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About

Southway is a residential suburb situated in the northern part of Plymouth. The area is characterised by post-war housing, with a mix of semi-detached homes, terraces, and some modern developments. It functions primarily as a commuter area, with local shopping facilities centred around the Southway Drive precinct. The layout includes numerous cul-de-sacs and green spaces, such as the parkland near the local primary school, providing a settled environment for families.

The area is defined by its proximity to the rugged landscape of Dartmoor, visible on the horizon. A specific local feature is the presence of the old Plymouth-Leigham railway line, now a quiet footpath and cycle route that cuts through the neighbourhood. This green corridor offers a direct link to wider countryside walks and underscores the area's transition from a more rural past to its current suburban form.

Area overview

On average Southway has high deprivation and average crime levels, with around 62 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, about 27% below the South West average of 85 per 1,000. Approximately 31.4% of homes in this area are social housing provided by a local council or housing association. The average income per household in Southway is £46,307 per year. There are 1 schools in Southway: 1 primary (0 Outstanding and 1 Good) and 0 secondary (0 Outstanding and 0 Good). Southway is home to around 8,727 people, with a population density of about 3,171 per km².

Crime rate
6/10
Crimes per 1k residents
62
Deprivation level
8/10
Income level
3/10
Social housing
31.4%
Connectivity
N/A

Area Profile

Southway Population
8,727
Population density
3,171 per km²

Crime

Crime per 1,000 population

Violence and sexual offences
39.88(+19%)
Anti-social behaviour
12.38(-17%)
Criminal damage and arson
7.33(+13%)
Other theft
4.24(-25%)
Public order
3.67(-44%)
South West average

Demographics

Ethnic groups

British
8,226
94.29%
Other White
179
2.05%
Other Asian
61
0.7%
African
43
0.49%
Other
34
0.39%
Total population: 8,724

Economics

Education (age 16+)

Level 4+ (Degree)
1,518
22.08%
No qualifications
1,470
21.38%
Level 3 (A level)
1,308
19.03%
Level 2 (GCSEs 9-4)
1,060
15.42%
Level 1 (GCSEs 3-1)
782
11.37%
Total 16+ residents: 6,875

Housing

Housing tenure

Owns outright
1,037
27.76%
Owns with a mortgage
996
26.66%
Other social rented
634
16.97%
Social rents from council
513
13.73%
Private landlord or letting agency
391
10.47%
Total households: 3,736

Property prices in Southway

Median price£194,500
Price per sq ft£226
Sales (last 12 months)104
Typical range (middle 50%)£165K – £255K

Based on 104 recent sales, the median property price is £194,500 (about £226 per square foot) in Southway area, with individual transactions ranging from £52,500 up to £940,000.

Prices by property typelast 12 months

Median sale price, median price per square foot, sales count, and percentile information for each property type in Southway over the last year.
TypeSalesMedian£/sq ft
Detached16£416,000£296
Semi-Detached23£233,000£253
Terraced50£182,500£207
Flats15£139,500£212

10-year price trendmedian sale price in Southway

Sale price

Ten year median sale price trend for each property type in Southway.
YearDetachedFlatsSemi-DetachedTerraced
2016£322,000£93,000£175,000£122,500
2017£290,000£103,550£162,500£132,000
2018£330,000£109,000£150,000£140,000
2019£293,000£85,000£168,500£135,000
2020£327,500£100,000£170,000£146,000
2021£380,000£111,000£185,250£160,000
2022£432,500£122,000£190,000£170,000
2023£380,000£116,000£244,456£174,000
2024£422,500£131,000£230,000£175,000
2025£420,000£139,750£232,500£187,500
2026£370,000£106,000£225,000£167,000
Ten year median sale price trend for each property type in Southway.

Price per sq ft

Ten year median sale price per square foot trend for each property type in Southway.
YearDetachedFlatsSemi-DetachedTerraced
2016£244£180£194£142
2017£243£187£180£151
2018£263£191£180£160
2019£221£122£188£155
2020£272£176£187£170
2021£253£178£194£176
2022£324£208£214£210
2023£349£216£256£202
2024£312£217£236£207
2025£291£213£254£214
2026£299£212£246£217
Ten year median sale price per square foot trend for each property type in Southway.

Price distribution by property typelast 12 months

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

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.