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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 39 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, about 54% below the South West average of 85 per 1,000. Approximately 1% 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
1/10
Crimes per 1k residents
39
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
24.4(-27%)
Anti-social behaviour
8.69(-42%)
Criminal damage and arson
3.68(-43%)
Other crime
2.67(+62%)
Other theft
2.34(-58%)
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

Median price£237,000
Price per sq ft£331
Sales (last 12 months)57
Typical range (middle 50%)£198K – £345K

Based on 57 recent sales, the median property price is £237,000 (about £331 per square foot) in Woolwell area, with individual transactions ranging from £105,100 up to £730,000.

Prices by property typelast 12 months

Median sale price, median price per square foot, sales count, and percentile information for each property type in Woolwell over the last year.
TypeSalesMedian£/sq ft
Detached16£380,000£323
Semi-Detached12£246,000£336
Terraced27£220,000£348
Flats2£121,550£283

10-year price trendmedian sale price in Woolwell

Sale price

Ten year median sale price trend for each property type in Woolwell.
YearDetachedFlatsSemi-DetachedTerraced
2016£255,000£230,000£165,475
2017£260,000£96,500£192,000£159,250
2018£312,500£93,500£183,000£164,625
2019£321,000£92,500£180,000£150,000
2020£296,250£90,000£196,500£153,000
2021£330,000£94,750£240,000£172,500
2022£370,000£118,750£195,000£209,000
2023£392,500£108,750£255,000£196,000
2024£397,500£105,000£246,250£199,000
2025£380,000£121,550£258,500£215,000
2026£367,000£189,000£225,000
Ten year median sale price trend for each property type in Woolwell.

Price per sq ft

Ten year median sale price per square foot trend for each property type in Woolwell.
YearDetachedFlatsSemi-DetachedTerraced
2016£235£217£252
2017£250£219£259£247
2018£247£211£273£262
2019£260£214£263£231
2020£263£232£274£245
2021£312£247£314£279
2022£348£268£274£291
2023£342£262£298£310
2024£339£244£292£307
2025£312£283£336£343
2026£325£339£360
Ten year median sale price per square foot trend for each property type in Woolwell.

Price distribution by property typelast 12 months

Price distribution by property type for Woolwell in the last year.

Frequently asked questions about Woolwell

Is Woolwell safe?

Woolwell records about 39 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, which is a very low crime rate for England: it scores 1 out of 10 on the Area360 crime scale, where 10 is the highest crime level.

What is the average house price in Woolwell?

The median sale price in Woolwell is £237,000 (about £331 per square foot) based on 57 registered sales according to HM Land Registry data.

Are there good schools in Woolwell?

Woolwell has 1 primary school (1 Good). Ratings are from the latest Ofsted inspections.

How deprived is Woolwell?

Woolwell scores 2 out of 10 on the deprivation scale, where 10 is the most deprived. The typical neighbourhood in Woolwell sits around rank 28,741 of 32,844 in England on the official Index of Multiple Deprivation (rank 1 is the most deprived).

What is the average household income in Woolwell?

The average household income in Woolwell is around £54,692 per year, and 1% of homes are social housing (ONS data).

Who are the local councillors for Woolwell?

Woolwell is represented by 1 elected councillor: Nicky Hopwood (Conservative and Unionist Party).

Data Sources

All data is sourced from official UK government agencies and public datasets. Last updated: 16/07/2026. Read more about how our statistics are calculated.