South Down Road, Plymouth, PL2 3HP

People

Gender

In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. However, the area surrounding PL2 3HP, has a female population slightly higher than UK average, with 53% 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	52.1%	53%	0.9%	51.0%	2.0%
Male	47.9%	47%	-0.9%	49.0%	-2.0%

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 3HP there is a very large concentration of residents that are married - 56.7% 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	23.6%	27.4%	3.8%	37.9%	-10.5%
Married: Opposite sex	59.8%	56.7%	-3.1%	44.2%	12.5%
Married: Same sex	0%	0.4%	0.4%	0.3%	0.1%
Separated	0.4%	1.6%	1.2%	2.2%	-0.6%
Divorced	6.5%	6.7%	0.2%	9.1%	-2.4%
Widowed	9.8%	7.1%	-2.7%	6.1%	1.0%

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.

This area has a high percentage of residents reporting their health as Good or Very Good (85.3%) compared to the average (82%). This typically indicates either a younger population or more affluent area.

	2011	2021	10y change (pp)	UK Average	postcode vs UK (pp)
Very good health	56.3%	57.2%	0.9%	48.4%	8.8%
Good health	26.2%	28.1%	1.9%	33.6%	-5.5%
Fair health	14.6%	11.6%	-3.0%	12.7%	-1.1%
Bad health	2.3%	2.8%	0.5%	4.0%	-1.2%
Very bad health	0.6%	0.3%	-0.3%	1.2%	-0.9%

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	14.2%	14.3%	0.1%	18.2%	-3.9%
1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent	14.6%	11.2%	-3.4%	9.6%	1.6%
5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels	24%	17.5%	-6.5%	13.4%	4.1%
Apprenticeship	6.9%	7.2%	0.3%	5.3%	1.9%
HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels	10.2%	19.9%	9.7%	16.9%	3.0%
Degree or Similar	27.2%	27.9%	0.7%	33.8%	-5.9%
Other	2.8%	2%	-0.8%	2.8%	-0.8%

Culture

Ethnic Group

In this area, the population is predominantly white, with 95.9% 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%	1.3%	1.3%	3.1%	-1.8%
Other Asian	0%	1.3%	1.3%	1.6%	-0.3%
Black African	1.3%	0%	-1.3%	2.5%	-2.5%
Black Caribbean	0%	0.3%	0.3%	1.0%	-0.7%
Mixed White and Caribbean	0%	0.9%	0.9%	0.9%	0.0%
White	98.7%	95.9%	-2.8%	81.4%	14.5%
Roma	0%	0.3%	0.3%	0.2%	0.1%

Country of Birth

In this area, 95.3% 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	96.8%	95.3%	-1.5%	83.2%	12.1%
European Union	1.9%	2.8%	0.9%	6.1%	-3.3%
Africa	0.6%	0%	-0.6%	2.7%	-2.7%
Middle East and Asia	0%	1.3%	1.3%	5.6%	-4.3%
The Americas and the Caribbean	0.6%	0.3%	-0.3%	1.3%	-1.0%
Oceania	0%	0.3%	0.3%	0.3%	0.0%

Length of Residence

	2011	2021	10y change (pp)	UK Average	postcode vs UK (pp)
Born in the UK	96.4%	95%	-1.4%	83.2%	11.8%
10+ Years	0%	2.5%	2.5%	9.8%	-7.3%
5-10 Years	0%	1.6%	1.6%	2.9%	-1.3%
2-5 Years	1.6%	0%	-1.6%	2.2%	-2.2%
Less than 2 years	1.9%	0.9%	-1.0%	1.9%	-1.0%

Passport Held

	2021	UK Average	postcode vs UK (pp)
United Kingdom	89.3%	76.7%	12.6%
Romania	1.6%	0.9%	0.7%
Other EU countries	0.3%	1.5%	-1.2%
North America and the Caribbean	0.3%	0.3%	0.0%
No passport held	8.5%	13.5%	-5.0%

Religion

	2021	UK Average	postcode vs UK (pp)
No religion	48.9%	37.2%	11.7%
Christian	42.3%	46.2%	-3.9%
Buddhist	0.3%	0.5%	-0.2%
Hindu	1.3%	1.7%	-0.4%
Other religion	1.3%	0.6%	0.7%
Not answered	6%	6.0%	0.0%

Safety

Is South Down Road dangerous?

Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around South Down Road was 9.4 per 1,000 residents, which is 89.1% lower than the Ham average. The most reported crime type was Anti-social behaviour.

South Down Road has the 3rd lowest crime rate of 85 local areas in Ham and the 31st lowest crime rate of 839 local areas in Plymouth .

Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 3.1 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been rising year on year.

🔎 See full breakdown of local crime, hotspots & trends

Affluence

Household Income

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.

Average Household Income
£42,600

Income Rank
5/10

Household Income in PL2 3HP, Local Authority and Region

Deprivation

Index of Multiple Deprivation (IMD) - 3/10 (low )
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 - 3/10 (low )
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 - 3/10 (low )
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 - 5/10 (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 - 1/10 (very low )
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 - 9/10 (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) - 3/10 (low )
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) - 3/10 (low )
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 South Down Road are based on 16 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 South Down Road, Plymouth, PL2 3HP

Estimated Average Property Prices for PL2 3HP

Average Price
£261,064

Semi-Detached
£267,255

Terraced
£255,082

Detached
£235,990

Flats/Maisonettes
no sales

Other
no sales

Estimated Average Property Prices for South Down Road

Average Price
£272,461

Semi-Detached
£274,921

Terraced
£259,500

Detached
£262,956

Flats/Maisonettes
no sales

Other
no sales

Property Prices Comparison

Latest Property Sales on South Down Road

Address	Sale Price	Sale Date	Price Estimate 2025
65 South Down Road, Plymouth, City Of Plymouth Detached, an established residential building	£210,000	2024-10-25	£212,716
58 South Down Road, Plymouth, City Of Plymouth Semi-Detached, an established residential building	£300,000	2024-08-20	£318,654
96 South Down Road, Plymouth, City Of Plymouth Semi-Detached, an established residential building	£300,000	2023-11-30	£321,605
66 South Down Road, Plymouth, City Of Plymouth Semi-Detached, an established residential building	£230,000	2023-11-01	£246,564
52 South Down Road, Plymouth, City Of Plymouth Detached, an established residential building	£300,000	2023-10-20	£315,822

View All Property Sales and Other Statistics for PL2 3HP

Employment

PL2 3HP 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.

Economic Activity

Full-Time Employee	102
Retired	64
Part-Time Employee	36
Self-Employed	16
Other	13
Looking after home or family	8
Student (economically inactive)	7
Full-Time Student (with or without job)	5
Long-Term Sick or disabled	3
Unemployed	1

Employment Industry

Education	30
Public administration and defence; compulsory social security	24
Manufacturing	21
Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles	21
Human health and social work activities	18
Construction	16
Transport and storage	10
Other	5
Professional, scientific and technical activities	5
Financial and insurance activities	4
Accommodation and food service activities	2
Administrative and support service activities	2
Real estate activities	2
Mining and quarrying	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	809 yd	Local authority nursery school	Yes	Mixed	More About School
Plym Bridge Nursery and Day Care Miller Way , Estover PL6 8UN	3out of 4	4,934 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	2out of 4	240 yd	Academy converter	No	Mixed	More About School
Mayflower Academy 41 Ham Drive , PL2 2NJ	4out of 4	809 yd	Academy sponsor led	Yes	Mixed	More About School
Pennycross Primary School Arden Grove , Pennycross PL2 3RL	3out of 4	848 yd	Community school	No	Mixed	More About School
Ford Primary School Cambridge Road , Ford PL2 1PU	3out of 4	1,000 yd	Academy converter	Yes	Mixed	More About School
Keyham Barton Catholic Primary School Renown Street , Keyham PL2 2DE	3out of 4	1,535 yd	Academy converter	No	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	469 yd	Academy converter	Not Applicable	Girls	More About School
All Saints Church of England Academy Pennycross , PL5 3NE	1out of 4	1,230 yd	Academy sponsor led	Not Applicable	Mixed	More About School
Scott Medical and Healthcare College Somerset Place , Stoke PL3 4BD	- not rated	1,302 yd	Studio schools	No	Mixed	More About School
Stoke Damerel Community College Somerset Place , Stoke PL3 4BD	2out of 4	1,306 yd	Academy converter	Not Applicable	Mixed	More About School
Devonport High School for Boys Paradise Road , Stoke PL1 5QP	4out of 4	2,189 yd	Academy converter	Not Applicable	Boys	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	2,334 yd	Further education	Not Applicable	Mixed	More About School

