Radford Road is in Plymouth and in Plymouth district. PL1 3BY is located in the St Peter and the Waterfront electoral ward, within the English Parliamentary constituency of Plymouth, Sutton and Devonport. This postcode has been in use since 1980-01-01.
StreetScan combines information about Radford Road, Plymouth, PL1 3BY and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: PL1 3BS, PL1 3BX, PL1 3DA, PL1 3TB, PL1 3DD, PL1 3DR, PL1 3BN, PL1 3BT, PL1 3DB.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. However, the area surrounding PL1 3BY is primarily male, with 55.6% of the population being male. Several factors can contribute to this, including areas with industries or sectors that predominantly employ men, proximity to universities or technical schools with a higher enrollment of male students, presence of all-male or predominantly male institutions (military academies, boarding schools).
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Female | 44.6% | 44.4% | -0.2% | 51.0% | -6.6% |
| Male | 55.4% | 55.6% | 0.2% | 49.0% | 6.6% |
Across the UK, the average relationship status breakdown is roughly 44% married, 38% single, 9% divorced, 6% widowed, and 2% separated.
In the immediate area around PL1 3BY, a significant portion of the population is single, making up 57.9% of the residents. On average, approximately 38% of individuals who responded to the census in the UK were single. Areas with higher single populations are typically urban centers, university towns, regions with dynamic job markets, rich cultural offerings and entertainment facilities. These regions also tend to have a younger demographic.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Single | 58.7% | 57.9% | -0.8% | 37.9% | 20.0% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 17.8% | 18.3% | 0.5% | 44.2% | -25.9% |
| Civil partnership: Opposite sex | 0% | 0.7% | 0.7% | 0.1% | 0.6% |
| Separated | 2.6% | 3.2% | 0.6% | 2.2% | 1.0% |
| Divorced | 17.8% | 16.2% | -1.6% | 9.1% | 7.1% |
| Widowed | 3% | 3.6% | 0.6% | 6.1% | -2.5% |
Across the UK, the average 48.4% rated their health as Very Good, 33.6% as Good, 12.7% as Fair, 4% as Bad, and 1.2% as Very Bad.
Population age significantly impacts residents' health. Additionally, socioeconomic status plays a crucial role: higher income levels and lower poverty rates are linked to better health outcomes. Affluent areas benefit from higher living standards, access to private healthcare, and healthier lifestyle choices.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Very good health | 36.3% | 39.8% | 3.5% | 48.4% | -8.6% |
| Good health | 41.3% | 32% | -9.3% | 33.6% | -1.6% |
| Fair health | 15.4% | 20.4% | 5.0% | 12.7% | 7.7% |
| Bad health | 6.3% | 6.5% | 0.2% | 4.0% | 2.5% |
| Very bad health | 0.8% | 1.4% | 0.6% | 1.2% | 0.2% |
During the 2021 census, the educational qualifications of residents across the UK were as follows: 18.2% had no qualifications, 9.6% had 1-4 GCSEs, 13.4% had 5 or more GCSEs and 1-2 A/AS Levels, 16.9% had 2 or more A Levels, 33.8% held a degree (or equivalent), and 5.4% had completed an apprenticeship.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| No qualifications | 17.8% | 19.2% | 1.4% | 18.2% | 1.0% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 12.6% | 10.3% | -2.3% | 9.6% | 0.7% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 17.4% | 9.6% | -7.8% | 13.4% | -3.8% |
| Apprenticeship | 1.3% | 8.2% | 6.9% | 5.3% | 2.9% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 11.3% | 17.4% | 6.1% | 16.9% | 0.5% |
| Degree or Similar | 35.2% | 33.5% | -1.7% | 33.8% | -0.3% |
| Other | 4.3% | 1.8% | -2.5% | 2.8% | -1.0% |
This area closely mirrors the overall ethnic composition of the UK, with 87.2% of the population identifying as white, with UK average of 81.4%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Chinese | 0.8% | 0.3% | -0.5% | 0.7% | -0.4% |
| Indian | 1.3% | 0.3% | -1.0% | 3.1% | -2.8% |
| Pakistani | 0% | 0.3% | 0.3% | 2.7% | -2.4% |
| Other Asian | 0% | 1.4% | 1.4% | 1.6% | -0.2% |
| Black African | 1.7% | 2.4% | 0.7% | 2.5% | -0.1% |
| Black Caribbean | 0.4% | 1.7% | 1.3% | 1.0% | 0.7% |
| Other Black | 0% | 0.7% | 0.7% | 0.5% | 0.2% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 2.1% | 1% | -1.1% | 0.8% | 0.2% |
| Mixed White and Caribbean | 0% | 1.4% | 1.4% | 0.9% | 0.5% |
| Mixed Other | 0.4% | 1% | 0.6% | 0.8% | 0.2% |
| White | 92.9% | 87.2% | -5.7% | 81.4% | 5.8% |
| Arab | 0% | 1.7% | 1.7% | 0.6% | 1.1% |
| Other | 0.4% | 0.7% | 0.3% | 1.6% | -0.9% |
In this area, 78.6% of the population were born in the United Kingdom, which is similar to the UK average of 83.2%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 86.3% | 78.6% | -7.7% | 83.2% | -4.6% |
| European Union | 7.5% | 12.6% | 5.1% | 6.1% | 6.5% |
| Rest of Europe | 0.4% | 0.3% | -0.1% | 0.8% | -0.5% |
| Africa | 2.1% | 4.1% | 2.0% | 2.7% | 1.4% |
| Middle East and Asia | 1.3% | 3.1% | 1.8% | 5.6% | -2.5% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 2.1% | 1.4% | -0.7% | 1.3% | 0.1% |
