Alexandra Road, Ford, Plymouth, PL2 3BU

People

Gender

In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. The area surrounding PL2 3BU has a slightly higher male population, with 52% 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	49.5%	48%	-1.5%	51.0%	-3.0%
Male	50.5%	52%	1.5%	49.0%	3.0%

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	48.5%	42%	-6.5%	37.9%	4.1%
Married: Opposite sex	31.4%	34.6%	3.2%	44.2%	-9.6%
Married: Same sex	1.5%	0.7%	-0.8%	0.3%	0.4%
Separated	4.5%	3.9%	-0.6%	2.2%	1.7%
Divorced	11.4%	13.1%	1.7%	9.1%	4.0%
Widowed	2.7%	5.7%	3.0%	6.1%	-0.4%

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	42.3%	43.9%	1.6%	48.4%	-4.5%
Good health	36%	31.6%	-4.4%	33.6%	-2.0%
Fair health	14.8%	16.8%	2.0%	12.7%	4.1%
Bad health	5.4%	6%	0.6%	4.0%	2.0%
Very bad health	1.6%	1.7%	0.1%	1.2%	0.5%

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.

	2011	2021	10y change (pp)	UK Average	postcode vs UK (pp)
No qualifications	18.6%	17.4%	-1.2%	18.2%	-0.8%
1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent	15.5%	12.1%	-3.4%	9.6%	2.5%
5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels	22.3%	13.9%	-8.4%	13.4%	0.5%
Apprenticeship	3.4%	7.1%	3.7%	5.3%	1.8%
HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels	17.4%	22.8%	5.4%	16.9%	5.9%
Degree or Similar	19.7%	24.6%	4.9%	33.8%	-9.2%
Other	3%	2.1%	-0.9%	2.8%	-0.7%

Culture

Ethnic Group

In this area, the population is predominantly white, with 93.7% 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	0%	0.9%	0.9%	0.7%	0.2%
Indian	0.3%	0%	-0.3%	3.1%	-3.1%
Other Asian	0.6%	1.1%	0.5%	1.6%	-0.5%
Black African	0%	1.7%	1.7%	2.5%	-0.8%
Black Caribbean	0.6%	0%	-0.6%	1.0%	-1.0%
Mixed White and Asian	0.9%	1.1%	0.2%	0.8%	0.3%
Mixed Other	0.6%	0.6%	0.0%	0.8%	-0.2%
White	96.5%	93.7%	-2.8%	81.4%	12.3%
Other	0.3%	0.9%	0.6%	1.6%	-0.7%

Country of Birth

In this area, 89% 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	92.7%	89%	-3.7%	83.2%	5.8%
European Union	4.4%	3.7%	-0.7%	6.1%	-2.4%
Rest of Europe	0.3%	1.7%	1.4%	0.8%	0.9%
Africa	0%	2.3%	2.3%	2.7%	-0.4%
Middle East and Asia	1.3%	2%	0.7%	5.6%	-3.6%
The Americas and the Caribbean	0.6%	0.8%	0.2%	1.3%	-0.5%
Oceania	0.3%	0.6%	0.3%	0.3%	0.3%
British Overseas	0.3%	0%	-0.3%	0.0%	0.0%

Length of Residence

	2011	2021	10y change (pp)	UK Average	postcode vs UK (pp)
Born in the UK	92.7%	89.2%	-3.5%	83.2%	6.0%
10+ Years	0%	5.7%	5.7%	9.8%	-4.1%
5-10 Years	0.9%	2.5%	1.6%	2.9%	-0.4%
2-5 Years	1.9%	2.5%	0.6%	2.2%	0.3%
Less than 2 years	4.4%	0%	-4.4%	1.9%	-1.9%

Passport Held

	2021	UK Average	postcode vs UK (pp)
United Kingdom	70.7%	76.7%	-6.0%
Ireland	0.3%	0.6%	-0.3%
Germany	0.9%	0.2%	0.7%
Romania	1.4%	0.9%	0.5%
Other EU countries	1.4%	1.5%	-0.1%
South-East Asia	0.3%	0.2%	0.1%
North America and the Caribbean	0.6%	0.3%	0.3%
Oceania	0.3%	0.1%	0.2%
No passport held	24.1%	13.5%	10.6%

Religion

	2021	UK Average	postcode vs UK (pp)
No religion	58.4%	37.2%	21.2%
Christian	31.9%	46.2%	-14.3%
Buddhist	1.1%	0.5%	0.6%
Muslim	3.4%	6.5%	-3.1%
Other religion	0.3%	0.6%	-0.3%
Not answered	4.8%	6.0%	-1.2%

Safety

Is Alexandra Road dangerous?

Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Alexandra Road was 108.9 per 1,000 residents, which is 32.9% lower than the Devonport average. The most reported crime type was Violence and sexual offences.

Alexandra Road has the 38th lowest crime rate of 76 local areas in Devonport and the 265th highest crime rate of 837 local areas in Plymouth .

Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 50.6 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been rising year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has fallen by about -19.7%.

🔎 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. 71% of analyzed areas in England and Wales have higher average household annual income than this area.

Average Household Income
£39,100

Income Rank
3/10

Household Income in PL2 3BU, 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 - 8/10 (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 - 7/10 (above average )
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 - 8/10 (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 - 2/10 (very low )
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 - 10/10 (very 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) - 8/10 (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) - 8/10 (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 Alexandra Road are based on 60 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 Alexandra Road, Ford, Plymouth, PL2 3BU

Estimated Average Property Prices for PL2 3BU

Average Price
£176,060

Semi-Detached
£240,317

Terraced
£189,494

Detached
no sales

Flats/Maisonettes
£122,615

Other
no sales

Estimated Average Property Prices for Alexandra Road

Average Price
£174,690

Semi-Detached
£251,952

Terraced
£192,545

Detached
no sales

Flats/Maisonettes
£89,753

Other
no sales

Property Prices Comparison

Latest Property Sales on Alexandra Road

Address	Sale Price	Sale Date	Price Estimate 2025
110A Alexandra Road, Plymouth, City Of Plymouth Terraced, an established residential building	£110,000	2025-11-27	£109,063
Lower Ground Floor Flat 89 Alexandra Road, Plymouth, City Of Plymouth Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building	£97,000	2025-11-24	£95,551
72 Alexandra Road, Plymouth, City Of Plymouth Terraced, an established residential building	£245,000	2025-10-24	£246,176
98 Alexandra Road, Plymouth, City Of Plymouth Terraced, an established residential building	£133,000	2024-09-18	£138,420
104 Alexandra Road, Plymouth, City Of Plymouth Terraced, an established residential building	£190,000	2024-07-10	£202,370

View All Property Sales and Other Statistics for PL2 3BU

Employment

PL2 3BU 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.

Economic Activity

Full-Time Employee	105
Retired	43
Part-Time Employee	34
Looking after home or family	25
Long-Term Sick or disabled	21
Self-Employed	18
Student (economically inactive)	10
Other	8
Unemployed	8
Full-Time Student (with or without job)	5

Employment Industry

Public administration and defence; compulsory social security	27
Human health and social work activities	18
Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles	15
Manufacturing	14
Transport and storage	13
Other	10
Accommodation and food service activities	10
Construction	8
Education	8
Administrative and support service activities	5
Professional, scientific and technical activities	5
Real estate activities	3
Agriculture, forestry and fishing	1
Water supply; sewerage, waste management and remediation activities	1
Financial and insurance 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	1,077 yd	Local authority nursery school	Yes	Mixed	More About School

Primary

	Ofsted Overall Effectiveness	Distance	Establishment Type	Has Nursery Classes	Gender	More Info
Ford Primary School Cambridge Road , Ford PL2 1PU	- not rated	153 yd	Community school	Yes	Mixed	More About School
Ford Primary School Cambridge Road , Ford PL2 1PU	- not rated	153 yd	Academy converter	Yes	Mixed	More About School
College Road Primary School College Road , Keyham PL2 1NS	3out of 4	758 yd	Foundation school	No	Mixed	More About School
North Prospect Community School Cookworthy Road , North Prospect PL2 2JS	- not rated	861 yd	Community school	Yes	Mixed	More About School
Keyham Barton Catholic Primary School Renown Street , Keyham PL2 2DE	3out of 4	980 yd	Academy converter	No	Mixed	More About School

