Wordsworth Road, Plymouth, PL2 2JQ

People

Gender

In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. The local area around PL2 2JQ 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%

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 2JQ, 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%

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.

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%

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 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%

Culture

Ethnic Group

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%

Country of Birth

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%

Length of Residence

	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%

Passport Held

	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%

Religion

	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%

Safety

Is Wordsworth Road dangerous?

Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Wordsworth Road was 76.5 per 1,000 residents, which is 10.8% lower than the Ham average. The most reported crime type was Violence and sexual offences.

Wordsworth Road has the 40th lowest crime rate of 85 local areas in Ham and the 381st highest crime rate of 839 local areas in Plymouth .

Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 59.5 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been rising year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has fallen by about -51.8%.

🔎 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 2JQ, 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 - 10/10 (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 - 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 - 7/10 (above 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) - 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 Wordsworth Road are based on 4 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 Wordsworth Road, Plymouth, PL2 2JQ

Estimated Average Property Prices for PL2 2JQ

Average Price
£189,564

Semi-Detached
£252,908

Terraced
£178,047

Detached
no sales

Flats/Maisonettes
no sales

Other
no sales

Estimated Average Property Prices for Wordsworth Road

Average Price
£96,898

Semi-Detached
£77,596

Terraced
£103,332

Detached
no sales

Flats/Maisonettes
no sales

Other
no sales

Property Prices Comparison

Latest Property Sales on Wordsworth Road

Address	Sale Price	Sale Date	Price Estimate 2025
57 Wordsworth Road, Plymouth, City Of Plymouth Terraced, an established residential building	£182,500	2025-07-01	£179,219
82 Wordsworth Road, Plymouth, City Of Plymouth Terraced, an established residential building	£180,000	2024-09-12	£185,726
55 Wordsworth Road, Plymouth, City Of Plymouth Terraced, an established residential building	£160,000	2024-08-07	£167,758
19A Wordsworth Road, Plymouth, City Of Plymouth Terraced, an established residential building	£245,000	2024-07-29	£258,708
96 Wordsworth Road, Plymouth, City Of Plymouth Terraced, an established residential building	£218,000	2022-07-06	£229,497

View All Property Sales and Other Statistics for PL2 2JQ

Employment

PL2 2JQ 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.

Economic Activity

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

Employment Industry

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

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	715 yd	Local authority nursery school	Yes	Mixed	More About School

Primary

	Ofsted Overall Effectiveness	Distance	Establishment Type	Has Nursery Classes	Gender	More Info
Weston Mill Community Primary Academy Ferndale Road , PL2 2EL	3out of 4	231 yd	Academy converter	Yes	Mixed	More About School
Keyham Barton Catholic Primary School Renown Street , Keyham PL2 2DE	3out of 4	557 yd	Academy converter	No	Mixed	More About School
Mayflower Academy 41 Ham Drive , PL2 2NJ	4out of 4	715 yd	Academy sponsor led	Yes	Mixed	More About School
Drake Primary Academy 1 Johnston Terrace Ope , Keyham PL2 2EN	3out of 4	790 yd	Academy converter	No	Mixed	More About School
Ford Primary School Cambridge Road , Ford PL2 1PU	3out of 4	1,116 yd	Academy converter	Yes	Mixed	More About School

Secondary

	Ofsted Overall Effectiveness	Distance	Establishment Type	Has Nursery Classes	Gender	More Info
Marine Academy Plymouth Trevithick Road , PL5 2AF	- not rated	1,418 yd	Academy sponsor led	Not Applicable	Mixed	More About School
All Saints Church of England Academy Pennycross , PL5 3NE	1out of 4	1,686 yd	Academy sponsor led	Not Applicable	Mixed	More About School
Devonport High School for Girls Lyndhurst Road , Peverell PL2 3DL	3out of 4	1,864 yd	Academy converter	Not Applicable	Girls	More About School
UTC Plymouth Park Avenue , PL1 4RL	1out of 4	2,056 yd	University technical college	No	Mixed	More About School
Scott Medical and Healthcare College Somerset Place , Stoke PL3 4BD	- not rated	2,057 yd	Studio schools	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	2,595 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	3,606 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	3out of 4	1,598 yd	Community special school	Not Applicable	Mixed	More About School
Oneschool Global Uk Plymouth Campus Foulston Avenue , PL5 1HL	- not rated	1,889 yd	Other independent school	No	Mixed	More About School
Mill Ford School Rochford Crescent , Ernesettle PL5 2PY	3out of 4	2,864 yd	Community special school	Yes	Mixed	More About School
King's School Hartley Road , Mannamead PL3 5LW	- not rated	3,069 yd	Other independent school	Yes	Mixed	More About School
Brook Green Centre for Learning Bodmin Road , Whitleigh PL5 4DZ	4out of 4	3,148 yd	Community special school	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
Cafe Hero	Hms Drake Endeavour Building, Saltash Road	559 yd
Elior @ Babcock Devonport Dockyard Kiosk 1	Hms Drake, Saltash Road	559 yd
Elior @ Babcock Devonport Dockyard Kiosk 2	Hms Drake, Saltash Road	559 yd
Elior @ Babcock Devonport Dockyard Kiosk 3	Hms Drake, Saltash Road	559 yd
Olympus	Cambridge Road	1,008 yd

Pubs, Bars, Nightclubs

Business Name	Address	Distance
Weston Mill Oak Villa Association	Oak Villa Social Club, Ferndale Road	391 yd
Royal Naval Arms	190-192 Saltash Road	713 yd
Weston Mill Pub	57 Bridwell Road	727 yd
St Johnston Sports & Social Club	154-156 Saltash Road	854 yd
Keyham Barton Conservative Clu	42-44 Station Road	963 yd

Takeaway, Sandwich Shops

Business Name	Address	Distance
Weston Mill Chinese	392 Wolseley Road	289 yd
Lisa's Kitchen	4 Fleet Street	513 yd
Christy's Takeaway	216 Saltash Road	644 yd
Yummy House	233 Wolseley Road	668 yd
Oriental Cooking Studio	22 Henderson Place	829 yd

Supermarkets, Hypermarkets

Business Name	Address	Food hygiene rating	Distance
Lidl UK GmbH	Henderson Place		833 yd
The Co-operative Food Supermarket	Wolseley Close		966 yd

Sport

Facility Name	Sport Objects	Distance
Weston Mill Community Primary Academy Ferndale Road	grass pitches	347 yd
Weston Mill Oak Villa FERNDALE ROAD	grass pitches	402 yd
North Down Playing Field North Down Crescent	grass pitches	482 yd
Mayflower Community Academy HAM DRIVE	grass pitches	702 yd
Wyvern Centre	artificial grass pitch, grass pitches, health and fitness suite, squash courts, swimming pool	833 yd

Broadband

Technology Aviability

Percentage of premises that have Superfast Broadband (30Mbit/s or greater) coverage from fixed broadband	98.0%
Percentage of premises that have Ultrafast Broadband (100Mbit/s or greater) coverage from fixed broadband	98.0%
Percentage of premises that have Ultrafast Broadband (300Mbit/s or greater) coverage from fixed broadband	98.0%
Percentage of premises that have coverage from a Gigabit capable service from fixed broadband	98.0%

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	2.0%

Download Speed

Median download speed	100 Mbit/s
Average download speed	139.7 Mbit/s
Minimum download speed	500 Mbit/s
Maximum download speed	500 Mbit/s

Upload Speed

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.

Overview of PL2 2JQ