Living in Plymouth, Devon
Thinking of moving to Plymouth? Our area guide covers everything you need to know about living in Plymouth, Devon - from school ratings and house prices to broadband speeds and local amenities.
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Local administration around Plymouth
Boundary data: mySociety MapIt. MP data: UK Parliament Members API. Based on the town-centre postcode, so a larger town may span more than one ward, constituency or MP - check your exact address for certainty.
Nearest GP surgeries to Plymouth
| Surgery | Address | Distance | Phone |
|---|---|---|---|
| North Road West Med.ctr. | 167 North Road West, Plymouth | 0.2 mi | 01752 662780 |
| Friary House Surgery | Friary House, Beaumont Road, St. Judes, Plymouth | 0.7 mi | 01752 663138 |
| Adelaide Street Surgery | 20 Adelaide Street, Stonehouse, Plymouth | 0.7 mi | 01752 667623 |
| Lisson Grove Medical Ctr. | 3-5 Lisson Grove, Mutley, Plymouth | 0.7 mi | 01752 205555 |
| West Hoe Surgery | 2 Pier Street, Plymouth | 0.8 mi | 01752 660105 |
Source: NHS England Organisation Data Service (Open Government Licence v3.0). Nearest to the town centre, straight-line distance. Being nearby does not mean a practice is accepting new patients - confirm the catchment area and list status with the surgery.
Nearest pharmacies to Plymouth
| Pharmacy | Address | Distance | Phone |
|---|---|---|---|
| Superdrug Pharmacy | 74 New George Street, Plymouth | 0.3 mi | 01752 664428 |
| Boots | 76 New George Street, Plymouth | 0.3 mi | 01752 663627 |
| Boots | Drake Circus Shopping Ctr, 1 Charles Street, Plymouth | 0.3 mi | 01752 266271 |
| King Street Pharmacy | 140-141 King Street, Stoke, Plymouth | 0.4 mi | 01752 662712 |
| Day Lewis Pharmacy | 61a Ebrington Street, Plymouth | 0.4 mi | 01752 663580 |
Source: NHS England Organisation Data Service (Open Government Licence v3.0). Nearest to the town centre, straight-line distance. Check opening hours and services with the pharmacy or on the NHS Find a Pharmacy service at nhs.uk.
Nearest dentists to Plymouth
| Practice | Address | Distance | Phone |
|---|---|---|---|
| Dental Surgery | 71 New George Street, Plymouth | 0.3 mi | |
| Fauchard House Dental Surgery | 53 North Hill, Plymouth | 0.3 mi | |
| Dental Surgery | 35 Cecil Street, Plymouth | 0.4 mi | |
| John Moore Dental Practice LTD | 51 Houndiscombe Road, Plymouth | 0.4 mi | |
| Plymouth City Centre Dental Practice | Kinterbury House, Kinterbury Street, Plymouth | 0.4 mi |
Source: NHS England Organisation Data Service (Open Government Licence v3.0). Nearest to the town centre, straight-line distance. Being listed does not mean a practice is taking new patients - check with the practice or on the NHS Find a Dentist service at nhs.uk.
Dental practices listed may be NHS, private or mixed - NHS availability changes. Check the NHS Find a Dentist service.
Recent Sold Prices in Plymouth
| Address | Price | Type | Date |
|---|---|---|---|
| FLAT 3, 215, STUART ROAD | £153,000 | Flat | Jul 2026 |
| 8, SECOND AVENUE | £220,000 | Terraced | Jul 2026 |
| FLAT W, 80, PARADISE ROAD | £77,000 | Flat | Jul 2026 |
| 11, ASHLEY PLACE | £200,000 | Terraced | Jun 2026 |
| 4, RECTORY ROAD | £255,000 | Terraced | Jun 2026 |
| 14, FREDERICK STREET EAST | £185,000 | Terraced | Jun 2026 |
| 106, ENDEAVOUR COURT | £162,000 | Flat | Jun 2026 |
| 57, WATERLOO STREET | £310,000 | Terraced | May 2026 |
| FLAT 4, 7, WYNDHAM SQUARE | £94,000 | Flat | May 2026 |
| 98, ENDEAVOUR COURT | £118,000 | Flat | May 2026 |
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Contains HM Land Registry data. Crown copyright and database right 2026.
Schools in Plymouth
Primary Schools
| School | Ofsted | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Pilgrim Primary Academy | Not rated | 0.2 mi |
| The Cathedral School of St Mary | Not rated | 0.4 mi |
| Mount Street Primary School | Good | 0.4 mi |
| St Peter's CofE Primary School | Good | 0.5 mi |
| Stuart Road Primary Academy | Not rated | 0.5 mi |
| Holy Cross Catholic Primary School | Good | 0.6 mi |
| St Andrew's Cof E VA Primary School | Good | 0.6 mi |
| Hyde Park Infants' School | Inadequate | 0.7 mi |
| Hyde Park Junior School | Good | 0.7 mi |
Secondary Schools
| School | Ofsted | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Plymouth High School for Girls | Not rated | 0.4 mi |
| Millbay Academy | Good | 0.7 mi |
| Stoke Damerel Community College | Good | 0.8 mi |
| Scott Medical and Healthcare College | Good | 0.8 mi |
| Devonport High School for Boys | Good | 0.8 mi |
Broadband in Plymouth
Local Amenities in Plymouth
Parks & Green Spaces
- Jigsaw Garden 0.2 mi
- Drakes Place Gardens 0.2 mi
- Patna Place 0.3 mi
- Playground 0.3 mi
- Pitch 0.3 mi
Supermarkets
- Sainsbury's 0.1 mi
- Asia Oriental 0.2 mi
- Worldwide Food Supermarket 0.3 mi
- Alfu Supermarket 0.3 mi
- Delta 0.4 mi
Train Stations
- Plymouth Rail Station 0.2 mi
- Devonport Rail Station 1.3 mi
- Dockyard (Plymouth) Rail Station 1.5 mi
- Keyham Rail Station 1.9 mi
- St Budeaux Ferry Road Rail Station 2.6 mi
Hospitals & Healthcare
- Armada Surgery 0.1 mi
- North Road West Medical Centre 0.2 mi
- Eden Clinic 0.2 mi
- Superdrug 0.3 mi
- Boots 0.3 mi
Area Profile for Plymouth
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