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St Peter and the Waterfront

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About

St Peter and the Waterfront is a ward in Plymouth, known for its mix of residential and commercial areas. The ward includes the historic Barbican, a key part of Plymouth’s maritime heritage, with its cobbled streets and waterfront buildings. The area is home to a range of shops, restaurants, and cultural venues, attracting both locals and visitors.

The ward also features modern developments, such as the Plymouth Hoe, a popular open space with coastal views. Residential areas in St Peter and the Waterfront range from historic properties to newer apartments. The ward’s proximity to the city centre and transport links makes it a practical location for work and leisure.

Area overview

On average St Peter and the Waterfront has very high deprivation and very high crime levels, with around 400 crimes per 1,000 residents per year. Approximately 32.5% of homes in this area are social housing provided by a local council or housing association. The average income of residents in St Peter and the Waterfront is £34,423 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).

Crime rate
10/10
Crimes per 1k residents
400
Deprivation level
9/10
Income level
1/10
Social housing
32.5%
Connectivity
N/A

Area Profile

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

Demographics

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

Housing

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 202 recent sales, the median property price is £185,750 in St Peter and the Waterfront area, with individual transactions ranging from £40,000 up to £610,000.

Price per property type (last year)

Price per property type (last year)

TypeSalesMedian
Detached2£339,000
Flats153£172,500
Semi-Detached4£238,750
Terraced43£210,000

10 years price trend in St Peter and the Waterfront

All postcodes in St Peter and the Waterfront

PL13HP

Union Street

PL13JA

Union Place

PL13JF

Adelaide Lane

PL13RB

Cremyll Street

PL13RZ

St Paul Street

PL15FA

Wyndham Street East

PL15JG

Neswick Street

PL19SG

West Hoe Road

PL40BH

Bilbury Street

PL40DA

How Street

PL40EU

Vauxhall Street

PL48DF

Beaumont Road

PL11HX

Armada Way

PL12AU

Athenaeum Lane

PL12AW

Higher Lane

PL12HU

Citadel Road

PL12JF

Citadel Road East

PL12NX

Madeira Road

PL12RW

Lockyer Street

PL13GA

Fin Street

PL13GB

Craigie Drive

PL13LA

Martin Street

PL13LQ

Miller Court

PL13RJ

Admiral's Hard

PL13RL

Admiral's Hard

PL13SB

Peel Street

PL15BN

Harwell Street

PL15HA

Archer Place

PL15EH

Wolsdon Street

PL19SD

West Hoe Road

PL19SQ

West Hoe Road

PL19ST

West Hoe Road

PL40AH

Exeter Street

PL40AJ

Exeter Street

PL40DB

Breton Side

PL40EA

Hick's Lane

PL11DH

Cornwall Street

PL11HH

Armada Way

PL11PD

Market Way

PL11RL

Cornwall Street

PL12AQ

Notte Street

PL12BN

Athenaeum Lane

PL12JW

Citadel Ope

PL13DB

Eddystone Terrace

PL13GJ

Kingdom Street

PL13NU

East Street

PL15DH

North Road West

PL15DQ

North Road West

PL15HZ

King Street

PL15JF

Stoke Road

PL15JW

Frederick Street West

PL19SL

West Hoe Road

PL40GG

Basket Ope

PL40RB

City Centre, Barbican & Sutton Harbour

PL12AS

Palace Street

PL11AR

The Crescent

PL11NL

Cornwall Street

PL12DF

Buckwell Street

PL12HY

Zion Street

PL12NE

New Street

PL12PJ

Hoe Road

PL12SU

Derry's Cross

PL13BS

Pier Street

PL13BX

Central Road

PL13FN

Brittany Street

PL13GP

Craigie Drive

PL13HQ

Union Street

PL13QF

Durnford Street

PL13SR

Valletort Place

PL15FB

Ocean City Place

PL15AF

Claremont Street

PL40AA

St Andrew's Cross

PL40FD

North Street

PL40HH

Exeter Street

PL48DQ

Gasking Street

PL49AL

City Centre, Barbican & Sutton Harbour

PL49BH

Beaumont Road

PL49RA

Knighton Road

PL49RF

Ebrington Street

PL19TD

West Hoe Road

PL11LP

Cornwall Street

PL11QW

Mayflower Street

PL11RP

Courtenay Street

PL12BU

Notte Street

PL12DH

Buckwell Street

PL12EX

Princess Street

PL12LG

Friars' Lane

PL12RP

Alfred Street

PL13AZ

Citadel Road

PL13DT

Crescent Avenue

PL13FG

Stonehouse

PL13JZ

Clarence Place

PL13RS

Admiralty Road

PL13RU

Admiralty Street

PL13TB

Custom House Lane

PL15AY

Patna Place

PL15BB

The Crescent

PL15EU

Wyndham Street West

PL15RZ

Wyndham Street West

PL40DE

Vauxhall Street

Data Sources

All data is sourced from official UK government agencies and public datasets. Last updated: 16/09/2025.