Drake ward sits in central Plymouth, taking in parts of the waterfront and city centre and borrowing its name from Sir Francis Drake. The area is shaped by maritime history - you’ll find cobbled streets on the Barbican, the open promenade of The Hoe and the strong naval and dockland heritage that feeds local identity and tourism.
Economically and socially the ward is mixed: there’s a blend of long‑standing communities, students from the University of Plymouth, hospitality and retail serving visitors, alongside pockets of regeneration such as around the old dockyards and Royal William Yard. That combination of history, redevelopment and a lively city‑centre feel makes it a notable part of Plymouth.
Postcode districts covering Drake
Most populated places nearby
- Plymouth 1.7 miles2.7 km
- Saltash 4.5 miles7.2 km
- Tavistock 11.6 miles18.6 km
- Ivybridge 9.5 miles15.2 km
Neighbouring places
- St. Peter and the Waterfront Ward 0.8 miles1.3 km
- Sutton and Mount Gould Ward 0.8 miles1.4 km
- Peverell Ward 1 mile1.5 km
- Compton Ward 1 mile1.6 km
- Stoke Ward 1 mile1.6 km
- Efford and Lipson Ward 1.3 miles2.1 km
- Ham Ward 1.7 miles2.7 km
- Plymouth Built-up area 1.7 miles2.7 km
- Plymstock Radford Ward 1.7 miles2.8 km
- Devonport Ward 1.7 miles2.8 km
- Eggbuckland Ward 1.8 miles2.9 km
- Budshead Ward 2.7 miles4.3 km
Example postcodes in Drake
PL4 8ER, PL4 6QR, PL4 6BL, PL4 8NE, PL4 6DH, PL4 6PB, PL4 8BS, PL4 8PG, PL4 6DN … See all
Transport links
- Newquay Cornwall Airport 38.1 miles61.3 km
- Exeter International Airport 40.1 miles64.6 km
- Plymouth Railway Station 0.3 miles0.5 km
- Devonport Railway Station 1.5 miles2.4 km
Hotels near Drake Ad
- The Craft House 4 0.9 miles1.5 km
- Fox on the Hoe 4 1 mile1.6 km
- Moxy Plymouth 4 1 mile1.6 km
- The Drake Hotel Plymouth 4 0.8 miles1.3 km
- Rooms by Bistrot Pierre 4 1.8 miles2.8 km
- Leonardo Hotel Plymouth 4 0.5 miles0.7 km
- Boringdon Hall Hotel and Spa 5 3.9 miles6.2 km
- Crowne Plaza Plymouth 4 0.8 miles1.3 km
- Ibis Plymouth 3 2.4 miles3.8 km
- Copthorne Hotel Plymouth 4 0.4 miles0.7 km
Schools in Drake
- Fletewood School and Nursery Independent - primary
- Plymouth High School for Girls Secondary
Local points of interest
- Sensory Garden Gardens 0.9 miles1.5 km
- Home Park Stadium 1 mile1.5 km
- Cattewater Estate 1.2 miles1.9 km
- Mount Edgcumbe Estate 2.9 miles4.6 km
- Antony Estate Estate 4 miles6.5 km
- Tregantle Beach Beach 6.3 miles10.2 km
- Wadham Rocks Beach Beach 7.9 miles12.7 km
- Hingston Down Hill 11 miles17.6 km
- Bantham Beach Beach 13.3 miles21.4 km
- South Milton Sands Beach 14.7 miles23.7 km
- Wistman's Wood National Nature Reserve Nature reserve 16.2 miles26 km
- Polperro Harbor Harbour 17.1 miles27.5 km