About Crownhill

Crownhill is a suburb located in the city of Plymouth, Devon, England. It lies within the PL6 postcode area and is primarily a residential area. The suburb features a mix of housing styles, including modern developments and older properties, catering to a diverse community. Local amenities include shops, schools, and parks, making it a convenient place for families and individuals alike. The area is well-connected to the centre of Plymouth, with public transport options available for easy access to the city. Nearby, you will find various recreational facilities, including sports clubs and open spaces, which provide opportunities for outdoor activities. Crownhill is also close to the A38 dual carriageway, offering straightforward routes to other parts of Devon and Cornwall.

Local Government

District Plymouth
County Devon
Ward Moor View
Constituency Plymouth, Moor View
Parish Plymouth, unparished area
Region South West

Property Prices 5,383 sales

Average Price £259K
£805 — £11.5M
Detached £390K 1,320
Semi £235K 1,232
Terraced £181K 2,349
Flat £122K 304

Nearest Train Stations 5 stations

Saltash Train Station 3.3 miles
Bere Ferrers Train Station 3.6 miles
Bere Alston Train Station 5.9 miles
Calstock Train Station 7.1 miles
St Germans Train Station 7.8 miles

Schools & Education 12 nearby View all schools

78 Primary
21 Secondary
38 Other
St Boniface's RC College Secondary 0.1 miles Widey Court Primary School Primary 0.3 miles Courtlands School 0.3 miles Manadon Vale Primary School Primary 0.4 miles Eggbuckland Vale Primary School Primary 0.7 miles Eggbuckland Community College Secondary 0.8 miles Popin Children's Centre 0.9 miles Sir John Hunt Community Sports College Secondary 0.9 miles Whitleigh Community Primary School Primary 0.9 miles St Matthew's Church of England Primary and Nursery Academy Primary 0.9 miles King's School 1 miles Compton CofE Primary School Primary 1 miles

Location

Living in Crownhill

School Ratings in Crownhill

Crownhill is served by 137 schools.

House Prices in Crownhill

Property prices average £259K across the area, and terraced houses are the most common property type, typically selling for £181K.

Crime and Anti-Social Behaviour in Crownhill

Local crime rates sit higher than national averages. Criminal damage & arson accounts for the highest share in Crownhill, with 30 incidents logged in January 2026.

Broadband and Mobile Internet in Crownhill

Most properties in Crownhill can access superfast or ultrafast broadband. 4G coverage is extensive and 5G is increasingly available across the area. For the latest speed predictions, visit Ofcom's broadband checker.

Nearby Towns & Villages 12 found

Manadon 0.6 miles Hartley 0.6 miles Derriford 0.9 miles Pennycross 0.9 miles Honicknowle 1.2 miles Southway 1.2 miles Mannamead 1.2 miles Ham 1.4 miles Eggbuckland 1.4 miles Estover 1.4 miles Peverell 1.4 miles Plymouth 1.4 miles

Streets in PL6 30 shown View all streets

Abney Crescent 1 Agatha Close 1 Airborne Drive 2 Alden Walk 1 Alderney Road 3 Aldersley Walk 1 Alexandra Road 2 Allerton Walk 1 Alwin Park 1 Amber Close 1 Ambleside Place 1 Appledore Close 1 Arley Close 1 Arnside Close 2 Ashdown Walk 1 Ashton Close 1 Ashtree Close 1 Austin Crescent 13 Babbacombe Close 7 Bampfylde Way 11 Bampton Road 4 Barbury Crescent 1 Barcote Walk 1 Bardsey Close 2 Barndale Crescent 2 Barningham Gardens 1 Barnstaple Close 9 Baydon Close 1 Baytree Close 1 Bearsdown Close 1

Postcodes in PL6 50 shown View all postcodes

PL6 5AB PL6 5AD PL6 5AE PL6 5AF PL6 5AG PL6 5AH PL6 5AJ PL6 5AL PL6 5AN PL6 5AP PL6 5AQ PL6 5AR PL6 5AS PL6 5AT PL6 5AU PL6 5AW PL6 5AX PL6 5AY PL6 5AZ PL6 5BA PL6 5BB PL6 5BD PL6 5BE PL6 5BG PL6 5BH PL6 5BJ PL6 5BN PL6 5BP PL6 5BQ PL6 5BR PL6 5BS PL6 5BU PL6 5BX PL6 5BY PL6 5DA PL6 5DH PL6 5DJ PL6 5DN PL6 5DP PL6 5DQ PL6 5DR PL6 5DS PL6 5DT PL6 5DU PL6 5DW PL6 5DX PL6 5DY PL6 5DZ PL6 5EA PL6 5EB

Crime in Crownhill 347 crimes · January 2026

High Crime Area

Reported crime in Crownhill is above the national average when measured per capita. Violence & sexual offences dominates the figures, a trend mirrored in many urban centres. Local policing teams work actively in the area, and community initiatives continue to address key concerns.

197 Violence & Sexual Offences
30 Criminal Damage & Arson
27 Anti-Social Behaviour
22 Other Theft
20 Shoplifting
19 Public Order
11 Drugs
6 Other Crime
5 Vehicle Crime
4 Burglary
4 Weapons
1 Robbery
1 Theft from Person
Local Policing
Devon And Cornwall Derriford West & Crownhill Visit force website →
Data from data.police.uk · Contains public sector information licensed under the Open Government Licence v3.0
Crime figures depend on reporting by individual police forces and may not reflect the full picture in all areas.