Balmoral Avenue is in Plymouth and in Plymouth district. PL2 1HP 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 Balmoral Avenue, Plymouth, PL2 1HP and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: PL2 1HU, PL2 1HN, PL2 1HW, PL2 1HT, PL2 1HS, PL2 1HX, PL2 1PS, PL2 1DT, PL2 3AY.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. However, the area surrounding PL2 1HP, has a female population slightly higher than UK average, with 54% of residents being female. Several factors can contribute to this. Women generally live longer than men, resulting in a higher proportion of women in neighborhoods with significant elderly populations. Typically, as people grow older, they tend to relocate from city center addresses to suburban areas, smaller towns, and rural locations. Consequently, these areas often have a higher number of females. A higher female population can also be found in areas with industries that employ more women, such as healthcare, education, and retail.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Female | 55.1% | 54% | -1.1% | 51.0% | 3.0% |
| Male | 44.9% | 46% | 1.1% | 49.0% | -3.0% |
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 | 38% | 41.8% | 3.8% | 37.9% | 3.9% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 38.8% | 28.4% | -10.4% | 44.2% | -15.8% |
| Married: Same sex | 1.6% | 0% | -1.6% | 0.3% | -0.3% |
| Civil partnership: Same sex | 0% | 1.5% | 1.5% | 0.1% | 1.4% |
| Separated | 2.8% | 3.1% | 0.3% | 2.2% | 0.9% |
| Divorced | 15.2% | 20.3% | 5.1% | 9.1% | 11.2% |
| Widowed | 3.6% | 5% | 1.4% | 6.1% | -1.1% |
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.
This area has a high percentage of residents reporting their health as Good or Very Good (85.6%) compared to the average (82%). This typically indicates either a younger population or more affluent area.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Very good health | 50.3% | 51.1% | 0.8% | 48.4% | 2.7% |
| Good health | 34.1% | 34.5% | 0.4% | 33.6% | 0.9% |
| Fair health | 10.1% | 9.3% | -0.8% | 12.7% | -3.4% |
| Bad health | 2.7% | 4.5% | 1.8% | 4.0% | 0.5% |
| Very bad health | 2.7% | 0.6% | -2.1% | 1.2% | -0.6% |
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.
In the area around PL2 1HP this area, 9.2% of residents have no qualifications. This is significantly lower than the UK average of 18.2%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| No qualifications | 17.6% | 9.2% | -8.4% | 18.2% | -9.0% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 19.2% | 13.8% | -5.4% | 9.6% | 4.2% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 17.2% | 12.3% | -4.9% | 13.4% | -1.1% |
| Apprenticeship | 2.8% | 5% | 2.2% | 5.3% | -0.3% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 16.4% | 18.8% | 2.4% | 16.9% | 1.9% |
| Degree or Similar | 23.6% | 37.9% | 14.3% | 33.8% | 4.1% |
| Other | 3.2% | 3.1% | -0.1% | 2.8% | 0.3% |
In this area, the population is predominantly white, with 91.7% 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% | 1.3% | 1.3% | 0.7% | 0.6% |
| Indian | 0% | 1.3% | 1.3% | 3.1% | -1.8% |
| Other Asian | 1% | 0% | -1.0% | 1.6% | -1.6% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 0% | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.8% | -0.5% |
| Mixed White and African | 0% | 0.6% | 0.6% | 0.4% | 0.2% |
| Mixed White and Caribbean | 0% | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.9% | -0.6% |
| Mixed Other | 0% | 2.2% | 2.2% | 0.8% | 1.4% |
| White | 99% | 91.7% | -7.3% | 81.4% | 10.3% |
| Other | 0% | 2.2% | 2.2% | 1.6% | 0.6% |
In this area, 89.8% 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 | 96.3% | 89.8% | -6.5% | 83.2% | 6.6% |
| European Union | 2.4% | 5.8% | 3.4% | 6.1% | -0.3% |
| Africa | 0% | 1.3% | 1.3% | 2.7% | -1.4% |
| Middle East and Asia | 0.7% | 3.2% | 2.5% | 5.6% | -2.4% |
| Oceania | 0.7% | 0% | -0.7% | 0.3% | -0.3% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 96.3% | 89.8% | -6.5% | 83.2% | 6.6% |
| 10+ Years | 0.3% | 5.8% | 5.5% | 9.8% | -4.0% |
| 5-10 Years | 1.4% | 1.6% | 0.2% | 2.9% | -1.3% |
| 2-5 Years | 0.3% | 1% | 0.7% | 2.2% | -1.2% |
| Less than 2 years | 1.7% | 1.9% | 0.2% | 1.9% | 0.0% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 71.8% | 76.7% | -4.9% |
