Plympton Underwood
Plymouth 019 · 5 sub-areas · 7,805 residents
Plymouth 019 is a largely residential stretch of Plymouth, home to around 7,800 people and one of the most owner-occupied corners of the city. A typical two-bedroom home lets for roughly £870 a month — noticeably below the UK's national two-bedroom median — and with around 84% of households owning their home, this is far more settled territory than Plymouth's rental-heavy centre.
Plympton Underwood 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. 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 Underwood?
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 Underwood in Plymouth
Living in Plympton Underwood
Plymouth 019 sits on the quieter, more suburban end of Plymouth's spectrum. Owner-occupation here runs to 84% — an unusually high figure for any part of Plymouth — which shapes the feel of the area considerably. Streets are calmer, turnover is lower, and the demographic skews older than you'd find closer to the waterfront or the university. It's the kind of place people move to and stay in.
Rents are among the more affordable you'll find in Plymouth. A two-bedroom home runs around £870 a month, and a three-bedroom comes in at roughly £1,040 — both comfortably below the UK national two-bedroom median of around £1,200. The trade-off is that private rentals are relatively scarce here: only about one in nine households rents privately, so availability can be patchy.
The population of just under 7,800 skews noticeably older. Over a fifth of residents are aged 65 or above, and the 50–64 bracket adds another 20%. Younger residents — the 18–34 cohort — make up only about 17% of the population, well below what you'd see in Plymouth's city-centre neighbourhoods. That age profile translates into a settled, quieter residential feel rather than a lively social one.
Nearest access to Plymouth's mainline rail station requires a journey of roughly 5.5 km — about a 69-minute walk, so most residents drive. Car use is high, with over 61% of residents commuting by car. Broadband connectivity is excellent, with 99.6% gigabit coverage — useful given that nearly a quarter of residents work from home. For more on how this area breaks down by street and sub-area, see the streets and sub-areas listed below.
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Frequently asked
- Is Plymouth 019 a nice place to live?
- It's a calm, settled residential area with low crime and high owner-occupation — good if you want a quieter life away from Plymouth's busier centre. The trade-off is limited amenities within walking distance and high car dependency. It suits families and older residents more than young professionals looking for a lively neighbourhood.
- What is the rent in Plymouth 019?
- A one-bedroom home runs around £690 a month, a two-bedroom around £870, and a three-bedroom roughly £1,040. These are estimates scaled from Plymouth-wide data using local sale prices. Private rental stock is limited here — only about one in nine households rents privately — so availability can be tight.
- Is Plymouth 019 safe?
- Yes, by most measures. The crime rate is around 44 incidents per 1,000 residents a year — roughly half the UK national average. The area's high owner-occupation and older demographic profile both tend to correlate with lower crime rates, and the numbers bear that out.
- What's the commute from Plymouth 019 to Plymouth city centre?
- Most residents drive — over 61% commute by car, and the nearest mainline rail station is about 5.5 km away. Public transport use is very low at around 3%. If you're relying on buses, journey times will vary; if you're driving, city-centre access is straightforward.
- Who lives in Plymouth 019?
- Predominantly older, settled owner-occupiers. Over 22% of residents are 65 or above, and the 50–64 bracket adds another 20%. Younger residents make up a smaller share than in most Plymouth neighbourhoods. Around a quarter of households are single-person, and just under a quarter are couples with children.
- What schools are near Plymouth 019?
- There are 44 schools within typical catchment distance. Around 55% are rated Good or Outstanding by Ofsted — below the national share of roughly 89%, so individual research matters. The nearest Outstanding-rated school is about 1.6 km away, which is walkable for most families.
- Is Plymouth 019 good for working from home?
- It's well set up for it. Gigabit broadband is available to 99.6% of premises, and zero homes fall below the minimum broadband standard. Around 24% of residents already work from home — one of the higher rates in Plymouth — so the infrastructure is clearly there to support it.