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About

Southway ward is a residential area situated in the northern part of Plymouth. It is characterised by a mix of housing, primarily post-war developments, with a significant amount of green space woven throughout the neighbourhood. The layout includes numerous cul-de-sacs and quiet streets, contributing to a suburban atmosphere. Local shopping facilities are centred around the Southway Drive precinct, serving the community's everyday needs.

The area is defined by its proximity to large areas of woodland and parkland, including the expansive George Park. This provides extensive walking routes and recreational space directly adjacent to the housing. The ward is also home to one of the city's main further education campuses, which adds a distinct element to the local population and infrastructure. Public transport connections link the area to Plymouth city centre and other northern suburbs.

Area overview

On average Southway has high deprivation and low crime levels, with around 53 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, about 38% below the South West average of 85 per 1,000. Approximately 23.7% of homes in this area are social housing provided by a local council or housing association. The average income per household in Southway is £48,115 per year. The median sale price in Southway is £202,000 (around £236 per square foot), with typical sale prices between £168,500 and £271,000. There are 4 schools in Southway: 4 primary (0 Outstanding and 2 Good) and 0 secondary (0 Outstanding and 0 Good). Southway is home to around 13,758 people, with a population density of about 3,086 per km².

Crime rate
3/10
Crimes per 1k residents
53
Deprivation level
7/10
Income level
4/10
Social housing
23.7%
Connectivity
N/A

Area Profile

Southway Population
13,758
Population density
3,086 per km²

Crime

Crime per 1,000 population

Violence and sexual offences
33.87(+1%)
Anti-social behaviour
9.52(-36%)
Criminal damage and arson
6.11(-6%)
Public order
3.2(-51%)
Other theft
3.13(-44%)
South West average

Demographics

Ethnic groups

British
12,943
94.08%
Other White
271
1.97%
Other Asian
102
0.74%
African
82
0.6%
Other
54
0.39%
Total population: 13,757

Economics

Education (age 16+)

Level 4 qualifications or above
2,518
23.24%
Level 3 (A level)
2,181
20.13%
No qualifications
2,149
19.83%
Level 2 (GCSEs 9-4)
1,623
14.98%
Level 1 (GCSEs 3-1)
1,191
10.99%
Total 16+ residents: 10,835

Housing

Housing tenure

Owns outright
1,778
30.73%
Owns with a mortgage
1,684
29.11%
Other social rented
715
12.36%
Private landlord or letting agency
652
11.27%
Social rents from council
619
10.7%
Total households: 5,785

Property prices in Southway

Median price: £202,000
Price per sq ft: £236
Sales (last 12 months): 155
Typical range (middle 50%): £169K – £271K

Based on 155 recent sales, the median property price is £202,000 (about £236 per square foot) in Southway area, with individual transactions ranging from £52,500 up to £460,000.

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
Detached15£375,000£301
Semi-Detached44£272,750£299
Terraced76£187,500£223
Flats20£131,500£205

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£292,475£114,000£176,500£135,000
2017£290,000£106,000£187,000£140,000
2018£299,950£118,500£206,000£145,000
2019£285,000£100,500£185,000£140,000
2020£347,500£114,000£185,000£153,000
2021£357,500£114,250£214,950£156,000
2022£410,000£128,000£215,000£180,000
2023£394,000£136,000£250,000£182,500
2024£392,500£128,000£247,500£177,600
2025£375,000£139,750£260,000£190,000
2026£415,000£121,250£237,000£190,000
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£208£175£213£152
2017£250£187£199£161
2018£252£189£229£168
2019£221£125£193£163
2020£260£177£219£179
2021£269£164£227£180
2022£326£219£262£224
2023£316£229£273£210
2024£277£220£274£209
2025£301£211£293£215
2026£301£155£297£232
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.

Council Tax Bands

Annual council tax rates for Plymouth district.

Band A£1,628
Band B£1,899
Band C£2,171
Band D£2,442
Band E£2,984
Band F£3,527
Band G£4,070
Band H£4,884

Council tax bands are based on the value of your property. Most homes fall into bands A to D.

Local government

Elected councillors for Southway ward.

Local councillors

Jacqueline Sansom

Southway - Elected 7 May 2026

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All postcodesin Southway

PL66FX

Haysend Walk

PL66HN

Dunnet Road

PL54AQ

Riverside Walk

PL67DG

Hessary Drive

PL66BJ

Whitehaven Way

PL54LF

Coombe Lane

PL66AU

Oldlands Close

PL66TG

Middlefield Road

PL66SA

Frontfield Crescent

PL67DH

Southway Lane

PL66RF

Pendeen Crescent

PL66RE

Pendeen Crescent

PL67DU

Lulworth Drive

PL66DA

Southway Drive

PL67EN

Tiverton Close

PL66SU

Bampfylde Way

PL66JW

Winnicott Close

PL66EW

Langley Crescent

PL66DW

Clittaford Road

PL66DB

Clittaford Road