Radford Road is in Plymouth and in Plymouth district. PL1 3BZ 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 3BZ and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: PL1 3DF, PL1 3DD, PL1 3DB, PL1 3BT, PL1 3DQ, PL1 3DJ, PL1 3BX, PL1 3DE, PL1 3DA.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. However, the area surrounding PL1 3BZ is primarily male, with 56.2% 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 | 45.6% | 43.8% | -1.8% | 51.0% | -7.2% |
| Male | 54.4% | 56.2% | 1.8% | 49.0% | 7.2% |
Across the UK, the average relationship status breakdown is roughly 44% married, 38% single, 9% divorced, 6% widowed, and 2% separated.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Single | 37.6% | 40.2% | 2.6% | 37.9% | 2.3% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 44.2% | 38.3% | -5.9% | 44.2% | -5.9% |
| Married: Same sex | 0% | 0.5% | 0.5% | 0.3% | 0.2% |
| Civil partnership: Same sex | 0% | 0.5% | 0.5% | 0.1% | 0.4% |
| Separated | 3.9% | 3.3% | -0.6% | 2.2% | 1.1% |
| Divorced | 10.5% | 14.8% | 4.3% | 9.1% | 5.7% |
| Widowed | 3.9% | 2.4% | -1.5% | 6.1% | -3.7% |
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 | 51.8% | 42.9% | -8.9% | 48.4% | -5.5% |
| Good health | 32.6% | 38.4% | 5.8% | 33.6% | 4.8% |
| Fair health | 9.3% | 13.7% | 4.4% | 12.7% | 1.0% |
| Bad health | 4.1% | 4.1% | 0.0% | 4.0% | 0.1% |
| Very bad health | 2.1% | 0.9% | -1.2% | 1.2% | -0.3% |
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 | 13.8% | 14.3% | 0.5% | 18.2% | -3.9% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 11.6% | 6.7% | -4.9% | 9.6% | -2.9% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 14.4% | 12.9% | -1.5% | 13.4% | -0.5% |
| Apprenticeship | 4.4% | 8.1% | 3.7% | 5.3% | 2.8% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 12.2% | 13.3% | 1.1% | 16.9% | -3.6% |
| Degree or Similar | 38.1% | 42.4% | 4.3% | 33.8% | 8.6% |
| Other | 5.5% | 2.4% | -3.1% | 2.8% | -0.4% |
In this area, the population is predominantly white, with 94.9% identifying as such, significantly higher than the UK average of 81.4%. This indicates a lower level of ethnic diversity compared to the broader UK population.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Chinese | 0% | 2.8% | 2.8% | 0.7% | 2.1% |
| Indian | 1.6% | 0% | -1.6% | 3.1% | -3.1% |
| Black African | 0.5% | 0% | -0.5% | 2.5% | -2.5% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 0.5% | 0% | -0.5% | 0.8% | -0.8% |
| Mixed White and African | 0.5% | 0.9% | 0.4% | 0.4% | 0.5% |
| Mixed White and Caribbean | 2.6% | 1.4% | -1.2% | 0.9% | 0.5% |
| Mixed Other | 2.6% | 0% | -2.6% | 0.8% | -0.8% |
| White | 90.7% | 94.9% | 4.2% | 81.4% | 13.5% |
| Arab | 0.5% | 0% | -0.5% | 0.6% | -0.6% |
| Other | 0.5% | 0% | -0.5% | 1.6% | -1.6% |
In this area, 88.5% 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 | 83.4% | 88.5% | 5.1% | 83.2% | 5.3% |
| European Union | 7.3% | 5.5% | -1.8% | 6.1% | -0.6% |
| Rest of Europe | 0% | 0.5% | 0.5% | 0.8% | -0.3% |
| Africa | 4.1% | 1.8% | -2.3% | 2.7% | -0.9% |
| Middle East and Asia | 2.6% | 2.3% | -0.3% | 5.6% | -3.3% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 2.6% | 1.4% | -1.2% | 1.3% | 0.1% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 82.4% | 88.9% | 6.5% | 83.2% | 5.7% |
| 10+ Years | 3.1% | 5.1% | 2.0% | 9.8% | -4.7% |
| 5-10 Years | 5.2% | 1.8% | -3.4% | 2.9% | -1.1% |
| 2-5 Years | 4.1% | 1.8% | -2.3% | 2.2% | -0.4% |
| Less than 2 years | 5.2% | 2.3% | -2.9% | 1.9% | 0.4% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 83.8% | 76.7% | 7.1% |
| Germany | 0.5% | 0.2% | 0.3% |
| Italy | 0.9% | 0.6% | 0.3% |
| Portugal | 0.5% | 0.5% | 0.0% |
| Poland | 0.5% | 1.3% | -0.8% |
| Romania | 0.9% | 0.9% | 0.0% |
| Other EU countries | 1.8% | 1.5% | 0.3% |
| South and Eastern Africa | 0.5% | 0.2% | 0.3% |
| Eastern Asia | 1.4% | 0.3% | 1.1% |
| North America and the Caribbean | 0.9% | 0.3% | 0.6% |
| Oceania | 0.5% | 0.1% | 0.4% |
