Austin Avenue is in Plymouth and in City Of Plymouth district. PL2 2LD 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 Austin Avenue, Plymouth, PL2 2LD and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: PL2 2NA, PL2 2PG, PL2 2NB, PL2 2LB, PL2 2LR, PL2 2PA, PL2 2PL, PL2 2LN, PL2 2PE.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. However, the area surrounding PL2 2LD, has a female population slightly higher than UK average, with 52.5% 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 | 50.3% | 52.5% | 2.2% | 51.0% | 1.5% |
| Male | 49.7% | 47.5% | -2.2% | 49.0% | -1.5% |
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 2LD, 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 | 44.5% | 49.3% | 4.8% | 37.9% | 11.4% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 39.2% | 39.3% | 0.1% | 44.2% | -4.9% |
| Married: Same sex | 0.3% | 0% | -0.3% | 0.3% | -0.3% |
| Separated | 2.3% | 1.3% | -1.0% | 2.2% | -0.9% |
| Divorced | 7.6% | 5.3% | -2.3% | 9.1% | -3.8% |
| Widowed | 6% | 4.7% | -1.3% | 6.1% | -1.4% |
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 | 42.7% | 40.2% | -2.5% | 48.4% | -8.2% |
| Good health | 36.9% | 33% | -3.9% | 33.6% | -0.6% |
| Fair health | 13.9% | 19% | 5.1% | 12.7% | 6.3% |
| Bad health | 5.1% | 7.3% | 2.2% | 4.0% | 3.3% |
| Very bad health | 1.5% | 0.6% | -0.9% | 1.2% | -0.6% |
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 2LD this area, 30.5% 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 14.6%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| No qualifications | 37.5% | 30.5% | -7.0% | 18.2% | 12.3% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 19.3% | 15.2% | -4.1% | 9.6% | 5.6% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 16.3% | 15.2% | -1.1% | 13.4% | 1.8% |
| Apprenticeship | 4% | 4% | 0.0% | 5.3% | -1.3% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 11% | 15.9% | 4.9% | 16.9% | -1.0% |
| Degree or Similar | 8% | 14.6% | 6.6% | 33.8% | -19.2% |
| Other | 4% | 4.6% | 0.6% | 2.8% | 1.8% |
In this area, the population is predominantly white, with 94.4% 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 | 1.5% | 0% | -1.5% | 3.1% | -3.1% |
| Black African | 0% | 0.6% | 0.6% | 2.5% | -1.9% |
| Other Black | 0% | 0.6% | 0.6% | 0.5% | 0.1% |
| Mixed White and African | 0% | 0.6% | 0.6% | 0.4% | 0.2% |
| Mixed White and Caribbean | 0.3% | 2.2% | 1.9% | 0.9% | 1.3% |
| Mixed Other | 0.5% | 0% | -0.5% | 0.8% | -0.8% |
| White | 96.5% | 94.4% | -2.1% | 81.4% | 13.0% |
| Arab | 0.3% | 0% | -0.3% | 0.6% | -0.6% |
| Other | 0% | 1.7% | 1.7% | 1.6% | 0.1% |
In this area, 91.6% 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 | 93.9% | 91.6% | -2.3% | 83.2% | 8.4% |
| European Union | 2.8% | 3.4% | 0.6% | 6.1% | -2.7% |
| Africa | 0% | 1.7% | 1.7% | 2.7% | -1.0% |
| Middle East and Asia | 3.3% | 1.7% | -1.6% | 5.6% | -3.9% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 0% | 1.1% | 1.1% | 1.3% | -0.2% |
| Oceania | 0% | 0.6% | 0.6% | 0.3% | 0.3% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 93.2% | 91.6% | -1.6% | 83.2% | 8.4% |
| 10+ Years | 1.3% | 6.7% | 5.4% | 9.8% | -3.1% |
| 5-10 Years | 1.8% | 1.1% | -0.7% | 2.9% | -1.8% |
| 2-5 Years | 1.8% | 0% | -1.8% | 2.2% | -2.2% |
| Less than 2 years | 2% | 0.6% | -1.4% | 1.9% | -1.3% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 67.2% | 76.7% | -9.5% |
| Ireland | 0.6% | 0.6% | 0.0% |
| Spain | 0.6% | 0.4% | 0.2% |
| Central and Western Africa | 0.6% | 0.3% | 0.3% |
| Southern Asia | 0.6% | 1.2% | -0.6% |
| No passport held | 30.5% | 13.5% | 17.0% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 57.5% | 37.2% | 20.3% |
| Christian | 32.4% | 46.2% | -13.8% |
| Jewish | 1.7% | 0.5% | 1.2% |
| Other religion | 0.6% | 0.6% | 0.0% |
| Not answered | 7.8% | 6.0% | 1.8% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Austin Avenue was 138.5 per 1,000 residents, which is 53.7% higher than the Ham average. The most reported crime type was Violence and sexual offences.
