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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 very low crime levels, with around 49 crimes per 1,000 residents per year. 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. There are 4 schools in Southway: 4 primary (0 Outstanding and 3 Good) and 0 secondary (0 Outstanding and 0 Good). Southway is home to around 13,758 people, with a population density of about 3,086.0 per km2.

Crime rate
2/10
Crimes per 1k residents
49
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
30.53(-7%)
Anti-social behaviour
9.59(-36%)
Criminal damage and arson
5.45(-16%)
Public order
3.71(-44%)
Other theft
2.83(-50%)
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

Based on 162 recent sales, the median property price is £202,500 in Southway area, with individual transactions ranging from £75,250 up to £600,000.

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
Detached22£375,000
Flats14£140,500
Semi-Detached43£255,000
Terraced83£190,000

10 years median price trend in Southway

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

All postcodes in Southway

PL66SQ

Cheshire Drive

PL67DL

Southway Lane

PL66EN

Langley Crescent

PL66NR

Laity Walk

PL66RW

Flamborough Way

PL66FS

Ivy Drive

PL66QF

Southway Drive

PL54QA

Henley Drive

PL66EY

Lizard Walk

PL66RS

Copleston Road

PL66SU

Bampfylde Way

PL67HE

Tavistock Road

PL54PP

Linton Close

PL54QB

Henley Drive

PL54QE

Downham Gardens

PL66ET

Langley Crescent

PL66JZ

Radcliffe Close

PL66NS

Blackmore Crescent

PL66TG

Middlefield Road

PL66TN

Rolston Close

Data Sources

All data is sourced from official UK government agencies and public datasets. Last updated: 16/01/2026.