Alexandra Road, Ford, Plymouth, PL2 1JY

People

Gender

In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. The area surrounding PL2 1JY has a slightly higher male population, with 50.2% 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	47.1%	49.8%	2.7%	51.0%	-1.2%
Male	52.9%	50.2%	-2.7%	49.0%	1.2%

Partnership Status

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	38.8%	41.8%	3.0%	37.9%	3.9%
Married: Opposite sex	39.2%	38.5%	-0.7%	44.2%	-5.7%
Married: Same sex	0.8%	0.4%	-0.4%	0.3%	0.1%
Separated	3.1%	2.9%	-0.2%	2.2%	0.7%
Divorced	15.8%	13.1%	-2.7%	9.1%	4.0%
Widowed	2.3%	3.3%	1.0%	6.1%	-2.8%

Health

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	48.4%	43.3%	-5.1%	48.4%	-5.1%
Good health	38.1%	39.6%	1.5%	33.6%	6.0%
Fair health	10%	10.4%	0.4%	12.7%	-2.3%
Bad health	3.2%	4.4%	1.2%	4.0%	0.4%
Very bad health	0.3%	2.3%	2.0%	1.2%	1.1%

Education and Qualifications

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	11.9%	15.6%	3.7%	18.2%	-2.6%
1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent	13.1%	12.3%	-0.8%	9.6%	2.7%
5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels	25.8%	17.3%	-8.5%	13.4%	3.9%
Apprenticeship	5.8%	5.8%	0.0%	5.3%	0.5%
HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels	14.2%	21.4%	7.2%	16.9%	4.5%
Degree or Similar	24.2%	24.7%	0.5%	33.8%	-9.1%
Other	5%	2.9%	-2.1%	2.8%	0.1%

Culture

Ethnic Group

In this area, the population is predominantly white, with 96% 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	0.3%	0%	-0.3%	0.7%	-0.7%
Indian	0.3%	0%	-0.3%	3.1%	-3.1%
Other Asian	0.6%	1%	0.4%	1.6%	-0.6%
Black Caribbean	0.3%	0%	-0.3%	1.0%	-1.0%
Other Black	0.3%	0%	-0.3%	0.5%	-0.5%
Mixed White and Asian	1%	0%	-1.0%	0.8%	-0.8%
Mixed White and African	0.3%	0%	-0.3%	0.4%	-0.4%
Mixed White and Caribbean	0%	0.3%	0.3%	0.9%	-0.6%
Mixed Other	0.6%	1%	0.4%	0.8%	0.2%
White	95.8%	96%	0.2%	81.4%	14.6%
Other	0.3%	1.7%	1.4%	1.6%	0.1%

Country of Birth

In this area, 90.3% 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	92.3%	90.3%	-2.0%	83.2%	7.1%
European Union	4.2%	6.7%	2.5%	6.1%	0.6%
Africa	0.6%	0%	-0.6%	2.7%	-2.7%
Middle East and Asia	1.3%	1.7%	0.4%	5.6%	-3.9%
The Americas and the Caribbean	1%	1.3%	0.3%	1.3%	0.0%
Oceania	0.6%	0%	-0.6%	0.3%	-0.3%

Length of Residence

	2011	2021	10y change (pp)	UK Average	postcode vs UK (pp)
Born in the UK	92.3%	90%	-2.3%	83.2%	6.8%
10+ Years	1%	5.4%	4.4%	9.8%	-4.4%
5-10 Years	1.3%	3%	1.7%	2.9%	0.1%
2-5 Years	2.3%	1.7%	-0.6%	2.2%	-0.5%
Less than 2 years	3.2%	0%	-3.2%	1.9%	-1.9%

Passport Held

	2021	UK Average	postcode vs UK (pp)
United Kingdom	68.2%	76.7%	-8.5%
Ireland	0.7%	0.6%	0.1%
Germany	0.3%	0.2%	0.1%
Poland	2%	1.3%	0.7%
Romania	2%	0.9%	1.1%
South-East Asia	0.7%	0.2%	0.5%
North America and the Caribbean	0.3%	0.3%	0.0%
No passport held	25.7%	13.5%	12.2%

Religion

	2021	UK Average	postcode vs UK (pp)
No religion	52.3%	37.2%	15.1%
Christian	39.7%	46.2%	-6.5%
Buddhist	0.3%	0.5%	-0.2%
Muslim	0.3%	6.5%	-6.2%
Other religion	0.3%	0.6%	-0.3%
Not answered	7%	6.0%	1.0%

Safety

Is Alexandra Road dangerous?

Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Alexandra Road was 98.6 per 1,000 residents, which is 36.1% lower than the Devonport average. The most reported crime type was Violence and sexual offences.

Alexandra Road has the 35th lowest crime rate of 76 local areas in Devonport and the 303rd highest crime rate of 839 local areas in Plymouth .

Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 45.8 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been falling year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has fallen by about -17.0%.

🔎 See full breakdown of local crime, hotspots & trends

Affluence

Household Income

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.

Average Household Income
£39,100

Income Rank
3/10

Household Income in PL2 1JY, Local Authority and Region

Deprivation

Index of Multiple Deprivation (IMD) - 9/10 (very high )
Indices of multiple deprivation (IMD) is used to classify the relative deprivation (a measure of poverty) of the area. It considers the following domains:
Income Deprivation Domain - 8/10 (high )
The Income Deprivation Domain measures the percentage of people in the population who are experiencing poverty due to having a low income. It includes both those who are unemployed and those who are employed but earn very little (and who satisfy the respective means tests).
Employment Deprivation Domain - 9/10 (very high )
The Employment Deprivation Domain measures the proportion of the working-age population in an area involuntarily excluded from the labour market. This includes people who would like to work but are unable to do so due to unemployment, sickness or disability, or caring responsibilities.
Education, Skills and Training Domain - 7/10 (above average )
The Education, Skills, and Training Deprivation Domain measures the lack of education and skills in a local area. It has two parts: one for children and young people, and one for adults. The part for children and young people looks at their school achievements ('flow'), while the part for adults looks at the number of adults without qualifications ('stock').
Health Deprivation and Disability Domain - 9/10 (very high )
The Health Deprivation and Disability Domain measures the risk of early death and poor quality of life due to bad physical or mental health. It looks at illness, disability, and early death, but not at behaviors or environments that might affect future health.
Crime Domain - 8/10 (high )
The Crime Domain measures the risk of people and property being victims of crime in a local area.
Barriers to Housing and Services Domain - 2/10 (very low )
The Barriers to Housing and Services Domain measures how easy or hard it is to access housing and local services. It has two parts: one looks at how close local services are, and the other looks at issues like how affordable housing is.
Living Environment Deprivation Domain - 10/10 (very high )
The Living Environment Deprivation Domain measures the quality of the local environment. It has two parts: the "indoors" part looks at housing quality, and the "outdoors" part looks at air quality and road traffic accidents.
Income Deprivation Affecting Children Index (IDACI) - 8/10 (high )
The Income Deprivation Affecting Children Index (IDACI) measures how many children aged 0 to 15 live in low-income families. It is part of the Income Deprivation Domain, which looks at how many people in an area have low incomes. This includes both those who are unemployed and those who work but earn very little (and who satisfy the respective means tests).
Income Deprivation Affecting Older People Index (IDAOPI) - 8/10 (high )
The Income Deprivation Affecting Older People Index (IDAOPI) measures the percentage of people aged 60 or older who have low income. It is part of the Income Deprivation Domain, which looks at how many people in an area have low income, including both unemployed people and those with low-paying jobs (and who satisfy the respective means tests).

Property Prices

Average property prices on Alexandra Road are based on 60 property sales since the beginning of 1995. Estimated property prices are calculated by adjusting the last sale price by current House Price Index for Plymouth.
StreetScan downloads house price data directly from the HM Land Registry and uses it to create these statistics.