All-through

	Ofsted Overall Effectiveness	Distance	Establishment Type	Has Nursery Classes	Gender	More Info
Millbay Academy 22 Millbay Road , PL1 3EG	- not rated	2,866 yd	Free schools	Yes	Mixed	More About School

Not applicable

	Ofsted Overall Effectiveness	Distance	Establishment Type	Has Nursery Classes	Gender	More Info
King's School Hartley Road , Mannamead PL3 5LW	- not rated	1,664 yd	Other independent school	Yes	Mixed	More About School
Plymouth College Ford Park , Plymouth PL4 6RN	- not rated	1,792 yd	Other independent school	Yes	Mixed	More About School
Fletewood School at Derry Villas 88 North Road East , PL4 6AN	- not rated	2,240 yd	Other independent school	Yes	Mixed	More About School
University of Plymouth Drake Circus , PL4 8AA	- not rated	2,528 yd	Higher education institutions	Not Applicable	Mixed	More About School
Mount Tamar School Row Lane , Higher St Budeaux PL5 2EF	3out of 4	2,543 yd	Community special 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
Meet and Eat Cafe	Westbourne Unit, Scott Business Park, Beacon Park Road	417 yd
Plymouth Argyle Football Club - Catering	Home Park Football Ground, Outland Road	614 yd
PAFC Green Taverners Supporters Bar	Home Park Football Ground, Outland Road	614 yd
Molys Cafe	99 Wolseley Road	770 yd
Plymouth Life Centre Cafe	Mayflower Drive	784 yd

Pubs, Bars, Nightclubs

Business Name	Address	Distance
Britannia Inn	2 Wolseley Road	676 yd
Embassy Club	3-5 Wolseley Road	684 yd
Cherry Tree	291 Ham Drive	1,021 yd

Takeaway, Sandwich Shops

Business Name	Address	Distance
Yungs Take Away	39 Lopes Road	96 yd
Francines Fish and Chips Shop	15-17 North Prospect Road	540 yd
Hot Diggity Dog	103 North Prospect Road	623 yd
Ocean City Chinese	95-97 North Prospect Road	623 yd
Seven Up	7 Wolseley Road	684 yd

Supermarkets, Hypermarkets

Business Name	Address	Distance
Tesco	62 Wolseley Road	663 yd
Iceland at the Range	1 Montpelier Road	682 yd
The Co-operative Food	288-296 Beacon Park Road	696 yd
The Co-operative Food Supermarket	Wolseley Close	911 yd
Lidl UK GmbH	Henderson Place	933 yd

Sport

Facility Name	Sport Objects	Distance
Devonport High School For Girls LYNDHURST ROAD	athletics tracks, grass pitches	404 yd
Goals Soccer Centre (Plymouth) OUTLAND ROAD	artificial grass pitch	500 yd
Peverell Park (Closed) Outland Road	grass pitches	553 yd
Plymouth Argyle Fc (Harpers Park Training Ground) HOME PARK	grass pitches	594 yd
Plymouth Life Centre MAYFLOWER DRIVE	health and fitness suite, indoor bowls, squash courts, swimming pool	613 yd
Plymouth Argyle Fc (Home Park)	grass pitches	619 yd
Mayflower Leisure Centre (Closed) Mayflower Drive	health and fitness suite, indoor bowls, squash courts	699 yd
Plymouth Civil Service Club (Closed) Recreation Road	grass pitches, health and fitness suite, indoor bowls	767 yd
Central Park Leisure Pools (Closed) Outland Road	swimming pool	790 yd
Mayflower Community Academy HAM DRIVE	grass pitches	905 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	136.6 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	12.9 Mbit/s
Maximum upload speed	50 Mbit/s

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

Overview of PL2 3HP