Whimbrel Way, Plymouth
House prices, sold prices and local information for PL9 8GR.
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At a glance
20 property sales on Whimbrel Way, Plymouth have been recorded by HM Land Registry since 2018. The most recent sale was on 16 Oct 2025. Most sales here are detached homes, which have sold for an average of £360,019. 4 homes here have sold more than once since 2018; 4 of them sold for more the second time. By property type, sales here have been 90% detached, 10% semi-detached. Recorded sale prices on Whimbrel Way range from £260,000 to £418,000. Every home sold here was sold freehold.
House prices on Whimbrel Way compared
Average sale price over the last 12 months. Whimbrel Way has had fewer than two sales in that time, so it is left out. See all PL9 house prices.
Average sale price by year
Tenure: 100% freehold and 0% leasehold across 21 recorded sales.
Prices by property type
| Type | Sales | Average price | Last sold |
|---|---|---|---|
| Detached | 18 | £360,019 | 16 Oct 2025 |
| Semi-detached | 2 | £261,500 | 27 Sep 2019 |
Sold prices on Whimbrel Way
| Address | Date | Price | Type | Tenure |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1, Whimbrel Way PL9 8GR | 16 Oct 2025 | £415,000 | Detached | Freehold |
| 6, Whimbrel Way PL9 8GR | 17 Jun 2025 | £406,000 | Detached | Freehold |
| 18, Whimbrel Way PL9 8GR | 6 Mar 2025 | £405,000 | Detached | Freehold |
| 9, Whimbrel Way PL9 8GR | 14 May 2024 | £418,000 | Detached | Freehold |
| 9, Whimbrel Way PL9 8GR | 30 Apr 2021 | £5,000 | Other New build | Freehold |
| 1, Whimbrel Way PL9 8GR | 29 Oct 2020 | £380,000 | Detached | Freehold |
| 20, Whimbrel Way PL9 8GR | 24 Jul 2020 | £345,000 | Detached New build | Freehold |
| 18, Whimbrel Way PL9 8GR | 23 Jul 2020 | £342,500 | Detached New build | Freehold |
| 12, Whimbrel Way PL9 8GR | 24 Jun 2020 | £339,000 | Detached New build | Freehold |
| 8, Whimbrel Way PL9 8GR | 27 Mar 2020 | £330,000 | Detached New build | Freehold |
| 6, Whimbrel Way PL9 8GR | 28 Feb 2020 | £339,950 | Detached New build | Freehold |
| 4, Whimbrel Way PL9 8GR | 6 Dec 2019 | £352,000 | Detached New build | Freehold |
| 10, Whimbrel Way PL9 8GR | 19 Nov 2019 | £350,000 | Detached New build | Freehold |
| 14, Whimbrel Way PL9 8GR | 27 Sep 2019 | £263,000 | Semi-detached New build | Freehold |
| 16, Whimbrel Way PL9 8GR | 27 Sep 2019 | £260,000 | Semi-detached New build | Freehold |
| 5, Whimbrel Way PL9 8GR | 27 Sep 2019 | £330,000 | Detached New build | Freehold |
| 2, Whimbrel Way PL9 8GR | 28 Jun 2019 | £349,950 | Detached New build | Freehold |
| 7, Whimbrel Way PL9 8GR | 17 Apr 2019 | £343,000 | Detached New build | Freehold |
| 1, Whimbrel Way PL9 8GR | 22 Feb 2019 | £310,000 | Detached New build | Freehold |
| 3, Whimbrel Way PL9 8GR | 22 Feb 2019 | £349,950 | Detached New build | Freehold |
| 9, Whimbrel Way PL9 8GR | 14 Dec 2018 | £375,000 | Detached New build | 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 |
|---|---|---|
| 1, Whimbrel Way | £310,000 (Feb 2019) → £380,000 (Oct 2020) → £415,000 (Oct 2025) | +34% over 7 yrs |
| 6, Whimbrel Way | £339,950 (Feb 2020) → £406,000 (Jun 2025) | +19% over 5 yrs |
| 18, Whimbrel Way | £342,500 (Jul 2020) → £405,000 (Mar 2025) | +18% over 5 yrs |
| 9, Whimbrel Way | £375,000 (Dec 2018) → £5,000 (Apr 2021) → £418,000 (May 2024) | +11% over 5 yrs |
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Schools near Whimbrel Way
| School | Type | Ages | Ofsted | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sherford Vale School & Nursery 347 pupils | Primary | 2–11 | Good Report | 0.4 mi |
| Elburton Primary School 470 pupils | Primary | 2–11 | Report | 0.4 mi |
| Coombe Dean School 1,000 pupils | Secondary | 11–18 | Good Report | 0.9 mi |
