Scott Road, Plymouth, PL2 3DX

People

Gender

In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. The local area around PL2 3DX 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	52%	51.2%	-0.8%	51.0%	0.2%
Male	48%	48.8%	0.8%	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 vicinity of PL2 3DX there is a very large concentration of residents that are married - 60.2% 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	22.9%	24.1%	1.2%	37.9%	-13.8%
Married: Opposite sex	60.1%	60.2%	0.1%	44.2%	16.0%
Separated	0.4%	1.2%	0.8%	2.2%	-1.0%
Divorced	9.5%	7.6%	-1.9%	9.1%	-1.5%
Widowed	7.1%	6.8%	-0.3%	6.1%	0.7%

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	50%	50.2%	0.2%	48.4%	1.8%
Good health	32.7%	32.1%	-0.6%	33.6%	-1.5%
Fair health	14.3%	11.7%	-2.6%	12.7%	-1.0%
Bad health	2.7%	5%	2.3%	4.0%	1.0%
Very bad health	0.3%	1%	0.7%	1.2%	-0.2%

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	15.4%	13.1%	-2.3%	18.2%	-5.1%
1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent	15%	8.4%	-6.6%	9.6%	-1.2%
5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels	19%	15.1%	-3.9%	13.4%	1.7%
Apprenticeship	10.3%	10%	-0.3%	5.3%	4.7%
HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels	16.2%	19.5%	3.3%	16.9%	2.6%
Degree or Similar	19.8%	31.1%	11.3%	33.8%	-2.7%
Other	4.3%	2.8%	-1.5%	2.8%	0.0%

Culture

Ethnic Group

In this area, the population is predominantly white, with 95.3% 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%	1%	1.0%	0.7%	0.3%
Indian	0%	0.7%	0.7%	3.1%	-2.4%
Black African	0%	0.7%	0.7%	2.5%	-1.8%
Other Black	0%	1%	1.0%	0.5%	0.5%
Mixed White and Asian	0%	0.3%	0.3%	0.8%	-0.5%
Mixed White and Caribbean	0.3%	0.7%	0.4%	0.9%	-0.2%
Mixed Other	0%	0.3%	0.3%	0.8%	-0.5%
White	99.3%	95.3%	-4.0%	81.4%	13.9%
Other	0.3%	0%	-0.3%	1.6%	-1.6%

Country of Birth

In this area, 94% 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	96.3%	94%	-2.3%	83.2%	10.8%
European Union	2%	3.7%	1.7%	6.1%	-2.4%
Rest of Europe	0%	0.7%	0.7%	0.8%	-0.1%
Africa	0.7%	1%	0.3%	2.7%	-1.7%
Middle East and Asia	0%	0.7%	0.7%	5.6%	-4.9%
The Americas and the Caribbean	0.3%	0%	-0.3%	1.3%	-1.3%
British Overseas	0.7%	0%	-0.7%	0.0%	0.0%

Length of Residence

	2011	2021	10y change (pp)	UK Average	postcode vs UK (pp)
Born in the UK	95.6%	94.6%	-1.0%	83.2%	11.4%
10+ Years	0.7%	5.4%	4.7%	9.8%	-4.4%
5-10 Years	0.7%	0%	-0.7%	2.9%	-2.9%
Less than 2 years	3.1%	0%	-3.1%	1.9%	-1.9%

Passport Held

	2021	UK Average	postcode vs UK (pp)
United Kingdom	91.6%	76.7%	14.9%
Germany	0.3%	0.2%	0.1%
Portugal	0.3%	0.5%	-0.2%
Spain	0.3%	0.4%	-0.1%
Lithuania	0.3%	0.3%	0.0%
Other EU countries	0.3%	1.5%	-1.2%
Central and Western Africa	0.3%	0.3%	0.0%
No passport held	6.4%	13.5%	-7.1%

Religion

	2021	UK Average	postcode vs UK (pp)
No religion	36.1%	37.2%	-1.1%
Christian	59.9%	46.2%	13.7%
Sikh	0.3%	0.9%	-0.6%
Other religion	0.3%	0.6%	-0.3%
Not answered	3.3%	6.0%	-2.7%

Safety

Is Scott Road dangerous?

Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Scott Road was 215.7 per 1,000 residents, which is 139.4% higher than the Ham average. The most reported crime type was Violence and sexual offences.

Scott Road has the 4th highest crime rate of 84 local areas in Ham and the 94th highest crime rate of 837 local areas in Plymouth .

Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 130.7 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been rising year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has fallen by about -78.7%.

🔎 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. 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 3DX, Local Authority and Region

Deprivation

Index of Multiple Deprivation (IMD) - 5/10 (average )
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 - 4/10 (below average )
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 - 5/10 (average )
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 - 4/10 (below 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 - 6/10 (average )
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 - 6/10 (average )
The Crime Domain measures the risk of people and property being victims of crime in a local area.
Barriers to Housing and Services Domain - 1/10 (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 - 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) - 5/10 (average )
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) - 4/10 (below average )
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 Scott Road are based on 6 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 Scott Road, Plymouth, PL2 3DX

Estimated Average Property Prices for PL2 3DX

Average Price
£308,275

Semi-Detached
£309,873

Terraced
£290,590

Detached
£401,731

Flats/Maisonettes
no sales

Other
£189,466

Estimated Average Property Prices for Scott Road

Average Price
£353,164

Semi-Detached
£353,164

Terraced
no sales

Detached
no sales

Flats/Maisonettes
no sales

Other
no sales

Property Prices Comparison

Latest Property Sales on Scott Road

Address	Sale Price	Sale Date	Price Estimate 2025
18 Scott Road, Plymouth, City Of Plymouth Semi-Detached, an established residential building	£350,000	2025-05-22	£363,875
55 Scott Road, Plymouth, City Of Plymouth Semi-Detached, an established residential building	£270,000	2025-03-14	£281,821
54 Scott Road, Plymouth, City Of Plymouth Semi-Detached, an established residential building	£350,000	2024-10-08	£363,155
62 Scott Road, Plymouth, City Of Plymouth Semi-Detached, an established residential building	£312,500	2023-08-11	£333,821
69 Scott Road, Plymouth, City Of Plymouth Semi-Detached, an established residential building	£345,000	2022-07-15	£367,044

View All Property Sales and Other Statistics for PL2 3DX

Employment

PL2 3DX area has a low unemployment rate. According to Census 2021, 0% 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 3DX area is much higher than the country's average. According to Census 2011, 35% residents of this area were retired, while the average in the UK was 14%.

Economic Activity

Full-Time Employee	94
Retired	87
Part-Time Employee	32
Self-Employed	19
Full-Time Student (with or without job)	6
Student (economically inactive)	5
Looking after home or family	4
Other	1
Long-Term Sick or disabled	1
Unemployed	1

Employment Industry

Human health and social work activities	29
Public administration and defence; compulsory social security	28
Manufacturing	26
Education	19
Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles	12
Construction	11
Other	7
Transport and storage	7
Professional, scientific and technical activities	6
Accommodation and food service activities	4
Administrative and support service activities	4
Real estate activities	3
Information and communication	1
Financial and insurance activities	1
Electricity, gas, steam and air conditioning supply	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	1,223 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	4,948 yd	Local authority nursery school	Yes	Mixed	More About School

Primary

	Ofsted Overall Effectiveness	Distance	Establishment Type	Has Nursery Classes	Gender	More Info
Montpelier Primary School North Down Road , Beacon Park PL2 3HN	3out of 4	456 yd	Academy converter	No	Mixed	More About School
Montpelier Primary School North Down Road , Beacon Park PL2 3HN	- not rated	456 yd	Community school	No	Mixed	More About School
Montpelier Infants' School North Down Road , Peverell PL2 3HN	- not rated	456 yd	Community school	No	Mixed	More About School
Montpelier Junior School Beaconfield Road , Beacon Park PL2 3LJ	- not rated	528 yd	Community school	No	Mixed	More About School
Ford Primary School Cambridge Road , Ford PL2 1PU	- not rated	1,020 yd	Community school	Yes	Mixed	More About School