| Spain | 0.6% | 0.4% | 0.2% |
| Poland | 2.2% | 1.3% | 0.9% |
| Other EU countries | 1.9% | 1.5% | 0.4% |
| Southern Asia | 2.2% | 1.2% | 1.0% |
| South-East Asia | 0.3% | 0.2% | 0.1% |
| No passport held | 20.8% | 13.5% | 7.3% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 57.5% | 37.2% | 20.3% |
| Christian | 35.5% | 46.2% | -10.7% |
| Buddhist | 0.3% | 0.5% | -0.2% |
| Jewish | 0.3% | 0.5% | -0.2% |
| Other religion | 0.6% | 0.6% | 0.0% |
| Not answered | 5.8% | 6.0% | -0.2% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Balmoral Avenue was 109.1 per 1,000 residents, which is 29.3% lower than the Devonport average. The most reported crime type was Violence and sexual offences.
Balmoral Avenue has the 38th highest crime rate of 76 local areas in Devonport and the 269th highest crime rate of 839 local areas in Plymouth .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 76.4 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been rising year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has fallen by about -57.9%.

Households in this area have a lower level of wealth compared to the average household in England and Wales. 71% of analyzed areas in England and Wales have higher average household annual income than this area.

| Address | Sale Price | Sale Date | Price Estimate 2025 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 35 Balmoral Avenue, Plymouth, City Of Plymouth Terraced, an established residential building | £140,000 | 2025-09-19 | £140,000 |
| 4 Balmoral Avenue, Plymouth, City Of Plymouth Terraced, an established residential building | £187,000 | 2025-08-19 | £185,216 |
| 32 Balmoral Avenue, Plymouth, City Of Plymouth Terraced, an established residential building | £155,000 | 2025-04-29 | £157,735 |
| 7 Balmoral Avenue, Plymouth, City Of Plymouth Terraced, an established residential building | £182,000 | 2025-01-31 | £188,727 |
| 49 Balmoral Avenue, Plymouth, City Of Plymouth Terraced, an established residential building | £170,000 | 2024-11-25 | £173,170 |
| Full-Time Employee | 117 |
| Part-Time Employee | 38 |
| Retired | 35 |
| Self-Employed | 23 |
| Unemployed | 14 |
| Looking after home or family | 10 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 9 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 8 |
| Other | 7 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 0 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 30 |
| Human health and social work activities | 27 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 17 |
| Manufacturing | 16 |
| Education | 15 |
| Construction | 14 |
| Transport and storage | 10 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 9 |
| Information and communication | 8 |
| Other | 6 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 6 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 4 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 2 |
| Electricity, gas, steam and air conditioning supply | 2 |
| Water supply; sewerage, waste management and remediation activities | 1 |
| Real estate 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 | 1,301 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ford Primary School Cambridge Road , Ford PL2 1PU | 3out of 4 | 248 yd | Academy converter | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| College Road Primary School College Road , Keyham PL2 1NS | 3out of 4 | 471 yd | Foundation school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Morice Town Primary Academy Charlotte Street , Devonport PL2 1RJ | 3out of 4 | 837 yd | Academy converter | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Keyham Barton Catholic Primary School Renown Street , Keyham PL2 2DE | 3out of 4 | 909 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Drake Primary Academy 1 Johnston Terrace Ope , Keyham PL2 2EN | 3out of 4 | 958 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Scott Medical and Healthcare College Somerset Place , Stoke PL3 4BD | - not rated | 871 yd | Studio schools | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Stoke Damerel Community College Somerset Place , Stoke PL3 4BD | 2out of 4 | 874 yd | Academy converter | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| UTC Plymouth Park Avenue , PL1 4RL | 1out of 4 | 1,029 yd | University technical college | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Devonport High School for Boys Paradise Road , Stoke PL1 5QP | 4out of 4 | 1,419 yd | Academy converter | Not Applicable | Boys | More About School |
