Careswell Avenue, Plymouth, PL2 2HQ

People

Gender

In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. However, the area surrounding PL2 2HQ, has a female population slightly higher than UK average, with 52.7% 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	47.3%	52.7%	5.4%	51.0%	1.7%
Male	52.7%	47.3%	-5.4%	49.0%	-1.7%

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	39.6%	37.9%	-1.7%	37.9%	0.0%
Married: Opposite sex	38%	35.7%	-2.3%	44.2%	-8.5%
Married: Same sex	0.8%	0%	-0.8%	0.3%	-0.3%
Civil partnership: Same sex	0%	0.4%	0.4%	0.1%	0.3%
Separated	3.3%	3.5%	0.2%	2.2%	1.3%
Divorced	13.1%	15.9%	2.8%	9.1%	6.8%
Widowed	5.3%	6.6%	1.3%	6.1%	0.5%

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	45%	32.6%	-12.4%	48.4%	-15.8%
Good health	33.6%	39.8%	6.2%	33.6%	6.2%
Fair health	15.1%	15.9%	0.8%	12.7%	3.2%
Bad health	5.4%	7.6%	2.2%	4.0%	3.6%
Very bad health	1%	4.2%	3.2%	1.2%	3.0%

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 15.4%.

	2011	2021	10y change (pp)	UK Average	postcode vs UK (pp)
No qualifications	28.6%	23.8%	-4.8%	18.2%	5.6%
1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent	16.3%	13.7%	-2.6%	9.6%	4.1%
5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels	18%	21.1%	3.1%	13.4%	7.7%
Apprenticeship	5.7%	8.8%	3.1%	5.3%	3.5%
HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels	13.5%	15.4%	1.9%	16.9%	-1.5%
Degree or Similar	13.5%	15.4%	1.9%	33.8%	-18.4%
Other	4.5%	1.8%	-2.7%	2.8%	-1.0%

Culture

Ethnic Group

In this area, the population is predominantly white, with 96.9% 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	0.7%	0%	-0.7%	0.7%	-0.7%
Black African	1%	0.4%	-0.6%	2.5%	-2.1%
Black Caribbean	0%	0.4%	0.4%	1.0%	-0.6%
Mixed White and African	0%	0.4%	0.4%	0.4%	0.0%
Mixed Other	0.7%	0%	-0.7%	0.8%	-0.8%
White	97.7%	96.9%	-0.8%	81.4%	15.5%
Other	0%	1.9%	1.9%	1.6%	0.3%

Country of Birth

In this area, 92% 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	95.3%	92%	-3.3%	83.2%	8.8%
European Union	2.3%	5.7%	3.4%	6.1%	-0.4%
Rest of Europe	0%	0.4%	0.4%	0.8%	-0.4%
Africa	1%	1.5%	0.5%	2.7%	-1.2%
Middle East and Asia	1.3%	0%	-1.3%	5.6%	-5.6%
The Americas and the Caribbean	0%	0.4%	0.4%	1.3%	-0.9%

Length of Residence

	2011	2021	10y change (pp)	UK Average	postcode vs UK (pp)
Born in the UK	95.3%	92%	-3.3%	83.2%	8.8%
10+ Years	0%	4.2%	4.2%	9.8%	-5.6%
5-10 Years	1%	3.8%	2.8%	2.9%	0.9%
2-5 Years	1.3%	0%	-1.3%	2.2%	-2.2%
Less than 2 years	2.3%	0%	-2.3%	1.9%	-1.9%

Passport Held

	2021	UK Average	postcode vs UK (pp)
United Kingdom	76.3%	76.7%	-0.4%
Poland	1.1%	1.3%	-0.2%
Other EU countries	2.7%	1.5%	1.2%
Other Europe	0.4%	0.2%	0.2%
South and Eastern Africa	0.4%	0.2%	0.2%
No passport held	19.1%	13.5%	5.6%

Religion

	2021	UK Average	postcode vs UK (pp)
No religion	48.1%	37.2%	10.9%
Christian	48.5%	46.2%	2.3%
Muslim	0.4%	6.5%	-6.1%
Other religion	1.1%	0.6%	0.5%
Not answered	1.9%	6.0%	-4.1%

Safety

Is Careswell Avenue Street dangerous?

Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Careswell Avenue was 105.7 per 1,000 residents, which is 17.3% higher than the Ham average. The most reported crime type was Violence and sexual offences.

Careswell Avenue has the 29th highest crime rate of 84 local areas in Ham and the 276th highest crime rate of 837 local areas in Plymouth .

Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 52.8 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been rising year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has fallen by about -63.0%.

🔎 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. 81% of analyzed areas in England and Wales have higher average household annual income than this area.

Average Household Income
£36,600

Income Rank
2/10

Household Income in PL2 2HQ, 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 - 9/10 (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 - 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 - 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 - 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 - 5/10 (average )
The Crime Domain measures the risk of people and property being victims of crime in a local area.
Barriers to Housing and Services Domain - 6/10 (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 - 5/10 (average )
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) - 9/10 (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) - 9/10 (very 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 Careswell Avenue are based on 2 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 Careswell Avenue, Plymouth, PL2 2HQ

Estimated Average Property Prices for PL2 2HQ

Average Price
£148,921

Semi-Detached
£163,224

Terraced
no sales

Detached
no sales

Flats/Maisonettes
£91,711

Other
no sales

Estimated Average Property Prices for Careswell Avenue

Average Price
£216,077

Semi-Detached
£216,077

Terraced
no sales

Detached
no sales

Flats/Maisonettes
no sales

Other
no sales

Property Prices Comparison

Latest Property Sales on Careswell AvenueStreet

Address	Sale Price	Sale Date	Price Estimate 2025
6 Careswell Avenue, Plymouth, City Of Plymouth Semi-Detached, an established residential building	£175,000	2021-09-29	£208,135
8 Careswell Avenue, Plymouth, City Of Plymouth Semi-Detached, an established residential building	£118,000	2020-05-07	£155,505
14 Careswell Avenue, Plymouth, City Of Plymouth Semi-Detached, an established residential building	£135,000	2019-08-02	£181,791
12 Careswell Avenue, Plymouth, City Of Plymouth Semi-Detached, an established residential building	£79,000	2010-09-27	£131,333
2B Careswell Avenue, Plymouth, City Of Plymouth Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building	£77,000	2007-05-30	£92,083

View All Property Sales and Other Statistics for PL2 2HQ

Employment

PL2 2HQ 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	86
Retired	44
Part-Time Employee	34
Long-Term Sick or disabled	27
Student (economically inactive)	9
Looking after home or family	9
Other	6
Self-Employed	6
Unemployed	5
Full-Time Student (with or without job)	2

Employment Industry

Manufacturing	25
Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles	25
Human health and social work activities	20
Construction	14
Education	14
Administrative and support service activities	11
Public administration and defence; compulsory social security	11
Transport and storage	10
Other	8
Accommodation and food service activities	7
Professional, scientific and technical activities	3
Real estate activities	2
Information and communication	2
Agriculture, forestry and fishing	2
Water supply; sewerage, waste management and remediation activities	1
Financial and insurance activities	1
Electricity, gas, steam and air conditioning supply	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	370 yd	Local authority nursery school	Yes	Mixed	More About School
Plym Bridge Nursery School and Day Care Miller Way , Estover PL6 8UN	3out of 4	5,421 yd	Local authority nursery school	Yes	Mixed	More About School

Primary

	Ofsted Overall Effectiveness	Distance	Establishment Type	Has Nursery Classes	Gender	More Info
Mayflower Community School 41 Ham Drive , PL2 2NJ	- not rated	370 yd	Community school	Yes	Mixed	More About School
Mayflower Academy 41 Ham Drive , PL2 2NJ	4out of 4	370 yd	Academy sponsor led	Yes	Mixed	More About School
South Trelawny Primary School Jedburgh Crescent , Ham PL2 2NY	- not rated	513 yd	Community school	No	Mixed	More About School
North Prospect Community School Cookworthy Road , North Prospect PL2 2JS	- not rated	569 yd	Community school	Yes	Mixed	More About School
Weston Mill Community Primary Academy Ferndale Road , PL2 2EL	- not rated	782 yd	Academy converter	Yes	Mixed	More About School

