Keyham Road, Plymouth, PL2 1RB

People

Gender

In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. The area surrounding PL2 1RB has a slightly higher male population, with 50.9% 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	43.4%	49.1%	5.7%	51.0%	-1.9%
Male	56.6%	50.9%	-5.7%	49.0%	1.9%

Partnership Status

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 PL2 1RB, a significant portion of the population is single, making up 46.6% 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	38.9%	46.6%	7.7%	37.9%	8.7%
Married: Opposite sex	35.9%	31.8%	-4.1%	44.2%	-12.4%
Married: Same sex	0%	1.8%	1.8%	0.3%	1.5%
Separated	6%	4.9%	-1.1%	2.2%	2.7%
Divorced	13.2%	11.7%	-1.5%	9.1%	2.6%
Widowed	6%	3.1%	-2.9%	6.1%	-3.0%

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	41.4%	42.1%	0.7%	48.4%	-6.3%
Good health	35.9%	34.3%	-1.6%	33.6%	0.7%
Fair health	13.4%	17%	3.6%	12.7%	4.3%
Bad health	7.2%	4.8%	-2.4%	4.0%	0.8%
Very bad health	2.1%	1.8%	-0.3%	1.2%	0.6%

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.

This area stands out for its low percentage of residents with higher education degree. The UK average is 33.8%, while in this area it is 19.8%.

	2011	2021	10y change (pp)	UK Average	postcode vs UK (pp)
No qualifications	25.6%	23%	-2.6%	18.2%	4.8%
1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent	21.4%	12.2%	-9.2%	9.6%	2.6%
5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels	20.5%	17.1%	-3.4%	13.4%	3.7%
Apprenticeship	3%	10.4%	7.4%	5.3%	5.1%
HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels	12.4%	14.4%	2.0%	16.9%	-2.5%
Degree or Similar	9.8%	19.8%	10.0%	33.8%	-14.0%
Other	7.3%	3.2%	-4.1%	2.8%	0.4%

Culture

Ethnic Group

In this area, the population is predominantly white, with 93.7% 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)
Indian	0.3%	0%	-0.3%	3.1%	-3.1%
Other Asian	0.3%	0%	-0.3%	1.6%	-1.6%
Other Black	0.3%	0%	-0.3%	0.5%	-0.5%
Mixed White and Asian	0.3%	0.7%	0.4%	0.8%	-0.1%
Mixed White and African	0.3%	0.4%	0.1%	0.4%	0.0%
Mixed White and Caribbean	1%	3%	2.0%	0.9%	2.1%
Mixed Other	1%	0.7%	-0.3%	0.8%	-0.1%
White	94.8%	93.7%	-1.1%	81.4%	12.3%
Arab	1%	0%	-1.0%	0.6%	-0.6%
Other	0.3%	1.5%	1.2%	1.6%	-0.1%

Country of Birth

In this area, 88.6% 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	90.3%	88.6%	-1.7%	83.2%	5.4%
European Union	5.9%	6.6%	0.7%	6.1%	0.5%
Rest of Europe	0.7%	1.1%	0.4%	0.8%	0.3%
Africa	0.7%	0%	-0.7%	2.7%	-2.7%
Middle East and Asia	2.4%	1.8%	-0.6%	5.6%	-3.8%
The Americas and the Caribbean	0%	1.8%	1.8%	1.3%	0.5%

Length of Residence

	2011	2021	10y change (pp)	UK Average	postcode vs UK (pp)
Born in the UK	89%	88.6%	-0.4%	83.2%	5.4%
10+ Years	0.3%	6.6%	6.3%	9.8%	-3.2%
5-10 Years	2.4%	2.2%	-0.2%	2.9%	-0.7%
2-5 Years	3.1%	2.6%	-0.5%	2.2%	0.4%
Less than 2 years	5.2%	0%	-5.2%	1.9%	-1.9%

Passport Held

	2021	UK Average	postcode vs UK (pp)
United Kingdom	69.6%	76.7%	-7.1%
Ireland	0.7%	0.6%	0.1%
Italy	0.4%	0.6%	-0.2%
Poland	1.9%	1.3%	0.6%
Romania	0.7%	0.9%	-0.2%
Other EU countries	2.6%	1.5%	1.1%
North America and the Caribbean	0.4%	0.3%	0.1%
No passport held	23.7%	13.5%	10.2%

