North Prospect Road, Plymouth, PL2 3HY

People

Gender

In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. However, the area surrounding PL2 3HY, has a female population slightly higher than UK average, with 53.3% 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	52.3%	53.3%	1.0%	51.0%	2.3%
Male	47.7%	46.7%	-1.0%	49.0%	-2.3%

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	35.1%	37.4%	2.3%	37.9%	-0.5%
Married: Opposite sex	40.8%	36.9%	-3.9%	44.2%	-7.3%
Married: Same sex	1.3%	0.5%	-0.8%	0.3%	0.2%
Civil partnership: Same sex	0%	0.9%	0.9%	0.1%	0.8%
Separated	2.2%	4.5%	2.3%	2.2%	2.3%
Divorced	13.6%	12.6%	-1.0%	9.1%	3.5%
Widowed	7%	7.2%	0.2%	6.1%	1.1%

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	36.9%	45.6%	8.7%	48.4%	-2.8%
Good health	37.2%	33.7%	-3.5%	33.6%	0.1%
Fair health	13.8%	11.9%	-1.9%	12.7%	-0.8%
Bad health	9.4%	6.7%	-2.7%	4.0%	2.7%
Very bad health	2.7%	2.1%	-0.6%	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.

This area stands out for its low percentage of residents with higher education degree. The UK average is 33.8%, while in this area it is 18.8%.

	2011	2021	10y change (pp)	UK Average	postcode vs UK (pp)
No qualifications	34.6%	26.8%	-7.8%	18.2%	8.6%
1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent	13.6%	12.1%	-1.5%	9.6%	2.5%
5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels	21.5%	10.7%	-10.8%	13.4%	-2.7%
Apprenticeship	5.3%	7.1%	1.8%	5.3%	1.8%
HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels	7.9%	21.9%	14.0%	16.9%	5.0%
Degree or Similar	13.2%	18.8%	5.6%	33.8%	-15.0%
Other	3.9%	2.7%	-1.2%	2.8%	-0.1%

Culture

Ethnic Group

In this area, the population is predominantly white, with 97.2% 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	0.7%	0%	-0.7%	0.7%	-0.7%
Other Asian	0.3%	0.4%	0.1%	1.6%	-1.2%
Black African	0%	1.8%	1.8%	2.5%	-0.7%
Mixed White and Caribbean	0.3%	0%	-0.3%	0.9%	-0.9%
White	98.3%	97.2%	-1.1%	81.4%	15.8%
Roma	0%	0.4%	0.4%	0.2%	0.2%
Other	0.3%	0.4%	0.1%	1.6%	-1.2%

Country of Birth

In this area, 92.3% 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	94%	92.3%	-1.7%	83.2%	9.1%
European Union	3%	6%	3.0%	6.1%	-0.1%
Rest of Europe	0.7%	0%	-0.7%	0.8%	-0.8%
Africa	0%	1.1%	1.1%	2.7%	-1.6%
Middle East and Asia	1%	0.4%	-0.6%	5.6%	-5.2%
The Americas and the Caribbean	1%	0.4%	-0.6%	1.3%	-0.9%
Oceania	0.3%	0%	-0.3%	0.3%	-0.3%

Length of Residence

	2011	2021	10y change (pp)	UK Average	postcode vs UK (pp)
Born in the UK	94%	92.3%	-1.7%	83.2%	9.1%
10+ Years	0.3%	2.8%	2.5%	9.8%	-7.0%
5-10 Years	0%	2.8%	2.8%	2.9%	-0.1%
2-5 Years	0.3%	1.8%	1.5%	2.2%	-0.4%
Less than 2 years	5.4%	0.4%	-5.0%	1.9%	-1.5%

Passport Held

	2021	UK Average	postcode vs UK (pp)
United Kingdom	69.6%	76.7%	-7.1%
Italy	1.4%	0.6%	0.8%
Portugal	1%	0.5%	0.5%
Poland	1%	1.3%	-0.3%
Other EU countries	0.7%	1.5%	-0.8%
South and Eastern Africa	0.3%	0.2%	0.1%
North America and the Caribbean	0.3%	0.3%	0.0%
Central and South America	0.3%	0.2%	0.1%
No passport held	25.2%	13.5%	11.7%

Religion

	2021	UK Average	postcode vs UK (pp)
No religion	57.2%	37.2%	20.0%
Christian	37.9%	46.2%	-8.3%
Buddhist	0.4%	0.5%	-0.1%
Other religion	0.4%	0.6%	-0.2%
Not answered	4.2%	6.0%	-1.8%

Safety

Is North Prospect Road dangerous?

Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around North Prospect Road was 97.0 per 1,000 residents, which is 7.7% higher than the Ham average. The most reported crime type was Violence and sexual offences.

North Prospect Road has the 37th highest crime rate of 84 local areas in Ham and the 314th highest crime rate of 837 local areas in Plymouth .

Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 63.4 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been rising year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has fallen by about -60.7%.

🔎 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 3HY, 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 - 9/10 (very 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 - 10/10 (very high )
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 - 7/10 (above 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 - 3/10 (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) - 9/10 (very 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 North Prospect 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 North Prospect Road, Plymouth, PL2 3HY

Estimated Average Property Prices for PL2 3HY

Average Price
£193,293

Semi-Detached
£197,621

Terraced
£184,933

Detached
£229,299

Flats/Maisonettes
no sales

Other
no sales

Estimated Average Property Prices for North Prospect Road

Average Price
£125,886

Semi-Detached
£139,935

Terraced
no sales

Detached
no sales

Flats/Maisonettes
£55,636

Other
no sales

Property Prices Comparison

Latest Property Sales on North Prospect Road

Address	Sale Price	Sale Date	Price Estimate 2025
37 North Prospect Road, Plymouth, City Of Plymouth Semi-Detached, an established residential building	£130,000	2020-10-02	£166,916
23 North Prospect Road, Plymouth, City Of Plymouth Semi-Detached, an established residential building	£150,000	2019-09-09	£202,510
34 North Prospect Road, Plymouth, City Of Plymouth Terraced, an established residential building	£152,000	2018-07-20	£205,878
19 North Prospect Road, Plymouth, City Of Plymouth Terraced, an established residential building	£112,000	2017-11-08	£155,317
20 North Prospect Road, Plymouth, City Of Plymouth Detached, an established residential building	£180,000	2017-10-30	£236,178

View All Property Sales and Other Statistics for PL2 3HY

Employment

PL2 3HY area has a low unemployment rate. According to Census 2021, 2% 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	71
Retired	32
Part-Time Employee	28
Self-Employed	25
Long-Term Sick or disabled	24
Looking after home or family	20
Student (economically inactive)	10
Full-Time Student (with or without job)	7
Unemployed	5
Other	4

Employment Industry

Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles	22
Accommodation and food service activities	16
Human health and social work activities	16
Construction	12
Education	10
Manufacturing	10
Other	8
Water supply; sewerage, waste management and remediation activities	5
Public administration and defence; compulsory social security	5
Administrative and support service activities	4
Information and communication	2
Real estate activities	2
Transport and storage	2
Mining and quarrying	1
Agriculture, forestry and fishing	1
Professional, scientific and technical 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	1,017 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	5,393 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	545 yd	Community school	Yes	Mixed	More About School
Ford Primary School Cambridge Road , Ford PL2 1PU	- not rated	545 yd	Academy converter	Yes	Mixed	More About School
Montpelier Primary School North Down Road , Beacon Park PL2 3HN	3out of 4	732 yd	Academy converter	No	Mixed	More About School
Montpelier Primary School North Down Road , Beacon Park PL2 3HN	- not rated	732 yd	Community school	No	Mixed	More About School
Montpelier Infants' School North Down Road , Peverell PL2 3HN	- not rated	732 yd	Community school	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	423 yd	Community school	Not Applicable	Mixed	More About School
Kings Tamerton School Trevithick Road , Budeaux PL2 2AF	- not rated	731 yd	Community school	Not Applicable	Mixed	More About School
Scott Medical and Healthcare College Somerset Place , Stoke PL3 4BD	3out of 4	820 yd	Studio schools	No	Mixed	More About School
Penlee Secondary School Somerset Place , Stoke PL3 4BD	- not rated	824 yd	Community school	Not Applicable	Mixed	More About School
Stoke Damerel Community College Somerset Place , Stoke PL3 4BD	3out of 4	824 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	1,789 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	2,430 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	1,059 yd	Other independent school	Not Applicable	Mixed	More About School
Plantings School 33 Old Park Road , Peverell PL3 4PY	- not rated	1,686 yd	Other independent school	Not Applicable	Mixed	More About School
Plantings School 33 Old Park Road , Peverell PL3 4PY	- not rated	1,686 yd	Other independent school	Not Applicable	Mixed	More About School
Plantings School 33 Old Park Road , Peverell PL3 4PY	- not rated	1,686 yd	Other independent school	Yes	Mixed	More About School
Wolsdon Street School 39 Wolsdon Street , PL1 5EH	- not rated	1,817 yd	Other independent special school	No	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	250 yd
Meet and Eat Cafe	Westbourne Unit, Scott Business Park, Beacon Park Road	295 yd
Olympus	Cambridge Road	619 yd
Plymouth Life Centre Cafe	Mayflower Drive	682 yd
Central Park Golf	Central Park	682 yd

