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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 low deprivation and very low crime levels, with around 39 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, about 54% below the South West average of 85 per 1,000. Approximately 6% 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

Median price£295,000
Price per sq ft£309
Sales (last 12 months)216
Typical range (middle 50%)£240K – £378K

Based on 216 recent sales, the median property price is £295,000 (about £309 per square foot) in Plymstock Radford area, with individual transactions ranging from £100,000 up to £635,000.

Prices by property typelast 12 months

Median sale price, median price per square foot, sales count, and percentile information for each property type in Plymstock Radford over the last year.
TypeSalesMedian£/sq ft
Detached55£395,000£334
Semi-Detached94£295,000£309
Terraced34£262,500£283
Flats33£160,000£262

10-year price trendmedian sale price in Plymstock Radford

Sale price

Ten year median sale price trend for each property type in Plymstock Radford.
YearDetachedFlatsSemi-DetachedTerraced
2016£277,500£149,950£218,063£220,500
2017£268,500£160,000£215,000£221,000
2018£295,000£147,500£217,500£195,000
2019£306,500£127,575£215,000£220,000
2020£310,000£125,000£224,950£226,000
2021£353,000£147,749£250,000£229,000
2022£370,000£136,250£290,000£279,995
2023£398,475£135,000£274,000£241,475
2024£352,500£152,000£271,375£270,000
2025£380,777£156,995£295,000£260,000
2026£390,000£150,500£302,500£265,000
Ten year median sale price trend for each property type in Plymstock Radford.

Price per sq ft

Ten year median sale price per square foot trend for each property type in Plymstock Radford.
YearDetachedFlatsSemi-DetachedTerraced
2016£250£260£229£245
2017£240£255£241£218
2018£258£258£245£232
2019£253£218£250£241
2020£270£219£257£229
2021£289£226£271£255
2022£311£236£310£283
2023£326£252£311£310
2024£303£269£309£289
2025£337£263£302£272
2026£305£204£356£299
Ten year median sale price per square foot trend for each property type in Plymstock Radford.

Price distribution by property typelast 12 months

Price distribution by property type for Plymstock Radford in the last year.

Frequently asked questions about Plymstock Radford

Is Plymstock Radford safe?

Plymstock Radford records about 39 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, which is a very low crime rate for England: it scores 1 out of 10 on the Area360 crime scale, where 10 is the highest crime level.

What is the average house price in Plymstock Radford?

The median sale price in Plymstock Radford is £295,000 (about £309 per square foot) based on 216 registered sales according to HM Land Registry data.

Are there good schools in Plymstock Radford?

Plymstock Radford has 4 primary schools (4 Good) and 1 secondary school (1 Good). Ratings are from the latest Ofsted inspections.

How deprived is Plymstock Radford?

Plymstock Radford scores 3 out of 10 on the deprivation scale, where 10 is the most deprived. The typical neighbourhood in Plymstock Radford sits around rank 19,032 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 Plymstock Radford?

The average household income in Plymstock Radford is around £56,150 per year, and 6% of homes are social housing (ONS data).

Who are the local councillors for Plymstock Radford?

Plymstock Radford is represented by 1 elected councillor: John Mahony (Conservative and Unionist Party).

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: 16/07/2026. Read more about how our statistics are calculated.