House Prices for Alexandra Road, Ford, Plymouth, PL2 1JY

Estimated Average Property Prices for PL2 1JY

Average Price
£166,476

Semi-Detached
£240,513

Terraced
£176,984

Detached
£261,364

Flats/Maisonettes
£120,230

Other
no sales

Estimated Average Property Prices for Alexandra Road

Average Price
£173,296

Semi-Detached
£250,749

Terraced
£190,890

Detached
no sales

Flats/Maisonettes
£89,483

Other
no sales

Property Prices Comparison

Latest Property Sales on Alexandra Road

Address	Sale Price	Sale Date	Price Estimate 2025
Ground Floor Flat 137 Alexandra Road, Plymouth, City Of Plymouth Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building	£130,000	2025-10-09	£130,000
138C Alexandra Road, Plymouth, City Of Plymouth Terraced, an established residential building	£165,000	2025-09-23	£165,000
Flat 3 138 Alexandra Road, Plymouth, City Of Plymouth Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building	£170,000	2025-05-04	£169,829
Flat 2 138 Alexandra Road, Plymouth, City Of Plymouth Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building	£185,000	2025-01-31	£188,219
138B Alexandra Road, Plymouth, City Of Plymouth Terraced, an established residential building	£160,000	2024-11-26	£162,983

View All Property Sales and Other Statistics for PL2 1JY

Employment

PL2 1JY area has a low unemployment rate. According to Census 2021, 3% 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.

Economic Activity

Full-Time Employee	98
Retired	39
Part-Time Employee	31
Self-Employed	22
Long-Term Sick or disabled	16
Looking after home or family	11
Unemployed	8
Student (economically inactive)	7
Other	5
Full-Time Student (with or without job)	4

Employment Industry

Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles	31
Education	23
Public administration and defence; compulsory social security	23
Human health and social work activities	20
Manufacturing	14
Transport and storage	14
Construction	13
Administrative and support service activities	9
Other	9
Professional, scientific and technical activities	9
Accommodation and food service activities	8
Financial and insurance activities	4
Real estate activities	3
Electricity, gas, steam and air conditioning supply	2
Water supply; sewerage, waste management and remediation activities	2
Information and communication	1

Schools

Nursery

	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	1,266 yd	Local authority nursery school	Yes	Mixed	More About School

Primary

	Ofsted Overall Effectiveness	Distance	Establishment Type	Has Nursery Classes	Gender	More Info
College Road Primary School College Road , Keyham PL2 1NS	3out of 4	303 yd	Foundation school	No	Mixed	More About School
Ford Primary School Cambridge Road , Ford PL2 1PU	3out of 4	335 yd	Academy converter	Yes	Mixed	More About School
Keyham Barton Catholic Primary School Renown Street , Keyham PL2 2DE	3out of 4	695 yd	Academy converter	No	Mixed	More About School
Drake Primary Academy 1 Johnston Terrace Ope , Keyham PL2 2EN	3out of 4	723 yd	Academy converter	No	Mixed	More About School
Morice Town Primary Academy Charlotte Street , Devonport PL2 1RJ	3out of 4	736 yd	Academy converter	Yes	Mixed	More About School

Secondary

	Ofsted Overall Effectiveness	Distance	Establishment Type	Has Nursery Classes	Gender	More Info
UTC Plymouth Park Avenue , PL1 4RL	1out of 4	1,018 yd	University technical college	No	Mixed	More About School
Scott Medical and Healthcare College Somerset Place , Stoke PL3 4BD	- not rated	1,105 yd	Studio schools	No	Mixed	More About School
Stoke Damerel Community College Somerset Place , Stoke PL3 4BD	2out of 4	1,109 yd	Academy converter	Not Applicable	Mixed	More About School
Devonport High School for Boys Paradise Road , Stoke PL1 5QP	4out of 4	1,594 yd	Academy converter	Not Applicable	Boys	More About School
Devonport High School for Girls Lyndhurst Road , Peverell PL2 3DL	3out of 4	1,766 yd	Academy converter	Not Applicable	Girls	More About School

16 plus

	Ofsted Overall Effectiveness	Distance	Establishment Type	Has Nursery Classes	Gender	More Info
City College Plymouth Kings Road , Devonport PL1 5QG	- not rated	1,469 yd	Further education	Not Applicable	Mixed	More About School

