Garfield Terrace is in Plymouth and in Plymouth district. PL1 5NU is located in the Stoke 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 Garfield Terrace, Plymouth, PL1 5NU and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: PL1 5NY, PL1 5RH, PL1 5RQ, PL3 4DP, PL1 5RG, PL3 4BW, PL1 5RF, PL3 4DS, PL1 4DH.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. The area surrounding PL1 5NU has a slightly higher male population, with 50% of residents 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 | 48.3% | 50% | 1.7% | 51.0% | -1.0% |
| Male | 51.7% | 50% | -1.7% | 49.0% | 1.0% |
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 | 33.3% | 31.2% | -2.1% | 37.9% | -6.7% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 45.6% | 44.9% | -0.7% | 44.2% | 0.7% |
| Married: Same sex | 0.9% | 0% | -0.9% | 0.3% | -0.3% |
| Separated | 1.8% | 2.1% | 0.3% | 2.2% | -0.1% |
| Divorced | 7% | 10.3% | 3.3% | 9.1% | 1.2% |
| Widowed | 11.4% | 11.5% | 0.1% | 6.1% | 5.4% |
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 | 52.1% | 42.4% | -9.7% | 48.4% | -6.0% |
| Good health | 30.9% | 31.7% | 0.8% | 33.6% | -1.9% |
| Fair health | 10.2% | 16.8% | 6.6% | 12.7% | 4.1% |
| Bad health | 5.3% | 7.3% | 2.0% | 4.0% | 3.3% |
| Very bad health | 1.5% | 1.9% | 0.4% | 1.2% | 0.7% |
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 | 24.6% | 17.6% | -7.0% | 18.2% | -0.6% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 4.8% | 6.9% | 2.1% | 9.6% | -2.7% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 14% | 14.2% | 0.2% | 13.4% | 0.8% |
| Apprenticeship | 5.3% | 6% | 0.7% | 5.3% | 0.7% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 10.5% | 18.9% | 8.4% | 16.9% | 2.0% |
| Degree or Similar | 38.6% | 33% | -5.6% | 33.8% | -0.8% |
| Other | 2.2% | 3.4% | 1.2% | 2.8% | 0.6% |
In this area, the population is predominantly white, with 96.2% 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 | 1.5% | 0% | -1.5% | 0.7% | -0.7% |
| Indian | 1.1% | 0% | -1.1% | 3.1% | -3.1% |
| Pakistani | 0.8% | 0% | -0.8% | 2.7% | -2.7% |
| Other Asian | 0% | 1.5% | 1.5% | 1.6% | -0.1% |
| Other Black | 0% | 0.4% | 0.4% | 0.5% | -0.1% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 1.1% | 0.4% | -0.7% | 0.8% | -0.4% |
| Mixed White and African | 0% | 0.4% | 0.4% | 0.4% | 0.0% |
| Mixed Other | 0.4% | 0.8% | 0.4% | 0.8% | 0.0% |
| White | 94.7% | 96.2% | 1.5% | 81.4% | 14.8% |
| Other | 0.4% | 0.4% | 0.0% | 1.6% | -1.2% |
In this area, 90.9% of the population were born in the United Kingdom, which is higher than the UK average of 83.2%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 92.8% | 90.9% | -1.9% | 83.2% | 7.7% |
| European Union | 1.9% | 3.8% | 1.9% | 6.1% | -2.3% |
| Rest of Europe | 0.4% | 0% | -0.4% | 0.8% | -0.8% |
| Africa | 1.5% | 1.9% | 0.4% | 2.7% | -0.8% |
| Middle East and Asia | 3% | 1.9% | -1.1% | 5.6% | -3.7% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 0.4% | 1.5% | 1.1% | 1.3% | 0.2% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 92.1% | 91.3% | -0.8% | 83.2% | 8.1% |
| 10+ Years | 0.4% | 5.3% | 4.9% | 9.8% | -4.5% |
| 5-10 Years | 3.4% | 2.7% | -0.7% | 2.9% | -0.2% |
| 2-5 Years | 0.4% | 0.8% | 0.4% | 2.2% | -1.4% |
| Less than 2 years | 3.8% | 0% | -3.8% | 1.9% | -1.9% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 79.5% | 76.7% | 2.8% |
| Poland | 3% | 1.3% | 1.7% |
| South and Eastern Africa | 0.4% | 0.2% | 0.2% |
| No passport held | 17.1% | 13.5% | 3.6% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 36.4% | 37.2% | -0.8% |
| Christian | 58.7% | 46.2% | 12.5% |
| Not answered | 4.9% | 6.0% | -1.1% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Garfield Terrace was 29.5 per 1,000 residents, which is 77.9% lower than the Stoke average. The most reported crime type was Violence and sexual offences.
Garfield Terrace has the 3rd lowest crime rate of 20 local areas in Stoke and the 184th lowest crime rate of 839 local areas in Plymouth .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 11.1 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been falling year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has fallen by about -56.7%.

Households in this area have a similar level of wealth to the average household in England and Wales. 59% of analyzed areas in England and Wales have higher average household annual income than this area.

