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Introduction

Plymouth is one of the largest cities on the south coast and the 15th largest city in England. Plymouth is branded as ‘Britain’s Ocean City’ with connections with the sea that go back to the sailing of the Mayflower in 1620.

Around 264,200 people are estimated to live in in Plymouth (ONS MYE 2016). The ONS project that if current trends continue, the population will grow to 282,700 by 2034, an increase of 7 per cent.

The number of people aged over 65 is expected to rise by 33.7 per cent between 2016 and 2034 (an additional 15,900 people). Further information on population can be found in the Plymouth Report.

Plymouth is divided into 39 neighbourhoods which are grouped into 20 electoral wards. Further information can be found in the census profiles or ward profiles.

Get in touch

We’re always on the lookout for potential investment opportunities in good ideas. If you think you have a great idea that will improve the city or your community email DATAPlymouth@plymouth.gov.uk

Keep up to date

Keep up to date with how the projects are progressing by following us on Twitter @plymccplanning #DATAPlay

Get involved

For more information on how to get involved with our DATA Play days email DATAPlay@plymouth.gov.uk

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Mayflower Stamps: A Mayflower treasure trail

^{Published 3 May 2019}
The Mayflower Stamps project came out of DATA Play 6. Find out what’s happening with the project and the inspiration behind it…

Green spaces modelled in Minecraft

^{Published 24 April 2019}
The Teats Hill Minecraft project was developed out of DATA Play 4. Read about the inspiration and outcomes of the project…

A menu design for smarter eating

^{Published 22 April 2019}
The Smart Menu Project was a project that came out of DATA Play 5. Find out how the project came about and how it’s being used…

The Data Place... What’s happened since launching

^{Published 8 March 2019}
The Data Place was developed out of the first DATA Play event. Find out how the project came about and how it’s being used…

DATA Play up for national planning awards

^{Published 15 February 2019}
DATA Play has helped Plymouth City Council reach the final of the Royal Town Planning Institute Awards for Excellence…

DATA Play 9 has arrived... playing with library data

^{Published 26 October 2018}
DATA Play 9 was a great success with discussions around open data in libraries and reflection on past challenges…

DATA Play 9 - Libraries and city challenges

^{Published 4 September 2018}
Join us on 26 October for DATA Play 9 to explore how data and technology can help libraries and city challenges…

Submissions for DATA Play 8 now closed

^{Published 27 November 2018}
DATA Play 8 submissions are now closed. Thanks to everyone who submitted their proposals…

Meet Emoti-OS the 'emotive' chatbot

^{Published 20 November 2018}
Find out more about Emoti-OS developed out of DATA Play 6 to give students a voice and a way to express how they feel…

Submit your DATA Play 8 proposal or idea

^{Published 18 November 2017}
Send your DATA Play 8 proposals before the 23 November to be within a chance of winning a budget to take it forward…

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