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St Peter and the Waterfront

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About

St Peter and the Waterfront ward encompasses the historic core and principal maritime edge of Plymouth city centre. The area is defined by its coastal boundary along Plymouth Sound and the Cattewater harbour. It contains the Barbican, with its Elizabethan cobbled streets and working fishing port, and the modern commercial centre around Armada Way. The ward functions as the primary administrative, retail, and transport hub for the city.

The area's character is heavily shaped by its layered history, from the surviving Tudor buildings to post-war reconstruction following heavy bombing. Sutton Harbour remains an active marina, and the National Marine Aquarium is located here. The Plymouth Mayflower Steps memorial marks the traditional departure point of the Pilgrim Fathers in 1620, linking the ward directly to this transatlantic narrative.

Area overview

On average St Peter and the Waterfront has very high deprivation and high crime levels, with around 299 crimes per 1,000 residents per year. Approximately 32.7% of homes in this area are social housing provided by a local council or housing association. The average income per household in St Peter and the Waterfront is £39,917 per year. There are 11 schools in St Peter and the Waterfront: 8 primary (0 Outstanding and 6 Good) and 1 secondary (0 Outstanding and 1 Good). St Peter and the Waterfront is home to around 17,744 people, with a population density of about 5,784.7 per km2.

Crime rate
8/10
Crimes per 1k residents
299
Deprivation level
9/10
Income level
1/10
Social housing
32.7%
Connectivity
N/A

Area Profile

St Peter and the Waterfront Population
17,744
Population density
5,784.7 per km²

Crime

Crime per 1,000 population

Violence and sexual offences
158.19(+374%)
Anti-social behaviour
86.9(+483%)
Shoplifting
37.08(+461%)
Public order
29.64(+353%)
Other theft
28.12(+399%)
South West average

Demographics

Ethnic groups

British
13,147
74.09%
Other White
1,867
10.52%
African
480
2.71%
Other Asian
340
1.92%
Chinese
308
1.74%
Total population: 17,744

Economics

Education (age 16+)

Level 4 qualifications or above
4,715
30.04%
Level 3 (A level)
3,749
23.89%
No qualifications
2,689
17.13%
Level 2 (GCSEs 9-4)
1,841
11.73%
Level 1 (GCSEs 3-1)
1,447
9.22%
Total 16+ residents: 15,695

Housing

Housing tenure

Private landlord or letting agency
3,460
38.65%
Other social rented
2,042
22.81%
Owns outright
1,386
15.48%
Owns with a mortgage
920
10.28%
Social rents from council
833
9.31%
Total households: 8,951

Property prices in St Peter and the Waterfront

Based on 179 recent sales, the median property price is £172,500 in St Peter and the Waterfront area, with individual transactions ranging from £42,000 up to £575,000.

Price distribution per property type (last year)

Price distribution by property type for St Peter and the Waterfront 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 St Peter and the Waterfront over the last year.
TypeSalesMedian
Semi-Detached3£194,000
Flats139£158,000
Terraced37£212,500

10 years median price trend in St Peter and the Waterfront

Ten year median sale price trend for each property type in St Peter and the Waterfront.

All postcodes in St Peter and the Waterfront

PL15AD

Adelaide Terrace

PL13GJ

Kingdom Street

PL12AX

St Andrew Street

PL13BH

West Hoe Road

PL11DJ

Mayflower Street

PL13FQ

Martin Lane

PL15DL

Staddon Terrace Lane

PL15EA

Carlton Terrace

PL11DA

Old Town Street

PL11DP

Old Town Street

PL12HJ

Armada Way

PL12DP

St Andrew Street

PL11LA

Armada Way

PL11DZ

Royal Parade

PL40BL

Sutton Wharf

PL15DJ

North Road West

PL13GB

Craigie Drive

PL13GW

St Peter and the Waterfront

PL12JF

Citadel Road East

PL19TB

West Hoe Road

PL15BB

Well Gardens

PL15DF

North Road West

PL15LA

Neswick Street Ope

PL12LA

Southside Street

PL13JW

Clarence Place

PL49BH

Beaumont Road

PL15DY

Arundel Crescent

PL13GX

Royal William Yard

PL19SJ

West Hoe Road

PL12AQ

Notte Street

PL13FZ

Craigie Drive

PL13HY

Union Place

PL15HY

King Street

PL11SP

Cobourg Street

PL48DH

North Street

PL48HG

Charles Street

PL13PB

Slate Lane

PL11DN

St Andrews Cross

PL13AT

St James Place West

PL40DJ

Sutton Wharf

PL40EP

Vauxhall Street

PL12BT

Notte Street

PL15JZ

Francis Street

PL11RZ

New George Street

PL12LY

New Street

PL40BS

Mariners Court

PL48AT

Tavistock Place

PL11PX

St Peter and the Waterfront

PL13DA

Garden Crescent

PL13QQ

Royal William Yard

PL15BX

Bayswater Road

PL12JA

Hoe Street

PL40AF

North Street

PL40HH

Exeter Street

PL11TG

The Crescent

PL13BX

Central Road

PL13SD

St Mary Street

PL40DU

Stillman Court

PL13SB

Peel Street

PL11BQ

Eastlake Street

PL13PY

St Peter and the Waterfront

PL12BE

Elliot Street

PL13LP

Victoria Place

PL11TQ

Western Approach

PL13HW

Union Street

PL40BW

North Street

PL12HU

Citadel Road

PL13HB

Union Street

PL13FL

Millbay Road

PL48BD

Regent Street

PL49AL

St Peter and the Waterfront

PL13NJ

Millbay Road

PL13QR

Durnford Street

PL13DB

Eddystone Terrace

PL11DG

Old Town Street

PL15JX

Frederick Street East

PL11NS

Cornwall Street

PL13GR

Craigie Drive

PL12DA

Buckwell Street

PL49BG

Beaumont Road

PL11SD

Mayflower Street

PL19SP

West Hoe Road

PL40QT

Hawkers Avenue

PL11NF

Cornwall Street

PL15DG

North Road West

PL12TE

Derry's Cross

PL15AE

Sydney Street

PL13LL

Craigie Drive

PL13EW

Camber Road

PL15EH

Wolsdon Street

PL15HA

Archer Place

PL12PE

Cliff Road

PL15ES

Wyndham Mews

PL13NG

Millbay Road

PL40AE

St Andrew's Cross

PL13SS

Waterloo Yard Flats

PL12AY

Palace Street

PL11PE

Market Avenue

PL40RA

Hawkers Avenue

PL48DE

Constantine Street

Data Sources

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