Arden Grove is in Plymouth and in City Of Plymouth district. PL2 3RL 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 Arden Grove, Plymouth, PL2 3RL and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: PL2 3RR, PL2 3RN, PL2 3RW, PL2 3RP, PL2 3QY, PL2 3RG, PL2 3FB, PL2 3FA, PL2 3RQ.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. However, the area surrounding PL2 3RL, has a female population slightly higher than UK average, with 52.1% 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 | 56.2% | 52.1% | -4.1% | 51.0% | 1.1% |
| Male | 43.8% | 47.9% | 4.1% | 49.0% | -1.1% |
Across the UK, the average relationship status breakdown is roughly 44% married, 38% single, 9% divorced, 6% widowed, and 2% separated.
In the immediate area around PL2 3RL, a significant portion of the population is single, making up 43.5% of the residents. On average, approximately 38% of individuals who responded to the census in the UK were single. Areas with higher single populations are typically urban centers, university towns, regions with dynamic job markets, rich cultural offerings and entertainment facilities. These regions also tend to have a younger demographic.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Single | 39.1% | 43.5% | 4.4% | 37.9% | 5.6% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 37% | 34.6% | -2.4% | 44.2% | -9.6% |
| Separated | 0.8% | 4.2% | 3.4% | 2.2% | 2.0% |
| Divorced | 16.9% | 12.7% | -4.2% | 9.1% | 3.6% |
| Widowed | 6.2% | 5% | -1.2% | 6.1% | -1.1% |
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.
This area has a lower percentage of residents reporting their health as Good or Very Good (70.5%) compared to the average (82%). This typically indicates either an older population or social deprivation in the area.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Very good health | 39.9% | 36.7% | -3.2% | 48.4% | -11.7% |
| Good health | 33.1% | 33.8% | 0.7% | 33.6% | 0.2% |
| Fair health | 17.9% | 19% | 1.1% | 12.7% | 6.3% |
| Bad health | 5.2% | 7.9% | 2.7% | 4.0% | 3.9% |
| Very bad health | 3.9% | 2.6% | -1.3% | 1.2% | 1.4% |
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.
In the area around PL2 3RL this area, 34.5% of residents have no qualifications. This is significantly higher than the UK average of 18.2%. 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 19.4%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| No qualifications | 37.9% | 34.5% | -3.4% | 18.2% | 16.3% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 12.8% | 10.1% | -2.7% | 9.6% | 0.5% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 16.9% | 14.3% | -2.6% | 13.4% | 0.9% |
| Apprenticeship | 5.3% | 5.8% | 0.5% | 5.3% | 0.5% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 12.3% | 13.6% | 1.3% | 16.9% | -3.3% |
| Degree or Similar | 11.5% | 19.4% | 7.9% | 33.8% | -14.4% |
| Other | 3.3% | 2.3% | -1.0% | 2.8% | -0.5% |
In this area, the population is predominantly white, with 96.4% 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 | 0.3% | 0% | -0.3% | 0.7% | -0.7% |
| Other Asian | 0% | 1% | 1.0% | 1.6% | -0.6% |
| Black African | 0% | 0.3% | 0.3% | 2.5% | -2.2% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 0% | 0.7% | 0.7% | 0.8% | -0.1% |
| Mixed White and African | 1.3% | 0% | -1.3% | 0.4% | -0.4% |
| Mixed Other | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.0% | 0.8% | -0.5% |
| White | 98.1% | 96.4% | -1.7% | 81.4% | 15.0% |
| Other | 0% | 1.3% | 1.3% | 1.6% | -0.3% |
In this area, 95.1% 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 | 93.8% | 95.1% | 1.3% | 83.2% | 11.9% |
| European Union | 3.9% | 1.6% | -2.3% | 6.1% | -4.5% |
| Rest of Europe | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.0% | 0.8% | -0.5% |
| Africa | 1% | 0.7% | -0.3% | 2.7% | -2.0% |
| Middle East and Asia | 0.6% | 2% | 1.4% | 5.6% | -3.6% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.0% | 1.3% | -1.0% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 93.8% | 94.8% | 1.0% | 83.2% | 11.6% |
| 10+ Years | 0.3% | 3.9% | 3.6% | 9.8% | -5.9% |
| 5-10 Years | 1% | 0.6% | -0.4% | 2.9% | -2.3% |
| 2-5 Years | 1.6% | 0.6% | -1.0% | 2.2% | -1.6% |
| Less than 2 years | 3.2% | 0% | -3.2% | 1.9% | -1.9% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 59.5% | 76.7% | -17.2% |
| France | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.0% |
| Germany | 0.6% | 0.2% | 0.4% |
| Italy | 0.3% | 0.6% | -0.3% |
| Spain | 0.3% | 0.4% | -0.1% |
| Lithuania | 0.6% | 0.3% | 0.3% |
| Poland | 0.6% | 1.3% | -0.7% |
| Southern Asia | 0.3% | 1.2% | -0.9% |
| No passport held | 37.2% | 13.5% | 23.7% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 61.6% | 37.2% | 24.4% |
| Christian | 35.5% | 46.2% | -10.7% |
| Hindu | 1.3% | 1.7% | -0.4% |
| Not answered | 1.6% | 6.0% | -4.4% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Arden Grove was 124.2 per 1,000 residents, which is 44.8% higher than the Ham average. The most reported crime type was Violence and sexual offences.
