House prices in Plymouth
The median price paid for a home in Plymouth was £225,000 in the 12 months to September 2026, from 3,374 sales. House prices in Plymouth did not change 0.0% in the year to September 2026, and are 15.4% higher than five years earlier. In the 12 months to September 2026, the median price in Plymouth was 25% lower than the median for South West (£300,000). The average private rent in Plymouth was £1,004 a month in August 2026, 4.7% up on a year earlier (ONS). Plymouth had 9.9 crimes per 100 people recorded by the police in the 12 months to August 2026.
House prices in Plymouth
The median price paid in Plymouth was £225,000 in the 12 months to September 2026, from 3,374 sales, or £2,711 per square metre of floor area.
By type of home
| Type | Median price | Sales | Per m² | 1 year | 5 years | South West |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Detached | £400,000 | 335 | £3,614 | +5.3% | +17.0% | £445,000 |
| Semi-detached | £262,250 | 958 | £3,103 | +2.0% | +22.0% | £305,000 |
| Terraced | £213,500 | 1,513 | £2,454 | +1.7% | +18.6% | £260,000 |
| Flats | £135,250 | 568 | £2,313 | +4.0% | +17.6% | £177,500 |
Compared with South West and England
Median price
Price per m² of floor area
| Area | Median price | 1 year | 5 years | Per m² | Per m², 1 year |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Plymouth | £225,000 | 0.0% | +15.4% | £2,711 | +2.1% |
| South West | £300,000 | −1.6% | +6.4% | £3,548 | −0.6% |
| England | £285,000 | −1.4% | +5.6% | £3,333 | −0.6% |
By floor area, homes in Plymouth sold for a median £2,711 per m² in the 12 months to September 2026, 24% lower than the figure for South West (£3,548).
Plymouth has the 92nd lowest median price of 317 local authorities in England and Wales, and the lowest of 26 local authorities in South West.
Its 0.0% change over the year is the 107th smallest price fall of 317 in England and Wales, and the 5th biggest rise of 26 local authorities in South West.
Rents in Plymouth
The average private rent in Plymouth was £1,004 a month in August 2026, 4.7% up on a year earlier. Rents in Plymouth are 33.5% higher than five years earlier (August 2026 against August 2021).
Plymouth has the 150th lowest average rent of 316 local authorities in England and Wales, and the 10th lowest of 26 local authorities in South West.
How many homes sell in Plymouth
3,152 homes were sold in Plymouth in the 12 months to September 2026, 1.16 for every 100 people living there. In the 12 months to June 2026, sales in Plymouth were 6.9% up on the year before and 23.3% lower than five years earlier.
That is the 65th most sales per person of 317 local authorities in England and Wales, and the 12th most of 26 local authorities in South West.
Home sales per 100 people: sales recorded by HM Land Registry, less those not at full market value, against ONS's population estimate.
Crime in Plymouth
The police recorded 26,927 crimes in Plymouth in the 12 months to August 2026, 9.9 for every 100 people living or working there.
| Kind of crime | Per 100 people |
|---|---|
| Violence and sexual offences | 4.88 |
| Anti-social behaviour, damage, drugs and public order | 3.58 |
| Theft and vehicle crime | 1.12 |
| Burglary and robbery | 0.30 |
Plymouth has the 68th highest crime rate of 302 local authorities in England and Wales with full figures, and the 2nd highest of 21 local authorities in South West.
The figure for South West leaves out Gloucestershire, whose police have not published every month. The figure for England leaves out Gloucestershire and Greater Manchester, whose police have not published every month.
Street crime from police.uk. People are those living there plus those coming in to work, so town and city centres aren't overstated.
Deprivation in Plymouth
Plymouth is the 101st most deprived of 296 local authorities in England on the English Indices of Deprivation 2025 (where 1 is the most deprived).
| Part of the index | Rank of 296 (1 = most deprived) |
|---|---|
| Overall | 101st |
| Income | 97th |
| Employment | 65th |
| Education and skills | 86th |
| Health | 63rd |
| Crime | 121st |
| Barriers to housing and services | 213th |
| Living environment | 171st |
Broadband and mobile in Plymouth
93.8% of premises in Plymouth can get gigabit broadband and 97.6% can get superfast (30 Mbit/s or more), by Ofcom's latest figures. 78.2% can get full fibre, and 0.4% get under 10 Mbit/s. Its gigabit coverage is the 79th highest of 318 local authorities in England and Wales.
Premises able to get gigabit broadband
99.4% of premises in Plymouth get good 4G indoors from all four mobile networks (England: 91.2%).
People moving in and out in Plymouth
In the year ending June 2025, 13,921 people moved to Plymouth from elsewhere in the UK and 15,080 moved away, a net loss of 1,159 (4.3 per 1,000 residents).
Most moved in from
- Cornwall 1,899
- South Hams 1,192
- Somerset 473
Most moved out to
- Cornwall 2,062
- South Hams 1,816
- Somerset 555
Moves within the UK only (ONS internal migration); people arriving from or leaving for abroad aren't counted.
Questions about Plymouth
How much does a house cost in Plymouth?
The median price paid for a home in Plymouth was £225,000 in the 12 months to September 2026. By type: detached £400,000; semi-detached £262,250; terraced £213,500; flats £135,250.
Are house prices in Plymouth going up?
In the year to September 2026, the median price in Plymouth did not change 0.0%, and over five years it rose 15.4%. Across South West prices fell 1.6% over the same year.
How much is rent in Plymouth?
The average private rent in Plymouth was £1,004 a month in August 2026. 1 bed £705; 2 bed £886; 3 bed £1,065; 4+ bed £1,493.
Is Plymouth a safe place to live?
Plymouth had 9.9 crimes per 100 people in the 12 months to August 2026, the 68th highest of 302 local authorities in England and Wales with full figures. The figure for South West was 7.5. Crime varies a lot from street to street: look up a postcode on the map for its own figures.
Can you get full fibre broadband in Plymouth?
78.2% of premises in Plymouth can get full fibre and 93.8% can get gigabit broadband, by Ofcom's latest figures.
Nearby areas
- South Hams 21 km
- West Devon 29 km
- Cornwall 37 km
- Torbay 38 km
- Teignbridge 40 km
Sources: HM Land Registry Price Paid Data, ONS (private rents, population estimates, internal migration), police.uk, MHCLG English Indices of Deprivation 2025, Ofcom Connected Nations. Figures updated November 2026. Contains HM Land Registry data © Crown copyright and database right; Office for National Statistics and police.uk data licensed under the Open Government Licence v3.0.