Pubs, Bars, Nightclubs

Business Name	Address	Distance
Embassy Club	3-5 Wolseley Road	328 yd
Britannia Inn	2 Wolseley Road	362 yd
St Aubyn Masonic Club	33 Devonport Road	861 yd
Stoke Inn	43 Devonport Road	936 yd
The Ford Inn	Ford Hotel, 155 Alexandra Road	949 yd

Takeaway, Sandwich Shops

Business Name	Address	Distance
Francines Fish and Chips Shop	15-17 North Prospect Road	1 yd
Wok In Takeaway	103 Wolseley Road	250 yd
Rhodos Pizza Kebab	95 Wolseley Road	250 yd
Shirleys Fish and Chips	Shirleys Fish and Chips, 87 Wolseley Road	250 yd
YOUSUF'S Indian and Thai Kitchen	67 Wolseley Road	250 yd

Supermarkets, Hypermarkets

Business Name	Address	Distance
Tesco	62 Wolseley Road	135 yd
The Co-operative Food Supermarket	Wolseley Close	455 yd
Lidl UK GmbH	Henderson Place	537 yd
Spar - Wessex Retail	25 St Georges Terrace	776 yd
The Co-operative Food	36-40 Devonport Road	880 yd

Sport

Facility Name	Sport Objects	Distance
Plymouth Life Centre MAYFLOWER DRIVE	health and fitness suite, indoor bowls, squash courts, swimming pool	624 yd
Mayflower Leisure Centre (Closed) Mayflower Drive	health and fitness suite, indoor bowls, squash courts	668 yd
Central Park Leisure Pools (Closed) Outland Road	swimming pool	685 yd
Plymouth Argyle Fc (Home Park)	grass pitches	763 yd
Plymouth Argyle Fc (Harpers Park Training Ground) HOME PARK	grass pitches	776 yd
Stoke Damerel Community College SOMERSET PLACE	artificial grass pitch, grass pitches, health and fitness suite	823 yd
Goals Soccer Centre (Plymouth) OUTLAND ROAD	artificial grass pitch	902 yd
Devonport High School For Girls LYNDHURST ROAD	athletics tracks, grass pitches	923 yd
North Down Playing Field North Down Crescent	grass pitches	967 yd
Peverell Park (Closed) Outland Road	grass pitches	991 yd

Broadband

Technology Aviability

Percentage of premises that have Superfast Broadband (30Mbit/s or greater) coverage from fixed broadband	96.9%
Percentage of premises that have Ultrafast Broadband (100Mbit/s or greater) coverage from fixed broadband	93.8%
Percentage of premises that have Ultrafast Broadband (300Mbit/s or greater) coverage from fixed broadband	93.8%
Percentage of premises that have coverage from a Gigabit capable service from fixed broadband	93.8%

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	80 Mbit/s
Average download speed	152.9 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	19.2 Mbit/s
Maximum upload speed	50 Mbit/s

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