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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

PL40EB

Batter Street

PL11LY

Armada Way

PL11PW

Market Avenue

PL11PY

City Centre, Barbican & Sutton Harbour

PL11QA

City Centre, Barbican & Sutton Harbour

PL11RW

Armada Way

PL12AG

Finewell Street

PL12LB

Pin Lane

PL13DJ

Grand Parade

PL13FF

Fin Street

PL13FH

Stonehouse

PL13JP

Clarence Place

PL13QR

Admiralty Road

PL13RG

Barrack Place

PL15DL

Staddon Terrace Lane

PL15HW

Cecil Street

PL15JD

King Street

PL15JJ

Cathedral Street

PL40BT

Lower Street

PL48DE

Constantine Street

PL49AQ

Ebrington Street

PL49LT

Ebrington Street

PL11SB

Mayflower Street

PL11RJ

Courtenay Street

PL11BA

Eastlake Street

PL11NX

Cornwall Street

PL11PZ

City Centre, Barbican & Sutton Harbour

PL11RA

New George Street

PL12BP

Athenaeum Place

PL12EJ

Princess Street Ope

PL12NU

Madeira Road

PL13AT

St James' Place West

PL13BD

Citadel Road

PL13DH

Prospect Place

PL13JD

Adelaide Place

PL13JX

The Square

PL13RQ

Royal William Road

PL13SX

Edgecumbe Street

PL15DG

North Road West

PL15EA

Eldad Hill

PL15EP

Anstis Street

PL15HD

Archer Terrace

PL15HR

Cecil Street

PL15JT

Anstis Street

PL40AU

Breton Side

PL49AD

Constantine Street

PL11EP

Courtenay Street

PL11EW

Royal Parade

PL11LR

Armada Way

PL11PX

City Centre, Barbican & Sutton Harbour

PL12AH

St Andrew Street

PL12HT

Sussex Place

PL12HX

Zion Street

PL12QB

Elliot Terrace Lane

PL12TG

Old George Street

PL13BY

Radford Road

PL13FY

Craigie Drive

PL13JW

Clarence Place

PL13LB

Millbay Road

PL13QJ

Durnford Street

PL13QU

Emma Place

PL15BD

Hastings Terrace

PL15BZ

North Road West

PL11RQ

New George Street

PL11AE

Old Town Street

PL11PU

City Centre, Barbican & Sutton Harbour

PL11UA

Octagon Street

PL12BA

Elliot Street

PL12HN

Armada Way

PL12PD

Hoe Road

PL12QD

Citadel Road

PL13AE

West Hoe Road

PL13AU

Citadel Road

PL13AX

Citadel Road

PL13DD

Radford Road

PL13EF

Admiralty Street

PL13HD

Union Street

PL13JL

Craigie Drive

PL13LP

Millbay Road

PL13LU

Union Street

PL15AA

Ilbert Street

PL15AZ

Patna Place

PL15BA

Hastings Street

PL15DD

Downton Close

PL15EQ

Wolsdon Place

PL15DW

Boon's Place

PL15DZ

Ashley Place

PL19SJ

West Hoe Road

PL40BL

Sutton Wharf

PL48AR

Hampton Street

PL11DG

Old Town Street

PL12LA

Southside Street

PL12PX

Lockyer Street

PL12RG

Princess Street

PL12SW

Athenaeum Place

PL12TR

Derry's Cross

PL13EW

Camber Road

PL13FT

Kingdom Street

PL13QX

Caroline Place

PL15AS

Oxford Street

Data Sources

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