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England / South West / Plymouth / Keyham

About

Keyham is a residential area located in the northern part of Plymouth, near Devonport. It is primarily known for its naval connections, with many residents historically linked to the nearby dockyard. The area features a mix of Victorian and Edwardian terraced houses, along with some post-war developments. Keyham has local shops, schools, and parks, providing basic amenities for its community.

The area is served by Keyham Railway Station, offering convenient transport links to Plymouth city centre and beyond. Keyham Barton Primary School and St. Paul’s Catholic Primary School cater to younger residents. Nearby green spaces, including Victoria Park, provide recreational opportunities. While Keyham has faced challenges, ongoing regeneration efforts aim to improve housing and infrastructure in the area.

Area overview

On average Keyham has very high deprivation and high crime levels, with around 100 crimes per 1,000 residents per year. Approximately 34.7% of homes in this area are social housing provided by a local council or housing association. The average income of residents in Keyham is £40,900 per year. There are 3 schools in Keyham: 3 primary (0 Outstanding and 3 Good) and 0 secondary (0 Outstanding and 0 Good).

Crime rate
7/10
Crimes per 1k residents
100
Deprivation level
9/10
Income level
2/10
Social housing
34.7%
Connectivity
N/A

Area Profile

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

Demographics

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

Housing

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

Based on 85 recent sales, the median property price is £180,000 in Keyham area, with individual transactions ranging from £92,500 up to £290,000.

Price per property type (last year)

Price per property type (last year)

TypeSalesMedian
Detached1£220,000
Flats2£108,750
Semi-Detached10£212,500
Terraced72£177,500

10 years price trend in Keyham

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Data Sources

All data is sourced from official UK government agencies and public datasets. Last updated: 16/09/2025.