Secondary

	Ofsted Overall Effectiveness	Distance	Establishment Type	Has Nursery Classes	Gender	More Info
Ford Secondary School Auckland Road , Ford PL2 3BQ	- not rated	79 yd	Community school	Not Applicable	Mixed	More About School
Kings Tamerton School Trevithick Road , Budeaux PL2 2AF	- not rated	402 yd	Community school	Not Applicable	Mixed	More About School
Scott Medical and Healthcare College Somerset Place , Stoke PL3 4BD	3out of 4	835 yd	Studio schools	No	Mixed	More About School
Penlee Secondary School Somerset Place , Stoke PL3 4BD	- not rated	839 yd	Community school	Not Applicable	Mixed	More About School
Stoke Damerel Community College Somerset Place , Stoke PL3 4BD	3out of 4	839 yd	Academy converter	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	1,566 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	2,408 yd	Free schools	Yes	Mixed	More About School

Not applicable

	Ofsted Overall Effectiveness	Distance	Establishment Type	Has Nursery Classes	Gender	More Info
Belmont House School Plymouth Youth Hostel , Belmont House PL3 4DW	- not rated	834 yd	Other independent school	Not Applicable	Mixed	More About School
Wolsdon Street School 39 Wolsdon Street , PL1 5EH	- not rated	1,852 yd	Other independent special school	No	Mixed	More About School
St Dunstan's Abbey School Craigie Drive , The Millfields PL1 3JL	- not rated	1,934 yd	Other independent school	Not Applicable	Girls	More About School
Chapel Bridge School 99 Craigie Drive , PL1 3JL	- not rated	1,934 yd	Other independent special school	Not Applicable	Mixed	More About School
Plantings School 33 Old Park Road , Peverell PL3 4PY	- not rated	2,080 yd	Other independent 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
Molys Cafe	99 Wolseley Road	158 yd
Olympus	Cambridge Road	219 yd
Meet and Eat Cafe	Westbourne Unit, Scott Business Park, Beacon Park Road	549 yd
Cafe Indiya	18 Church Street	717 yd
The Stoke Cafe	55 Devonport Road	748 yd

Pubs, Bars, Nightclubs

Business Name	Address	Distance
The Ford Inn	Ford Hotel, 155 Alexandra Road	541 yd
Embassy Club	3-5 Wolseley Road	596 yd
Britannia Inn	2 Wolseley Road	646 yd
St Aubyn Masonic Club	33 Devonport Road	651 yd
St Levan Inn	251 St Levan Road	666 yd

Takeaway, Sandwich Shops

Business Name	Address	Distance
Rhodos Pizza Kebab	95 Wolseley Road	158 yd
Shirleys Fish and Chips	Shirleys Fish and Chips, 87 Wolseley Road	158 yd
YOUSUF'S Indian and Thai Kitchen	67 Wolseley Road	158 yd
Wok In Takeaway	103 Wolseley Road	158 yd
Chen’s Chinese Fish & Chips	160 St Levan Road	252 yd

Supermarkets, Hypermarkets

Business Name	Address	Distance
The Co-operative Food Supermarket	Wolseley Close	150 yd
Tesco	62 Wolseley Road	273 yd
Lidl UK GmbH	Henderson Place	283 yd
Spar - Wessex Retail	25 St Georges Terrace	429 yd
The Co-operative Food	36-40 Devonport Road	655 yd

Sport

Facility Name	Sport Objects	Distance
North Down Playing Field North Down Crescent	grass pitches	694 yd
York House Health Club (Closed) Stoke Damerel Business Centre Stoke Damerel Business Centre Church Street	health and fitness suite	803 yd
Stoke Damerel Community College SOMERSET PLACE	artificial grass pitch, grass pitches, health and fitness suite	838 yd
Plymouth Life Centre MAYFLOWER DRIVE	health and fitness suite, indoor bowls, squash courts, swimming pool	988 yd
Central Park Leisure Pools (Closed) Outland Road	swimming pool	996 yd
Mayflower Leisure Centre (Closed) Mayflower Drive	health and fitness suite, indoor bowls, squash courts	1,012 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	91.9%
Percentage of premises that have Ultrafast Broadband (300Mbit/s or greater) coverage from fixed broadband	91.9%
Percentage of premises that have coverage from a Gigabit capable service from fixed broadband	91.9%

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	100 Mbit/s
Average download speed	167.3 Mbit/s
Minimum download speed	1000 Mbit/s
Maximum download speed	1000 Mbit/s

Upload Speed

Median upload speed	20 Mbit/s
Average upload speed	19.8 Mbit/s
Maximum upload speed	50 Mbit/s

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