Coombe View is in Plymouth and in City Of Plymouth district. PL2 2EE is located in the Ham electoral ward, within the English Parliamentary constituency of Plymouth, Moor View. This postcode has been in use since 1980-01-01.
StreetScan combines information about Coombe View, Plymouth, PL2 2EE and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: PL2 2EF, PL2 2EA, PL2 2JE, PL2 2BL, PL2 2JJ, PL2 2EG, PL2 2JH, PL2 2EQ, PL2 2JG.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. The local area around PL2 2EE is generally consistent with those figures, having a male population of 48.8%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Female | 49% | 51.2% | 2.2% | 51.0% | 0.2% |
| Male | 51% | 48.8% | -2.2% | 49.0% | -0.2% |
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 2EE, a significant portion of the population is single, making up 49.2% 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 | 38.6% | 49.2% | 10.6% | 37.9% | 11.3% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 35.6% | 36.7% | 1.1% | 44.2% | -7.5% |
| Separated | 5.4% | 1.2% | -4.2% | 2.2% | -1.0% |
| Divorced | 14.4% | 9.7% | -4.7% | 9.1% | 0.6% |
| Widowed | 5.9% | 3.2% | -2.7% | 6.1% | -2.9% |
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 (86.2%) 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 | 42.4% | 56.2% | 13.8% | 48.4% | 7.8% |
| Good health | 34.7% | 30% | -4.7% | 33.6% | -3.6% |
| Fair health | 15.3% | 8.5% | -6.8% | 12.7% | -4.2% |
| Bad health | 6.4% | 4.1% | -2.3% | 4.0% | 0.1% |
| Very bad health | 1.3% | 1.2% | -0.1% | 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.
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 22.1%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| No qualifications | 34.2% | 12.4% | -21.8% | 18.2% | -5.8% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 19.8% | 17.3% | -2.5% | 9.6% | 7.7% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 18.3% | 18.5% | 0.2% | 13.4% | 5.1% |
| Apprenticeship | 3.5% | 7.6% | 4.1% | 5.3% | 2.3% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 10.4% | 22.1% | 11.7% | 16.9% | 5.2% |
| Degree or Similar | 10.9% | 22.1% | 11.2% | 33.8% | -11.7% |
| Other | 3% | 0% | -3.0% | 2.8% | -2.8% |
In this area, the population is predominantly white, with 94.7% 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 | 1% | 0% | -1.0% | 0.7% | -0.7% |
| Indian | 0% | 1.2% | 1.2% | 3.1% | -1.9% |
| Other Asian | 1% | 1.2% | 0.2% | 1.6% | -0.4% |
| Black African | 0.3% | 0.6% | 0.3% | 2.5% | -1.9% |
| Black Caribbean | 0.6% | 0% | -0.6% | 1.0% | -1.0% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 0% | 1.2% | 1.2% | 0.8% | 0.4% |
| Mixed White and Caribbean | 0.6% | 0% | -0.6% | 0.9% | -0.9% |
| Mixed Other | 0% | 0.9% | 0.9% | 0.8% | 0.1% |
| White | 96.5% | 94.7% | -1.8% | 81.4% | 13.3% |
| Gypsy or Irish Traveller | 0% | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.1% | 0.2% |
In this area, 87.1% 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 | 94.3% | 87.1% | -7.2% | 83.2% | 3.9% |
| European Union | 2.2% | 8.8% | 6.6% | 6.1% | 2.7% |
| Africa | 0.6% | 1.5% | 0.9% | 2.7% | -1.2% |
| Middle East and Asia | 1.9% | 2.3% | 0.4% | 5.6% | -3.3% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.0% | 1.3% | -1.0% |
| Oceania | 0.6% | 0% | -0.6% | 0.3% | -0.3% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 94.3% | 87.4% | -6.9% | 83.2% | 4.2% |
| 10+ Years | 1.3% | 5% | 3.7% | 9.8% | -4.8% |
| 5-10 Years | 2.5% | 4.7% | 2.2% | 2.9% | 1.8% |
| 2-5 Years | 0% | 2.6% | 2.6% | 2.2% | 0.4% |
| Less than 2 years | 1.9% | 0.3% | -1.6% | 1.9% | -1.6% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 65.8% | 76.7% | -10.9% |
| Spain | 0.6% | 0.4% | 0.2% |
| Lithuania | 0.6% | 0.3% | 0.3% |
| Poland | 4.1% | 1.3% | 2.8% |
| Romania | 1.2% | 0.9% | 0.3% |
| Other EU countries | 2.7% | 1.5% | 1.2% |
| Central and Western Africa | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.0% |
| South-East Asia | 0.3% | 0.2% | 0.1% |
| No passport held | 24.5% | 13.5% | 11.0% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 68.8% | 37.2% | 31.6% |
| Christian | 23.8% | 46.2% | -22.4% |
| Buddhist | 0.6% | 0.5% | 0.1% |
| Hindu | 2.1% | 1.7% | 0.4% |
| Other religion | 0.6% | 0.6% | 0.0% |
| Not answered | 4.1% | 6.0% | -1.9% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Coombe View was 68.0 per 1,000 residents, which is 24.5% lower than the Ham average. The most reported crime type was Violence and sexual offences.
Coombe View has the 35th lowest crime rate of 84 local areas in Ham and the 404th highest crime rate of 837 local areas in Plymouth .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 53.8 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been rising year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has fallen by about -84.2%.

