Athenaeum Street, Plymouth
House prices, sold prices and local information for PL1 2RQ, PL1 2RH.
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At a glance
22 property sales on Athenaeum Street, Plymouth have been recorded by HM Land Registry since 2016. In the last 12 months 3 homes sold here for an average of £138,333. Most sales here are terraced homes, which have sold for an average of £346,375. That is 44% below the Plymouth average of £247,128 over the same period. 5 homes here have sold more than once since 2016; 5 of them sold for more the second time. By property type, sales here have been 73% terraced, 27% flat. Recorded sale prices on Athenaeum Street range from £105,000 to £525,000. 73% of homes sold here were freehold and 27% leasehold. Of 691 streets in Plymouth with at least two sales in the last year, Athenaeum Street ranks 658th for average price, making it one of the more affordable streets in the town.
House prices on Athenaeum Street compared
Average sale price over the last 12 months. See all PL1 house prices.
Average sale price by year
Tenure: 73% freehold and 27% leasehold across 26 recorded sales.
Prices by property type
| Type | Sales | Average price | Last sold |
|---|---|---|---|
| Terraced | 16 | £346,375 | 10 Jul 2025 |
| Flat | 6 | £129,750 | 19 Jun 2026 |
Sold prices on Athenaeum Street
| Address | Date | Price | Type | Tenure |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 30A, Athenaeum Street PL1 2RQ | 19 Jun 2026 | £160,000 | Flat | Leasehold |
| 26D, Athenaeum Street PL1 2RQ | 15 May 2026 | £130,000 | Flat | Leasehold |
| 26B, Athenaeum Street PL1 2RQ | 10 Apr 2026 | £125,000 | Flat | Leasehold |
| 24, Athenaeum Street PL1 2RH | 10 Jul 2025 | £350,000 | Terraced | Freehold |
| 8, Athenaeum Street PL1 2RH | 31 Mar 2025 | £435,000 | Terraced | Freehold |
| 26A, Athenaeum Street PL1 2RQ | 20 Dec 2023 | £140,000 | Flat | Leasehold |
| 29, Athenaeum Street PL1 2RQ | 7 Nov 2023 | £483,775 | Other | Freehold |
| 14, Athenaeum Street PL1 2RH | 21 Aug 2023 | £120,000 | Other | Leasehold |
| 30, Athenaeum Street PL1 2RQ | 19 Jun 2023 | £413,500 | Terraced | Freehold |
| 26D, Athenaeum Street PL1 2RQ | 25 Feb 2022 | £118,500 | Flat | Leasehold |
| 28, Athenaeum Street PL1 2RQ | 25 Jun 2021 | £525,000 | Terraced | Freehold |
| 1, Athenaeum Street PL1 2RQ | 7 May 2021 | £482,500 | Terraced | Freehold |
| 5, Athenaeum Street PL1 2RQ | 27 Nov 2020 | £252,500 | Terraced | Freehold |
| 5A, Athenaeum Street PL1 2RQ | 17 Nov 2020 | £295,000 | Terraced | Freehold |
| 13, Athenaeum Street PL1 2RH | 24 Aug 2020 | £310,000 | Terraced | Freehold |
| 18, Athenaeum Street PL1 2RH | 24 Jan 2020 | £357,000 | Terraced | Freehold |
| 26A, Athenaeum Street PL1 2RQ | 20 Dec 2019 | £105,000 | Flat | Leasehold |
| 23, Athenaeum Street PL1 2RH | 13 Dec 2019 | £425,000 | Terraced | Freehold |
| 2, Athenaeum Street PL1 2RQ | 10 May 2019 | £390,000 | Terraced | Freehold |
| 5A, Athenaeum Street PL1 2RQ | 12 Feb 2019 | £238,500 | Terraced | Freehold |
| 1, Athenaeum Street PL1 2RQ | 20 Nov 2017 | £230,000 | Terraced | Freehold |
| 27, Athenaeum Street PL1 2RQ | 1 Sep 2017 | £390,000 | Other | Freehold |
| 3, Athenaeum Street PL1 2RQ | 15 Jun 2017 | £330,000 | Terraced | Freehold |
| 8, Athenaeum Street PL1 2RH | 28 Feb 2017 | £260,000 | Terraced | Freehold |
| 20, Athenaeum Street PL1 2RH | 1 Feb 2017 | £308,000 | Terraced | Freehold |
| 5A, Athenaeum Street PL1 2RQ | 29 Jan 2016 | £270,000 | Terraced | Freehold |
Sale prices are as recorded by HM Land Registry. Some sales (for example repossessions and company purchases) are listed but left out of the averages.
