Plympton St Mary
Plymouth 015 · 5 sub-areas · 7,652 residents
Plymouth 015 is a settled, predominantly owner-occupied corner of Plymouth, home to around 7,600 people with a notably older age profile than the city as a whole. A typical two-bedroom home lets for about £870 a month — noticeably below the UK national median for a 2-bed, and reflecting a neighbourhood where most residents own rather than rent.
Plympton St Mary is a mid-density neighbourhood of Plymouth in the South West region. It sits between busier and quieter parts of the local authority and isn't dominated by a single use — there's a mix of workplaces, housing and local services. The population skews older, with a long-settled feel and a high share of retirees; most homes are owner-occupied, so turnover is low and many residents have been here a long time.
Overview
What's it like to live in Plympton St Mary?
Greenspace is on the doorstep — a park or playing field is within walking distance of most homes; The streets feel safe by national standards — police-recorded crime is well below the country-wide median; Transport links are limited — a car or e-bike is a practical assumption for most regular trips; 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.
Plympton St Mary in Plymouth
Living in Plympton St Mary
This part of Plymouth reads more like a mature suburban community than the student-heavy or transient rental zones closer to the city centre. Around three in ten residents are aged 65 or over, which is well above the Plymouth average, and that shapes the feel: quieter streets, established households, less churn. Nearly four in five homes are owner-occupied — one of the highest tenure rates you'll find anywhere in the city.
On cost, Plymouth 015 sits at the affordable end of an already affordable city. A two-bedroom property runs roughly £870 a month, and a three-bedroom comes in just over £1,000 — figures that look attractive compared to most of southern England. The median house price of around £254,000 means the deposit hurdle is real but manageable: at typical saving rates, around four and a half years to a 10% deposit.
The demographic picture is distinctly different from Plymouth's inner neighbourhoods. The working-age population skews older — the 50–64 bracket accounts for more than one in five residents — and single-person households make up around a quarter of all homes. The area is ethnically homogeneous, with around 97% of residents UK-born, and degree-level qualifications sit at roughly 27%, which is moderate rather than high.
Practically, the area leans heavily on the car — around 60% of residents drive to work, and public transport accounts for under 3% of commutes. The nearest mainline rail station is roughly 6.4 km away, so a car or cycle is near-essential. That said, gigabit broadband coverage is 100%, which matters for the one in four residents working from home. See the streets and sub-areas below for more detail on how the neighbourhood breaks down.
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Frequently asked
- Is Plymouth 015 a nice place to live?
- It's a quiet, stable, predominantly owner-occupied neighbourhood with low crime and an older community feel. If you're after a settled suburban environment with affordable property prices and minimal noise, it works well. It's less suited to younger renters or those relying on public transport, given the car-dependent layout and limited rental stock.
- What is the rent in Plymouth 015?
- A one-bedroom flat runs around £690 a month, a two-bed around £870, and a three-bed just over £1,040. These are estimates scaled from city-level data using local sale prices. Rents rose about 5% over the past year. Private rental availability is limited — only around 12% of homes are rented privately.
- Is Plymouth 015 safe?
- Yes, relatively. The crime rate is around 46 incidents per 1,000 residents annually, well below the UK national rate of roughly 80 per 1,000. The area's settled, owner-occupied character tends to keep crime low, and there are no particular hotspots flagged within the neighbourhood.
- What's the commute from Plymouth 015 to Plymouth city centre?
- Most residents drive — around 60% use the car for work trips, and public transport accounts for under 3% of commutes. The nearest mainline rail station is about 6.4 km away, so a car or bike is near-essential. Around a quarter of residents work from home, and gigabit broadband coverage is 100%.
- Who lives in Plymouth 015?
- Mostly older, settled owner-occupiers. Nearly a third of residents are aged 65 or over, and around 83% of homes are owned rather than rented. Single-person households make up about 27% of the total. It's one of the least transient parts of Plymouth, with very low rental and social housing proportions.
- What schools are near Plymouth 015?
- There are 45 schools within typical catchment distance. Around 51% are rated Good or Outstanding by Ofsted — below the national average of roughly 89%, so it's worth researching individual schools carefully. The nearest Outstanding-rated school is approximately 930 metres away, making it walkable for most residents in the area.
- Is Plymouth 015 good for families?
- It has some family-friendly attributes — low crime, affordable three-bedroom rents around £1,040 a month, and a large number of nearby schools. The trade-off is that only about half of local schools are rated Good or Outstanding, which is below average. The car-dependent layout is manageable for families but less ideal without a vehicle.