Desborough Road, Plymouth
House prices, sold prices and local information for PL4 9PN, PL4 9PW, PL4 9PP.
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At a glance
69 property sales on Desborough Road, Plymouth have been recorded by HM Land Registry since 2016. In the last 12 months 2 homes sold here for an average of £215,000. Most sales here are terraced homes, which have sold for an average of £174,310. Average sale prices rose from £146,472 in 2016 to £215,000 in 2026 (+47%), though averages on a single street can swing with the mix of homes sold. That is 13% below the Plymouth average of £247,128 over the same period. 14 homes here have sold more than once since 2016; 14 of them sold for more the second time. By property type, sales here have been 88% terraced, 10% semi-detached, 1% flat. Recorded sale prices on Desborough Road range from £85,000 to £250,000. 97% of homes sold here were freehold and 3% leasehold. Of 691 streets in Plymouth with at least two sales in the last year, Desborough Road ranks 385th for average price.
House prices on Desborough Road compared
Average sale price over the last 12 months. See all PL4 house prices.
Average sale price by year
Tenure: 97% freehold and 3% leasehold across 75 recorded sales.
Prices by property type
| Type | Sales | Average price | Last sold |
|---|---|---|---|
| Terraced | 61 | £174,310 | 4 Sep 2026 |
| Semi-detached | 7 | £161,364 | 3 Oct 2024 |
| Flat | 1 | £85,000 | 22 Apr 2016 |
Sold prices on Desborough Road
| Address | Date | Price | Type | Tenure |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 118, Desborough Road PL4 9PW | 4 Sep 2026 | £230,000 | Terraced | Freehold |
| 59, Desborough Road PL4 9PW | 2 Mar 2026 | £200,000 | Terraced | Freehold |
| 53, Desborough Road PL4 9PW | 4 Aug 2025 | £200,000 | Terraced | Freehold |
| 156, Desborough Road PL4 9PR | 18 Jul 2025 | £200,000 | Terraced | Freehold |
| 58, Desborough Road PL4 9PN | 18 Jul 2025 | £170,000 | Terraced | Freehold |
| 128, Desborough Road PL4 9PP | 3 Jan 2025 | £193,500 | Terraced | Freehold |
| 91, Desborough Road PL4 9PP | 21 Oct 2024 | £220,000 | Terraced | Freehold |
| 103, Desborough Road PL4 9PR | 3 Oct 2024 | £185,000 | Semi-detached | Freehold |
| 53, Desborough Road PL4 9PW | 25 Sep 2024 | £170,000 | Terraced | Freehold |
| 4, Desborough Road PL4 9PL | 9 Apr 2024 | £220,000 | Terraced | Freehold |
| 26, Desborough Road PL4 9PL | 20 Dec 2023 | £240,000 | Terraced | Freehold |
| 98, Desborough Road PL4 9PW | 30 Nov 2023 | £205,000 | Terraced | Freehold |
| 95, Desborough Road PL4 9PP | 9 Nov 2023 | £215,000 | Terraced | Freehold |
| 101, Desborough Road PL4 9PR | 1 Sep 2023 | £197,000 | Semi-detached | Freehold |
| 126, Desborough Road PL4 9PP | 25 Aug 2023 | £180,000 | Terraced | Freehold |
| 87, Desborough Road PL4 9PP | 1 Aug 2023 | £139,500 | Terraced | Freehold |
| 116, Desborough Road PL4 9PW | 3 Mar 2023 | £209,000 | Terraced | Freehold |
| 18, Desborough Road PL4 9PL | 17 Feb 2023 | £160,000 | Terraced | Freehold |
| 70, Desborough Road PL4 9PN | 25 Nov 2022 | £170,000 | Terraced | Freehold |
| 82, Desborough Road PL4 9PN | 25 Nov 2022 | £250,000 | Terraced | Freehold |
| 90, Desborough Road PL4 9PW | 14 Nov 2022 | £242,000 | Terraced | Freehold |
| 11, Desborough Road PL4 9PN | 25 Oct 2022 | £155,000 | Terraced | Freehold |
| 68, Desborough Road PL4 9PN | 2 Sep 2022 | £200,000 | Terraced | Freehold |
| 30, Desborough Road PL4 9PL | 31 Aug 2022 | £225,000 | Terraced | Freehold |
| 136, Desborough Road PL4 9PP | 26 Aug 2022 | £205,000 | Terraced | Freehold |
| 57, Desborough Road PL4 9PW | 14 Jul 2022 | £200,000 | Terraced | Freehold |
| 77, Desborough Road PL4 9PW | 21 Mar 2022 | £180,000 | Semi-detached | Freehold |
