Plymouth, United Kingdom
England · United Kingdom
Plymouth is a large city in England, United Kingdom with a population of 260,203. Elevation: 46 ft (14 m). Average temperature: 51°F (10°C).
Data updated June 2026
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| Population | 260,203 |
| Population Density | 8,501 / sq mi |
| Elevation | 46 ft (14 m) |
| Coordinates | 50.3715°, -4.1431° |
| Timezone | Europe/London |
| Country | 🇬🇧 United Kingdom |
| State / Province | England |
| Average Temperature | 51°F (10°C) |
| January Average | 42°F (6°C) |
| July Average | 61°F (16°C) |
| Annual Precipitation | 41.6 inches (1,057 mm) |
| Annual Snowfall | 0.0 inches (0 cm) |
| Median Household Income | $44,686 |
| Median Age | 39.5 years |
About Plymouth
Plymouth is a large city in United Kingdom (England) with a population of 260,203. The city sits at an elevation of 46 feet (14 meters) above sea level. The average annual temperature is 51°F (10°C). Temperatures range from 42°F in January to 61°F in July. Annual precipitation averages 41.6 inches. The timezone is Europe/London.
Population
Gender Distribution
Language Spoken at Home
Social Characteristics
Plymouth vs United Kingdom Average
Income: Plymouth vs United Kingdom
Commute Mode
Income
| Median HH Income | $44,686 |
| 41% below United Kingdom avg | |
| Per Capita Income | $44,686 |
| Avg Weekly Wage | $859 |
Employment & Poverty
| Unemployment | 5.6% |
| 56% above United Kingdom avg | |
| Establishments (County) | 158 |
Business (County)
| Restaurants | 56 |
| Healthcare | 19 |
| Retail | 4 |
Tax & Cost of Living
Commute & Transportation
| Drive Alone | 51.2% |
| Public Transit | 6.7% |
| Work from Home | 21.2% |
Walkability
Home Value Sources
Ownership Split
Home Values
| Census Median | $269,232 |
| 4% below United Kingdom avg |
Real Estate Market (Redfin)
Rental Costs
| Census Median Rent | $1,117 |
| 4% below United Kingdom avg |
Ownership & Property
| Homeownership | 58.8% |
| Owner-Occupied | 58.8% |
| Renter-Occupied | 41.2% |
| Housing Units | 104,081 |
Property Tax
Climate in Plymouth
Plymouth has an average annual temperature of 0°C (32°F). The hottest month is Jan (0°C), the coldest is Jan (0°C). Average annual precipitation is 1005 mm.
Temperature
| Annual Average | 50.5°F |
| 6% below United Kingdom avg | |
| January Average | 42°F (6°C) |
| July Average | 61°F (16°C) |
| Sunny Days | 260 days/yr |
Geography
| Elevation | 46 ft (14 m) |
| Area | 30.6 sq mi (79.3 km²) |
| Population Density | 8,501/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 50.3715°N, 4.1431°W |
| Timezone | Europe/London |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
Tsunami History
1 tsunami recorded within 500 km. Highest wave on record: 0.4 m (1 ft).
| Year | Location | Cause | Max Wave | Deaths | Distance |
| 2011 | PLYMOUTH, ENGLAND | Avalanche | 0.4 m | — | 82 km |
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 42°F (6°C) | 4.8 in | |
| February | 42°F (6°C) | 3.7 in | Coldest |
| March | 44°F (7°C) | 3.2 in | |
| April | 47°F (8°C) | 2.6 in | |
| May | 52°F (11°C) | 2.5 in | |
| June | 57°F (14°C) | 2.5 in | |
| July | 61°F (16°C) | 2.2 in | Warmest, Driest |
| August | 61°F (16°C) | 2.8 in | |
| September | 57°F (14°C) | 3.3 in | |
| October | 52°F (11°C) | 4.3 in | |
| November | 47°F (8°C) | 4.7 in | |
| December | 44°F (7°C) | 5.1 in | Wettest |
Plymouth has a seasonal temperature swing of 19°F / from 42°F in February to 61°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 41.6 inches, with December being the wettest month (5.1") and July the driest (2.2").
