PL21PB

Townshend Avenue

PL22AH

Royal Navy Avenue

PL21LG

Moor View

PL51BT

Savage Road

PL21LH

Parkside

PL22BD

Saltash Road

PL22AZ

Knowle Avenue

PL22AF

Royal Navy Avenue

PL22AE

Royal Navy Avenue

PL22ES

Delaware Gardens

PL51BW

Furse Park

PL22EJ

Ferndale Avenue

PL22EH

Third Avenue

PL22EP

Ferndale Road

PL22AD

Henderson Place

PL51DT

Kelly Close

PL22DY

Devonport

PL22BR

Admiralty Street

PL51BJ

Wolseley Road

PL22DD

Renown Street

PL51QZ

Dennis Close

PL51FL

Creek Road

PL22FB

Wyatt Avenue

PL22DU

Wolseley Road

Data Sources

All data is sourced from official UK government agencies and public datasets. Last updated: 16/07/2026. Read more about how our statistics are calculated.