Secondary

	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	548 yd	Academy converter	Not Applicable	Girls	More About School
Devonport High School for Girls Lyndhurst Road , Peverell PL2 3DL	- not rated	548 yd	Community school	Not Applicable	Girls	More About School
Ford Secondary School Auckland Road , Ford PL2 3BQ	- not rated	899 yd	Community school	Not Applicable	Mixed	More About School
Scott Medical and Healthcare College Somerset Place , Stoke PL3 4BD	3out of 4	955 yd	Studio schools	No	Mixed	More About School
Penlee Secondary School Somerset Place , Stoke PL3 4BD	- not rated	958 yd	Community school	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	2,054 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	2,449 yd	Free schools	Yes	Mixed	More About School

Not applicable

	Ofsted Overall Effectiveness	Distance	Establishment Type	Has Nursery Classes	Gender	More Info
Plantings School 33 Old Park Road , Peverell PL3 4PY	- not rated	1,214 yd	Other independent school	Not Applicable	Mixed	More About School
Plantings School 33 Old Park Road , Peverell PL3 4PY	- not rated	1,214 yd	Other independent school	Not Applicable	Mixed	More About School
Plantings School 33 Old Park Road , Peverell PL3 4PY	- not rated	1,214 yd	Other independent school	Yes	Mixed	More About School
Belmont House School Plymouth Youth Hostel , Belmont House PL3 4DW	- not rated	1,372 yd	Other independent school	Not Applicable	Mixed	More About School
Plymouth College Ford Park , Plymouth PL4 6RN	- not rated	1,433 yd	Other independent school	Yes	Mixed	More About School

School statistics for this postcode are based on Ofsted rankings.

Food and Drink

Restaurants, Cafes, Canteens

Business Name	Address	Distance
Plymouth Argyle Football Club - Catering	Home Park Football Ground, Outland Road	292 yd
PAFC Green Taverners Supporters Bar	Home Park Football Ground, Outland Road	292 yd
Plymouth Life Centre Cafe	Mayflower Drive	432 yd
Central Park Golf	Central Park	432 yd
Meet and Eat Cafe	Westbourne Unit, Scott Business Park, Beacon Park Road	559 yd

Pubs, Bars, Nightclubs

Business Name	Address	Food hygiene rating	Distance
Britannia Inn	2 Wolseley Road		399 yd
Embassy Club	3-5 Wolseley Road		427 yd

Takeaway, Sandwich Shops

Business Name	Address	Distance
Yungs Take Away	39 Lopes Road	308 yd
Seven Up	7 Wolseley Road	427 yd
Francines Fish and Chips Shop	15-17 North Prospect Road	476 yd
Wok In Takeaway	103 Wolseley Road	722 yd
Rhodos Pizza Kebab	95 Wolseley Road	722 yd

Supermarkets, Hypermarkets

Business Name	Address	Distance
Tesco	62 Wolseley Road	608 yd
Iceland at the Range	1 Montpelier Road	850 yd
The Co-operative Food	288-296 Beacon Park Road	894 yd
The Co-operative Food Supermarket	Wolseley Close	928 yd
Lidl UK GmbH	Henderson Place	997 yd

Sport

Facility Name	Sport Objects	Distance
Plymouth Life Centre MAYFLOWER DRIVE	health and fitness suite, indoor bowls, squash courts, swimming pool	263 yd
Plymouth Argyle Fc (Harpers Park Training Ground) HOME PARK	grass pitches	318 yd
Plymouth Argyle Fc (Home Park)	grass pitches	320 yd
Mayflower Leisure Centre (Closed) Mayflower Drive	health and fitness suite, indoor bowls, squash courts	348 yd
Central Park Leisure Pools (Closed) Outland Road	swimming pool	437 yd
Goals Soccer Centre (Plymouth) OUTLAND ROAD	artificial grass pitch	446 yd
Peverell Park (Closed) Outland Road	grass pitches	545 yd
Devonport High School For Girls LYNDHURST ROAD	athletics tracks, grass pitches	560 yd
Home Park East Barn Park Road	grass pitches	747 yd
Central Park Playing Fields Inverdene	grass pitches	879 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	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%

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	181 Mbit/s
Minimum download speed	1000 Mbit/s
Maximum download speed	1000 Mbit/s

Upload Speed

Median upload speed	10 Mbit/s
Average upload speed	16.3 Mbit/s
Maximum upload speed	50 Mbit/s

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

Overview of PL2 3DX