Downfield Drive, Plymouth
House prices, sold prices and local information for PL7 2DP.
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At a glance
21 property sales on Downfield Drive, Plymouth have been recorded by HM Land Registry since 2016. In the last 12 months 2 homes sold here for an average of £195,000. Most sales here are semi-detached homes, which have sold for an average of £161,894. Average sale prices rose from £141,640 in 2016 to £195,000 in 2026 (+38%), though averages on a single street can swing with the mix of homes sold. That is 21% below the Plymouth average of £247,128 over the same period. 1 home here has sold more than once since 2016; 1 of them sold for more the second time. By property type, sales here have been 81% semi-detached, 14% terraced, 5% flat. Recorded sale prices on Downfield Drive range from £120,000 to £215,000. 92% of homes sold here were freehold and 8% leasehold. Of 691 streets in Plymouth with at least two sales in the last year, Downfield Drive ranks 469th for average price.
House prices on Downfield Drive compared
Average sale price over the last 12 months. See all PL7 house prices.
Average sale price by year
Tenure: 92% freehold and 8% leasehold across 24 recorded sales.
Prices by property type
| Type | Sales | Average price | Last sold |
|---|---|---|---|
| Semi-detached | 17 | £161,894 | 19 Jun 2026 |
| Terraced | 3 | £157,000 | 17 Jul 2023 |
| Flat | 1 | £120,000 | 25 Aug 2016 |
Sold prices on Downfield Drive
| Address | Date | Price | Type | Tenure |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 93, Downfield Drive PL7 2DP | 19 Jun 2026 | £215,000 | Semi-detached | Freehold |
| 51, Downfield Drive PL7 2DP | 13 Jan 2026 | £175,000 | Semi-detached | Freehold |
| 83, Downfield Drive PL7 2DP | 11 Sep 2025 | £180,000 | Semi-detached | Freehold |
| 89, Downfield Drive PL7 2DP | 17 Jun 2024 | £173,000 | Semi-detached | Freehold |
| 11, Downfield Drive PL7 2DP | 17 Jul 2023 | £175,000 | Terraced | Freehold |
| 27, Downfield Drive PL7 2DP | 14 Jul 2021 | £168,000 | Semi-detached | Freehold |
| 95, Downfield Drive PL7 2DP | 28 May 2021 | £165,000 | Semi-detached | Freehold |
| 85, Downfield Drive PL7 2DP | 26 Feb 2021 | £180,000 | Semi-detached | Freehold |
| 97, Downfield Drive PL7 2DP | 7 Dec 2020 | £165,500 | Semi-detached | Freehold |
| 91, Downfield Drive PL7 2DP | 31 Jul 2020 | £144,000 | Semi-detached | Freehold |
| 93, Downfield Drive PL7 2DP | 25 Feb 2019 | £142,000 | Semi-detached | Freehold |
| 79, Downfield Drive PL7 2DP | 13 Feb 2019 | £149,000 | Terraced | Freehold |
| 3, Downfield Drive PL7 2DP | 2 Jan 2019 | £155,000 | Semi-detached | Freehold |
| 61, Downfield Drive PL7 2DP | 6 Aug 2018 | £159,000 | Semi-detached | Freehold |
| 5, Downfield Drive PL7 2DP | 20 Jul 2018 | £145,000 | Semi-detached | Freehold |
| 9, Downfield Drive PL7 2DP | 6 Jul 2018 | £156,500 | Semi-detached | Freehold |
| 65, Downfield Drive PL7 2DP | 3 May 2017 | £147,000 | Terraced | Freehold |
| 73, Downfield Drive PL7 2DP | 13 Jan 2017 | £140,000 | Semi-detached | Freehold |
| 141 - 143, Downfield Drive PL7 2DP | 25 Aug 2016 | £46,000 | Other | Leasehold |
| 145, Downfield Drive PL7 2DP | 25 Aug 2016 | £120,000 | Flat | Leasehold |
| 29, Downfield Drive PL7 2DP | 22 Jul 2016 | £149,000 | Semi-detached | Freehold |
| 21, Downfield Drive PL7 2DP | 20 Jun 2016 | £152,500 | Semi-detached | Freehold |
| 81, Downfield Drive PL7 2DP | 18 Mar 2016 | £145,700 | Semi-detached | Freehold |
| 17, Downfield Drive PL7 2DP | 11 Mar 2016 | £141,000 | Semi-detached | 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 |
|---|---|---|
| 93, Downfield Drive | £142,000 (Feb 2019) → £215,000 (Jun 2026) | +51% over 7 yrs |
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Crime and flood risk near Downfield Drive
Crime
78 crimes were reported within about a mile of Downfield Drive in August 2026.
Crime level compared with the rest of England (10 = lowest crime):
Lower crime than about 70% of neighbourhoods in England, based on recorded crime rates (English Indices of Deprivation 2025).
| Violence & sexual offences | 45 |
| Anti-social behaviour | 10 |
| Public order | 8 |
| Criminal damage & arson | 6 |
| Other theft | 3 |
| Vehicle crime | 3 |
Source: data.police.uk. Locations are approximate and cover the surrounding area, not just this street.