Households in this area have a lower level of wealth compared to the average household in England and Wales. 81% of analyzed areas in England and Wales have higher average household annual income than this area.

| Address | Sale Price | Sale Date | Price Estimate 2025 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 5 Coombe View, Plymouth, City Of Plymouth Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £131,000 | 2025-10-06 | £131,501 |
| 6 Coombe View, Plymouth, City Of Plymouth Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £175,000 | 2023-11-13 | £188,863 |
| 5 Coombe View, Plymouth, City Of Plymouth Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £165,000 | 2022-09-13 | £172,912 |
| 6 Coombe View, Plymouth, City Of Plymouth Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £153,000 | 2021-04-30 | £193,137 |
| 5 Coombe View, Plymouth, City Of Plymouth Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £147,000 | 2019-01-11 | £196,939 |
PL2 2EE area has a low unemployment rate. According to Census 2021, 1% 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 | 109 |
| Part-Time Employee | 47 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 17 |
| Self-Employed | 16 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 15 |
| Looking after home or family | 14 |
| Other | 11 |
| Retired | 10 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 4 |
| Unemployed | 2 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 20 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 13 |
| Manufacturing | 12 |
| Human health and social work activities | 11 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 11 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 11 |
| Education | 8 |
| Transport and storage | 6 |
| Construction | 5 |
| Information and communication | 3 |
| Other | 2 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 1 |
| Water supply; sewerage, waste management and remediation 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 | 687 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Weston Mill Community Primary Academy Ferndale Road , PL2 2EL | - not rated | 342 yd | Academy converter | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Weston Mill Community Primary School Ferndale Road , PL2 2EL | - not rated | 342 yd | Foundation school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Keyham Barton Catholic Primary School Renown Street , Keyham PL2 2DE | 3out of 4 | 478 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Keyham Barton Catholic Primary School Renown Street , Keyham PL2 2DE | - not rated | 478 yd | Voluntary aided school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| North Prospect Community School Cookworthy Road , North Prospect PL2 2JS | - not rated | 593 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Kings Tamerton School Trevithick Road , Budeaux PL2 2AF | - not rated | 751 yd | Community school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Ford Secondary School Auckland Road , Ford PL2 3BQ | - not rated | 1,033 yd | Community school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Barne Barton School Roberts Road , Barne Barton PL5 1DL | - not rated | 1,313 yd | Community school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Tamarside Community College Trevithick Road , PL5 2AF | - not rated | 1,470 yd | Community school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Marine Academy Plymouth Trevithick Road , PL5 2AF | - not rated | 1,502 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 | 2,484 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Plymouth School of Creative Arts The Red House , 22 Millbay Road PL1 3EG | - not rated | 3,491 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 | - not rated | 1,707 yd | Community special school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Mount Tamar School Row Lane , Higher St Budeaux PL5 2EF | 1out of 4 | 1,712 yd | Academy special sponsor led | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Belmont House School Plymouth Youth Hostel , Belmont House PL3 4DW | - not rated | 1,832 yd | Other independent school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Oneschool Global Uk Plymouth Campus Foulston Avenue , PL5 1HL | - not rated | 1,982 yd | Other independent school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Plantings School 33 Old Park Road , Peverell PL3 4PY | - not rated | 2,811 yd | Other independent school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
School statistics for this postcode are based on Ofsted rankings.
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Cafe Hero | Hms Drake Endeavour Building, Saltash Road | 516 yd | |
| Elior @ Babcock Devonport Dockyard Kiosk 1 | Hms Drake, Saltash Road | 516 yd | |
| Elior @ Babcock Devonport Dockyard Kiosk 2 | Hms Drake, Saltash Road | 516 yd | |
| Elior @ Babcock Devonport Dockyard Kiosk 3 | Hms Drake, Saltash Road | 516 yd | |
| Olympus | Cambridge Road | 995 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Weston Mill Oak Villa Association | Oak Villa Social Club, Ferndale Road | 406 yd | |
| Royal Naval Arms | 190-192 Saltash Road | 670 yd | |
| Weston Mill Pub | 57 Bridwell Road | 735 yd | |
| St Johnston Sports & Social Club | 154-156 Saltash Road | 811 yd | |
| Keyham Barton Conservative Clu | 42-44 Station Road | 931 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Weston Mill Chinese | 392 Wolseley Road | 284 yd | |
| Lisa's Kitchen | 4 Fleet Street | 468 yd | |
| Christy's Takeaway | 216 Saltash Road | 599 yd | |
| Yummy House | 233 Wolseley Road | 670 yd | |
| Oriental Cooking Studio | 22 Henderson Place | 823 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Lidl UK GmbH | Henderson Place | 829 yd | |
| The Co-operative Food Supermarket | Wolseley Close | 962 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Weston Mill Community Primary Academy Ferndale Road | grass pitches | 348 yd |
| Weston Mill Oak Villa FERNDALE ROAD | grass pitches | 428 yd |
| North Down Playing Field North Down Crescent | grass pitches | 462 yd |
| Mayflower Community Academy HAM DRIVE | grass pitches | 743 yd |
| Wyvern Centre | artificial grass pitch, grass pitches, health and fitness suite, squash courts, swimming pool | 791 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 | 175.2 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 600 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 600 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 10 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 15.6 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 40 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.