| British Overseas | 0.4% | 0% | -0.4% | 0.0% | 0.0% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 82.9% | 78.6% | -4.3% | 83.2% | -4.6% |
| 10+ Years | 2.5% | 9.2% | 6.7% | 9.8% | -0.6% |
| 5-10 Years | 4.2% | 3.7% | -0.5% | 2.9% | 0.8% |
| 2-5 Years | 5.4% | 3.4% | -2.0% | 2.2% | 1.2% |
| Less than 2 years | 5% | 5.1% | 0.1% | 1.9% | 3.2% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 67.7% | 76.7% | -9.0% |
| Ireland | 0.3% | 0.6% | -0.3% |
| France | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.0% |
| Italy | 1.4% | 0.6% | 0.8% |
| Portugal | 1.7% | 0.5% | 1.2% |
| Spain | 0.3% | 0.4% | -0.1% |
| Lithuania | 0.7% | 0.3% | 0.4% |
| Poland | 2.7% | 1.3% | 1.4% |
| Romania | 4.5% | 0.9% | 3.6% |
| Other EU countries | 1% | 1.5% | -0.5% |
| North Africa | 2.1% | 0.1% | 2.0% |
| South-East Asia | 0.7% | 0.2% | 0.5% |
| North America and the Caribbean | 1% | 0.3% | 0.7% |
| Central and South America | 0.3% | 0.2% | 0.1% |
| No passport held | 15.1% | 13.5% | 1.6% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 47.3% | 37.2% | 10.1% |
| Christian | 42.8% | 46.2% | -3.4% |
| Buddhist | 0.3% | 0.5% | -0.2% |
| Hindu | 0.3% | 1.7% | -1.4% |
| Muslim | 4.1% | 6.5% | -2.4% |
| Other religion | 0.3% | 0.6% | -0.3% |
| Not answered | 4.8% | 6.0% | -1.2% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Radford Road was 118.5 per 1,000 residents, which is 67.9% lower than the St Peter and the Waterfront average. The most reported crime type was Violence and sexual offences.
Radford Road has the 12th lowest crime rate of 45 local areas in St Peter and the Waterfront and the 248th highest crime rate of 839 local areas in Plymouth .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 70.4 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been rising year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has fallen by about -66.1%.

Households in this area have a lower level of wealth compared to the average household in England and Wales. 79% of analyzed areas in England and Wales have higher average household annual income than this area.

| Address | Sale Price | Sale Date | Price Estimate 2025 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 4 Radford Road, Plymouth, City Of Plymouth Terraced, an established residential building | £360,000 | 2024-10-25 | £367,434 |
| Flat C 16 Radford Road, Plymouth, City Of Plymouth Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £140,000 | 2022-10-14 | £138,882 |
| 19 Radford Road, Plymouth, City Of Plymouth Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £113,000 | 2021-09-02 | £122,355 |
| 19A Basement Radford Road, Plymouth, City Of Plymouth Terraced, an established residential building | £159,500 | 2021-04-23 | £197,803 |
| Flat A 16 Radford Road, Plymouth, City Of Plymouth Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £96,000 | 2020-05-29 | £117,373 |
| Full-Time Employee | 87 |
| Retired | 60 |
| Self-Employed | 30 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 26 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 15 |
| Other | 15 |
| Part-Time Employee | 15 |
| Unemployed | 13 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 7 |
| Looking after home or family | 7 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 18 |
| Human health and social work activities | 17 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 17 |
| Education | 16 |
| Manufacturing | 10 |
| Transport and storage | 8 |
| Information and communication | 7 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 6 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 6 |
| Real estate activities | 4 |
| Construction | 3 |
| Other | 2 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 2 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 2 |
| Water supply; sewerage, waste management and remediation activities | 1 |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ham Drive Nursery School and Day Care Ham Drive , Ham PL2 2NJ | 3out of 4 | 3,909 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| St Andrew's Cof E VA Primary School Citadel Road , PL1 3AY | 4out of 4 | 329 yd | Voluntary aided school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| St Peter's CofE Primary School Rendle Street , PL1 1TP | - not rated | 691 yd | Academy converter | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| St George's CofE Primary Academy Admiralty Street , Stonehouse PL1 3RX | 3out of 4 | 770 yd | Academy sponsor led | No | Mixed | More About School |
| The Cathedral School of St Mary Cecil Street , Stonehouse PL1 5HW | 3out of 4 | 1,001 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| High Street Primary Academy High Street , Stonehouse PL1 3SJ | 3out of 4 | 1,062 yd | Academy sponsor led | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Devonport High School for Boys Paradise Road , Stoke PL1 5QP | 4out of 4 | 1,404 yd | Academy converter | Not Applicable | Boys | More About School |
