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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 moderate crime levels, with around 53 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
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

Based on 167 recent sales, the median property price is £200,000 in Southway area, with individual transactions ranging from £77,000 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
Flats16£139,750
Detached20£382,500
Semi-Detached41£272,000
Terraced90£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

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

Data Sources

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