Boxhill Gardens is in Plymouth and in Plymouth district. PL2 3RF 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 Boxhill Gardens, Plymouth, PL2 3RF and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: PL2 3QZ, PL2 3TR, PL2 3RB, PL2 3TP, PL2 3RD, PL2 3RQ, PL2 3QY, PL2 3QT, PL2 3RA.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. However, the area surrounding PL2 3RF, has a female population slightly higher than UK average, with 53.5% 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 | 52.8% | 53.5% | 0.7% | 51.0% | 2.5% |
| Male | 47.2% | 46.5% | -0.7% | 49.0% | -2.5% |
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 | 35.4% | 39.8% | 4.4% | 37.9% | 1.9% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 42.7% | 37.8% | -4.9% | 44.2% | -6.4% |
| Married: Same sex | 0.8% | 0% | -0.8% | 0.3% | -0.3% |
| Separated | 3.7% | 4.8% | 1.1% | 2.2% | 2.6% |
| Divorced | 11.4% | 11.6% | 0.2% | 9.1% | 2.5% |
| Widowed | 6.1% | 6% | -0.1% | 6.1% | -0.1% |
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 | 39.6% | 38.5% | -1.1% | 48.4% | -9.9% |
| Good health | 32.4% | 35.2% | 2.8% | 33.6% | 1.6% |
| Fair health | 17.6% | 17.1% | -0.5% | 12.7% | 4.4% |
| Bad health | 7.5% | 7.6% | 0.1% | 4.0% | 3.6% |
| Very bad health | 2.8% | 1.5% | -1.3% | 1.2% | 0.3% |
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 17%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| No qualifications | 41.5% | 27.7% | -13.8% | 18.2% | 9.5% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 15.9% | 11.5% | -4.4% | 9.6% | 1.9% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 16.3% | 17.8% | 1.5% | 13.4% | 4.4% |
| Apprenticeship | 7.3% | 7.1% | -0.2% | 5.3% | 1.8% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 8.1% | 17% | 8.9% | 16.9% | 0.1% |
| Degree or Similar | 6.5% | 17% | 10.5% | 33.8% | -16.8% |
| Other | 4.5% | 2% | -2.5% | 2.8% | -0.8% |
In this area, the population is predominantly white, with 97.8% 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 | 0.3% | 0% | -0.3% | 3.1% | -3.1% |
| Black African | 0% | 0.3% | 0.3% | 2.5% | -2.2% |
| Black Caribbean | 0% | 0.3% | 0.3% | 1.0% | -0.7% |
| White | 99.4% | 97.8% | -1.6% | 81.4% | 16.4% |
| Gypsy or Irish Traveller | 0% | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.1% | 0.2% |
| Arab | 0% | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.6% | -0.3% |
| Other | 0.3% | 0.9% | 0.6% | 1.6% | -0.7% |
In this area, 94.2% 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 | 98.1% | 94.2% | -3.9% | 83.2% | 11.0% |
| European Union | 1.3% | 3.7% | 2.4% | 6.1% | -2.4% |
| Africa | 0% | 0.9% | 0.9% | 2.7% | -1.8% |
| Middle East and Asia | 0.3% | 0.9% | 0.6% | 5.6% | -4.7% |
| Oceania | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.0% | 0.3% | 0.0% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 97.8% | 94.8% | -3.0% | 83.2% | 11.6% |
| 10+ Years | 0% | 3.4% | 3.4% | 9.8% | -6.4% |
| 5-10 Years | 0.6% | 1.8% | 1.2% | 2.9% | -1.1% |
| Less than 2 years | 1.6% | 0% | -1.6% | 1.9% | -1.9% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 67.8% | 76.7% | -8.9% |
| Germany | 0.3% | 0.2% | 0.1% |
| Romania | 1.5% | 0.9% | 0.6% |
| Central and Western Africa | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.0% |
| Oceania | 0.3% | 0.1% | 0.2% |
| No passport held | 29.8% | 13.5% | 16.3% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 56.9% | 37.2% | 19.7% |
| Christian | 37% | 46.2% | -9.2% |
| Buddhist | 0.3% | 0.5% | -0.2% |
| Other religion | 1.2% | 0.6% | 0.6% |
| Not answered | 4.6% | 6.0% | -1.4% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Boxhill Gardens was 78.8 per 1,000 residents, which is 8.1% lower than the Ham average. The most reported crime type was Violence and sexual offences.
Boxhill Gardens has the 43rd lowest crime rate of 85 local areas in Ham and the 371st highest crime rate of 839 local areas in Plymouth .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 42.4 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been rising year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has fallen by about -66.2%.

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.