Austin Avenue has the 18th highest crime rate of 84 local areas in Ham and the 193rd highest crime rate of 837 local areas in Plymouth .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 82.3 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been falling year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has risen by about 82.8%.

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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 31 Austin Avenue, Plymouth, City Of Plymouth Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £230,000 | 2025-12-11 | £228,692 |
| 29 Austin Avenue, Plymouth, City Of Plymouth Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £150,000 | 2024-08-12 | £160,398 |
| 44 Austin Avenue, Plymouth, City Of Plymouth Terraced, an established residential building | £211,500 | 2023-01-24 | £221,441 |
| 40 Austin Avenue, Plymouth, City Of Plymouth Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £99,950 | 2010-09-10 | £166,161 |
| 42 Austin Avenue, Plymouth, City Of Plymouth Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £100,000 | 2008-05-21 | £158,220 |
| Full-Time Employee | 47 |
| Retired | 25 |
| Part-Time Employee | 23 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 14 |
| Unemployed | 11 |
| Looking after home or family | 11 |
| Other | 7 |
| Self-Employed | 7 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 4 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 3 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 29 |
| Manufacturing | 27 |
| Human health and social work activities | 19 |
| Construction | 17 |
| Education | 14 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 13 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 11 |
| Transport and storage | 10 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 8 |
| Information and communication | 5 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 5 |
| Other | 4 |
| Water supply; sewerage, waste management and remediation activities | 2 |
| Real estate 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 | 592 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| North Prospect Community School Cookworthy Road , North Prospect PL2 2JS | - not rated | 394 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ford Primary School Cambridge Road , Ford PL2 1PU | - not rated | 509 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ford Primary School Cambridge Road , Ford PL2 1PU | - not rated | 509 yd | Academy converter | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Mayflower Community School 41 Ham Drive , PL2 2NJ | - not rated | 592 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Mayflower Academy 41 Ham Drive , PL2 2NJ | 4out of 4 | 592 yd | Academy sponsor led | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ford Secondary School Auckland Road , Ford PL2 3BQ | - not rated | 431 yd | Community school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Kings Tamerton School Trevithick Road , Budeaux PL2 2AF | - not rated | 497 yd | Community school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Devonport High School for Girls Lyndhurst Road , Peverell PL2 3DL | 3out of 4 | 1,074 yd | Academy converter | Not Applicable | Girls | More About School |
| Devonport High School for Girls Lyndhurst Road , Peverell PL2 3DL | - not rated | 1,074 yd | Community school | Not Applicable | Girls | More About School |
| Scott Medical and Healthcare College Somerset Place , Stoke PL3 4BD | 3out of 4 | 1,240 yd | Studio schools | No | 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 | 2,060 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 | 2,850 yd | Free schools | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Belmont House School Plymouth Youth Hostel , Belmont House PL3 4DW | - not rated | 1,327 yd | Other independent school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Plantings School 33 Old Park Road , Peverell PL3 4PY | - not rated | 2,018 yd | Other independent school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Plantings School 33 Old Park Road , Peverell PL3 4PY | - not rated | 2,018 yd | Other independent school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Plantings School 33 Old Park Road , Peverell PL3 4PY | - not rated | 2,018 yd | Other independent school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| King's School Hartley Road , Mannamead PL3 5LW | - not rated | 2,257 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Meet and Eat Cafe | Westbourne Unit, Scott Business Park, Beacon Park Road | 281 yd | |
| Molys Cafe | 99 Wolseley Road | 448 yd | |
| Olympus | Cambridge Road | 568 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Embassy Club | 3-5 Wolseley Road | 802 yd | |
| Britannia Inn | 2 Wolseley Road | 836 yd | |
| The Ford Inn | Ford Hotel, 155 Alexandra Road | 904 yd | |
| Keyham Barton Conservative Clu | 42-44 Station Road | 950 yd | |
| St Levan Inn | 251 St Levan Road | 1,054 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Hot Diggity Dog | 103 North Prospect Road | 55 yd | |
| Ocean City Chinese | 95-97 North Prospect Road | 55 yd | |
| Yummy House | 233 Wolseley Road | 259 yd | |
| Oriental Cooking Studio | 22 Henderson Place | 362 yd | |
| Wok In Takeaway | 103 Wolseley Road | 448 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Lidl UK GmbH | Henderson Place | 322 yd | |
| The Co-operative Food Supermarket | Wolseley Close | 383 yd | |
| Tesco | 62 Wolseley Road | 445 yd | |
| Spar - Wessex Retail | 25 St Georges Terrace | 911 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| North Down Playing Field North Down Crescent | grass pitches | 600 yd |
| Mayflower Community Academy HAM DRIVE | grass pitches | 625 yd |
| Plymouth Life Centre MAYFLOWER DRIVE | health and fitness suite, indoor bowls, squash courts, swimming pool | 1,053 yd |
| Devonport High School For Girls LYNDHURST ROAD | athletics tracks, grass pitches | 1,067 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 | 80 Mbit/s |
| Average download speed | 139.4 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 600 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 600 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 20 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 17.8 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 40 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.