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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 high deprivation and high crime levels, with around 93 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, in line with the South West average of 85 per 1,000. 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 1 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
93
Deprivation level
8/10
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
55.5(+66%)
Anti-social behaviour
13.26(-11%)
Criminal damage and arson
10.67(+64%)
Public order
6.78(+4%)
Other theft
4.61(-18%)
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

Median price£206,500
Price per sq ft£244
Sales (last 12 months)66
Typical range (middle 50%)£175K – £252K

Based on 66 recent sales, the median property price is £206,500 (about £244 per square foot) in North Prospect area, with individual transactions ranging from £80,000 up to £515,000.

Prices by property typelast 12 months

Median sale price, median price per square foot, sales count, and percentile information for each property type in North Prospect over the last year.
TypeSalesMedian£/sq ft
Detached3£365,000£297
Semi-Detached39£227,000£259
Terraced21£176,500£214
Flats3£143,000£246

10-year price trendmedian sale price in North Prospect

Sale price

Ten year median sale price trend for each property type in North Prospect.
YearDetachedFlatsSemi-DetachedTerraced
2016£139,995£126,998£162,995£135,000
2017£149,995£119,995£169,950£131,000
2018£323,000£122,500£150,000£138,750
2019£325,000£122,500£165,500£140,000
2020£212,500£97,500£182,500£177,475
2021£205,000£117,000£191,950£199,950
2022£265,000£142,500£211,000£217,500
2023£232,500£143,000£232,500£190,000
2024£204,500£112,000£217,750£180,000
2025£440,000£134,000£224,000£175,750
2026£262,000£103,000£237,000£203,000
Ten year median sale price trend for each property type in North Prospect.

Price per sq ft

Ten year median sale price per square foot trend for each property type in North Prospect.
YearDetachedFlatsSemi-DetachedTerraced
2016£289£183£196£148
2017£224£182£184£153
2018£305£178£178£185
2019£230£192£193£182
2020£192£126£205£209
2021£232£194£230£225
2022£307£190£244£235
2023£316£173£271£239
2024£288£159£243£186
2025£285£239£248£213
2026£297£213£270£245
Ten year median sale price per square foot trend for each property type in North Prospect.

Price distribution by property typelast 12 months

Price distribution by property type for North Prospect in the last year.

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.