Sale history: homes sold more than once
| Address | Sales | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 26D, Athenaeum Street | £118,500 (Feb 2022) → £130,000 (May 2026) | +10% over 4 yrs |
| 8, Athenaeum Street | £260,000 (Feb 2017) → £435,000 (Mar 2025) | +67% over 8 yrs |
| 26A, Athenaeum Street | £105,000 (Dec 2019) → £140,000 (Dec 2023) | +33% over 4 yrs |
| 1, Athenaeum Street | £230,000 (Nov 2017) → £482,500 (May 2021) | +110% over 3 yrs |
| 5A, Athenaeum Street | £270,000 (Jan 2016) → £238,500 (Feb 2019) → £295,000 (Nov 2020) | +9% over 5 yrs |
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Crime and flood risk near Athenaeum Street
Crime
1,024 crimes were reported within about a mile of Athenaeum Street in August 2026.
Crime level compared with the rest of England (10 = lowest crime):
Higher crime than about 90% of neighbourhoods in England, based on recorded crime rates (English Indices of Deprivation 2025).
| Violence & sexual offences | 367 |
| Anti-social behaviour | 193 |
| Shoplifting | 89 |
| Other theft | 82 |
| Criminal damage & arson | 77 |
| Public order | 72 |
Source: data.police.uk. Locations are approximate and cover the surrounding area, not just this street.
Flood risk
Athenaeum Street is in or near 3 Environment Agency flood areas:
- River Plym and Tory Brook Flood alert area
- Plymouth Sound, Wembury Bay and tidal estuaries Flood alert area
- Plymouth Sound, Wembury Bay and tidal estuaries Flood alert area
Flood warning areas cover places at risk from rivers and the sea. Surface water risk isn't included. Check the long-term flood risk for a postcode on GOV.UK.
Schools near Athenaeum Street
| School | Type | Ages | Ofsted | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| St Andrew's Cof E VA Primary School 190 pupils | Primary Church of England | 5–11 | Good Report | 0.2 mi |
| Millbay Academy 526 pupils | Secondary | 11–16 | Good Report | 0.4 mi |
| St Peter's CofE Primary School 192 pupils | Primary Church of England | 2–11 | Good Report | 0.4 mi |
| ACE Schools Plymouth 236 pupils | Academy alternative provision converter | 4–19 | Report | 0.5 mi |
| Pilgrim Primary Academy 361 pupils | Primary | 4–11 | Report | 0.5 mi |
| The Cathedral School of St Mary 102 pupils | Primary Roman Catholic | 4–11 | Report | 0.5 mi |
| Chapel Bridge School 100 pupils | Other independent special school | 6–19 | Report | 0.6 mi |
| High Street Primary Academy 214 pupils | Primary | 2–11 | Good Report | 0.7 mi |
Source: Department for Education (Get Information about Schools) and Ofsted. Grades are from each school's last graded inspection; newer inspections use report cards without a single overall grade, so check the full report. Distances are straight-line. Check catchment areas with the local council.
Getting around, shops and health
Train stations
- Plymouth station 0.7 mi · 15 min walk
- Devonport station 1.4 mi · 27 min walk
- Dockyard (Plymouth) station 1.7 mi · 34 min walk
Nearest bus stops
- Leigham Street (E-bound, Citadel Road) 1 min walk
- The Walrus (W-bound, Notte Street) 1 min walk
- Athenaeum Place (SE-bound, Notte Street) 2 min walk
- Hoe Court (E-bound, Citadel Road) 2 min walk
GP surgeries
- West Hoe Surgery
2 Pier Street, Plymouth · 0.2 mi - Adelaide Street Surgery
20 Adelaide Street, Stonehouse, Plymouth · 0.5 mi - North Road West Med.ctr.
167 North Road West, Plymouth · 0.6 mi - Friary House Surgery
Friary House, Beaumont Road, Plymouth · 0.9 mi
Supermarkets
- Tesco Express Tesco Notte St Express · 0.2 mi
- The Co-operative Food Co-op Hoegate Street · 0.3 mi
- Tesco Express Tesco Plymouth New George Street Express · 0.3 mi
- Morrisons Daily Morrisons Daily Barbican 50 Southside ST · 0.4 mi
Pharmacies
- Day Lewis Pharmacy · 0.3 mi
- Superdrug Pharmacy · 0.3 mi
- Boots · 0.3 mi
Dentists
- Clark House Dental Surgeries Ltd · 0.1 mi
- The Crescent Specialist Dental Centre · 0.1 mi
- Dental Surgery · 0.3 mi
Sources: Department for Transport (NaPTAN), NHS England organisation data, and GEOLYTIX Retail Points (open data). Walking times are estimates from straight-line distance.
