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About

Woolwell ward sits within the northern part of the South Hams district, bordering the city of Plymouth. The area is primarily residential, characterised by housing developments and local amenities that serve the community. Its landscape includes areas of woodland and green space, providing a transition from the urban fringe to the more rural surroundings of the wider district.

A notable local feature is the presence of the Woolwell Roundabout, a major traffic junction connecting the A38 Devon Expressway with key routes into Plymouth. This infrastructure underscores the area's role as a commuter settlement. The ward maintains its own distinct identity with community-focused facilities, set against a backdrop of the rolling South Hams countryside.

Area overview

On average Woolwell has very low deprivation and very low crime levels, with around 40 crimes per 1,000 residents per year. Approximately 1.0% of homes in this area are social housing provided by a local council or housing association. The average income per household in Woolwell is £54,692 per year. There are 1 schools in Woolwell: 1 primary (0 Outstanding and 1 Good) and 0 secondary (0 Outstanding and 0 Good). Woolwell is home to around 2,992 people, with a population density of about 3,957.7 per km2.

Crime rate
2/10
Crimes per 1k residents
40
Deprivation level
2/10
Income level
7/10
Social housing
1%
Connectivity
N/A

Area Profile

Woolwell Population
2,992
Population density
3,957.7 per km²

Crime

Crime per 1,000 population

Violence and sexual offences
25.07(-24%)
Anti-social behaviour
8.36(-45%)
Other theft
4.01(-29%)
Criminal damage and arson
3.68(-43%)
Drugs
3.01(+54%)
South West average

Demographics

Ethnic groups

British
2,739
91.51%
Other White
102
3.41%
Indian
41
1.37%
Other
20
0.67%
White and Asian (mixed)
14
0.47%
Total population: 2,993

Economics

Education (age 16+)

Level 4 qualifications or above
916
36.18%
Level 3 (A level)
533
21.05%
Level 2 (GCSEs 9-4)
363
14.34%
No qualifications
267
10.55%
Level 1 (GCSEs 3-1)
199
7.86%
Total 16+ residents: 2,532

Housing

Housing tenure

Owns with a mortgage
518
40.34%
Owns outright
457
35.59%
Private landlord or letting agency
256
19.94%
Other forms of private rent
28
2.18%
Other social rented
15
1.17%
Total households: 1,284

Property prices in Woolwell

Based on 57 recent sales, the median property price is £270,000 in Woolwell area, with individual transactions ranging from £105,000 up to £515,000.

Price distribution per property type (last year)

Price distribution by property type for Woolwell 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 Woolwell over the last year.
TypeSalesMedian
Detached21£380,000
Flats2£121,500
Semi-Detached10£272,500
Terraced24£213,500

10 years median price trend in Woolwell

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

All postcodes in Woolwell

PL67HP

Bracken Close

PL67HW

Blackthorn Close

PL67TF

Rosehip Close

PL67SU

Rowan Way

PL67QF

Oaklands Close

PL67QS

The Heathers

PL67RU

Valley View

PL67TQ

Tramway Road

PL67SH

Bowers Park Drive

PL67HL

Hazelwood Drive

PL67QL

Silver Birch Close

PL67SE

Rockwood Road

PL67QH

Copper Beech Way

PL67QA

Forresters Drive

PL67RQ

Woodend Road

PL67TD

Violet Drive

PL67QW

Holmer Down

PL67RW

Ashtree Close

PL67SZ

Redwing Drive

PL67SX

Merlin Close

PL67QE

Long Park Drive

PL67QJ

Croft Park

PL67QP

Corner Brake

PL67FU

Acorn Drive

PL67QN

Coppice Wood Drive

PL67SJ

Coppers Park

PL67RX

Churchlands Close

PL67SN

Skylark Rise

PL67SW

Larch Drive

PL67FW

Aspen Close

PL67RT

Forest View

PL67SR

Mulberry Close

PL67TH

Woolwell Shopping Centre

PL67SL

Spring Park

PL67QD

Kirkland Close

PL67RZ

Church Park Court

PL67SA

Church Park Road

PL67SS

Maple Way

PL67TR

Woolwell

PL67QB

Hawthorn Close

PL67SY

Kestrel Way

PL67HJ

Ferndale Close

PL67QR

Warren Park

PL67TB

Clover Rise

PL67RY

Churchlands Road

PL67SP

Pinewood Drive

PL67QQ

Sycamore Drive

PL67TG

Thistle Close

PL67TA

Campion View

PL67QG

Riverford Close

PL67SB

Hedgerow Close

PL67SD

New Wood Close

PL67TE

Honeysuckle Close

PL67RL

Trendlewood Road

PL67RR

Meadowlands

PL67QT

The Heathers

PL67RP

Oakwood Close

PL67ST

Birch Close

PL67JW

Woolwell Road

Data Sources

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