Religion

	2021	UK Average	postcode vs UK (pp)
No religion	58.3%	37.2%	21.1%
Christian	32.1%	46.2%	-14.1%
Jewish	0.7%	0.5%	0.2%
Muslim	1.5%	6.5%	-5.0%
Other religion	1.1%	0.6%	0.5%
Not answered	6.3%	6.0%	0.3%

Safety

Is Keyham Road dangerous?

Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Keyham Road was 87.8 per 1,000 residents, which is 43.0% lower than the Devonport average. The most reported crime type was Violence and sexual offences.

Keyham Road has the 30th lowest crime rate of 76 local areas in Devonport and the 338th highest crime rate of 839 local areas in Plymouth .

Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 54.1 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been rising year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has risen by about 59.5%.

🔎 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. 82% of analyzed areas in England and Wales have higher average household annual income than this area.

Average Household Income
£36,100

Income Rank
2/10

Household Income in PL2 1RB, Local Authority and Region

Deprivation

Index of Multiple Deprivation (IMD) - 10/10 (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 - 10/10 (very 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 - 10/10 (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 - 9/10 (very high )
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 - 10/10 (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 - 9/10 (very 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 - 5/10 (average )
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 - 8/10 (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) - 10/10 (very 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) - 7/10 (above average )
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 Keyham Road are based on 5 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 Keyham Road, Plymouth, PL2 1RB

Estimated Average Property Prices for PL2 1RB

Average Price
£250,622

Semi-Detached
no sales

Terraced
£271,388

Detached
no sales

Flats/Maisonettes
£105,259

Other
no sales

Estimated Average Property Prices for Keyham Road

Average Price
£151,559

Semi-Detached
no sales

Terraced
£210,375

Detached
no sales

Flats/Maisonettes
£63,335

Other
no sales

Property Prices Comparison

Latest Property Sales on Keyham Road

Address	Sale Price	Sale Date	Price Estimate 2025
182 Keyham Road, Plymouth, City Of Plymouth Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building	£95,000	2021-06-25	£106,220
172 Keyham Road, Plymouth, City Of Plymouth Terraced, an established residential building	£195,000	2020-09-04	£254,284
172 Keyham Road, Plymouth, City Of Plymouth Terraced, an established residential building	£130,000	2017-07-12	£181,860
182 Keyham Road, Plymouth, City Of Plymouth Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building	£60,000	2016-10-28	£76,462
180 Keyham Road, Plymouth, City Of Plymouth Terraced, an established residential building	£160,000	2011-05-03	£276,800

View All Property Sales and Other Statistics for PL2 1RB

Employment

PL2 1RB 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.

Economic Activity

Full-Time Employee	83
Retired	34
Part-Time Employee	27
Long-Term Sick or disabled	22
Other	21
Self-Employed	12
Looking after home or family	10
Student (economically inactive)	9
Unemployed	5
Full-Time Student (with or without job)	0

Employment Industry

Accommodation and food service activities	21
Public administration and defence; compulsory social security	15
Administrative and support service activities	15
Construction	14
Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles	14
Other	12
Manufacturing	12
Human health and social work activities	11
Transport and storage	9
Information and communication	5
Education	5
Financial and insurance activities	4
Real estate activities	1
Agriculture, forestry and fishing	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	1,920 yd	Local authority nursery school	Yes	Mixed	More About School