| Address | Sale Price | Sale Date | Price Estimate 2025 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 18A Garfield Terrace, Plymouth, City Of Plymouth Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £125,000 | 2024-05-24 | £127,567 |
| 8 Garfield Terrace, Plymouth, City Of Plymouth Terraced, an established residential building | £394,000 | 2024-04-03 | £420,321 |
| Flat 3 22 Garfield Terrace, Plymouth, City Of Plymouth Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £103,000 | 2023-09-22 | £105,440 |
| 9 Garfield Terrace, Plymouth, City Of Plymouth Terraced, an established residential building | £392,000 | 2022-12-15 | £403,267 |
| 18E Garfield Terrace, Plymouth, City Of Plymouth Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £120,000 | 2022-03-28 | £126,089 |
PL1 5NU 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 | 85 |
| Retired | 52 |
| Part-Time Employee | 27 |
| Self-Employed | 18 |
| Other | 16 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 13 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 10 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 6 |
| Unemployed | 5 |
| Looking after home or family | 4 |
| Human health and social work activities | 25 |
| Education | 19 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 17 |
| Other | 13 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 11 |
| Manufacturing | 10 |
| Construction | 9 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 8 |
| Transport and storage | 6 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 4 |
| Real estate activities | 3 |
| Water supply; sewerage, waste management and remediation activities | 3 |
| Information and communication | 2 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 2 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 2 |
| Electricity, gas, steam and air conditioning supply | 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 | 2,045 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Stoke Damerel Primary School Collingwood Road , Stoke PL1 5PA | 3out of 4 | 307 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Morice Town Primary Academy Charlotte Street , Devonport PL2 1RJ | 3out of 4 | 779 yd | Academy converter | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| College Road Primary School College Road , Keyham PL2 1NS | 3out of 4 | 833 yd | Foundation school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| St Joseph's Catholic Primary School Chapel Street , Devonport PL1 4DJ | 3out of 4 | 934 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Stuart Road Primary School Palmerston Street , Stoke PL1 5LL | 3out of 4 | 968 yd | Academy converter | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| UTC Plymouth Park Avenue , PL1 4RL | 1out of 4 | 595 yd | University technical college | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Devonport High School for Boys Paradise Road , Stoke PL1 5QP | 4out of 4 | 744 yd | Academy converter | Not Applicable | Boys | More About School |
| Stoke Damerel Community College Somerset Place , Stoke PL3 4BD | 2out of 4 | 763 yd | Academy converter | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Scott Medical and Healthcare College Somerset Place , Stoke PL3 4BD | - not rated | 764 yd | Studio schools | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Devonport High School for Girls Lyndhurst Road , Peverell PL2 3DL | 3out of 4 | 2,120 yd | Academy converter | Not Applicable | Girls | 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 | 597 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 | 1,692 yd | Free schools | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Fletewood School at Derry Villas 88 North Road East , PL4 6AN | - not rated | 2,183 yd | Other independent school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| University of Plymouth Drake Circus , PL4 8AA | - not rated | 2,343 yd | Higher education institutions | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Plymouth College of Art Tavistock Place , PL4 8AT | - not rated | 2,464 yd | Higher education institutions | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Plymouth College Ford Park , Plymouth PL4 6RN | - not rated | 2,486 yd | Other independent school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| ACE Schools Plymouth Martins Gate , Bretonside PL4 0AT | 3out of 4 | 2,691 yd | Academy alternative provision converter | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
School statistics for this postcode are based on Ofsted rankings.
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| The Stoke Cafe | 55 Devonport Road | 293 yd | |
| Cafe Indiya | 18 Church Street | 358 yd | |
| Food Court (Inhouse catering department) | Kings Road | 517 yd | |
| The Park Pavillion Cafe | Devonport Park, Fore Street | 605 yd | |
| The Hatch Cafe | 178 Albert Road | 663 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Stoke Bar | 72-74 Devonport Road | 269 yd | |
| Indian Inn | 82 Devonport Road | 270 yd | |
| The Lounge Public House | 7 Stopford Place | 284 yd | |
| The Masonic Inn | 65 Devonport Road | 296 yd | |
| Stoke Inn | 43 Devonport Road | 343 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Roast 2 U | 72-74 Devonport Road | 269 yd | |
| Stoke Grill | 62 Devonport Road | 270 yd | |
| The Chip Stop | 31 Waterloo Street | 298 yd | |
| The Codmothers | 9 Devonport Road | 417 yd | |
| Benbows Chippy | 5 Benbow Street | 438 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| The Co-operative Food | 36-40 Devonport Road | 399 yd | |
| The Co-operative Food | 152-158 Albert Road | 556 yd | |
| Spar - Wessex Retail | 25 St Georges Terrace | 647 yd | |
| The Co-operative Food | 89 Wilton Street | 846 yd | |
| Iceland | 9-11 Marlborough Street | 1,058 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Stoke Damerel Primary Academy COLLINGWOOD ROAD | grass pitches | 176 yd |
| York House Health Club (Closed) Stoke Damerel Business Centre Stoke Damerel Business Centre Church Street | health and fitness suite | 251 yd |
| City College Plymouth (Kings Road Centre) KINGS ROAD | 524 yd | |
| Devonport High School For Boys PARADISE ROAD | artificial grass pitch, grass pitches | 653 yd |
| Parkside Community College (Closed) Park Avenue | 669 yd | |
| Devonport Services Rugby Football Club THE RECTORY | grass pitches | 670 yd |
| Stoke Damerel Community College SOMERSET PLACE | artificial grass pitch, grass pitches, health and fitness suite | 719 yd |
| Wyvern Centre Sports Field HERBERT PLACE | artificial grass pitch, grass pitches | 832 yd |
| Devonport Park Park Avenue | grass pitches, tennis courts | 856 yd |
| Stonehouse Creek STONEHOUSE RECREATION GROUND | grass pitches | 867 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 | 54.3% |
| Percentage of premises that have Ultrafast Broadband (300Mbit/s or greater) coverage from fixed broadband | 54.3% |
| Percentage of premises that have coverage from a Gigabit capable service from fixed broadband | 54.3% |
| 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% |
| Median download speed | 79.9 Mbit/s |
| Average download speed | 122.2 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 500 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 500 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 18.5 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 16.2 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 35 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.