North Down Crescent is in Plymouth and in Plymouth district. PL2 2AT is located in the Devonport 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 North Down Crescent, Plymouth, PL2 2AT and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: PL2 2DN, PL2 2AH, PL2 2AQ, PL2 2DD, PL2 2DL, PL2 2AZ, PL2 2AJ, PL2 2AS, PL2 2DB.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. The area surrounding PL2 2AT 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 | 51.7% | 50% | -1.7% | 51.0% | -1.0% |
| Male | 48.3% | 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.
In the immediate area around PL2 2AT, a significant portion of the population is single, making up 49.3% 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 | 43.8% | 49.3% | 5.5% | 37.9% | 11.4% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 33.8% | 31.5% | -2.3% | 44.2% | -12.7% |
| Civil partnership: Same sex | 0% | 0.5% | 0.5% | 0.1% | 0.4% |
| Separated | 1.4% | 2.3% | 0.9% | 2.2% | 0.1% |
| Divorced | 16% | 10.5% | -5.5% | 9.1% | 1.4% |
| Widowed | 5% | 5.9% | 0.9% | 6.1% | -0.2% |
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 | 35.1% | 48% | 12.9% | 48.4% | -0.4% |
| Good health | 40.5% | 31.1% | -9.4% | 33.6% | -2.5% |
| Fair health | 13.2% | 13.2% | 0.0% | 12.7% | 0.5% |
| Bad health | 8.8% | 6.5% | -2.3% | 4.0% | 2.5% |
| Very bad health | 2.4% | 1.2% | -1.2% | 1.2% | 0.0% |
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 2AT this area, 33.3% of residents have no qualifications. This is significantly higher than the UK average of 18.2%. 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 13.9%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| No qualifications | 37.9% | 33.3% | -4.6% | 18.2% | 15.1% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 19.2% | 14.4% | -4.8% | 9.6% | 4.8% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 19.2% | 15.3% | -3.9% | 13.4% | 1.9% |
| Apprenticeship | 4.6% | 6.5% | 1.9% | 5.3% | 1.2% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 11.4% | 16.2% | 4.8% | 16.9% | -0.7% |
| Degree or Similar | 6.4% | 13.9% | 7.5% | 33.8% | -19.9% |
| Other | 1.4% | 0.5% | -0.9% | 2.8% | -2.3% |
In this area, the population is predominantly white, with 94.2% 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 | 1.4% | 0.3% | -1.1% | 0.7% | -0.4% |
| Black Caribbean | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.0% | 1.0% | -0.7% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 0.3% | 0% | -0.3% | 0.8% | -0.8% |
| Mixed White and Caribbean | 0% | 1.2% | 1.2% | 0.9% | 0.3% |
| Mixed Other | 1% | 3.7% | 2.7% | 0.8% | 2.9% |
| White | 97% | 94.2% | -2.8% | 81.4% | 12.8% |
| Other | 0% | 0.3% | 0.3% | 1.6% | -1.3% |
In this area, 90.8% 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 | 94.9% | 90.8% | -4.1% | 83.2% | 7.6% |
| European Union | 4.1% | 3.7% | -0.4% | 6.1% | -2.4% |
| Rest of Europe | 0% | 1.2% | 1.2% | 0.8% | 0.4% |
| Africa | 0% | 3.4% | 3.4% | 2.7% | 0.7% |
| Middle East and Asia | 0.7% | 0.6% | -0.1% | 5.6% | -5.0% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 0.3% | 0% | -0.3% | 1.3% | -1.3% |
| Oceania | 0% | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.0% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 94.3% | 90.8% | -3.5% | 83.2% | 7.6% |
| 10+ Years | 0% | 5.8% | 5.8% | 9.8% | -4.0% |
| 5-10 Years | 0.7% | 0% | -0.7% | 2.9% | -2.9% |
| 2-5 Years | 1.7% | 3.1% | 1.4% | 2.2% | 0.9% |
| Less than 2 years | 3.4% | 0.3% | -3.1% | 1.9% | -1.6% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 49.4% | 76.7% | -27.3% |
| Germany | 0.6% | 0.2% | 0.4% |
| Portugal | 1.2% | 0.5% | 0.7% |
| Lithuania | 0.6% | 0.3% | 0.3% |
| Romania | 1.5% | 0.9% | 0.6% |
| Other EU countries | 0.6% | 1.5% | -0.9% |
| Other Europe | 0.6% | 0.2% | 0.4% |
| North Africa | 0.3% | 0.1% | 0.2% |
| South and Eastern Africa | 1.2% | 0.2% | 1.0% |
| No passport held | 43.9% | 13.5% | 30.4% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 64.7% | 37.2% | 27.5% |
| Christian | 30.7% | 46.2% | -15.5% |
| Not answered | 4.6% | 6.0% | -1.4% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around North Down Crescent was 61.1 per 1,000 residents, which is 60.4% lower than the Devonport average. The most reported crime type was Violence and sexual offences.
North Down Crescent has the 20th lowest crime rate of 76 local areas in Devonport and the 391st lowest crime rate of 839 local areas in Plymouth .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 46.5 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been falling year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has fallen by about -74.7%.

Households in this area have a slightly lower level of wealth to the average household in England and Wales. 65% of analyzed areas in England and Wales have higher average household annual income than this area.