Schools near Downfield Drive
| School | Type | Ages | Ofsted | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Chaddlewood Primary School 383 pupils | Primary | 4–11 | Good Report | 0.2 mi |
| Longcause Community Special School 118 pupils | Community special school | 4–16 | Report | 0.4 mi |
| Glen Park Primary School 461 pupils | Primary | 2–11 | Outstanding Report | 0.4 mi |
| Plympton Academy 984 pupils | Secondary | 11–18 | Requires improvement Report | 0.5 mi |
| Plympton St Maurice Primary School 179 pupils | Primary | 5–11 | Report | 0.6 mi |
| St Mary's Priory Junior School 149 pupils | Primary | 7–11 | Good Report | 0.7 mi |
| Yealmpstone Farm Primary School 227 pupils | Primary | 4–11 | Report | 0.8 mi |
| St Mary's Priory CofE Infant & Nursery School 85 pupils | Primary Church of England | 3–7 | Good 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 4.6 mi · 1 hr 31 min walk
Nearest bus stops
- Downfield Drive (NW-bound, Glen Road) 2 min walk
- Westfield (SE-bound, Glen Road) 3 min walk
- Glen Road Subway (SE-bound, Glen Road) 3 min walk
- Wain Park (W-bound) 4 min walk
GP surgeries
- Pathfields Medical Group
Plympton Health Centre, Mudge Way, Plymouth · 0.5 mi - Beacon Medical Group
Plympton Health Centre, Mudge Way, Plymouth · 0.5 mi - Elm Surgery
123 Leypark Walk, Estover, Plymouth · 2.8 mi - Church View Surgery
30 Holland Road, Plymouth · 3.0 mi
Supermarkets
- Tesco Express Tesco Plympton Express · 0.2 mi
- Aldi Aldi Galileo Close Plympton · 0.4 mi
- Iceland Iceland Plympton · 0.5 mi
- The Co-operative Food Co-op Ridgeway · 0.6 mi
Pharmacies
- Well · 0.4 mi
- Day Lewis Pharmacy · 0.4 mi
- Boots · 0.5 mi
Dentists
- The White House Dental Surgery · 0.4 mi
- Mudge Way Dental Surgery · 0.5 mi
- Courtenay House Dental Surgery · 0.6 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 9 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 | 8 of 10 |
| Employment | 8 of 10 |
| Education and skills | 6 of 10 |
| Health and disability | 7 of 10 |
| Crime | 8 of 10 |
| Access to housing and services | 7 of 10 |
| Living environment | 9 of 10 |
Each domain ranked in deciles across England (10 = least deprived).
Homes
| Here | Eng & Wales | |
|---|---|---|
| Owned | 64.7% | 62.5% |
| Private rented | 30.5% | 20.3% |
| Social rented | 4.8% | 17.1% |
| Households | 767 |
People
| Here | Eng & Wales | |
|---|---|---|
| Under 15 | 19.8% | 17.4% |
| Aged 15–64 | 63.6% | 64.1% |
| Aged 65+ | 16.6% | 18.6% |
| Residents | 1,820 |
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 Downfield Drive
Ethnic group
| Here | Plymouth | |
|---|---|---|
| White | 97.1% | 94% |
| Mixed or Multiple ethnic groups | 1.4% | 1.8% |
| Asian, Asian British or Asian Welsh | 0.7% | 2.3% |
| Black, Black British, Black Welsh, Caribbean or African | 0.4% | 1.1% |
| Other ethnic group | 0.4% | 1% |
Religion
| Here | Plymouth | |
|---|---|---|
| Christian | 47.7% | 42.5% |
| No religion | 45.9% | 48.9% |
| Not answered | 5.7% | 5.9% |
| Other religion | 0.3% | 0.6% |
| Muslim | 0.2% | 1.3% |
| Buddhist | 0.1% | 0.4% |
| Jewish | 0.1% | 0.1% |
| Hindu | 0% | 0.3% |
Country of birth
| Here | Plymouth | |
|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 94.3% | 90.8% |
| Born outside the UK | 5.7% | 9.2% |
Highest qualification
| Here | Plymouth | |
|---|---|---|
| Level 4 qualifications and above | 29.5% | 27.5% |
| Level 3 qualifications | 24.2% | 21.7% |
| Level 2 qualifications | 15.4% | 14.1% |
| Level 1 and entry level qualifications | 11.5% | 9.8% |
| No qualifications | 9% | 17.3% |
| Apprenticeship | 8.3% | 7.2% |
| Other qualifications | 2% | 2.4% |
General health
| Here | Plymouth | |
|---|---|---|
| Very good health | 50.3% | 45.8% |
| Good health | 37.1% | 33.8% |
| Fair health | 9.4% | 14.1% |
| Bad health | 2.5% | 4.9% |
| Very bad health | 0.8% | 1.5% |
Cars or vans per household
| Here | Plymouth | |
|---|---|---|
| 1 car or van in household | 46.9% | 43.5% |
| 2 cars or vans in household | 35.3% | 24.5% |
| 3 or more cars or vans in household | 9.4% | 7% |
| No cars or vans in household | 8.4% | 24.9% |
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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