Education
| Bachelor's Degree+ | 27.5% |
| 18% below United Kingdom avg | |
| High School+ | 49.2% |
Area & Infrastructure
| Population Density | 8,501/sq mi |
| Total Area | 30.6 sq mi |
Services
| Healthcare Facilities | 19 |
| Restaurants | 56 |
| Retail Stores | 4 |
Commute & Transportation
| Drive Alone | 51.2% |
| Public Transit | 6.7% |
| Work from Home | 21.2% |
Colleges & Universities in Plymouth
| Institution | Type | Founded | Website |
|---|---|---|---|
| Arts University Plymouth | University | — | — |
| City College Plymouth | College | — | — |
| Cookworthy Building | University | — | — |
| Duchy College Stoke Climsland | College | — | Visit → |
| Mayflower College | College | — | Visit → |
| Plymouth Marjon University | University | — | — |
| Reynolds | University | — | — |
| University of Exeter | University | — | Visit → |
| University of Plymouth | University | — | Visit → |
Schools in Plymouth
145+ public schools (NCES 2022-23 data).
| School | Level | Enrollment | Teachers | Student/Teacher |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Woodlands Community Special School | — | — | — | — |
| Whitleigh Community Primary School | — | — | — | — |
| Lipson Vale Primary School | — | — | — | — |
| Plymouth College | — | — | — | — |
| Hyde Park Junior School | — | — | — | — |
| Mount Street Primary School | — | — | — | — |
| Stuart Road Primary Academy | — | — | — | — |
| All Saints Church of England Academy | — | — | — | — |
| Devonport High School for Girls | — | — | — | — |
| Devonport High School for Boys | — | — | — | — |
| St Andrew's C of E Primary School | — | — | — | — |
| St George's CofE Primary Academy | — | — | — | — |
| The Cathedral School of St Mary | — | — | — | — |
| Lipson Co-operative Academy | — | — | — | — |
| Sir John Hunt Community Sports College | — | — | — | — |
| Stoke Damerel Community College | — | — | — | — |
| Stoke Damerel Primary Academy | — | — | — | — |
| Compton CofE Primary School | — | — | — | — |
| Beechwood Primary Academy | — | — | — | — |
| Notre Dame RC School | — | — | — | — |
| Montpelier Primary School | — | — | — | — |
| Pennycross Primary School | — | — | — | — |
| Shakespeare Primary School | — | — | — | — |
| High Street Primary Academy | — | — | — | — |
| Millbay Academy | — | — | — | — |
| St Peter's CofE Primary School | — | — | — | — |
| Fletewood School | — | — | — | — |
| Pilgrim Primary Academy | — | — | — | — |
| Plymouth High School for Girls | — | — | — | — |
| Courtlands School | — | — | — | — |
| Eggbuckland Community College | — | — | — | — |
| Eggbuckland Vale Primary School | — | — | — | — |
| High View School | — | — | — | — |
| Hyde Park Infants' School | — | — | — | — |
| King's School | — | — | — | — |
| Laira Green Primary School | — | — | — | — |
| Manadon Vale Primary School | — | — | — | — |
| Plantings School | — | — | — | — |
| St Boniface's RC College | — | — | — | — |
| Widey Court Primary School | — | — | — | — |
| ACE Schools Plymouth | — | — | — | — |
| Holy Cross Catholic Primary School | — | — | — | — |
| Prince Rock Primary School | — | — | — | — |
| Salisbury Road Primary School | — | — | — | — |
| Plymouth College Preparatory School | — | — | — | — |
| Woodlands Community Special School | — | — | — | — |
| Whitleigh Community Primary School | — | — | — | — |
| Wembury Primary School | — | — | — | — |
| Coombe Dean School | — | — | — | — |
| Lipson Vale Primary School | — | — | — | — |
| Plymouth College | — | — | — | — |
| Hyde Park Junior School | — | — | — | — |
| Mount Street Primary School | — | — | — | — |
| Stuart Road Primary Academy | — | — | — | — |
| Yealmpstone Farm Primary School | — | — | — | — |
| All Saints Church of England Academy | — | — | — | — |
| Weston Mill Community Primary Academy | — | — | — | — |
| Marine Academy Plymouth | — | — | — | — |
| Victoria Road Primary School | — | — | — | — |
| Millbrook CofE Primary School | — | — | — | — |
| Devonport High School for Girls | — | — | — | — |
| Devonport High School for Boys | — | — | — | — |
