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About

Stoke ward lies in the northeast of Plymouth, bordered by the River Tamar to the west. The area is primarily residential, with housing ranging from Victorian terraces to modern developments. Its streets are arranged on a gentle slope leading down towards the Devonport naval base and the river. The ward contains several local schools and community facilities, serving its settled population.

A notable feature is the presence of the historic Stoke Damerel Church, which gives the area its name. The ward includes parts of the Devonport Dockyard perimeter, reflecting its long connection to maritime industry. Open space is provided by parks like Paradise Park, offering views across the Tamar. Transport links are focused on main roads connecting to the city centre and beyond.

Area overview

On average Stoke has high deprivation and moderate crime levels, with around 97 crimes per 1,000 residents per year. Approximately 10.7% of homes in this area are social housing provided by a local council or housing association. The average income per household in Stoke is £45,811 per year. There are 7 schools in Stoke: 3 primary (0 Outstanding and 2 Good) and 3 secondary (0 Outstanding and 3 Good). Stoke is home to around 13,438 people, with a population density of about 6,121.5 per km2.

Crime rate
5/10
Crimes per 1k residents
97
Deprivation level
8/10
Income level
3/10
Social housing
10.7%
Connectivity
N/A

Area Profile

Stoke Population
13,438
Population density
6,121.5 per km²

Crime

Crime per 1,000 population

Violence and sexual offences
50.23(+52%)
Anti-social behaviour
18.01(+19%)
Criminal damage and arson
13.17(+102%)
Shoplifting
12.58(+89%)
Public order
8.26(+25%)
South West average

Demographics

Ethnic groups

British
11,512
85.67%
Other White
761
5.66%
Other Asian
166
1.24%
African
138
1.03%
Chinese
114
0.85%
Total population: 13,438

Economics

Education (age 16+)

Level 4 qualifications or above
3,750
32.88%
Level 3 (A level)
2,217
19.44%
No qualifications
1,853
16.25%
Level 2 (GCSEs 9-4)
1,544
13.54%
Level 1 (GCSEs 3-1)
1,048
9.19%
Total 16+ residents: 11,404

Housing

Housing tenure

Private landlord or letting agency
1,880
30.71%
Owns with a mortgage
1,834
29.96%
Owns outright
1,587
25.92%
Other social rented
466
7.61%
Social rents from council
156
2.55%
Total households: 6,122

Property prices in Stoke

Based on 192 recent sales, the median property price is £187,750 in Stoke area, with individual transactions ranging from £65,000 up to £712,500.

Price distribution per property type (last year)

Price distribution by property type for Stoke 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 Stoke over the last year.
TypeSalesMedian
Detached7£360,000
Flats50£124,500
Semi-Detached13£230,000
Terraced122£220,000

10 years median price trend in Stoke

Ten year median sale price trend for each property type in Stoke.

All postcodes in Stoke

PL23AE

St Levan Road

PL23AN

Browning Road

PL34BH

Somerset Place Lane

PL34EH

Whittington Street

PL34HD

Alma Road

PL34HU

De La Hay Villas

PL46NB

Central Park Avenue

PL15ND

Edgcumbe Avenue

PL15PF

Molesworth Road

PL15QB

Third Avenue

PL21BW

York Place

PL21QH

Bedford Street

PL34BP

Underhill Road

PL14QP

Acre Place

PL23AA

Wolseley Road

PL34DR

Church Street

PL34DD

Penlee Way

Data Sources

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