Greendale Road is in Plymouth and in Plymouth district. PL2 2RN 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 Greendale Road, Plymouth, PL2 2RN and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: PL2 2QG, PL2 2RS, PL2 2RL, PL2 2RR, PL2 2RW, PL2 2NH, PL2 2QQ, PL2 2QY, PL2 2QH.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. The area surrounding PL2 2RN has a slightly higher male population, with 50.7% 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 | 50.6% | 49.3% | -1.3% | 51.0% | -1.7% |
| Male | 49.4% | 50.7% | 1.3% | 49.0% | 1.7% |
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 | 34.7% | 35.5% | 0.8% | 37.9% | -2.4% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 44.6% | 49.2% | 4.6% | 44.2% | 5.0% |
| Separated | 3% | 0.8% | -2.2% | 2.2% | -1.4% |
| Divorced | 12.9% | 7.3% | -5.6% | 9.1% | -1.8% |
| Widowed | 5% | 7.3% | 2.3% | 6.1% | 1.2% |
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 | 42.6% | 53.4% | 10.8% | 48.4% | 5.0% |
| Good health | 26.9% | 27.7% | 0.8% | 33.6% | -5.9% |
| Fair health | 17.7% | 13.5% | -4.2% | 12.7% | 0.8% |
| Bad health | 12% | 4.7% | -7.3% | 4.0% | 0.7% |
| Very bad health | 0.8% | 0.7% | -0.1% | 1.2% | -0.5% |
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 | 38.6% | 21.5% | -17.1% | 18.2% | 3.3% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 15.3% | 13.2% | -2.1% | 9.6% | 3.6% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 21.3% | 11.6% | -9.7% | 13.4% | -1.8% |
| Apprenticeship | 5.9% | 7.4% | 1.5% | 5.3% | 2.1% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 6.4% | 19.8% | 13.4% | 16.9% | 2.9% |
| Degree or Similar | 8.9% | 26.4% | 17.5% | 33.8% | -7.4% |
| Other | 3.5% | 0% | -3.5% | 2.8% | -2.8% |
In this area, the population is predominantly white, with 91.8% 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) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Indian | 0% | 2.7% | 2.7% | 3.1% | -0.4% |
| Other Asian | 0% | 3.4% | 3.4% | 1.6% | 1.8% |
| Black African | 0.4% | 0% | -0.4% | 2.5% | -2.5% |
| Mixed White and Caribbean | 2% | 0% | -2.0% | 0.9% | -0.9% |
| Mixed Other | 0% | 1.4% | 1.4% | 0.8% | 0.6% |
| White | 97.6% | 91.8% | -5.8% | 81.4% | 10.4% |
| Other | 0% | 0.7% | 0.7% | 1.6% | -0.9% |
In this area, 92.5% 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 | 96% | 92.5% | -3.5% | 83.2% | 9.3% |
| European Union | 3.2% | 1.4% | -1.8% | 6.1% | -4.7% |
| Rest of Europe | 0.4% | 0% | -0.4% | 0.8% | -0.8% |
| Africa | 0% | 0.7% | 0.7% | 2.7% | -2.0% |
| Middle East and Asia | 0.4% | 5.4% | 5.0% | 5.6% | -0.2% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 95.6% | 93.2% | -2.4% | 83.2% | 10.0% |
| 10+ Years | 0% | 6.8% | 6.8% | 9.8% | -3.0% |
| 5-10 Years | 0.4% | 0% | -0.4% | 2.9% | -2.9% |
| 2-5 Years | 1.2% | 0% | -1.2% | 2.2% | -2.2% |
| Less than 2 years | 2.8% | 0% | -2.8% | 1.9% | -1.9% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 83.7% | 76.7% | 7.0% |
| Ireland | 0.7% | 0.6% | 0.1% |
| No passport held | 15.6% | 13.5% | 2.1% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 42.2% | 37.2% | 5.0% |
| Christian | 52.4% | 46.2% | 6.2% |
| Buddhist | 0.7% | 0.5% | 0.2% |
| Jewish | 0.7% | 0.5% | 0.2% |
| Other religion | 0.7% | 0.6% | 0.1% |
| Not answered | 3.4% | 6.0% | -2.6% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Greendale Road was 129.6 per 1,000 residents, which is 51.2% higher than the Ham average. The most reported crime type was Violence and sexual offences.
Greendale Road has the 19th highest crime rate of 85 local areas in Ham and the 220th highest crime rate of 839 local areas in Plymouth .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 92.6 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been rising year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has fallen by about -63.9%.

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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 23 Greendale Road, Plymouth, City Of Plymouth Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £200,000 | 2021-12-17 | £231,556 |
| 23 Greendale Road, Plymouth, City Of Plymouth Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £152,000 | 2017-10-04 | £206,768 |
| 21 Greendale Road, Plymouth, City Of Plymouth Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £130,000 | 2017-06-16 | £182,561 |
| 25 Greendale Road, Plymouth, City Of Plymouth Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £120,000 | 2009-07-28 | £215,959 |
| 21 Greendale Road, Plymouth, City Of Plymouth Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £132,950 | 2008-06-13 | £211,826 |
PL2 2RN 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.
