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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 397 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 £34,427 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
397
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

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

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 198 recent sales, the median property price is £189,975 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
Flats152£171,250
Semi-Detached3£232,500
Terraced41£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

PL15BG

Hastings Terrace

PL15DE

Bayswater Road

PL15HN

Cecil Street

PL15HQ

Melbourne Place

PL15HU

Belmont Street

PL19SB

City Centre, Barbican & Sutton Harbour

PL19SF

West Hoe Road

PL40BJ

Exeter Street

PL40EP

Vauxhall Street

PL40QX

Hawkers Avenue

PL49BE

Beaumont Road

PL13HA

Adelaide Lane

PL19TA

West Hoe Road

PL13FX

Craigie Drive

PL13GN

Cremyll Street

PL12AD

Catherine Street

PL12BD

Friars' Lane

PL12HR

Sussex Place

PL12JT

Southside Street

PL12TE

Derry's Cross

PL13BT

Cliff Road

PL13DR

Cliff Road

PL13JB

Craigie Drive

PL13JE

Adelaide Place

PL13NB

Union Street

PL13RW

Cremyll Street

PL13SN

High Street

PL15BE

Cambridge Lane West

PL15JE

King Street

PL40BD

Breton Side

PL40DF

Breton Side

PL40DY

Looe Street

PL40EL

Barbican Court

PL13QH

Stonehouse

PL12LS

The Barbican

PL13GW

Stonehouse

PL13HF

Union Street

PL13HL

Union Street

PL13HN

Union Street

PL13JJ

Adelaide Street Ope

PL13LD

Buckland Street

PL13PR

Caroline Place

PL13QQ

Stonehouse

PL15BS

Prynne Close

PL15JB

Anstis Street

PL40AF

North Street

PL40QT

Hawkers Avenue

PL49AN

Exeter Street

PL49RG

Whitefriars Lane

PL11AS

Alice Street

PL11HY

Armada Way

PL11NS

Cornwall Street

PL11PH

Market Avenue

PL11UH

Cobourg Street

PL13GT

Craigie Drive

PL13PB

Slate Lane

PL13PU

Brownlow Street

PL13SW

High Street

PL15BY

North Road West

Data Sources

All data is sourced from official UK government agencies and public datasets. Last updated: 01/12/2025.