Kenilworth Road is in Plymouth and in Plymouth district. PL2 2RH 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 Kenilworth Road, Plymouth, PL2 2RH and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: PL2 2RQ, PL2 2RD, PL2 2RB, PL2 2RP, PL2 2RJ, PL2 2RE, PL2 2QZ, PL2 2RF, PL2 2RG.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. The area surrounding PL2 2RH has a slightly higher male population, with 51.1% 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 | 49.8% | 48.9% | -0.9% | 51.0% | -2.1% |
| Male | 50.2% | 51.1% | 0.9% | 49.0% | 2.1% |
Across the UK, the average relationship status breakdown is roughly 44% married, 38% single, 9% divorced, 6% widowed, and 2% separated.
In the immediate vicinity of PL2 2RH there is a very large concentration of residents that are married - 61% of the resident population. In contrast, the average marriage rate across the census is about 44%.
Areas with a high percentage of married residents are typically suburban neighborhoods, towns with good schools and family-friendly amenities, and regions with affordable, spacious housing options. Additionally, such areas can be popular among retirees.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Single | 20.8% | 22% | 1.2% | 37.9% | -15.9% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 59.3% | 61% | 1.7% | 44.2% | 16.8% |
| Separated | 1.7% | 0.4% | -1.3% | 2.2% | -1.8% |
| Divorced | 9.5% | 9.7% | 0.2% | 9.1% | 0.6% |
| Widowed | 8.7% | 6.8% | -1.9% | 6.1% | 0.7% |
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 | 39.9% | 40% | 0.1% | 48.4% | -8.4% |
| Good health | 38.1% | 42.6% | 4.5% | 33.6% | 9.0% |
| Fair health | 15% | 11.9% | -3.1% | 12.7% | -0.8% |
| Bad health | 4.8% | 4.1% | -0.7% | 4.0% | 0.1% |
| Very bad health | 2.2% | 1.5% | -0.7% | 1.2% | 0.3% |
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.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| No qualifications | 26.4% | 15.3% | -11.1% | 18.2% | -2.9% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 12.1% | 9.8% | -2.3% | 9.6% | 0.2% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 15.2% | 13.6% | -1.6% | 13.4% | 0.2% |
| Apprenticeship | 6.9% | 9.4% | 2.5% | 5.3% | 4.1% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 13% | 20.4% | 7.4% | 16.9% | 3.5% |
| Degree or Similar | 22.1% | 29.4% | 7.3% | 33.8% | -4.4% |
| Other | 4.3% | 2.1% | -2.2% | 2.8% | -0.7% |
In this area, the population is predominantly white, with 97.4% 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 | 0% | 0.7% | 0.7% | 0.7% | 0.0% |
| Indian | 0% | 1.5% | 1.5% | 3.1% | -1.6% |
| Other Black | 0.4% | 0% | -0.4% | 0.5% | -0.5% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 0.4% | 0% | -0.4% | 0.8% | -0.8% |
| Mixed Other | 1.8% | 0% | -1.8% | 0.8% | -0.8% |
| White | 97.4% | 97.4% | 0.0% | 81.4% | 16.0% |
| Gypsy or Irish Traveller | 0% | 0.4% | 0.4% | 0.1% | 0.3% |
In this area, 95.6% 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 | 97.1% | 95.6% | -1.5% | 83.2% | 12.4% |
| European Union | 2.2% | 2.6% | 0.4% | 6.1% | -3.5% |
| Africa | 0.4% | 0% | -0.4% | 2.7% | -2.7% |
| Middle East and Asia | 0.4% | 1.9% | 1.5% | 5.6% | -3.7% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 97.1% | 95.6% | -1.5% | 83.2% | 12.4% |
| 10+ Years | 0% | 3.7% | 3.7% | 9.8% | -6.1% |
| 5-10 Years | 0% | 0.7% | 0.7% | 2.9% | -2.2% |
| 2-5 Years | 0.7% | 0% | -0.7% | 2.2% | -2.2% |
| Less than 2 years | 2.2% | 0% | -2.2% | 1.9% | -1.9% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 87.4% | 76.7% | 10.7% |
| Spain | 0.4% | 0.4% | 0.0% |
| Romania | 0.7% | 0.9% | -0.2% |
| Other EU countries | 0.4% | 1.5% | -1.1% |
| No passport held | 11.1% | 13.5% | -2.4% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 43.7% | 37.2% | 6.5% |
| Christian | 51.1% | 46.2% | 4.9% |
| Buddhist | 0.4% | 0.5% | -0.1% |
| Hindu | 1.5% | 1.7% | -0.2% |
| Jewish | 0.4% | 0.5% | -0.1% |
| Not answered | 3% | 6.0% | -3.0% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Kenilworth Road was 38.2 per 1,000 residents, which is 57.6% lower than the Ham average. The most reported crime type was Anti-social behaviour.
Kenilworth Road has the 19th lowest crime rate of 84 local areas in Ham and the 250th lowest crime rate of 837 local areas in Plymouth .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 17.4 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been rising year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has fallen by about -69.1%.

Households in this area have a similar level of wealth to the average household in England and Wales. 58% of analyzed areas in England and Wales have higher average household annual income than this area.

