Gains and losses in the results table are compared with the 1976 district council election.

All results are listed below:[2] Figures on turnout were taken from Plymouth University's Elections Centre, which gives the number of registered voters, and the percentage turnout for each ward.

Percentage change in turnout is compared with the same ward in the 1976 District Council election.

The percentage of the vote for each candidate was calculated compared with the number of ballots cast in the ward.

Candidates who were members of the council before the election are marked with an asterisk.