| Devonport High School for Girls Lyndhurst Road , Peverell PL2 3DL | 3out of 4 | 1,626 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 | 1,351 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 | 2,327 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 | 2,411 yd | Other independent school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Plymouth College Ford Park , Plymouth PL4 6RN | - not rated | 2,428 yd | Other independent school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| University of Plymouth Drake Circus , PL4 8AA | - not rated | 2,637 yd | Higher education institutions | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| King's School Hartley Road , Mannamead PL3 5LW | - not rated | 2,674 yd | Other independent school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Plymouth College of Art Tavistock Place , PL4 8AT | - not rated | 2,805 yd | Higher education institutions | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
School statistics for this postcode are based on Ofsted rankings.
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Olympus | Cambridge Road | 282 yd | |
| Molys Cafe | 99 Wolseley Road | 448 yd | |
| The Stoke Cafe | 55 Devonport Road | 479 yd | |
| Cafe Indiya | 18 Church Street | 481 yd | |
| Meet and Eat Cafe | Westbourne Unit, Scott Business Park, Beacon Park Road | 864 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| The Ford Inn | Ford Hotel, 155 Alexandra Road | 343 yd | |
| St Levan Inn | 251 St Levan Road | 415 yd | |
| St Aubyn Masonic Club | 33 Devonport Road | 421 yd | |
| Stoke Inn | 43 Devonport Road | 455 yd | |
| The Masonic Inn | 65 Devonport Road | 478 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Chen’s Chinese Fish & Chips | 160 St Levan Road | 89 yd | |
| The Codmothers | 9 Devonport Road | 421 yd | |
| Pasley Takeaway | 58 Pasley Street | 442 yd | |
| Rhodos Pizza Kebab | 95 Wolseley Road | 448 yd | |
| Shirleys Fish and Chips | Shirleys Fish and Chips, 87 Wolseley Road | 448 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Spar - Wessex Retail | 25 St Georges Terrace | 114 yd | |
| The Co-operative Food | 36-40 Devonport Road | 410 yd | |
| The Co-operative Food Supermarket | Wolseley Close | 417 yd | |
| Lidl UK GmbH | Henderson Place | 521 yd | |
| Tesco | 62 Wolseley Road | 553 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| York House Health Club (Closed) Stoke Damerel Business Centre Stoke Damerel Business Centre Church Street | health and fitness suite | 542 yd |
| Stoke Damerel Community College SOMERSET PLACE | artificial grass pitch, grass pitches, health and fitness suite | 763 yd |
| North Down Playing Field North Down Crescent | grass pitches | 814 yd |
| Wyvern Centre Sports Field HERBERT PLACE | artificial grass pitch, grass pitches | 818 yd |
| Stoke Damerel Primary Academy COLLINGWOOD ROAD | grass pitches | 901 yd |
| Keyham Sports Ground SALTASH ROAD | artificial grass pitch, grass pitches | 956 yd |
| City College Plymouth (Goschen Centre) (Closed) Goschen Centre Goschen Centre Saltash Road | 996 yd | |
| Parkside Community College (Closed) Park Avenue | 1,018 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 | 100.0% |
| Percentage of premises that have Ultrafast Broadband (300Mbit/s or greater) coverage from fixed broadband | 100.0% |
| Percentage of premises that have coverage from a Gigabit capable service from fixed broadband | 100.0% |
| 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% |
| Median download speed | 73.8 Mbit/s |
| Average download speed | 104.3 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 600 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 600 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 15.2 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 14.6 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 40 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.