| Mount Wise Community Primary School | — | — | — | — |
| St Joseph's Catholic Primary School | — | — | — | — |
| Goosewell Primary Academy | — | — | — | — |
| Fourlanesend Community Primary School | — | — | — | — |
| Glen Park Primary School | — | — | — | — |
| Chaddlewood Primary School | — | — | — | — |
| Newton Ferrers Church of England Primary School | — | — | — | — |
| Ernesettle Community School | — | — | — | — |
| Burraton Community Primary School | — | — | — | — |
| Widewell Primary Academy | — | — | — | — |
| Torpoint Nursery and Infant School | — | — | — | — |
| Plympton St Maurice Primary School | — | — | — | — |
| St Andrew's C of E Primary School | — | — | — | — |
| St George's CofE Primary Academy | — | — | — | — |
| Keyham Barton Catholic Primary School | — | — | — | — |
| The Cathedral School of St Mary | — | — | — | — |
| Old Priory Junior Academy | — | — | — | — |
| Plympton Academy | — | — | — | — |
| Lipson Co-operative Academy | — | — | — | — |
| Brunel Primary & Nursery Academy | — | — | — | — |
| Mary Dean's CofE Primary School and Nursery | — | — | — | — |
| Sir John Hunt Community Sports College | — | — | — | — |
| St Budeaux CofE Primary Academy | — | — | — | — |
| Austin Farm Academy | — | — | — | — |
| Stoke Damerel Community College | — | — | — | — |
| Stoke Damerel Primary Academy | — | — | — | — |
| Thornbury Primary School | — | — | — | — |
| Bishop Cornish CofE VA Primary School | — | — | — | — |
| St Stephens Community Primary School | — | — | — | — |
| Compton CofE Primary School | — | — | — | — |
| Elburton Primary School | — | — | — | — |
| St Mary's Church of England Primary School | — | — | — | — |
| Hooe Primary Academy | — | — | — | — |
| Longcause Community Special School | — | — | — | — |
| Oreston Community Academy | — | — | — | — |
| Plymstock School | — | — | — | — |
| Pomphlett Primary School | — | — | — | — |
| Plympton St Mary's CofE Infant School | — | — | — | — |
| Beechwood Primary Academy | — | — | — | — |
| Bickleigh Down Church of England Primary School | — | — | — | — |
| Notre Dame RC School | — | — | — | — |
| Oakwood Primary Academy | — | — | — | — |
| Mayflower Academy | — | — | — | — |
| OneSchool Global UK Plymouth Campus | — | — | — | — |
| Marine Academy Primary | — | — | — | — |
| Montpelier Primary School | — | — | — | — |
| Mount Tamar School | — | — | — | — |
| Pennycross Primary School | — | — | — | — |
| Plaistow Hill Primary and Nursery School | — | — | — | — |
| Riverside Community Primary School | — | — | — | — |
| Shakespeare Primary School | — | — | — | — |
| St Paul's Roman Catholic Primary School | — | — | — | — |
| High Street Primary Academy | — | — | — | — |
| Millbay Academy | — | — | — | — |
| St Peter's CofE Primary School | — | — | — | — |
| Cann Bridge School | — | — | — | — |
| Leigham Primary School | — | — | — | — |
| Tor Bridge High | — | — | — | — |
| Tor Bridge Primary School | — | — | — | — |
| Brook Green Centre for Learning | — | — | — | — |
| Knowle Primary School | — | — | — | — |
| Mill Ford School | — | — | — | — |
| St Peter's RC Primary School | — | — | — | — |
| Woodfield Primary School | — | — | — | — |
| College Road Primary School | — | — | — | — |
| Drake Primary Academy | — | — | — | — |
| Fletewood School | — | — | — | — |
| Ford Primary School | — | — | — | — |
| Marlborough Primary Academy | — | — | — | — |
| Morice Town Primary Academy | — | — | — | — |
| Pilgrim Primary Academy | — | — | — | — |
| UTC Plymouth | — | — | — | — |
| Plymouth High School for Girls | — | — | — | — |
| Courtlands School | — | — | — | — |
| Eggbuckland Community College | — | — | — | — |
| Eggbuckland Vale Primary School | — | — | — | — |
| High View School | — | — | — | — |
| Hyde Park Infants' School | — | — | — | — |
| King's School | — | — | — | — |
| Laira Green Primary School | — | — | — | — |
| Manadon Vale Primary School | — | — | — | — |
| Plantings School | — | — | — | — |
| St Boniface's RC College | — | — | — | — |
Radio Stations near Plymouth
6 stations within ~55 km.