| Address | Sale Price | Sale Date | Price Estimate 2025 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 7 Kenilworth Road, Plymouth, City Of Plymouth Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £250,000 | 2024-11-08 | £258,629 |
| 8 Kenilworth Road, Plymouth, City Of Plymouth Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £142,500 | 2021-08-20 | £171,819 |
| 10 Kenilworth Road, Plymouth, City Of Plymouth Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £192,000 | 2020-09-11 | £249,267 |
| 7 Kenilworth Road, Plymouth, City Of Plymouth Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £208,000 | 2018-02-12 | £286,341 |
| 5 Kenilworth Road, Plymouth, City Of Plymouth Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £192,500 | 2014-10-10 | £297,836 |
PL2 2RH area has a low unemployment rate. According to Census 2021, 3% 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.
The percentage of retired residents living in PL2 2RH area is much higher than the country's average. According to Census 2011, 40% residents of this area were retired, while the average in the UK was 14%.
| Retired | 94 |
| Full-Time Employee | 67 |
| Part-Time Employee | 32 |
| Self-Employed | 14 |
| Unemployed | 6 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 6 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 5 |
| Looking after home or family | 4 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 3 |
| Other | 2 |
| Manufacturing | 22 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 17 |
| Human health and social work activities | 15 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 14 |
| Construction | 13 |
| Education | 10 |
| Transport and storage | 8 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 8 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 6 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 5 |
| Other | 3 |
| Information and communication | 3 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 1 |
| Electricity, gas, steam and air conditioning supply | 1 |
| Mining and quarrying | 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 | 551 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 | 4,862 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| South Trelawny Primary School Jedburgh Crescent , Ham PL2 2NY | - not rated | 312 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Montpelier Primary School North Down Road , Beacon Park PL2 3HN | 3out of 4 | 550 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Montpelier Primary School North Down Road , Beacon Park PL2 3HN | - not rated | 550 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Montpelier Infants' School North Down Road , Peverell PL2 3HN | - not rated | 550 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Mayflower Community School 41 Ham Drive , PL2 2NJ | - not rated | 551 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Devonport High School for Girls Lyndhurst Road , Peverell PL2 3DL | 3out of 4 | 703 yd | Academy converter | Not Applicable | Girls | More About School |
| Devonport High School for Girls Lyndhurst Road , Peverell PL2 3DL | - not rated | 703 yd | Community school | Not Applicable | Girls | More About School |
| All Saints Church of England Academy Pennycross , PL5 3NE | 3out of 4 | 781 yd | Academy sponsor led | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| John Kitto Community College Honicknowle Lane , Pennycross PL5 3NE | - not rated | 781 yd | Community school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Ford Secondary School Auckland Road , Ford PL2 3BQ | - not rated | 1,169 yd | Community school | 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 | 2,743 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 | 3,345 yd | Free schools | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Plantings School 33 Old Park Road , Peverell PL3 4PY | - not rated | 1,746 yd | Other independent school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Plantings School 33 Old Park Road , Peverell PL3 4PY | - not rated | 1,746 yd | Other independent school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Plantings School 33 Old Park Road , Peverell PL3 4PY | - not rated | 1,746 yd | Other independent school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| King's School Hartley Road , Mannamead PL3 5LW | - not rated | 1,853 yd | Other independent school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Belmont House School Plymouth Youth Hostel , Belmont House PL3 4DW | - not rated | 2,007 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Meet and Eat Cafe | Westbourne Unit, Scott Business Park, Beacon Park Road | 688 yd | |
| Ace Snacks | Bestways Burrington Way | 868 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Cherry Tree | 291 Ham Drive | 1,029 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Subham Takeaway | 5 Ham Green | 239 yd | |
| Yungs Take Away | 39 Lopes Road | 641 yd | |
| Eastern Sunrise | 29 Melrose Avenue | 732 yd | |
| Hot Diggity Dog | 103 North Prospect Road | 733 yd | |
| Ocean City Chinese | 95-97 North Prospect Road | 733 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| The Co-operative Food | 288-296 Beacon Park Road | 724 yd | |
| Iceland at the Range | 1 Montpelier Road | 776 yd | |
| Tesco | 62 Wolseley Road | 1,038 yd | |
| Lidl UK GmbH | Henderson Place | 1,087 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Mayflower Community Academy HAM DRIVE | grass pitches | 505 yd |
| Plymouth Civil Service Club (Closed) Recreation Road | grass pitches, health and fitness suite, indoor bowls | 579 yd |
| Devonport High School For Girls LYNDHURST ROAD | athletics tracks, grass pitches | 682 yd |
| All Saints Academy (Closed) Honicknowle Lane | grass pitches, health and fitness suite, swimming pool | 833 yd |
| All Saints Academy Honicknowle Lane | artificial grass pitch, grass pitches | 835 yd |
| Ymca (Plymouth Kitto Centre) Honicknowle Lane | health and fitness suite, squash courts | 926 yd |
| Peverell Park (Closed) Outland Road | grass pitches | 935 yd |
| Goals Soccer Centre (Plymouth) OUTLAND ROAD | artificial grass pitch | 940 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 | 47.9 Mbit/s |
| Average download speed | 49.9 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 100 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 100 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 10 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 11.4 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 18.75 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.