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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 298 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
298
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
159.43(+384%)
Anti-social behaviour
87.58(+480%)
Shoplifting
36.24(+443%)
Public order
27.28(+314%)
Criminal damage and arson
26.6(+309%)
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 183 recent sales, the median property price is £185,000 in St Peter and the Waterfront area, with individual transactions ranging from £40,000 up to £610,000.

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
Detached2£339,000
Flats140£169,250
Semi-Detached3£232,500
Terraced38£216,250

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

PL15AS

Oxford Terrace

PL15BG

Hastings Terrace

PL15HQ

Melbourne Street

PL19SB

St Peter and the Waterfront

PL40BJ

Harbour Avenue

PL49BE

Beaumont Road

PL12RG

Princess Street

PL13EW

Camber Road

PL13FT

Trinity Street

PL13QX

Emma Place

PL15DE

North Road West

PL15HN

Cecil Street

PL15HU

Belmont Street

PL19SF

West Hoe Road

PL40EP

Vauxhall Street

PL40QX

Hawkers Avenue

PL12AD

Catherine Street

PL12HR

Sussex Street

PL12JT

Mitre Court

PL13BT

Pier Street

PL13DR

Cliff Road

PL13FX

Craigie Drive

PL13JE

Adelaide Street

PL13NB

Union Street

PL13SN

High Street

PL15BE

Tracey Court

PL15JE

King Street

PL19TA

West Hoe Road

PL40DF

Breton Side

PL12TE

Derry's Cross

PL13GN

Cremyll Street

PL13JB

Craigie Drive

PL13RW

Mount Stone Road

PL40BD

Bretonside

PL40DY

Looe Street

PL12LS

The Barbican

PL13HN

Union Street

PL13PR

Caroline Place

PL13QQ

Royal William Yard

PL15JB

King Street

PL40AF

North Street

PL49AN

Exeter Street

PL13GW

St Peter and the Waterfront

PL13HL

Union Street

PL13JJ

Adelaide Street Ope

PL13LD

Buckland Street

PL15BS

Prynne Close

PL40QT

Hawkers Avenue

PL49RG

White Friars Lane

PL11AS

Alice Street

PL11HY

Armada Way

PL11NS

Cornwall Street

PL11PH

Market Avenue

PL13GT

Craigie Drive

PL13PU

Brownlow Street

PL11UH

Cobourg Street

PL13PB

Slate Lane

PL13SW

High Street

PL15BY

North Road West

Data Sources

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