| Plymouth High School for Girls St Lawrence Road , PL4 6HT | - not rated | 2,039 yd | Academy converter | No | Girls | More About School |
| Stoke Damerel Community College Somerset Place , Stoke PL3 4BD | 2out of 4 | 2,083 yd | Academy converter | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Scott Medical and Healthcare College Somerset Place , Stoke PL3 4BD | - not rated | 2,087 yd | Studio schools | No | Mixed | More About School |
| UTC Plymouth Park Avenue , PL1 4RL | 1out of 4 | 2,467 yd | University technical college | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| City College Plymouth Kings Road , Devonport PL1 5QG | - not rated | 1,692 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Millbay Academy 22 Millbay Road , PL1 3EG | - not rated | 476 yd | Free schools | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| ACE Schools Plymouth Martins Gate , Bretonside PL4 0AT | 3out of 4 | 1,299 yd | Academy alternative provision converter | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Plymouth College of Art Tavistock Place , PL4 8AT | - not rated | 1,452 yd | Higher education institutions | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| University of Plymouth Drake Circus , PL4 8AA | - not rated | 1,566 yd | Higher education institutions | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Fletewood School at Derry Villas 88 North Road East , PL4 6AN | - not rated | 1,719 yd | Other independent school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Plymouth College Ford Park , Plymouth PL4 6RN | - not rated | 2,618 yd | Other independent school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
School statistics for this postcode are based on Ofsted rankings.
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| By the Park Cafe | 26 Pier Street | 129 yd | |
| Port O Call | 23 Bishops Place, West Hoe Road | 178 yd | |
| The Waterfront | 9 Grand Parade | 186 yd | |
| Café Bené | Ground Floor Shop, 17 Bishops Place, West Hoe Road | 193 yd | |
| Ocean City Coffee Shop | 6 Hoe Road | 358 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| The West Hoe | The West Hoe, 24 Bishops Place | 178 yd | |
| Plymouth Hoe Club | 1 Osborne Place, Lockyer Street | 491 yd | |
| The Walrus | The Walrus, Notte Street | 515 yd | |
| Union Rooms | 19 Union Street | 654 yd | |
| Walkabout | 5 Union Street | 654 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| West Hoe Fryers | 7 Radford Road | 3 yd | |
| West Hoe Park Kiosk | West Hoe Park, Hoe Road | 572 yd | |
| KFC | 77 Union Street | 631 yd | |
| Classic Grill House | 37 Union Street | 637 yd | |
| Dillans Kebab | 83 Union Street | 665 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| International Supermarket (SW) Ltd | 44 Union Street | 668 yd | |
| Aldi | 141 Union Street | 712 yd | |
| Delta | 30a Western Approach | 856 yd | |
| Lidl UK GmbH | 299 Union Street | 919 yd | |
| Grace Connections Mini Market | 11 Frankfort Gate | 945 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Millbay Park TERRITORIAL ARMY CENTRE TERRITORIAL ARMY CENTRE PROSPECT PLACE | grass pitches | 194 yd |
| Club Continental MILLBAY ROAD | health and fitness suite, swimming pool | 512 yd |
| Plymouth Pavilions Ice Rink MILLBAY ROAD | ice rinks, swimming pool | 569 yd |
| Plymouth School Of Creative Arts MILLBAY ROAD | 579 yd | |
| Mccaulay'S Health Club (Plymouth) THE CRESCENT | health and fitness suite | 597 yd |
| Tinside Lido PLYMOUTH DOME PLYMOUTH DOME HOE ROAD | swimming pool | 600 yd |
| Bodylines Gym 12C 12C SAWREY STREET | health and fitness suite | 630 yd |
| The Gym (Plymouth) DERRYS CROSS | health and fitness suite | 659 yd |
| Club Moativation (Plymouth) ARMADA WAY | health and fitness suite, swimming pool | 710 yd |
| Stonehouse Community Gym (Closed) Unit 37 Unit 37 Union Street | health and fitness suite | 858 yd |
This statistics are based on Active Places Data - Contains Data © Sport England
| Percentage of premises that have Superfast Broadband (30Mbit/s or greater) coverage from fixed broadband | 96.9% |
| Percentage of premises that have Ultrafast Broadband (100Mbit/s or greater) coverage from fixed broadband | 96.9% |
| Percentage of premises that have Ultrafast Broadband (300Mbit/s or greater) coverage from fixed broadband | 96.9% |
| Percentage of premises that have coverage from a Gigabit capable service from fixed broadband | 96.9% |
| Percentage of premises unable to receive 2Mbit/s | 0.0% |
| Percentage of premises unable to receive 5Mbit/s | 0.0% |
| Percentage of premises unable to receive 10Mbit/s | 3.1% |
| Percentage of premises unable to receive 30Mbit/s | 3.1% |
| Median download speed | 100 Mbit/s |
| Average download speed | 89.4 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 200 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 200 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 10 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 9.4 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 20 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.