| Address | Sale Price | Sale Date | Price Estimate 2025 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 30 Boxhill Gardens, Plymouth, City Of Plymouth Terraced, an established residential building | £196,000 | 2023-08-11 | £207,177 |
| 14 Boxhill Gardens, Plymouth, City Of Plymouth Terraced, an established residential building | £178,000 | 2022-12-21 | £183,116 |
| 30 Boxhill Gardens, Plymouth, City Of Plymouth Terraced, an established residential building | £180,000 | 2021-08-27 | £213,531 |
| 10 Boxhill Gardens, Plymouth, City Of Plymouth Terraced, an established residential building | £145,000 | 2020-10-20 | £186,737 |
| 4 Boxhill Gardens, Plymouth, City Of Plymouth Terraced, an established residential building | £170,000 | 2020-01-31 | £225,941 |
| Full-Time Employee | 70 |
| Retired | 48 |
| Part-Time Employee | 38 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 24 |
| Looking after home or family | 17 |
| Unemployed | 14 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 13 |
| Other | 12 |
| Self-Employed | 11 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 2 |
| Human health and social work activities | 18 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 17 |
| Construction | 13 |
| Other | 12 |
| Manufacturing | 11 |
| Transport and storage | 9 |
| Education | 9 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 7 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 6 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 4 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 4 |
| Real estate activities | 1 |
| Agriculture, forestry and fishing | 1 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 1 |
| 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 | 1,244 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Plym Bridge Nursery and Day Care Miller Way , Estover PL6 8UN | 3out of 4 | 4,216 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Pennycross Primary School Arden Grove , Pennycross PL2 3RL | 3out of 4 | 494 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Shakespeare Primary School 400 Honicknowle Lane , Honicknowle PL5 3JU | 3out of 4 | 1,020 yd | Academy converter | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Montpelier Primary School North Down Road , Beacon Park PL2 3HN | 2out of 4 | 1,129 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Mayflower Academy 41 Ham Drive , PL2 2NJ | 4out of 4 | 1,244 yd | Academy sponsor led | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Manadon Vale Primary School St Peter's Road , Manadon PL5 3DL | 3out of 4 | 1,316 yd | Academy converter | No | 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 | 285 yd | Academy sponsor led | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Devonport High School for Girls Lyndhurst Road , Peverell PL2 3DL | 3out of 4 | 1,104 yd | Academy converter | Not Applicable | Girls | More About School |
| St Boniface's RC College 21 Boniface Lane , Crownhill PL5 3AG | 1out of 4 | 1,438 yd | Academy sponsor led | No | Boys | More About School |
| Marine Academy Plymouth Trevithick Road , PL5 2AF | - not rated | 1,787 yd | Academy sponsor led | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Sir John Hunt Community Sports College Lancaster Gardens , Whitleigh PL5 4AA | 2out of 4 | 2,209 yd | Foundation school | No | 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 | 3,553 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 | 4,028 yd | Free schools | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| King's School Hartley Road , Mannamead PL3 5LW | - not rated | 1,788 yd | Other independent school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Brook Green Centre for Learning Bodmin Road , Whitleigh PL5 4DZ | 4out of 4 | 1,914 yd | Community special school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Courtlands School Widey Lane , Crownhill PL6 5JS | 3out of 4 | 2,040 yd | Academy special converter | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Mount Tamar School Row Lane , Higher St Budeaux PL5 2EF | 3out of 4 | 2,137 yd | Community special school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Mill Ford School Rochford Crescent , Ernesettle PL5 2PY | 3out of 4 | 2,373 yd | Community special school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
School statistics for this postcode are based on Ofsted rankings.
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Ace Snacks | Bestways Burrington Way | 560 yd | |
| Manadon Sports & Community Hub | 121 St Peters Road | 792 yd | |
| Climbing Hangar Plymouth | Unit 9, 6 Burrington Road | 1,087 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Cherry Tree | 291 Ham Drive | 744 yd | |
| Victory Inn | Victory Inn, Farm Lane | 1,042 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Eastern Sunrise | 29 Melrose Avenue | 330 yd | |
| Ocean Delight | 83 St Pancras Avenue | 649 yd | |
| Bayleaf Gardens | 303 Ham Drive | 832 yd | |
| Subham Takeaway | 5 Ham Green | 990 yd | |
| Little Chopsticks | Victory Cottage, Farm Lane | 1,042 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| The Co-operative Food | 288-296 Beacon Park Road | 727 yd | |
| Iceland at the Range | 1 Montpelier Road | 808 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Ymca (Plymouth Kitto Centre) Honicknowle Lane | health and fitness suite, squash courts | 248 yd |
| All Saints Academy Honicknowle Lane | artificial grass pitch, grass pitches | 315 yd |
| All Saints Academy (Closed) Honicknowle Lane | grass pitches, health and fitness suite, swimming pool | 322 yd |
| Sheridan Gardens Sheridan Road | grass pitches | 367 yd |
| Plymouth Civil Service Club (Closed) Recreation Road | grass pitches, health and fitness suite, indoor bowls | 495 yd |
| Chaucer Primary School (Closed) Chaucer Way | grass pitches | 670 yd |
| Chaucer Way Chaucer Way | grass pitches | 805 yd |
| Manadon Playing Fields Treveneague Gardens | grass pitches | 921 yd |
| Manadon Football Development Centre MANADON SPORTS GROUND MANADON SPORTS GROUND ST PETERS ROAD | artificial grass pitch, grass pitches | 929 yd |
| Bolitho Park ST. PETERS ROAD | grass pitches | 981 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 | 121.4 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 200 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 200 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 10 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 13.2 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 20 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.