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Plymouth

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About

Plymouth ward sits on the western side of the Merthyr Tydfil town centre, encompassing a mix of residential streets and local commercial activity along the main thoroughfares. The area is primarily residential, with terraced housing characteristic of the town's historical development. The topography includes slopes leading down towards the River Taff, which defines part of its boundary. Community facilities and green spaces are integrated within the urban layout, serving the local population.

The ward contains the site of the former Plymouth Ironworks, a key part of the locality's industrial heritage that influenced its early growth. This history is reflected in the street patterns and some remaining architectural features. Transportation routes, including a major railway line, run through the area, connecting it to the wider borough. The mix of housing types and proximity to the town centre defines its current residential character.

Area overview

On average Plymouth has high deprivation and average crime levels, with around 83 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, in line with the Wales average of 86 per 1,000. Approximately 15.8% of homes in this area are social housing provided by a local council or housing association. The average income per household in Plymouth is £40,078 per year. Plymouth is home to around 5,048 people, with a population density of about 238.4 per km².

Crime rate
5/10
Crimes per 1k residents
83
Deprivation level
7/10
Income level
3/10
Social housing
15.8%
Connectivity
N/A

Area Profile

Plymouth Population
5,048
Population density
238.4 per km²

Crime

Crime per 1,000 population

Violence and sexual offences
45.96(+35%)
Anti-social behaviour
11.49(-12%)
Criminal damage and arson
10.1(+38%)
Public order
8.72(+6%)
Other theft
4.56(0%)
Wales average

Demographics

Ethnic groups

British
4,839
95.86%
Other White
75
1.49%
Other
21
0.42%
Indian
17
0.34%
Irish
17
0.34%
Total population: 5,048

Economics

Education (age 16+)

No qualifications
1,156
27.48%
Level 4 qualifications or above
1,006
23.91%
Level 3 (A level)
662
15.74%
Level 2 (GCSEs 9-4)
595
14.14%
Level 1 (GCSEs 3-1)
401
9.53%
Total 16+ residents: 4,207

Housing

Housing tenure

Owns outright
910
39.89%
Owns with a mortgage
612
26.83%
Private landlord or letting agency
321
14.07%
Other social rented
272
11.92%
Social rents from council
97
4.25%
Total households: 2,281

Property prices in Plymouth

Median price£132,500
Price per sq ft£156
Sales (last 12 months)38
Typical range (middle 50%)£120K – £157K

Based on 38 recent sales, the median property price is £132,500 (about £156 per square foot) in Plymouth area, with individual transactions ranging from £99,000 up to £325,000.

Prices by property typelast 12 months

Median sale price, median price per square foot, sales count, and percentile information for each property type in Plymouth over the last year.
TypeSalesMedian£/sq ft
Detached1£325,000£308
Semi-Detached7£154,000£172
Terraced30£130,000£149

10-year price trendmedian sale price in Plymouth

Sale price

Ten year median sale price trend for each property type in Plymouth.
YearDetachedSemi-DetachedTerraced
2016£255,500£126,000£76,000
2017£184,975£110,000£80,000
2018£174,000£92,000£77,725
2019£240,000£123,500£89,000
2020£197,500£118,750£77,500
2021£410,000£137,500£95,775
2022£249,975£145,000£110,500
2023£282,500£135,000£121,500
2024£244,000£145,000£105,000
2025£245,000£147,000£135,000
2026£325,000£170,000£126,250
Ten year median sale price trend for each property type in Plymouth.

Price per sq ft

Ten year median sale price per square foot trend for each property type in Plymouth.
YearDetachedSemi-DetachedTerraced
2016£119£141£93
2017£152£105£90
2018£152£103£90
2019£187£120£102
2020£200£174£92
2021£210£127£117
2022£194£147£129
2023£233£148£137
2024£169£146£130
2025£237£170£151
2026£308£216£155
Ten year median sale price per square foot trend for each property type in Plymouth.

Price distribution by property typelast 12 months

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

Frequently asked questions about Plymouth

Is Plymouth safe?

Plymouth records about 83 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, which is a average crime rate for England: it scores 5 out of 10 on the Area360 crime scale, where 10 is the highest crime level.

What is the average house price in Plymouth?