| Address | Sale Price | Sale Date | Price Estimate 2025 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 78 North Down Crescent, Plymouth, City Of Plymouth Terraced, an established residential building | £220,000 | 2024-08-16 | £230,667 |
| 105 North Down Crescent, Plymouth, City Of Plymouth Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £205,000 | 2024-06-25 | £218,863 |
| 74 North Down Crescent, Plymouth, City Of Plymouth Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £156,500 | 2021-03-31 | £196,001 |
| 121 North Down Crescent, Plymouth, City Of Plymouth Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £145,000 | 2018-11-26 | £193,210 |
| 107 North Down Crescent, Plymouth, City Of Plymouth Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £130,000 | 2015-11-02 | £191,870 |
| Full-Time Employee | 52 |
| Part-Time Employee | 40 |
| Looking after home or family | 29 |
| Retired | 24 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 21 |
| Self-Employed | 15 |
| Other | 13 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 12 |
| Unemployed | 8 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 4 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 18 |
| Human health and social work activities | 15 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 14 |
| Transport and storage | 11 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 11 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 10 |
| Other | 7 |
| Manufacturing | 6 |
| Construction | 5 |
| Education | 5 |
| Real estate activities | 2 |
| Information and communication | 1 |
| Water supply; sewerage, waste management and remediation activities | 1 |
| 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 | 996 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Keyham Barton Catholic Primary School Renown Street , Keyham PL2 2DE | 3out of 4 | 92 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Drake Primary Academy 1 Johnston Terrace Ope , Keyham PL2 2EN | 3out of 4 | 332 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Weston Mill Community Primary Academy Ferndale Road , PL2 2EL | 3out of 4 | 723 yd | Academy converter | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| College Road Primary School College Road , Keyham PL2 1NS | 3out of 4 | 729 yd | Foundation school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Ford Primary School Cambridge Road , Ford PL2 1PU | 3out of 4 | 752 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 | 1,508 yd | University technical college | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Scott Medical and Healthcare College Somerset Place , Stoke PL3 4BD | - not rated | 1,691 yd | Studio schools | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Stoke Damerel Community College Somerset Place , Stoke PL3 4BD | 2out of 4 | 1,695 yd | Academy converter | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Devonport High School for Girls Lyndhurst Road , Peverell PL2 3DL | 3out of 4 | 1,914 yd | Academy converter | Not Applicable | Girls | More About School |
| Marine Academy Plymouth Trevithick Road , PL5 2AF | - not rated | 1,966 yd | Academy sponsor led | Not Applicable | 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 | 2,079 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 | 3,157 yd | Free schools | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mount Tamar School Row Lane , Higher St Budeaux PL5 2EF | 3out of 4 | 2,132 yd | Community special school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Oneschool Global Uk Plymouth Campus Foulston Avenue , PL5 1HL | - not rated | 2,155 yd | Other independent school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Plymouth College Ford Park , Plymouth PL4 6RN | - not rated | 3,059 yd | Other independent school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| King's School Hartley Road , Mannamead PL3 5LW | - not rated | 3,101 yd | Other independent school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Fletewood School at Derry Villas 88 North Road East , PL4 6AN | - not rated | 3,191 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Elior @ Babcock Devonport Dockyard Kiosk 1 | Hms Drake, Saltash Road | 497 yd | |
| Elior @ Babcock Devonport Dockyard Kiosk 2 | Hms Drake, Saltash Road | 497 yd | |
| Elior @ Babcock Devonport Dockyard Kiosk 3 | Hms Drake, Saltash Road | 497 yd | |
| Cafe Hero | Hms Drake Endeavour Building, Saltash Road | 497 yd | |
| Olympus | Cambridge Road | 603 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Royal Naval Arms | 190-192 Saltash Road | 392 yd | |
| Keyham Barton Conservative Clu | 42-44 Station Road | 415 yd | |
| St Johnston Sports & Social Club | 154-156 Saltash Road | 455 yd | |
| The Ford Inn | Ford Hotel, 155 Alexandra Road | 623 yd | |
| St Levan Inn | 251 St Levan Road | 738 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Lisa's Kitchen | 4 Fleet Street | 393 yd | |
| Christy's Takeaway | 216 Saltash Road | 468 yd | |
| Yummy House | 233 Wolseley Road | 512 yd | |
| Oriental Cooking Studio | 22 Henderson Place | 535 yd | |
| Royal China | 260 St Levan Road | 675 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Lidl UK GmbH | Henderson Place | 565 yd | |
| The Co-operative Food Supermarket | Wolseley Close | 667 yd | |
| Spar - Wessex Retail | 25 St Georges Terrace | 909 yd | |
| Tesco | 62 Wolseley Road | 993 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| North Down Playing Field North Down Crescent | grass pitches | 177 yd |
| City College Plymouth (Goschen Centre) (Closed) Goschen Centre Goschen Centre Saltash Road | 648 yd | |
| Wyvern Centre | artificial grass pitch, grass pitches, health and fitness suite, squash courts, swimming pool | 748 yd |
| Keyham Sports Ground SALTASH ROAD | artificial grass pitch, grass pitches | 758 yd |
| Weston Mill Community Primary Academy Ferndale Road | grass pitches | 814 yd |
| Weston Mill Oak Villa FERNDALE ROAD | grass pitches | 944 yd |
| Mayflower Community Academy HAM DRIVE | grass pitches | 1,045 yd |
| Wyvern Centre Sports Field HERBERT PLACE | artificial grass pitch, grass pitches | 1,046 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 | 100 Mbit/s |
| Average download speed | 145.5 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 500 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 500 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 15 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.