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Plymstock Radford

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

Deprivation level

3/10

Income level

7/10

Connectivity

N/A

Area Profile

Plymstock Radford Population

14,300

Population density

1,634.1 per km²

Crime

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

British

13,573

94.91%

Other White

258

1.8%

Other

0.48%

White and Asian (mixed)

0.43%

White and Black Caribbean (mixed)

0.36%

Total population: 14,301

Economics

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

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.
Type	Sales	Median	£/sq ft	P5	P25	P75	P95
Detached	55	£395,000	£334	£293,500	£349,000	£438,500	£611,500
Semi-Detached	94	£295,000	£309	£206,500	£250,500	£330,000	£460,450
Terraced	34	£262,500	£283	£203,233	£241,250	£299,250	£472,850
Flats	33	£160,000	£262	£110,600	£145,000	£199,995	£275,200

10-year price trendmedian sale price in Plymstock Radford

Sale price

Ten year median sale price trend for each property type in Plymstock Radford.
Year	Detached	Flats	Semi-Detached	Terraced
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

Price per sq ft

Ten year median sale price per square foot trend for each property type in Plymstock Radford.
Year	Detached	Flats	Semi-Detached	Terraced
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

Price distribution by property typelast 12 months

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.

HM Land Registry • Police.uk • DfE • ONS • TfL • National Rail