| No passport held | 8.1% | 13.5% | -5.4% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 47.7% | 37.2% | 10.5% |
| Christian | 47.7% | 46.2% | 1.5% |
| Buddhist | 0.5% | 0.5% | 0.0% |
| Jewish | 0.5% | 0.5% | 0.0% |
| Muslim | 0.5% | 6.5% | -6.0% |
| Not answered | 3.2% | 6.0% | -2.8% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Radford Road was 165.8 per 1,000 residents, which is 55.1% lower than the St Peter and the Waterfront average. The most reported crime type was Violence and sexual offences.
Radford Road has the 23rd lowest crime rate of 45 local areas in St Peter and the Waterfront and the 148th highest crime rate of 839 local areas in Plymouth .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 55.3 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been falling year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has fallen by about -50.5%.

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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Garden Flat Grand Parade House Radford Road, Plymouth, City Of Plymouth Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £86,000 | 2001-08-06 | £249,953 |
| Penthouse Flat Grand Parade House Radford Road, Plymouth, City Of Plymouth Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £94,750 | 1999-07-30 | £381,302 |
| Garden Flat Grand Parade House Radford Road, Plymouth, Devon Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £76,000 | 1997-05-09 | £337,250 |
| Grand Parade House Radford Road, Plymouth, Devon Terraced, an established residential building | £165,000 | 1995-09-29 | £967,627 |
| Grand Parade House Radford Road, Plymouth, Devon Terraced, an established residential building | £198,000 | 1995-07-07 | £1,135,492 |
PL1 3BZ area has a low unemployment rate. According to Census 2021, 2% residents of this area were unemployed, while the average in the UK was 4.83%. A low level of unemployment in an area indicates a strong job market, where most people who are seeking work can find employment. This generally reflects a healthy economy in the area.
| Full-Time Employee | 83 |
| Retired | 60 |
| Self-Employed | 23 |
| Part-Time Employee | 13 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 8 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 6 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 5 |
| Looking after home or family | 4 |
| Unemployed | 4 |
| Other | 1 |
| Education | 17 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 16 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 14 |
| Human health and social work activities | 12 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 11 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 9 |
| Manufacturing | 7 |
| Construction | 7 |
| Other | 5 |
| Information and communication | 4 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 4 |
| Real estate activities | 2 |
| Transport and storage | 2 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 1 |
| 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 | 4,080 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 | 430 yd | Voluntary aided school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| St Peter's CofE Primary School Rendle Street , PL1 1TP | - not rated | 836 yd | Academy converter | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| St George's CofE Primary Academy Admiralty Street , Stonehouse PL1 3RX | 3out of 4 | 868 yd | Academy sponsor led | No | Mixed | More About School |
| The Cathedral School of St Mary Cecil Street , Stonehouse PL1 5HW | 3out of 4 | 1,148 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| High Street Primary Academy High Street , Stonehouse PL1 3SJ | 3out of 4 | 1,248 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 | 1,590 yd | Academy converter | Not Applicable | Boys | More About School |
| Plymouth High School for Girls St Lawrence Road , PL4 6HT | - not rated | 2,092 yd | Academy converter | No | Girls | More About School |