Arden Grove has the 21st highest crime rate of 85 local areas in Ham and the 229th highest crime rate of 839 local areas in Plymouth .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 68.6 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been rising year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has fallen by about -51.0%.

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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 7 Arden Grove, Plymouth, City Of Plymouth Terraced, an established residential building | £162,000 | 2024-09-27 | £167,153 |
| 3 Arden Grove, Plymouth, City Of Plymouth Terraced, an established residential building | £116,000 | 2006-12-08 | £184,959 |
| 3 Arden Grove, Plymouth, City Of Plymouth Terraced, an established residential building | £23,520 | 2003-10-20 | £55,739 |
| Full-Time Employee | 61 |
| Retired | 52 |
| Part-Time Employee | 33 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 28 |
| Self-Employed | 20 |
| Looking after home or family | 17 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 17 |
| Other | 15 |
| Unemployed | 14 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 4 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 25 |
| Human health and social work activities | 16 |
| Manufacturing | 15 |
| Education | 11 |
| Construction | 11 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 9 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 8 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 7 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 7 |
| Transport and storage | 7 |
| Other | 6 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 3 |
| Water supply; sewerage, waste management and remediation activities | 2 |
| Information and communication | 2 |
| Real estate 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 | 1,074 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Plym Bridge Nursery and Day Care Miller Way , Estover PL6 8UN | 3out of 4 | 4,316 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 | 196 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Montpelier Primary School North Down Road , Beacon Park PL2 3HN | 2out of 4 | 786 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Mayflower Academy 41 Ham Drive , PL2 2NJ | 4out of 4 | 1,074 yd | Academy sponsor led | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Shakespeare Primary School 400 Honicknowle Lane , Honicknowle PL5 3JU | 3out of 4 | 1,361 yd | Academy converter | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Manadon Vale Primary School St Peter's Road , Manadon PL5 3DL | 3out of 4 | 1,370 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 | 483 yd | Academy sponsor led | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Devonport High School for Girls Lyndhurst Road , Peverell PL2 3DL | 3out of 4 | 764 yd | Academy converter | Not Applicable | Girls | More About School |
| St Boniface's RC College 21 Boniface Lane , Crownhill PL5 3AG | 1out of 4 | 1,579 yd | Academy sponsor led | No | Boys | More About School |
| Marine Academy Plymouth Trevithick Road , PL5 2AF | - not rated | 1,923 yd | Academy sponsor led | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Scott Medical and Healthcare College Somerset Place , Stoke PL3 4BD | - not rated | 2,176 yd | Studio schools | 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 | 3,227 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 | 3,684 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 | 1,584 yd | Other independent school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Courtlands School Widey Lane , Crownhill PL6 5JS | 3out of 4 | 2,089 yd | Academy special converter | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Plymouth College Ford Park , Plymouth PL4 6RN | - not rated | 2,122 yd | Other independent school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Brook Green Centre for Learning Bodmin Road , Whitleigh PL5 4DZ | 4out of 4 | 2,257 yd | Community special school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Mount Tamar School Row Lane , Higher St Budeaux PL5 2EF | 3out of 4 | 2,275 yd | Community special school | Not Applicable | 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 | 765 yd | |
| The Meadow Cafe | Central Park, Mayflower Drive | 951 yd | |
| Manadon Sports & Community Hub | 121 St Peters Road | 953 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Cherry Tree | 291 Ham Drive | 537 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Eastern Sunrise | 29 Melrose Avenue | 124 yd | |
| Bayleaf Gardens | 303 Ham Drive | 636 yd | |
| Ocean Delight | 83 St Pancras Avenue | 709 yd | |
| Subham Takeaway | 5 Ham Green | 818 yd | |
| Yungs Take Away | 39 Lopes Road | 888 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| The Co-operative Food | 288-296 Beacon Park Road | 405 yd | |
| Iceland at the Range | 1 Montpelier Road | 489 yd | |
| Wm Morrison Supermarkets Limited | 282 Outland Road | 975 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Plymouth Civil Service Club (Closed) Recreation Road | grass pitches, health and fitness suite, indoor bowls | 152 yd |
| Ymca (Plymouth Kitto Centre) Honicknowle Lane | health and fitness suite, squash courts | 563 yd |
| All Saints Academy Honicknowle Lane | artificial grass pitch, grass pitches | 567 yd |
| All Saints Academy (Closed) Honicknowle Lane | grass pitches, health and fitness suite, swimming pool | 571 yd |
| Devonport High School For Girls LYNDHURST ROAD | athletics tracks, grass pitches | 662 yd |
| Sheridan Gardens Sheridan Road | grass pitches | 694 yd |
| Peverell Park (Closed) Outland Road | grass pitches | 864 yd |
| Manadon Playing Fields Treveneague Gardens | grass pitches | 918 yd |
| Goals Soccer Centre (Plymouth) OUTLAND ROAD | artificial grass pitch | 933 yd |
| Chaucer Primary School (Closed) Chaucer Way | grass pitches | 1,007 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% |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.