Keyham
Plymouth 014 · 5 sub-areas · 6,989 residents
Plymouth 014 is a residential neighbourhood within Plymouth, home to around 6,989 people. A typical two-bedroom flat lets for about £870 a month — noticeably below the UK national median for a 2-bed, making this one of Plymouth's more affordable patches. The neighbourhood has a notably high social housing concentration and a young age profile that sets it apart from much of the city.
Keyham is a green, lower-density part of Plymouth — parks within walking distance of most addresses, a slower weekday rhythm, and a population skewed toward longer-tenure households rather than transient renters.
Overview
What's it like to live in Keyham?
Day-to-day life sits close to greenery — a park or playing field is within easy walking distance of most addresses; Recorded crime is higher than the national norm — common for built-up urban areas, but worth weighing if you're looking for a quieter base; Public transport is genuinely strong; most errands and a fair share of social life don't need a car; rents are roughly in line with the national norm, at around £985 a month for a typical home; gigabit broadband is effectively universal.
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Figures are aggregated across 5 sub-areas — population-weighted means for rates, sums for counts. Sources cited beneath each section.
Keyham in Plymouth
Living in Keyham
Plymouth 014 sits at the affordable end of Plymouth's rental market, and that shapes almost everything about it. This is a working neighbourhood — not a polished waterfront quarter, not a student enclave — with a mixed tenure profile, a relatively young population, and a day-to-day feel that's practical rather than aspirational.
Rents here are genuinely low by any national measure. A 2-bed runs around £870 a month, well under the UK national median of roughly £1,200 for the same size. The trade-off is that affordability comes with context: the area scores in the second deprivation decile nationally, which means it faces real economic pressures — unemployment is slightly elevated at around 3.6% of working-age residents on claimants, and degree-level qualifications are less common here than across Plymouth as a whole.
The population skews young. Around a quarter of residents are under 18, and another quarter are aged 18 to 34 — a combined under-35 share of nearly half the neighbourhood. Single-person households make up just over a quarter of homes. Most notably, social housing accounts for around 32% of tenure here, which is substantially above the Plymouth average and points to a community with deep local roots rather than high turnover.
Practically, the neighbourhood is well-placed for getting around Plymouth. The nearest mainline rail station is roughly 570 metres away — around a seven-minute walk — which gives direct access into Plymouth city centre and beyond. Greenspace is close too: around 79% of residents have a park or open space within a walkable distance, and the median distance to the nearest greenspace is under 200 metres. See the streets and sub-areas below for more on how the neighbourhood breaks down.
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Frequently asked
- Is Plymouth 014 a nice place to live?
- It depends on what you're after. Plymouth 014 is affordable, practically located near a rail station, and has good greenspace access — nearly 79% of residents are within walking distance of a park. The trade-off is higher-than-average crime and a below-average school quality rating. It suits people who prioritise value and community over polish.
- What is the rent in Plymouth 014?
- A one-bedroom flat runs around £692 a month, a two-bedroom around £868, and a three-bedroom around £1,042. These are estimates scaled from city-level data using local sale prices. Rents rose about 5% in the past year, broadly in line with the wider South West.
- Is Plymouth 014 safe?
- Crime runs at around 101 incidents per 1,000 residents a year, which is above the UK national rate of roughly 80. It's consistent with the area's deprivation profile rather than being an outlier within Plymouth, but it's worth being aware of — particularly for anyone moving from lower-crime suburban areas.
- What's the commute from Plymouth 014 to Plymouth city centre?
- The nearest mainline rail station is around 570 metres away — about a seven-minute walk. That gives straightforward access into Plymouth city centre. Most residents drive, though, with around 56% using a car as their main commute mode and only about 11% relying on public transport.
- Who lives in Plymouth 014?
- A young, mixed community — nearly half the population is under 35, with a high share of under-18s suggesting many families. About 32% of homes are social housing, which is well above the Plymouth average. Owner-occupiers make up around 45%, and private renters about 22%. It's a neighbourhood with long-term residents rather than high turnover.
- What schools are near Plymouth 014?
- There are 97 schools within 2 km, but around 40% are rated Good or Outstanding — well below the national average of roughly 89%. The nearest Outstanding-rated school is about 1.6 km away. Parents should check current Ofsted ratings and catchment boundaries directly, as both can shift.
- How does Plymouth 014 compare to other Plymouth neighbourhoods for affordability?
- It's among the more affordable parts of Plymouth. A typical 2-bed at around £868 a month sits well below the UK national median for a 2-bed. The deposit-to-savings gap is around 3.2 years at local salary levels, and the median property sale price is about £189,000 — modest by any national benchmark.