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Plymstock Radford

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About

Plymstock Radford is a residential ward in southeast Plymouth, located on the eastern side of the River Plym. The area is characterised by suburban housing estates, local shopping parades, and several schools serving the community. Its topography includes the gentle slopes of the Radford area, with views across the Plym Estuary towards Hooe Lake and the countryside beyond. The ward provides essential amenities and green spaces for its residents within a primarily settled neighbourhood.

A notable local feature is Radford Lake, a former mill pond set within a secluded valley, offering a quiet, wooded recreational area. The ward is also home to the historic Radford Castle, a 19th-century folly built as a garden feature on a prominent hill. Transport links are provided by main roads like the A379, connecting the area to the city centre and the wider South Hams district, while maintaining a distinct suburban character.

Area overview

On average Plymstock Radford has moderate deprivation and very low crime levels, with around 39 crimes per 1,000 residents per year. Approximately 6.0% of homes in this area are social housing provided by a local council or housing association. The average income per household in Plymstock Radford is £56,150 per year. There are 5 schools in Plymstock Radford: 4 primary (0 Outstanding and 4 Good) and 1 secondary (0 Outstanding and 1 Good). Plymstock Radford is home to around 14,300 people, with a population density of about 1,634.1 per km2.

Crime rate
1/10
Crimes per 1k residents
39
Deprivation level
3/10
Income level
7/10
Social housing
6%
Connectivity
N/A

Area Profile

Plymstock Radford Population
14,300
Population density
1,634.1 per km²

Crime

Crime per 1,000 population

Violence and sexual offences
20.7(-38%)
Anti-social behaviour
12.66(-15%)
Criminal damage and arson
4.9(-24%)
Other theft
4.2(-25%)
Public order
3.64(-44%)
South West average

Demographics

Ethnic groups

British
13,573
94.91%
Other White
258
1.8%
Other
68
0.48%
White and Asian (mixed)
62
0.43%
White and Black Caribbean (mixed)
52
0.36%
Total population: 14,301

Economics

Education (age 16+)

Level 4 qualifications or above
3,741
31.92%
Level 3 (A level)
2,364
20.17%
No qualifications
1,731
14.77%
Level 2 (GCSEs 9-4)
1,639
13.98%
Level 1 (GCSEs 3-1)
997
8.51%
Total 16+ residents: 11,721

Housing

Housing tenure

Owns outright
2,532
41.49%
Owns with a mortgage
2,196
35.98%
Private landlord or letting agency
656
10.75%
Other forms of private rent
265
4.34%
Other social rented
251
4.11%
Total households: 6,103

Property prices in Plymstock Radford

Based on 241 recent sales, the median property price is £295,000 in Plymstock Radford area, with individual transactions ranging from £75,000 up to £765,000.

Price distribution per property type (last year)

Price distribution by property type for Plymstock Radford 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 Plymstock Radford over the last year.
TypeSalesMedian
Semi-Detached110£295,000
Detached59£390,000
Flats26£150,000
Terraced46£260,000

10 years median price trend in Plymstock Radford

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

All postcodes in Plymstock Radford

PL97DB

Bedford Road

PL97FR

Sourton Square

PL29DD

Breakwater Road

PL19JH

Plymstock Radford

PL97QJ

Lawson Grove

PL97RA

Pomphlett Gardens

PL958BY

Plymstock Radford

PL99SU

St Johns Road

PL99LF

Burrow Hill

PL11WY

Breakwater Road

PL97PQ

Plymstock Road

PL97YJ

Breakwater Road

PL97PT

The Old Wharf

PL99SA

Spinnaker Quay

PL99GF

Mitchell Close

PL97DH

Rocky Park Road

PL99LD

Underlane

PL97EB

Breakwater Road

PL29AN

Breakwater Road

PL99AW

Church Road

PL97PE

Tamar Villas

PL99PG

Broomfield Drive

PL97BQ

Wrens Gate

PL29ES

Plymstock Radford

PL97AN

Plymstock Radford

PL99SY

Clovelly View

PL19DW

Breakwater Road

PL97LZ

Rollis Park Road

PL97DG

Rockville Park

PL99UD

Horn Cross Road

PL99QY

Lake Road

PL99PU

South Hill

PL99EF

Mount Batten Way

PL19FN

Breakwater Road

PL99PX

South Hill

PL97RR

Longfield Villas

PL99AE

Dean Hill

PL99EA

Radford View

PL97ER

Howard Road

PL99SZ

Boringdon Road

PL99SG

Stamford Close

PL19JR

Plymstock Radford

PL40WB

Breakwater Road

PL97QU

Pomphlett Close

PL99BY

Lands Park

PL97FF

Coscombe Circus

PL99FL

Limeburners Road

PL97FN

Murhill Lane

PL958BW

Plymstock Radford

PL97RJ

Sunnyside Cottages

PL99RU

Lalebrick Road

PL99DF

Ashery Drive

PL99FU

Watercolour Way

PL97FQ

Halecombe Road

PL97EZ

Billacombe Road

PL99SJ

Lawrence Road

PL97FZ

Westleigh Way

PL71UH

Colesdown Hill

PL99RB

Yonder Street

PL99AN

Church Road

PL958AA

Plymstock Radford

PL97NG

Park Lane

PL99PJ

The Green

PL97NL

Marine Road

PL97JD

The Ride

PL97LR

Endsleigh Road

PL99BE

Sackville Close

PL99QH

Broom Park

PL97LD

Thornyville Villas

PL99LG

Simon Close

PL99HJ

Staddon Park Road

PL97JX

Oreston Road

PL97BP

Pomphlett Road

PL99EQ

Mount Batten Way

PL97PW

Lower Saltram

PL97BN

Pomphlett Road

PL97GU

Charlbury Drive

PL49YL

Breakwater Road

PL97FT

Perryfield Place

PL99AD

Dean Hill

PL19HH

Breakwater Road

PL99SN

Jennycliff Lane

PL97FB

Brinchcombe Mews

PL958BP

Plymstock Radford

PL99AL

Church Road

PL99HY

Green Park Road

PL99AJ

Church Road

PL97NB

The Quay

PL99UE

Arscott Gardens

PL99EG

Mount Batten Way

PL99NU

Meadow Park

PL19FE

Breakwater Road

PL97LH

Plymstock Road

PL99RS

Stefan Close

PL97AY

Horn Cross Road

PL97DF

Spencer Road

PL97AW

The Broadway

PL99QJ

Reddicliff Close

PL99FT

Reflections Road

PL99WH

Horn Cross Road

Data Sources

All data is sourced from official UK government agencies and public datasets. Last updated: 16/05/2026.