| Station | Genre | Quality | |
|---|---|---|---|
| BBC Radio Devon | — | UNKNOWN | |
| Ocean City Radio | various | MP3 192 kbps | |
| Radio Newquay | — | MP3 128 kbps | |
| Radio Drake UK | hip hop | MP3 128 kbps | |
| Radio Drake | hip hop | MP3 128 kbps | |
| Soundart Radio | diy, experimental | MP3 128 kbps |
Museums in Plymouth
| Name | Type | Address | Phone | Annual Revenue |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Callington Heritage Centre | ||||
| Cotehele Quay Discovery Centre | ||||
| Dartmoor Prison Museum | ||||
| Devonport Naval Heritage Centre | ||||
| H. Elliott | ||||
| Mayflower Museum | ||||
| Mt Edgcumbe Railway & Model Society | ||||
| Plym Valley Railway | ||||
| Saltash Heritage Museum | ||||
| Tavistock Museum | ||||
| The Box | ||||
| The Box (St Luke's) |
Libraries in Plymouth
| Name | Address | Staff | Annual Visits | Circulation | Collection | Programs |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Central Library | 0.0 | |||||
| Charles Seale-Hayne Library | 0.0 | |||||
| Crownhill Library | 0.0 | |||||
| Devonport (St Aubyn) Library | 0.0 | |||||
| Efford Library | 0.0 | |||||
| Ernesettle Library | 0.0 | |||||
| Ernesettle Library | 0.0 | |||||
| Estover Library | 0.0 | |||||
| Estover Library | 0.0 | |||||
| Peverell Library | 0.0 | |||||
| Plymouth Proprietary Library | 0.0 | |||||
| Plympton Library | 0.0 | |||||
| Plymstock Library | 0.0 | |||||
| Plymstock School Library | 0.0 | |||||
| Princetown Public Library | 0.0 | |||||
| Saltash Library | 0.0 | |||||
| St Budeaux Library | 0.0 | |||||
| Tavistock Library | 0.0 | |||||
| Torpoint Library | 0.0 | |||||
| Tothill Library | 0.0 |
Farmers Markets in Plymouth
| Name | Address | Season | Hours | Organic | Website |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Plymouth City Market | |||||
| Tavistock Livestock Market | |||||
| Tavistock Pannier Market | |||||
| The Clipper | |||||
| The House That Jack Built | |||||
| The Plot |
Hotels in Plymouth
16 hotels within city radius — OpenStreetMap data
Restaurants in Plymouth
115 restaurants within city radius — OpenStreetMap data
Cafes in Plymouth
102 cafes within city radius — OpenStreetMap data
Cinemas in Plymouth
4 cinemas within city radius — OpenStreetMap data
Theatres in Plymouth
5 theatres within city radius — OpenStreetMap data
Monuments in Plymouth
4 monuments within city radius — OpenStreetMap data
Castles in Plymouth
2 castles within city radius — OpenStreetMap data
Clinics in Plymouth
11 clinics within city radius — OpenStreetMap data
Dentists in Plymouth
19 dentists within city radius — OpenStreetMap data
Veterinaries in Plymouth
5 veterinaries within city radius — OpenStreetMap data
Train Stations in Plymouth
1 train stations within city radius — OpenStreetMap data
Bus Stations in Plymouth
3 bus stations within city radius — OpenStreetMap data
Gas Stations in Plymouth
8 gas stations within city radius — OpenStreetMap data
Banks in Plymouth
12 banks within city radius — OpenStreetMap data
Shopping Malls in Plymouth
3 shopping malls within city radius — OpenStreetMap data
Gyms in Plymouth
