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Tamerton Foliot

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About

Tamerton Foliot is a northern suburb of Plymouth, situated along the banks of the River Tavy. The area is primarily residential, with housing developments ranging from older properties to modern estates. It retains a distinct village character, separate from the main urban centre, with its own local shops and community facilities. The geography is defined by the river and the wooded valley of the Foliot, creating a green boundary.

The area is notable for its historic church, St. Mary's, which dates back to the 13th century. The tidal creek and surrounding marshland, known as the Foliot, provide a specific habitat for wildlife within the city's limits. This network of waterways and green spaces offers local walking routes, contrasting with the more built-up areas of Plymouth to the south.

Area overview

On average Tamerton Foliot has high deprivation and high crime levels, with around 77 crimes per 1,000 residents per year. Approximately 29.0% of homes in this area are social housing provided by a local council or housing association. The average income per household in Tamerton Foliot is £45,847 per year. There are 4 schools in Tamerton Foliot: 2 primary (0 Outstanding and 1 Good) and 0 secondary (0 Outstanding and 0 Good). Tamerton Foliot is home to around 8,304 people, with a population density of about 3,002.2 per km2.

Crime rate
7/10
Crimes per 1k residents
77
Deprivation level
8/10
Income level
3/10
Social housing
29%
Connectivity
N/A

Area Profile

Tamerton Foliot Population
8,304
Population density
3,002.2 per km²

Crime

Crime per 1,000 population

Violence and sexual offences
48.41(+45%)
Anti-social behaviour
10.96(-26%)
Criminal damage and arson
9.15(+41%)
Public order
4.21(-36%)
Other theft
3.73(-34%)
South West average

Demographics

Ethnic groups

British
7,686
92.49%
Other White
217
2.61%
African
124
1.49%
Other Asian
65
0.78%
Other
44
0.53%
Total population: 8,310

Economics

Education (age 16+)

Level 4+ (Degree)
1,376
21.33%
No qualifications
1,356
21.02%
Level 3 (A level)
1,223
18.96%
Level 2 (GCSEs 9-4)
1,039
16.11%
Level 1 (GCSEs 3-1)
784
12.15%
Total 16+ residents: 6,451

Housing

Housing tenure

Owns with a mortgage
1,011
28.5%
Owns outright
853
24.05%
Other social rented
583
16.44%
Social rents from council
515
14.52%
Private landlord or letting agency
430
12.12%
Total households: 3,547

Property prices in Tamerton Foliot

Based on 88 recent sales, the median property price is £196,250 in Tamerton Foliot area, with individual transactions ranging from £74,000 up to £610,000.

Price distribution per property type (last year)

Price distribution by property type for Tamerton Foliot 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 Tamerton Foliot over the last year.
TypeSalesMedian
Semi-Detached31£230,000
Detached4£471,125
Flats11£120,000
Terraced42£190,000

10 years median price trend in Tamerton Foliot

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

Data Sources

All data is sourced from official UK government agencies and public datasets. Last updated: 16/05/2026.