The percentage of student residents living in PL2 2RN area is much higher than the country's average. Usually places with high percentage of students are near Universities and near entertainment places.
| Retired | 34 |
| Full-Time Employee | 31 |
| Self-Employed | 12 |
| Part-Time Employee | 11 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 11 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 9 |
| Looking after home or family | 6 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 5 |
| Unemployed | 1 |
| Other | 0 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 15 |
| Human health and social work activities | 14 |
| Manufacturing | 12 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 11 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 10 |
| Construction | 7 |
| Transport and storage | 7 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 6 |
| Other | 5 |
| Education | 4 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 3 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 3 |
| Water supply; sewerage, waste management and remediation activities | 2 |
| Electricity, gas, steam and air conditioning supply | 2 |
| Real estate activities | 2 |
| Information and communication | 2 |
| 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 | 211 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Plym Bridge Nursery and Day Care Miller Way , Estover PL6 8UN | 3out of 4 | 5,189 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mayflower Academy 41 Ham Drive , PL2 2NJ | 4out of 4 | 211 yd | Academy sponsor led | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Montpelier Primary School North Down Road , Beacon Park PL2 3HN | 2out of 4 | 802 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Pennycross Primary School Arden Grove , Pennycross PL2 3RL | 3out of 4 | 973 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Weston Mill Community Primary Academy Ferndale Road , PL2 2EL | 3out of 4 | 1,081 yd | Academy converter | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ford Primary School Cambridge Road , Ford PL2 1PU | 3out of 4 | 1,102 yd | Academy converter | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| All Saints Church of England Academy Pennycross , PL5 3NE | 1out of 4 | 938 yd | Academy sponsor led | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Devonport High School for Girls Lyndhurst Road , Peverell PL2 3DL | 3out of 4 | 996 yd | Academy converter | Not Applicable | Girls | More About School |
| Marine Academy Plymouth Trevithick Road , PL5 2AF | - not rated | 1,590 yd | Academy sponsor led | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Scott Medical and Healthcare College Somerset Place , Stoke PL3 4BD | - not rated | 1,770 yd | Studio schools | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Stoke Damerel Community College Somerset Place , Stoke PL3 4BD | 2out of 4 | 1,774 yd | Academy converter | 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 | 2,656 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Millbay Academy 22 Millbay Road , PL1 3EG | - not rated | 3,382 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 | 3out of 4 | 1,903 yd | Community special school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| King's School Hartley Road , Mannamead PL3 5LW | - not rated | 2,178 yd | Other independent school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Plymouth College Ford Park , Plymouth PL4 6RN | - not rated | 2,422 yd | Other independent school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Oneschool Global Uk Plymouth Campus Foulston Avenue , PL5 1HL | - not rated | 2,710 yd | Other independent school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Brook Green Centre for Learning Bodmin Road , Whitleigh PL5 4DZ | 4out of 4 | 2,713 yd | Community special 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 | 571 yd | |
| Molys Cafe | 99 Wolseley Road | 958 yd | |
| Ace Snacks | Bestways Burrington Way | 1,003 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Subham Takeaway | 5 Ham Green | 121 yd | |
| Hot Diggity Dog | 103 North Prospect Road | 536 yd | |
| Ocean City Chinese | 95-97 North Prospect Road | 536 yd | |
| Yungs Take Away | 39 Lopes Road | 729 yd | |
| Yummy House | 233 Wolseley Road | 744 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Lidl UK GmbH | Henderson Place | 868 yd | |
| Tesco | 62 Wolseley Road | 910 yd | |
| The Co-operative Food Supermarket | Wolseley Close | 937 yd | |
| The Co-operative Food | 288-296 Beacon Park Road | 976 yd | |
| Iceland at the Range | 1 Montpelier Road | 1,019 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Mayflower Community Academy HAM DRIVE | grass pitches | 273 yd |
| Plymouth Civil Service Club (Closed) Recreation Road | grass pitches, health and fitness suite, indoor bowls | 850 yd |
| Devonport High School For Girls LYNDHURST ROAD | athletics tracks, grass pitches | 874 yd |
| North Down Playing Field North Down Crescent | grass pitches | 989 yd |
| All Saints Academy (Closed) Honicknowle Lane | grass pitches, health and fitness suite, swimming pool | 1,024 yd |
| All Saints Academy Honicknowle Lane | artificial grass pitch, grass pitches | 1,028 yd |
| Weston Mill Oak Villa FERNDALE ROAD | grass pitches | 1,029 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 | 93.5 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 200 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 200 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 10 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 10.9 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 20 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.