14 gyms within city radius — OpenStreetMap data
Golf Courses in Plymouth
1 golf courses within city radius — OpenStreetMap data
Breweries in Plymouth
| Name | Type | Address | Phone | Website |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bere Brewery | ||||
| Dartmoor Brewery | ||||
| Heathen Soul Brewery | ||||
| Noss Beer Works | ||||
| Roam Brewery & Taproom | ||||
| Roam Brewery & Taproom | ||||
| Stannary Brewing Company & Taproom | ||||
| Steel Brew Co & Taproom | ||||
| Steel Brew Co & Taproom | ||||
| Summerskills Brewery | ||||
| Summerskills Brewery |
Stadiums & Teams in Plymouth
| Team | League | Division |
|---|---|---|
Airports Near Plymouth
20 airports within the area.
| Airport | IATA | Type |
|---|---|---|
| Exeter International Airport | EXT | Medium Airport |
| Royal Marines Base Chivenor | — | Medium Airport |
| Belle Vue Airfield | — | Small Airport |
| Bodmin Airfield | — | Small Airport |
| Bolt Head Airfield | — | Small Airport |
| Brent Tor Glider Field | — | Small Airport |
| Eaglescott Airfield | — | Small Airport |
| Eggesford Airfield | — | Small Airport |
| Gorrel Farm Airstrip | — | Small Airport |
| Halwell Airstrip | — | Small Airport |
| Hunsdon Lea Airstrip | — | Small Airport |
| Marldon Airstrip | — | Small Airport |
| RAF Davidstow Moor | — | Small Airport |
| Roche Barton Farm Airstrip | — | Small Airport |
| St Mellion Airstrip | — | Small Airport |
| Stoodleigh Barton Private Airstrip | — | Small Airport |
| Tinnel Farm Airstrip | — | Small Airport |
| Well Farm Airstrip | — | Small Airport |
| Westacott Farm Airstrip | — | Small Airport |
| Westover Farm Airstrip | — | Small Airport |
Post Offices in Plymouth
47 post offices.
| Post Office | Address |
|---|---|
| Barbican Post Office | |
| Barbican Post Office | |
| Bere Ferrers Post Office | |
| Brixton Post Office | |
| Camels Head Post Office | |
| Chaddlewood Post Office | |
| Chaucer Post Office | |
| Chaucer Post Office | |
| Crownhill Post Office | |
| Crownhill Post Office | |
| Devonport Post Office | |
| Down Thomas Post Office | |
| Efford Road Post Office | |
| Elburton Post Office | |
| Embankment Road Post Office | |
| Embankment Road Post Office | |
| Ernesettle Post Office | |
| Estover Post Office | |
| Glenholt Post Office | |
| Ham Green Post Office | |
| Ham Green Post Office | |
| Honicknowle Post Office | |
| Honicknowle Post Office | |
| Kingsand Post Office (mobile) | |
| Mail Boxes Etc. | |
| Mail Boxes Etc. | |
| Marsh Mills Post Office | |
| Millbrook Post Office | |
| Mutley Post Office | |
| One Stop | |
| Peverell Post Office | |
| Peverell Post Office | |
| Pike Road Post Office | |
| Plymouth Post Office | |
| Plymouth Post Office | |
| Plympton Post Office | |
| Saltash Post Office | |
| St Budeaux Post Office | |
| Stonehouse Post Office | |
| Stonehouse Post Office | |
| Tamerton Foliot Post Office | |
| Torridge Way Post Office | |
| Torridge Way Post Office | |
| University Post Room | |
| University Post Room | |
| Whitleigh Stores | |
| Whitleigh Stores |
Treatment Centers in Plymouth
1 treatment centers.