Secondary

	Ofsted Overall Effectiveness	Distance	Establishment Type	Has Nursery Classes	Gender	More Info
All Saints Church of England Academy Pennycross , PL5 3NE	3out of 4	970 yd	Academy sponsor led	Not Applicable	Mixed	More About School
John Kitto Community College Honicknowle Lane , Pennycross PL5 3NE	- not rated	970 yd	Community school	Not Applicable	Mixed	More About School
Tamarside Community College Trevithick Road , PL5 2AF	- not rated	1,094 yd	Community school	Not Applicable	Mixed	More About School
Marine Academy Plymouth Trevithick Road , PL5 2AF	3out of 4	1,113 yd	Academy sponsor led	Not Applicable	Mixed	More About School
Marine Academy Plymouth Trevithick Road , PL5 2AF	- not rated	1,169 yd	Academy sponsor led	Not Applicable	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	2,977 yd	Further education	Not Applicable	Mixed	More About School

All-through

	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	3,804 yd	Free schools	Yes	Mixed	More About School

Not applicable

	Ofsted Overall Effectiveness	Distance	Establishment Type	Has Nursery Classes	Gender	More Info
Mount Tamar School Row Lane , Higher St Budeaux PL5 2EF	- not rated	1,416 yd	Community special school	Not Applicable	Mixed	More About School
Mount Tamar School Row Lane , Higher St Budeaux PL5 2EF	1out of 4	1,423 yd	Academy special sponsor led	Not Applicable	Mixed	More About School
Belmont House School Plymouth Youth Hostel , Belmont House PL3 4DW	- not rated	2,259 yd	Other independent school	Not Applicable	Mixed	More About School
Oneschool Global Uk Plymouth Campus Foulston Avenue , PL5 1HL	- not rated	2,291 yd	Other independent school	No	Mixed	More About School
Mill Ford School Rochford Crescent , Ernesettle PL5 2PY	4out of 4	2,388 yd	Community special 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	Food hygiene rating	Distance
Climbing Hangar Plymouth	Unit 9, 6 Burrington Road		691 yd
Ace Snacks	Bestways Burrington Way		903 yd

Pubs, Bars, Nightclubs

Business Name	Address	Food hygiene rating	Distance
Weston Mill Oak Villa Association	Oak Villa Social Club, Ferndale Road		683 yd
Weston Mill Pub	57 Bridwell Road		901 yd

Takeaway, Sandwich Shops

Business Name	Address	Distance
Subham Takeaway	5 Ham Green	539 yd
Weston Mill Chinese	392 Wolseley Road	799 yd
Hot Diggity Dog	103 North Prospect Road	969 yd
Ocean City Chinese	95-97 North Prospect Road	969 yd
Yummy House	233 Wolseley Road	1,002 yd

Sport

Facility Name	Sport Objects	Distance
Mayflower Community Academy HAM DRIVE	grass pitches	356 yd
Weston Mill Oak Villa FERNDALE ROAD	grass pitches	566 yd
Weston Mill Community Primary Academy Ferndale Road	grass pitches	784 yd
North Down Playing Field North Down Crescent	grass pitches	1,055 yd
All Saints Academy (Closed) Honicknowle Lane	grass pitches, health and fitness suite, swimming pool	1,057 yd
All Saints Academy Honicknowle Lane	artificial grass pitch, grass pitches	1,064 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	95.2%
Percentage of premises that have Ultrafast Broadband (300Mbit/s or greater) coverage from fixed broadband	95.2%
Percentage of premises that have coverage from a Gigabit capable service from fixed broadband	95.2%

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	52.3 Mbit/s
Average download speed	83.7 Mbit/s
Minimum download speed	350 Mbit/s
Maximum download speed	350 Mbit/s

Upload Speed

Median upload speed	10 Mbit/s
Average upload speed	13.4 Mbit/s
Maximum upload speed	35 Mbit/s

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