| 88A, Desborough Road PL4 9PN | 7 Mar 2022 | £240,000 | Terraced | Freehold |
| 4, Desborough Road PL4 9PL | 28 Jan 2022 | £200,000 | Terraced | Freehold |
| 54, Desborough Road PL4 9PN | 28 Jan 2022 | £223,500 | Terraced | Freehold |
| 3, Desborough Road PL4 9PN | 7 Jan 2022 | £183,000 | Terraced | Freehold |
| 43, Desborough Road PL4 9PN | 22 Oct 2021 | £185,000 | Terraced | Freehold |
| 95, Desborough Road PL4 9PP | 14 Oct 2021 | £112,500 | Terraced | Freehold |
| 78, Desborough Road PL4 9PN | 8 Oct 2021 | £180,000 | Terraced | Freehold |
| 106, Desborough Road PL4 9PW | 2 Sep 2021 | £175,500 | Terraced | Freehold |
| 37, Desborough Road PL4 9PN | 25 Jun 2021 | £170,000 | Terraced | Freehold |
| 59, Desborough Road PL4 9PW | 26 Feb 2021 | £160,000 | Terraced | Freehold |
| 82, Desborough Road PL4 9PN | 15 Dec 2020 | £162,000 | Terraced | Freehold |
| 51, Desborough Road PL4 9PW | 30 Oct 2020 | £163,250 | Terraced | Freehold |
| 101, Desborough Road PL4 9PR | 7 Aug 2020 | £135,000 | Semi-detached | Freehold |
| 47, Desborough Road PL4 9PN | 7 Aug 2020 | £165,000 | Terraced | Freehold |
| First Floor Flat, 72, Desborough Road PL4 9PN | 1 Apr 2020 | £94,000 | Flat | Leasehold |
| 38, Desborough Road PL4 9PN | 6 Mar 2020 | £187,500 | Terraced | Freehold |
| 7, Desborough Road PL4 9PN | 21 Feb 2020 | £149,000 | Terraced | Freehold |
| 90, Desborough Road PL4 9PW | 14 Feb 2020 | £125,000 | Terraced | Freehold |
| 57, Desborough Road PL4 9PW | 10 Feb 2020 | £160,000 | Terraced | Freehold |
| 105, Desborough Road PL4 9PR | 24 Jan 2020 | £135,000 | Semi-detached | Freehold |
| 5, Desborough Road PL4 9PN | 17 Dec 2019 | £146,550 | Semi-detached | Freehold |
| 3, Desborough Road PL4 9PN | 14 Jun 2019 | £182,000 | Terraced | Freehold |
| 53, Desborough Road PL4 9PW | 8 Feb 2019 | £148,000 | 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 |
|---|---|---|
| 118, Desborough Road | £151,000 (Mar 2016) → £230,000 (Sep 2026) | +52% over 10 yrs |
| 59, Desborough Road | £146,000 (Nov 2016) → £160,000 (Feb 2021) → £200,000 (Mar 2026) | +37% over 9 yrs |
| 53, Desborough Road | £148,000 (Feb 2019) → £170,000 (Sep 2024) → £200,000 (Aug 2025) | +35% over 6 yrs |
| 128, Desborough Road | £139,000 (May 2017) → £193,500 (Jan 2025) | +39% over 8 yrs |
| 4, Desborough Road | £200,000 (Jan 2022) → £220,000 (Apr 2024) | +10% over 2 yrs |
| 95, Desborough Road | £112,500 (Oct 2021) → £215,000 (Nov 2023) | +91% over 2 yrs |
| 101, Desborough Road | £135,000 (Aug 2020) → £197,000 (Sep 2023) | +46% over 3 yrs |
| 126, Desborough Road | £143,950 (May 2017) → £180,000 (Aug 2023) | +25% over 6 yrs |
| 116, Desborough Road | £155,000 (Jan 2017) → £209,000 (Mar 2023) | +35% over 6 yrs |
| 82, Desborough Road | £162,000 (Dec 2020) → £250,000 (Nov 2022) | +54% over 2 yrs |
| 90, Desborough Road | £125,000 (Feb 2020) → £242,000 (Nov 2022) | +94% over 3 yrs |
| 57, Desborough Road | £116,500 (Mar 2017) → £160,000 (Feb 2020) → £200,000 (Jul 2022) | +72% over 5 yrs |
| 54, Desborough Road | £177,500 (Jun 2018) → £223,500 (Jan 2022) | +26% over 4 yrs |
| 3, Desborough Road | £182,000 (Jun 2019) → £183,000 (Jan 2022) | +1% over 3 yrs |
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Crime and flood risk near Desborough Road
Crime
806 crimes were reported within about a mile of Desborough Road in August 2026.
Crime level compared with the rest of England (10 = lowest crime):
Higher crime than about 80% of neighbourhoods in England, based on recorded crime rates (English Indices of Deprivation 2025).
| Violence & sexual offences | 250 |
| Anti-social behaviour | 123 |
| Criminal damage & arson | 82 |
| Shoplifting | 80 |
| Other theft | 72 |
| Public order | 55 |
Source: data.police.uk. Locations are approximate and cover the surrounding area, not just this street.