| Center | Type | Phone |
|---|---|---|
| Endeavour Centre |
Churches & Religious Organizations in Plymouth
156 religious organizations (IRS tax-exempt data).
| Name | Address |
|---|---|
| All Saints | |
| Bethany Evangelical Church | |
| Bethany Evangelical Church | |
| Burraton Methodist Church | |
| Catherine Street Baptist | |
| Catherine Street Baptist | |
| Charles Cross Church | |
| Charles Cross Church | |
| Christ Church | |
| Church of Christ the King | |
| Church of Christ the King | |
| Church of Scientology of Plymouth | |
| Church of the Ascension | |
| Church of the Ascension | |
| Church of the Holy Spirit | |
| Compton Methodist Church | |
| Compton Methodist Church | |
| Congregational Church | |
| Crownhill Methodist Church | |
| Crownhill Methodist Church |
Explore Near Plymouth
Quick Facts
Around Plymouth
Places within 5 km radius — OpenStreetMap data
Things to See Near Plymouth
100 places within 15 km
- • Brisworthy stone circle
- • Cairn Circle
- • Enclosure
- • Inclined Plane (dis)
- • Legis Tor Warren
- + 14 more
- • Bovisand Beach
- • Cellar Bay
- • Finnygook Beach
- • Hoodny Cove
- • Row Cove
- + 5 more
- • Bovisand
- • Crownhill Fort
- • Ince Castle
- • Mount Edgcumbe House
- • Port Eliot
- + 2 more
- • Kitley Show Cave
- • Agaton Fort
- • Block House
- • Bovisand Fort
- • Bowden Battery
- • Efford Fort
- + 7 more
- • The Levinsky Gallery
- • Berra Tor
- • Dewerstone Rock
- • Great Trowlesworthy Tor
- • Legis Tor
- • Little Trowlesworthy Tor
- + 3 more
- • Battle Headquarters
- • Bellman Hangar
- • chapel
- • Cylinder Bridge
- • Halton Barton Mansion
- + 28 more
- • Calstock View
- • Matei's Rocks
- • Penlee Point
- • Peregrine Falcon viewing spot
- • rockets and Rascals
- + 4 more
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Get ReportFrequently Asked Questions About Plymouth
What is the population of Plymouth?
Plymouth has a population of 260,203 residents and is located in United Kingdom. The population density is 8,501 people per square mile, spread across 30.6 square miles. The median age of residents is 39.5 years. The population is 50.9% female and 49.1% male.
Is Plymouth expensive to live in?
The median household income is $44,686, 41% below the national average of $75,149. The median home value is $269,232 (4% below the U.S. median). Renters pay a median of $1,117 per month. The home price-to-income ratio is 6x, which means housing is a stretch relative to local earnings.
What is the weather like in Plymouth?
Plymouth has a four-season climate with an average annual temperature of 51°F (10°C). Winter temperatures average 42°F in January, while summers reach an average of 61°F in July. The area receives 260 sunny days per year, well above the national average of 205. Annual rainfall totals 41.6 inches.
How is the job market in Plymouth?
The unemployment rate in Plymouth is 5.6%, somewhat above the national average of 3.6%. Job seekers may face moderate competition. The average weekly wage is $859. There are 158 business establishments in the area, including 56 restaurants and food service locations.
How much does housing cost in Plymouth?
The median home value in Plymouth is $269,232. For renters, the median monthly rent is $1,117. The homeownership rate is 58.8%.
How are the schools in Plymouth?
27.5% of adults in Plymouth hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national average of 33.7%. 49.2% have completed high school.
What are the demographics of Plymouth?
The racial and ethnic makeup of Plymouth is 5% White, 1% Black or African American, 3.2% Asian. 94.7% of residents speak only English at home. 8.4% of the population are military veterans. 6.4% of residents have a disability.
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