| Stoke Damerel Community College Somerset Place , Stoke PL3 4BD | 2out of 4 | 2,254 yd | Academy converter | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Scott Medical and Healthcare College Somerset Place , Stoke PL3 4BD | - not rated | 2,259 yd | Studio schools | No | Mixed | More About School |
| UTC Plymouth Park Avenue , PL1 4RL | 1out of 4 | 2,652 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 | 1,877 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 | 655 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 | 1,269 yd | Academy alternative provision converter | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Plymouth College of Art Tavistock Place , PL4 8AT | - not rated | 1,471 yd | Higher education institutions | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| University of Plymouth Drake Circus , PL4 8AA | - not rated | 1,609 yd | Higher education institutions | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Fletewood School at Derry Villas 88 North Road East , PL4 6AN | - not rated | 1,787 yd | Other independent school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Plymouth College Ford Park , Plymouth PL4 6RN | - not rated | 2,700 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| The Waterfront | 9 Grand Parade | 53 yd | |
| By the Park Cafe | 26 Pier Street | 114 yd | |
| The Wet Wok Chinese Restaurant | 75 Hoe Road | 262 yd | |
| The Coffee Shack | Hoe Road | 262 yd | |
| Ocean City Snacks | West Hoe Pier, Hoe Road | 262 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| The West Hoe | The West Hoe, 24 Bishops Place | 364 yd | |
| Plymouth Hoe Club | 1 Osborne Place, Lockyer Street | 470 yd | |
| The Walrus | The Walrus, Notte Street | 572 yd | |
| The Gipsy Moth | 159 Citadel Road | 734 yd | |
| Club Inferno (SW) Ltd | 24 Lockyer Street | 738 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| West Hoe Fryers | 7 Radford Road | 188 yd | |
| West Hoe Park Kiosk | West Hoe Park, Hoe Road | 444 yd | |
| Classic Grill House | 37 Union Street | 792 yd | |
| KFC | 77 Union Street | 793 yd | |
| Best Kebab and Pizza House | 8 Union Street | 833 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| International Supermarket (SW) Ltd | 44 Union Street | 828 yd | |
| Aldi | 141 Union Street | 896 yd | |
| The Co-operative Food | 8 Hoegate Street | 926 yd | |
| Delta | 30a Western Approach | 986 yd | |
| Grace Connections Mini Market | 11 Frankfort Gate | 1,072 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Millbay Park TERRITORIAL ARMY CENTRE TERRITORIAL ARMY CENTRE PROSPECT PLACE | grass pitches | 347 yd |
| Tinside Lido PLYMOUTH DOME PLYMOUTH DOME HOE ROAD | swimming pool | 456 yd |
| Club Continental MILLBAY ROAD | health and fitness suite, swimming pool | 650 yd |
| Club Moativation (Plymouth) ARMADA WAY | health and fitness suite, swimming pool | 689 yd |
| Plymouth Pavilions Ice Rink MILLBAY ROAD | ice rinks, swimming pool | 719 yd |
| Mccaulay'S Health Club (Plymouth) THE CRESCENT | health and fitness suite | 719 yd |
| The Gym (Plymouth) DERRYS CROSS | health and fitness suite | 743 yd |
| Plymouth School Of Creative Arts MILLBAY ROAD | 762 yd | |
| Bodylines Gym 12C 12C SAWREY STREET | health and fitness suite | 811 yd |
| Stonehouse Community Gym (Closed) Unit 37 Unit 37 Union Street | health and fitness suite | 1,044 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 | 100.0% |
| Percentage of premises that have Ultrafast Broadband (100Mbit/s or greater) coverage from fixed broadband | 25.0% |
| Percentage of premises that have Ultrafast Broadband (300Mbit/s or greater) coverage from fixed broadband | 25.0% |
| Percentage of premises that have coverage from a Gigabit capable service from fixed broadband | 25.0% |
| 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 | 0.0% |
| Percentage of premises unable to receive 30Mbit/s | 0.0% |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.