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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 moderate crime levels, with around 62 crimes per 1,000 residents per year. 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 3,171.0 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

Based on 105 recent sales, the median property price is £197,000 in Southway area, with individual transactions ranging from £77,000 up to £940,000.

Price distribution per property type (last year)

Price distribution by property type for Southway 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 Southway over the last year.
TypeSalesMedian
Terraced57£190,000
Semi-Detached17£225,000
Flats12£139,750
Detached19£420,000

10 years median price trend in Southway

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

All postcodes in Southway

PL66HW

Clittaford Road

PL66FL

Samuel Bassett Avenue

PL66RJ

Goodwin Avenue

PL65FZ

Silver Hill Close

PL66QL

Southway Drive

PL66ST

Bampfylde Way

PL66NG

Godding Gardens

PL66FH

Rifleman Walk

PL66BH

Tretower Close

PL66HG

Hartland Close

Data Sources

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