Primary

	Ofsted Overall Effectiveness	Distance	Establishment Type	Has Nursery Classes	Gender	More Info
Morice Town Primary Academy Charlotte Street , Devonport PL2 1RJ	3out of 4	345 yd	Academy converter	Yes	Mixed	More About School
College Road Primary School College Road , Keyham PL2 1NS	3out of 4	513 yd	Foundation school	No	Mixed	More About School
Drake Primary Academy 1 Johnston Terrace Ope , Keyham PL2 2EN	3out of 4	724 yd	Academy converter	No	Mixed	More About School
Keyham Barton Catholic Primary School Renown Street , Keyham PL2 2DE	3out of 4	943 yd	Academy converter	No	Mixed	More About School
Ford Primary School Cambridge Road , Ford PL2 1PU	3out of 4	1,142 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	744 yd	University technical college	No	Mixed	More About School
Scott Medical and Healthcare College Somerset Place , Stoke PL3 4BD	- not rated	1,705 yd	Studio schools	No	Mixed	More About School
Stoke Damerel Community College Somerset Place , Stoke PL3 4BD	2out of 4	1,706 yd	Academy converter	Not Applicable	Mixed	More About School
Devonport High School for Boys Paradise Road , Stoke PL1 5QP	4out of 4	1,819 yd	Academy converter	Not Applicable	Boys	More About School
Torpoint Community College Trevol Road , PL11 2NH	3out of 4	2,088 yd	Foundation school	No	Mixed	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	1,499 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	2,757 yd	Free schools	Yes	Mixed	More About School

Not applicable

	Ofsted Overall Effectiveness	Distance	Establishment Type	Has Nursery Classes	Gender	More Info
Oneschool Global Uk Plymouth Campus Foulston Avenue , PL5 1HL	- not rated	2,600 yd	Other independent school	No	Mixed	More About School
Mount Tamar School Row Lane , Higher St Budeaux PL5 2EF	3out of 4	3,006 yd	Community special school	Not Applicable	Mixed	More About School
Fletewood School at Derry Villas 88 North Road East , PL4 6AN	- not rated	3,241 yd	Other independent school	Yes	Mixed	More About School
Plymouth College Ford Park , Plymouth PL4 6RN	- not rated	3,382 yd	Other independent school	Yes	Mixed	More About School
University of Plymouth Drake Circus , PL4 8AA	- not rated	3,426 yd	Higher education institutions	Not Applicable	Mixed	More About School

School statistics for this postcode are based on Ofsted rankings.

Food and Drink

Restaurants, Cafes, Canteens

Business Name	Address	Distance
DJ's Cafe	246 Albert Road	460 yd
Pop In Chicken	182 Albert Road	519 yd
The Big Breakfast	184 Albert Road	519 yd
The Hatch Cafe	178 Albert Road	532 yd
UTC (University Technical College)	University Commercail Services Plymouth, Park Avenue	638 yd

Pubs, Bars, Nightclubs

Business Name	Address	Distance
Queens Dock	Queens Dock, 57 Charlotte Street	80 yd
Avondale Arms	206 Keyham Road	144 yd
The Herbert	1 Herbert Street	221 yd
Keyham Vaults	222 Albert Road	460 yd
St Levan Inn	251 St Levan Road	568 yd

Takeaway, Sandwich Shops

Business Name	Address	Distance
Golden China	204 Keyham Road	144 yd
Tasty Bites	4 Saltash Road	211 yd
Royal China	260 St Levan Road	410 yd
Gurkhas Kitchen	236 Albert Road	460 yd
Indus Indian Takeaway	248 Albert Road	460 yd

Supermarkets, Hypermarkets

Business Name	Address	Distance
The Co-operative Food	152-158 Albert Road	596 yd
Spar - Wessex Retail	25 St Georges Terrace	931 yd
Iceland	9-11 Marlborough Street	1,020 yd

Sport

Facility Name	Sport Objects	Distance
Keyham Sports Ground SALTASH ROAD	artificial grass pitch, grass pitches	244 yd
Wyvern Centre Sports Field HERBERT PLACE	artificial grass pitch, grass pitches	279 yd
City College Plymouth (Goschen Centre) (Closed) Goschen Centre Goschen Centre Saltash Road		404 yd
Parkside Community College (Closed) Park Avenue		639 yd
Devonport Park Park Avenue	grass pitches, tennis courts	774 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	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%

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	120.9 Mbit/s
Average download speed	117.2 Mbit/s
Minimum download speed	200 Mbit/s
Maximum download speed	200 Mbit/s

Upload Speed

Median upload speed	15 Mbit/s
Average upload speed	14.3 Mbit/s
Maximum upload speed	20 Mbit/s

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

Overview of PL2 1RB