All-through

	Ofsted Overall Effectiveness	Distance	Establishment Type	Has Nursery Classes	Gender	More Info
Millbay Academy 22 Millbay Road , PL1 3EG	- not rated	2,520 yd	Free schools	Yes	Mixed	More About School

Not applicable

	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	2,649 yd	Other independent school	Yes	Mixed	More About School
Plymouth College Ford Park , Plymouth PL4 6RN	- not rated	2,650 yd	Other independent school	Yes	Mixed	More About School
Mount Tamar School Row Lane , Higher St Budeaux PL5 2EF	3out of 4	2,723 yd	Community special school	Not Applicable	Mixed	More About School
Oneschool Global Uk Plymouth Campus Foulston Avenue , PL5 1HL	- not rated	2,768 yd	Other independent school	No	Mixed	More About School
King's School Hartley Road , Mannamead PL3 5LW	- not rated	2,858 yd	Other independent school	Yes	Mixed	More About School

School statistics for this postcode are based on Ofsted rankings.

Food and Drink

Restaurants, Cafes, Canteens

Business Name	Address	Distance
Olympus	Cambridge Road	236 yd
Molys Cafe	99 Wolseley Road	572 yd
The Stoke Cafe	55 Devonport Road	646 yd
Cafe Indiya	18 Church Street	676 yd
The Hatch Cafe	178 Albert Road	856 yd

Pubs, Bars, Nightclubs

Business Name	Address	Distance
The Ford Inn	Ford Hotel, 155 Alexandra Road	128 yd
St Levan Inn	251 St Levan Road	259 yd
Keyham Barton Conservative Clu	42-44 Station Road	374 yd
St Aubyn Masonic Club	33 Devonport Road	624 yd
Indian Inn	82 Devonport Road	636 yd

Takeaway, Sandwich Shops

Business Name	Address	Distance
Chen’s Chinese Fish & Chips	160 St Levan Road	205 yd
Pasley Takeaway	58 Pasley Street	380 yd
Royal China	260 St Levan Road	402 yd
Oriental Cooking Studio	22 Henderson Place	448 yd
Rhodos Pizza Kebab	95 Wolseley Road	572 yd

Supermarkets, Hypermarkets

Business Name	Address	Distance
Spar - Wessex Retail	25 St Georges Terrace	276 yd
The Co-operative Food Supermarket	Wolseley Close	434 yd
Lidl UK GmbH	Henderson Place	483 yd
The Co-operative Food	36-40 Devonport Road	605 yd
Tesco	62 Wolseley Road	687 yd

Sport

Facility Name	Sport Objects	Distance
North Down Playing Field North Down Crescent	grass pitches	645 yd
Wyvern Centre Sports Field HERBERT PLACE	artificial grass pitch, grass pitches	697 yd
York House Health Club (Closed) Stoke Damerel Business Centre Stoke Damerel Business Centre Church Street	health and fitness suite	713 yd
Keyham Sports Ground SALTASH ROAD	artificial grass pitch, grass pitches	744 yd
City College Plymouth (Goschen Centre) (Closed) Goschen Centre Goschen Centre Saltash Road		768 yd
Parkside Community College (Closed) Park Avenue		982 yd
Stoke Damerel Community College SOMERSET PLACE	artificial grass pitch, grass pitches, health and fitness suite	998 yd
Stoke Damerel Primary Academy COLLINGWOOD ROAD	grass pitches	1,047 yd

Broadband

Technology Aviability

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	90.2%
Percentage of premises that have Ultrafast Broadband (300Mbit/s or greater) coverage from fixed broadband	90.2%
Percentage of premises that have coverage from a Gigabit capable service from fixed broadband	90.2%

Speed Aviability

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%

Download Speed

Median download speed	65 Mbit/s
Average download speed	138.8 Mbit/s
Minimum download speed	600 Mbit/s
Maximum download speed	600 Mbit/s

Upload Speed

Median upload speed	16.6 Mbit/s
Average upload speed	17.2 Mbit/s
Maximum upload speed	40 Mbit/s

Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.