Schools near Desborough Road
| School | Type | Ages | Ofsted | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Prince Rock Primary School 405 pupils | Primary | 3–11 | Outstanding Report | 0.2 mi |
| Salisbury Road Primary School 395 pupils | Primary | 4–11 | Good Report | 0.2 mi |
| Holy Cross Catholic Primary School 276 pupils | Primary Roman Catholic | 4–11 | Good Report | 0.5 mi |
| Lipson Vale Primary School 393 pupils | Primary | 5–11 | Good Report | 0.6 mi |
| Mount Street Primary School 253 pupils | Primary | 2–11 | Good Report | 0.6 mi |
| ACE Schools Plymouth 236 pupils | Academy alternative provision converter | 4–19 | Report | 0.7 mi |
| Lipson Co-operative Academy 1,131 pupils | Secondary | 11–18 | Good Report | 0.8 mi |
| Plymouth High School for Girls 782 pupils | Secondary | 11–18 | Report | 0.8 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 1.1 mi · 21 min walk
- Devonport station 2.2 mi · 45 min walk
- Dockyard (Plymouth) station 2.5 mi · 50 min walk
Nearest bus stops
- Higher Stert Terrace (NE-bound, Embankment Road) 2 min walk
- Curnows Cafe (NW-bound, Elliott Road) 3 min walk
- Elliott Road (W-bound, Laira Bridge Road) 3 min walk
- Cattedown Roundabout (E-bound, Embankment Road) 3 min walk
GP surgeries
- Wycliffe Surgery
8 Cattedown Road, Plymouth · 0.3 mi - Friary House Surgery
Friary House, Beaumont Road, Plymouth · 0.3 mi - Lisson Grove Medical Ctr.
3-5 Lisson Grove, Mutley, Plymouth · 0.9 mi - North Road West Med.ctr.
167 North Road West, Plymouth · 1.1 mi
Supermarkets
- The Co-operative Food Co-op Embankment Road · 0.1 mi
- The Co-operative Food Co-op Salisbury Road · 0.3 mi
- The Co-operative Food Co-op Beaumont Road · 0.3 mi
- Asda PFS Asda Plymouth Exeter Street Petrol Filling Station · 0.5 mi
Pharmacies
- Cattedown Pharmacy · 0.2 mi
- Day Lewis Pharmacy · 0.6 mi
- Phl Pharma · 0.7 mi
Dentists
- Armada Dental Surgery · 0.3 mi
- Exeter Street (dental Surgery) · 0.3 mi
- Seven Trees Clinic · 0.5 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 | 3 of 10 |
| Employment | 3 of 10 |
| Education and skills | 3 of 10 |
| Health and disability | 3 of 10 |
| Crime | 2 of 10 |
| Access to housing and services | 7 of 10 |
| Living environment | 1 of 10 |
Each domain ranked in deciles across England (10 = least deprived).
Homes
| Here | Eng & Wales | |
|---|---|---|
| Owned | 39.2% | 62.5% |
| Private rented | 54.0% | 20.3% |
| Social rented | 6.8% | 17.1% |
| Households | 1,032 |
People
| Here | Eng & Wales | |
|---|---|---|
| Under 15 | 15.8% | 17.4% |
| Aged 15–64 | 73.1% | 64.1% |
| Aged 65+ | 11.1% | 18.6% |
| Residents | 2,173 |
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 Desborough Road
Ethnic group
| Here | Plymouth | |
|---|---|---|
| White | 84.8% | 94% |
| Asian, Asian British or Asian Welsh | 6.2% | 2.3% |
| Mixed or Multiple ethnic groups | 4.2% | 1.8% |
| Other ethnic group | 2.6% | 1% |
| Black, Black British, Black Welsh, Caribbean or African | 2.2% | 1.1% |
Religion
| Here | Plymouth | |
|---|---|---|
| No religion | 48% | 48.9% |
| Christian | 37.9% | 42.5% |
| Not answered | 5.7% | 5.9% |
| Muslim | 5.2% | 1.3% |
| Buddhist | 1.2% | 0.4% |
| Hindu | 1.1% | 0.3% |
| Other religion | 0.9% | 0.6% |
| Jewish | 0% | 0.1% |
Country of birth
| Here | Plymouth | |
|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 78.8% | 90.8% |
| Born outside the UK | 21.2% | 9.2% |
Highest qualification
| Here | Plymouth | |
|---|---|---|
| Level 4 qualifications and above | 32.6% | 27.5% |
| Level 3 qualifications | 18.4% | 21.7% |
| No qualifications | 18.2% | 17.3% |
| Level 2 qualifications | 13.2% | 14.1% |
| Level 1 and entry level qualifications | 8.6% | 9.8% |
| Apprenticeship | 6.7% | 7.2% |
| Other qualifications | 2.2% | 2.4% |
General health
| Here | Plymouth | |
|---|---|---|
| Very good health | 44.9% | 45.8% |
| Good health | 34.3% | 33.8% |
| Fair health | 14.3% | 14.1% |
| Bad health | 5.1% | 4.9% |
| Very bad health | 1.4% | 1.5% |
Cars or vans per household
| Here | Plymouth | |
|---|---|---|
| 1 car or van in household | 46.2% | 43.5% |
| No cars or vans in household | 34.6% | 24.9% |
| 2 cars or vans in household | 16.2% | 24.5% |
| 3 or more cars or vans in household | 3% | 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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