Tamerton Foliot
Plymouth 003 · 5 sub-areas · 8,230 residents
Plymouth 003 is a residential neighbourhood within Plymouth, home to around 8,230 people. A typical two-bedroom home lets for about £870 a month — noticeably below the UK national median for a 2-bed. With a high share of social housing and a predominantly family-oriented population, it sits at the more affordable end of Plymouth's rental market.
Tamerton Foliot 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.
Overview
What's it like to live in Tamerton Foliot?
2 parks and 2 playgrounds are within five minutes' walk, so greenspace is reliably close at hand; Crime sits around the national average — neither a notable concern nor a notable selling point; 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.
Tamerton Foliot in Plymouth
Living in Tamerton Foliot
Plymouth 003 has the feel of a settled, working-class residential area rather than a transient or student-heavy neighbourhood. Families make up a significant slice of the population — around one in five households are couples with children, and nearly a quarter of residents are under 18. That skew gives the area a grounded, community feel that distinguishes it from Plymouth's more mobile inner-city zones.
On cost, it's one of the more accessible parts of Plymouth. A 2-bed runs around £870 a month, well under the UK national median of roughly £1,200. Even a 3-bed tops out at about £1,040 — competitive for a family needing space. The trade-off is affordability coming partly from the area's deprivation profile: it sits in the third decile of the Index of Multiple Deprivation, meaning it's among the more deprived 30% of areas in England.
Roughly three in ten households rent from the council or a housing association — a social housing concentration well above the national norm. Owner-occupation sits at around 53%, while private renters make up only about 14% of households. That tenure mix signals a stable, long-term community rather than a place people pass through. Degree-level qualification rates are lower than Plymouth's more professionalised quarters, with just over one in five residents holding a degree.
Practically, the nearest mainline rail station is roughly 3 km away — about a 39-minute walk, though most residents drive. Around 65% of commuters use a car, and only about 7% use public transport. Broadband infrastructure is strong — 100% gigabit coverage and zero premises below the universal service obligation — which matters if you're working from home, something around 17% of residents already do.
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Frequently asked
- Is Plymouth 003 a nice place to live?
- It depends what you're after. It's a settled, family-oriented neighbourhood with low rents and strong broadband, but it sits in the bottom 30% of areas nationally on deprivation measures, and school quality within catchment is below average. It suits people who value affordability and community stability over amenities and career proximity.
- What is the rent in Plymouth 003?
- A one-bed averages around £690 a month, a two-bed around £870, and a three-bed around £1,040. These are estimates scaled from city-level data using local sale prices. Rents rose roughly 5% over the past year.
- Is Plymouth 003 safe?
- Crime runs at about 90 incidents per 1,000 residents a year — slightly above the UK national rate of around 80. It's not dramatically unsafe, but the area's deprivation profile means it sits modestly above average. Rates vary by street, so checking local data for specific roads is worthwhile.
- What's the commute from Plymouth 003 to Plymouth city centre?
- Most residents drive — around 65% commute by car. The nearest mainline rail station is roughly 3 km away (about a 39-minute walk, though most drive to it). Public transport use in the area is low at under 7%, so if you don't have a car, factor that in.
- Who lives in Plymouth 003?
- Mostly long-term, settled residents — a mix of families and older households. Around 30% are in social housing, owner-occupation is over 50%, and private renters make up only about 14%. It's a working-class area with a high share of under-18s and low degree attainment relative to national averages.
- What schools are near Plymouth 003?
- There are 67 schools within 2 km, but only around 30% are rated Good or Outstanding — well below the national average of roughly 89%. The nearest Outstanding-rated school is about 1.4 km away. Families should research individual schools rather than relying on the area average.
- How affordable is buying a home in Plymouth 003?
- The median house price is around £184,000 — relatively accessible by UK standards. At median local salaries, a deposit takes roughly 3.2 years to save. That's one of the more manageable deposit timelines in the South West, though the rent-to-income ratio of around 51% makes saving while renting a stretch.