The median sale price in Plymouth is £132,500 (about £156 per square foot) based on 38 registered sales according to HM Land Registry data.

How deprived is Plymouth?

Plymouth scores 7 out of 10 on the deprivation scale, where 10 is the most deprived. The typical neighbourhood in Plymouth sits around rank 590 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 Plymouth?

The average household income in Plymouth is around £40,078 per year, and 16% of homes are social housing (ONS data).

Who are the local councillors for Plymouth?

Plymouth is represented by 3 elected councillors: Anna Nadine Williams-Price (Labour Party), Brent Anthony Carter (Labour Party) and Gareth Lewis (Labour Party).

All postcodes in Plymouth

CF484LA

Linde Industrial Park

CF484DN

Duffryn Fawr

CF484AL

Pentrebach Road

CF484ET

Park Place

CF481TJ

Church View

CF484BT

Hickman Street

CF484HN

Bridge Street

CF484ED

Yew Street

CF484LR

Fernleigh Terrace

CF484DX

Bridge Street

CF484EN

Carlton Terrace

CF481SX

Chapel Street

CF484DQ

Hafod Street

CF484BW

Poplar Terrace

CF484LW

Henry Richard Street

CF484BU

Greenfield Terrace

CF484DH

Griffiths Terrace

CF481RJ

Newton Street

CF484DJ

Rhydfach

CF484NF

Morgan Jones Square

CF484DT

Bridge Street

CF484HR

Finchley Close

CF484LP

Oaklands

CF484DG

Arthur Street

CF481YN

Lewis Square

CF484HA

Cwmdu Road

CF484JY

Wyndham Street

CF484JF

Kimberley Place

CF484JX

Bridge Street

CF481SJ

Alexander Place

CF484EW

Hawarden Place

CF481TX

Jenkins Row

CF481AA

Catherine Square

CF484UB

New Merthyr Road

CF484TU

Llwyn-Yr-Eos

CF484BB

Dyffryn Road

CF481RA

Graig Close

CF484BZ

Maestaf Street

CF484EA

Elm Street

CF484DE

Penlan Street

CF484DZ

Yew Street

CF484HQ

Plantation Square

CF481PQ

Dragon Parc

CF484JL

Taldwyn Terrace

CF484LD

Industrial Terrace

CF484EP

Carlton Terrace

CF481YP

Quay Row

CF481YY

Catherine Close

CF484BD

Pentrebach Road

CF484JA

South View

CF481EJ

Nightingale Street

CF481XA

Glynderus Close

CF484DW

Duffryn Fawr

CF484JZ

Cardiff Road

CF466UE

Maes-Y-Bedw

CF484EX

Diana Street

CF484HP

Cwmdu Road

CF484LG

Brynhyfryd Villas

CF484LE

Ash Villas

CF484AN

Merthyr Road

CF484AZ

Anthony Hill Court

CF484LN

Cardiff Road

CF484BX

Park Terrace

CF484JN

Phyllis Street

CF481YT

Pond Row

CF484ER

Queens Terrace

CF484DP

Chapel Close

CF484TT

Ash Road

CF484BY

Tai Bach

CF484JH

Ladysmith Place

CF484JG

Rhodfa Terrace

CF484NB

Upper Mount Pleasant

CF484BA

Plymouth Gardens

CF481AJ

Llwyn Yr Eos

CF481UX

Plymouth

CF484EL

Westbourne Place

CF484EY

Llanrhyd

CF484HS

Holly Terrace

CF484HZ

Brookfield Terrace

CF481LJ

Hopkins Close

CF484HB

Hill Street

CF484BE

Duffryn Fawr

CF484EF

Poplar Street

CF484BL

St James Close

CF481SZ

Donald Street

CF484EH

Glantaff Road

CF484HD

Church Street

CF484JQ

Archer Street

CF484HE

Windsor Street

CF484JE

Pembroke Street

CF484NJ

Zion Close

CF481RQ

Alexander Court

CF484NL

Beechgrove Gardens

CF484EG

Poplar Place

CF484LB

Cardiff Road

CF481YS

Canal Row

CF484BN

Castle Street

CF481DX

Nightingale Street

CF484LL

Edward Stephens Terrace

CF484DB

George Terrace

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.