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About

North Prospect is a residential district located on the northern edge of Plymouth. The area is characterised by post-war housing, with a significant portion of the estate having undergone extensive regeneration in recent years. It is situated on a plateau, providing views over the city and the River Tamar in the distance. The layout is primarily made up of terraced homes and low-rise apartment blocks, with several green spaces and community facilities integrated throughout the neighbourhood.

A central feature is the presence of the North Prospect Library and Community Centre, which serves as a focal point for local activities. The area is connected to the wider city by several main roads, including the A386. Historically a council estate, the ongoing redevelopment has introduced a mix of housing tenures and updated infrastructure, shaping its current urban character within Plymouth's broader landscape.

Area overview

On average North Prospect has very high deprivation and high crime levels, with around 85 crimes per 1,000 residents per year. Approximately 30.2% of homes in this area are social housing provided by a local council or housing association. The average income per household in North Prospect is £46,028 per year. There are 2 schools in North Prospect: 1 primary (1 Outstanding and 0 Good) and 0 secondary (0 Outstanding and 0 Good). North Prospect is home to around 6,937 people, with a population density of about 3,594.5 per km2.

Crime rate
8/10
Crimes per 1k residents
85
Deprivation level
9/10
Income level
3/10
Social housing
30.2%
Connectivity
N/A

Area Profile

North Prospect Population
6,937
Population density
3,594.5 per km²

Crime

Crime per 1,000 population

Violence and sexual offences
52.9(+60%)
Anti-social behaviour
14.56(-4%)
Criminal damage and arson
8.07(+24%)
Public order
6.63(+1%)
Other theft
4.32(-23%)
South West average

Demographics

Ethnic groups

British
6,320
91.12%
Other White
285
4.11%
Other Asian
41
0.59%
White and Black Caribbean (mixed)
39
0.56%
African
38
0.55%
Total population: 6,936

Economics

Education (age 16+)

No qualifications
1,298
23.62%
Level 4+ (Degree)
1,161
21.12%
Level 3 (A level)
1,027
18.69%
Level 2 (GCSEs 9-4)
878
15.98%
Level 1 (GCSEs 3-1)
619
11.26%
Total 16+ residents: 5,496

Housing

Housing tenure

Owns with a mortgage
859
29.83%
Owns outright
635
22.05%
Other social rented
440
15.28%
Social rents from council
439
15.24%
Private landlord or letting agency
317
11.01%
Total households: 2,880

Property prices in North Prospect

Based on 58 recent sales, the median property price is £198,250 in North Prospect area, with individual transactions ranging from £43,500 up to £515,000.

Price distribution per property type (last year)

Price distribution by property type for North Prospect 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 North Prospect over the last year.
TypeSalesMedian
Detached2£440,000
Flats6£119,000
Semi-Detached36£227,000
Terraced14£181,250

10 years median price trend in North Prospect

Ten year median sale price trend for each property type in North Prospect.

All postcodes in North Prospect

PL23HY

North Prospect Road

PL22FJ

Laurel Road

PL22PQ

Beacon Park Road

PL22QD

Laurel Road

PL23EJ

Oates Road

PL22EF

Ainslie Terrace

PL23JD

Greatlands Crescent

PL52AA

Mowhay Road

PL22FH

Laurel Road

PL23JB

Greatlands Crescent

PL22FN

Laurel Road

PL22JR

Floyd Close

PL22PL

North Prospect Road

PL23DJ

Lyndhurst Road

PL22HF

Tewkesbury Close

PL23DX

Scott Road

PL22LE

Briardale Road

PL22SD

Kirkstall Close

PL22PB

Beacon Park Road

PL23ER

Segrave Road

PL22FE

Cookworthy Road

PL22HS

Abbotsbury Way

PL23ES

Furneaux Road

PL22EY

Virginia Gardens

PL22NT

Malmesbury Close

PL22PS

Dingle Road

PL23HS

Explorer Court

PL23DA

Outland Road

PL22RS

Dovedale Road

PL22JH

Wordsworth Crescent

PL22PE

Beacon Park Road

PL22PX

Dingle Road

PL22HD

Buckfast Close

PL22PG

Beacon Park Road

PL23HG

West Down Road

PL23BZ

Outland Road

PL22FP

Myrtleville Crescent

PL22JE

Wordsworth Road

PL22DZ

Knowle Avenue

PL22HH

Careswell Avenue

PL22PD

Temple Walk

PL22QW

Vixen Way

PL23EW

Terra Nova Green

PL22LH

Cookworthy Road

PL22SB

Hertland Walk

PL23BP

Wolseley Road

PL22QN

Burrator Gardens

PL23DQ

Home Park

PL23DT

Bowers Road

PL22PW

North Prospect Road

PL23EA

Fredington Grove

PL22HR

Abbotsbury Way

PL22LB

Austin Avenue

PL22LU

Sharpitor Gardens

PL22QG

Merrivale Road

PL22RN

Greendale Road

PL23BH

Peverell

Data Sources

All data is sourced from official UK government agencies and public datasets. Last updated: 16/01/2026.