Area profile
Deprivation
This neighbourhood is in decile 3 of 10 on the English Indices of Deprivation 2025, where 1 is the most deprived 10% of areas in England and 10 the least deprived.
| Income | 5 of 10 |
| Employment | 5 of 10 |
| Education and skills | 3 of 10 |
| Health and disability | 3 of 10 |
| Crime | 1 of 10 |
| Access to housing and services | 8 of 10 |
| Living environment | 3 of 10 |
Each domain ranked in deciles across England (10 = least deprived).
Homes
| Here | Eng & Wales | |
|---|---|---|
| Owned | 26.4% | 62.5% |
| Private rented | 45.5% | 20.3% |
| Social rented | 28.1% | 17.1% |
| Households | 833 |
People
| Here | Eng & Wales | |
|---|---|---|
| Under 15 | 5.3% | 17.4% |
| Aged 15–64 | 82.6% | 64.1% |
| Aged 65+ | 12.1% | 18.6% |
| Residents | 2,012 |
Broadband
| Here | UK | |
|---|---|---|
| Superfast (30Mbit+) | 100% | 95% |
| Ultrafast (300Mbit+) | 100% | 80% |
| Gigabit-capable | 100% | 80% |
Share of homes on this street's postcodes that can get each speed. UK figure is the average across all postcodes. Source: Ofcom Connected Nations.
Mobile signal
| Here | Eng & Wales | |
|---|---|---|
| 4G indoors, all 4 networks | 98% | 89% |
| 4G indoors, at least 1 network | 100% | 100% |
| 4G outdoors, all 4 networks | 100% | 99% |
| Calls indoors, all 4 networks | 99% | 92% |
Share of homes across Plymouth with good coverage (Jul 2025). Signal varies street by street; check your exact address on Ofcom's checker. Source: Ofcom Connected Nations.
Neighbourhood figures cover the surrounding Lower Layer Super Output Area (about 1,500 residents). Sources: Census 2021 (ONS) and the English Indices of Deprivation 2025.
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Who lives around Athenaeum Street
Ethnic group
| Here | Plymouth | |
|---|---|---|
| White | 85% | 94% |
| Asian, Asian British or Asian Welsh | 5% | 2.3% |
| Black, Black British, Black Welsh, Caribbean or African | 3.7% | 1.1% |
| Mixed or Multiple ethnic groups | 3.5% | 1.8% |
| Other ethnic group | 2.8% | 1% |
Religion
| Here | Plymouth | |
|---|---|---|
| No religion | 51.9% | 48.9% |
| Christian | 35% | 42.5% |
| Not answered | 7.8% | 5.9% |
| Muslim | 3.4% | 1.3% |
| Other religion | 0.7% | 0.6% |
| Hindu | 0.6% | 0.3% |
| Buddhist | 0.3% | 0.4% |
| Sikh | 0.2% | – |
Country of birth
| Here | Plymouth | |
|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 78.1% | 90.8% |
| Born outside the UK | 21.9% | 9.2% |
Highest qualification
| Here | Plymouth | |
|---|---|---|
| Level 3 qualifications | 32.2% | 21.7% |
| Level 4 qualifications and above | 31.6% | 27.5% |
| No qualifications | 11.4% | 17.3% |
| Level 2 qualifications | 11.3% | 14.1% |
| Level 1 and entry level qualifications | 6.4% | 9.8% |
| Apprenticeship | 5.5% | 7.2% |
| Other qualifications | 1.6% | 2.4% |
General health
| Here | Plymouth | |
|---|---|---|
| Very good health | 46.4% | 45.8% |
| Good health | 34.8% | 33.8% |
| Fair health | 13.3% | 14.1% |
| Bad health | 3.9% | 4.9% |
| Very bad health | 1.5% | 1.5% |
Cars or vans per household
| Here | Plymouth | |
|---|---|---|
| No cars or vans in household | 50.6% | 24.9% |
| 1 car or van in household | 39.7% | 43.5% |
| 2 cars or vans in household | 7.6% | 24.5% |
| 3 or more cars or vans in household | 2.2% | 7% |
Source: Census 2021 (ONS), via Nomis. Percentages of usual residents or households, as recorded in March 2021.
Figures cover the surrounding neighbourhood (Lower Layer Super Output Area, about 1,500 residents). Full demographics of Plymouth.
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