Area360 logo

Find postcode

Plymouth

Interactive map displaying Plymouth

About

Plymouth is a coastal city in Devon, South West England, known for its maritime heritage and natural surroundings. The city sits on the shores of Plymouth Sound, a large natural harbour, and is home to the historic Barbican area with its cobbled streets and 16th-century buildings. The Hoe, a waterfront promenade, offers views of the sea and the iconic Smeaton’s Tower lighthouse.

The district has strong naval connections, with Devonport Dockyard being a key employer and home to the Royal Navy. Plymouth also serves as a gateway to the nearby Dartmoor National Park, providing easy access to rugged landscapes. The city has a mix of urban areas and green spaces, including the expansive Central Park. Universities and research institutions contribute to its role as an educational hub in the region.

Area overview

On average Plymouth has high deprivation and moderate crime levels, with around 106 crimes per 1,000 residents per year. Approximately 17.7% of homes in this area are social housing provided by a local council or housing association. The average income of residents in Plymouth is £41,754 per year. There are 106 schools in Plymouth: 69 primary (7 Outstanding and 54 Good) and 19 secondary (0 Outstanding and 14 Good).

Crime rate
6/10
Crimes per 1k residents
106
Deprivation level
7/10
Income level
3/10
Social housing
17.7%
Connectivity
N/A

Area Profile

Plymouth Population
264,695
Population density
3,314.8 per km²

Demographics

Ethnic groups

British
236,802
89.46%
Other White
10,537
3.98%
Other Asian
2,188
0.83%
African
2,022
0.76%
Other
1,902
0.72%
Total population: 264,695

Housing

Housing tenure

Owns outright
33,783
29.49%
Owns with a mortgage
32,255
28.16%
Private landlord or letting agency
22,754
19.86%
Other social rented
13,725
11.98%
Social rents from council
7,386
6.45%
Total households: 114,557

Property prices in Plymouth

Based on 3,345 recent sales, the median property price is £225,000 in Plymouth area, with individual transactions ranging from £40,000 up to £1,175,000.

Price distribution per property type (last year)

Price distribution by property type for Plymouth 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 Plymouth over the last year.
TypeSalesMedian
Detached371£380,000
Flats563£135,000
Semi-Detached951£260,000
Terraced1,460£210,000

10 years median price trend in Plymouth

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

All wards in Plymouth

Budshead

Compton

Devonport

Drake

Efford and Lipson

Eggbuckland

Ham

Honicknowle

Moor View

Peverell

Plympton Chaddlewood

Plympton Erle

Plympton St Mary

Plymstock Dunstone

Plymstock Radford

Southway

St Budeaux

Stoke

St Peter and the Waterfront

Sutton and Mount Gould

Data Sources

All data is sourced from official UK government agencies and public datasets. Last updated: 16/11/2025.