| Goosewell Primary Academy 394 pupils | Primary | 4–11 | Good Report | 1.2 mi |
| Plymstock School 1,515 pupils | Secondary | 11–18 | Good Report | 1.2 mi |
| Plympton St Maurice Primary School 179 pupils | Primary | 5–11 | Report | 1.3 mi |
| Pomphlett Primary School 404 pupils | Primary | 3–11 | Report | 1.4 mi |
| St Mary's Church of England Primary School 100 pupils | Primary Church of England | 4–11 | Report | 1.4 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 3.8 mi · 1 hr 15 min walk
- Devonport station 5.0 mi · 1 hr 39 min walk
- Dockyard (Plymouth) station 5.2 mi · 1 hr 45 min walk
Nearest bus stops
- Nightingale Close (W-bound) 3 min walk
- Candish Drive West (SE-bound, Candish Drive) 4 min walk
- Candish Drive (NW-bound, Candish Drive) 4 min walk
- Vinery Lane (opp) 5 min walk
GP surgeries
- Church View Surgery
30 Holland Road, Plymouth · 1.2 mi - Pathfields Medical Group
Plympton Health Centre, Mudge Way, Plymouth · 1.6 mi - Beacon Medical Group
Plympton Health Centre, Mudge Way, Plymouth · 1.6 mi - Dean Cross Surgery
21 Radford Park Road, Plymstock, Plymouth · 1.6 mi
Supermarkets
- The Co-operative Food Co-op Elburton · 0.5 mi
- Spar Spar Brixton, Plymouth · 0.8 mi
- Asda Express Asda Plymouth - Wembury Road PFS Express · 1.1 mi
- Lidl Lidl Elburton Plymstock · 1.3 mi
Pharmacies
- Springfield Pharmacy · 0.4 mi
- Day Lewis Pharmacy · 1.3 mi
- Boots · 1.4 mi
Dentists
- Elburton Dental · 0.4 mi
- Oasis Dental Care · 1.4 mi
- Mudge Way Dental Surgery · 1.6 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 | 7 of 10 |
| Health and disability | 9 of 10 |
| Crime | 9 of 10 |
| Access to housing and services | 4 of 10 |
| Living environment | 10 of 10 |
Each domain ranked in deciles across England (10 = least deprived).
Homes
| Here | Eng & Wales | |
|---|---|---|
| Owned | 88.7% | 62.5% |
| Private rented | 6.3% | 20.3% |
| Social rented | 5.0% | 17.1% |
| Households | 1,000 |
People
| Here | Eng & Wales | |
|---|---|---|
| Under 15 | 16.9% | 17.4% |
| Aged 15–64 | 55.8% | 64.1% |
| Aged 65+ | 27.4% | 18.6% |
| Residents | 2,434 |
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 Whimbrel Way
Ethnic group
| Here | Plymouth | |
|---|---|---|
| White | 97.6% | 94% |
| Mixed or Multiple ethnic groups | 1% | 1.8% |
| Asian, Asian British or Asian Welsh | 0.7% | 2.3% |
| Other ethnic group | 0.4% | 1% |
| Black, Black British, Black Welsh, Caribbean or African | 0.3% | 1.1% |
Religion
| Here | Plymouth | |
|---|---|---|
| Christian | 52.7% | 42.5% |
| No religion | 41.4% | 48.9% |
| Not answered | 4.6% | 5.9% |
| Muslim | 0.6% | 1.3% |
| Other religion | 0.3% | 0.6% |
| Buddhist | 0.2% | 0.4% |
| Jewish | 0.1% | 0.1% |
| Hindu | 0% | 0.3% |
Country of birth
| Here | Plymouth | |
|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 96% | 90.8% |
| Born outside the UK | 4% | 9.2% |
Highest qualification
| Here | Plymouth | |
|---|---|---|
| Level 4 qualifications and above | 34% | 27.5% |
| Level 3 qualifications | 19.3% | 21.7% |
| Level 2 qualifications | 14.3% | 14.1% |
| No qualifications | 12.8% | 17.3% |
| Level 1 and entry level qualifications | 8.3% | 9.8% |
| Apprenticeship | 8.2% | 7.2% |
| Other qualifications | 2.9% | 2.4% |
General health
| Here | Plymouth | |
|---|---|---|
| Very good health | 49.7% | 45.8% |
| Good health | 34.2% | 33.8% |
| Fair health | 12% | 14.1% |
| Bad health | 3.2% | 4.9% |
| Very bad health | 1% | 1.5% |
Cars or vans per household
| Here | Plymouth | |
|---|---|---|
| 1 car or van in household | 39.1% | 43.5% |
| 2 cars or vans in household | 38.7% | 24.5% |
| 3 or more cars or vans in household | 13.1% | 7% |
| No cars or vans in household | 9.1% | 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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