New Park Road is in Lee Mill Bridge, Ivybridge and in South Hams district. PL21 9EB is located in the Newton & Yealmpton electoral ward, within the English Parliamentary constituency of South West Devon. This postcode has been in use since 1980-01-01.
StreetScan combines information about New Park Road, Lee Mill Bridge, Ivybridge, PL21 9EB and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: PL21 9EF, PL21 9FL, PL21 9EL, PL21 9EJ, PL21 9FG, PL21 9EA, PL21 9DY, PL21 9FJ, PL21 9EG.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. The local area around PL21 9EB 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 | 52.8% | 51.2% | -1.6% | 51.0% | 0.2% |
| Male | 47.2% | 48.8% | 1.6% | 49.0% | -0.2% |
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 | 31.7% | 34.3% | 2.6% | 37.9% | -3.6% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 45% | 44.5% | -0.5% | 44.2% | 0.3% |
| Married: Same sex | 0% | 0.5% | 0.5% | 0.3% | 0.2% |
| Separated | 4.7% | 2.5% | -2.2% | 2.2% | 0.3% |
| Divorced | 14% | 14.3% | 0.3% | 9.1% | 5.2% |
| Widowed | 4.7% | 3.9% | -0.8% | 6.1% | -2.2% |
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 | 47.4% | 46.8% | -0.6% | 48.4% | -1.6% |
| Good health | 35.4% | 36.2% | 0.8% | 33.6% | 2.6% |
| Fair health | 13.6% | 12% | -1.6% | 12.7% | -0.7% |
| Bad health | 2.3% | 4.1% | 1.8% | 4.0% | 0.1% |
| Very bad health | 1.3% | 0.9% | -0.4% | 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 22.3%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| No qualifications | 22.7% | 13.4% | -9.3% | 18.2% | -4.8% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 19.9% | 13% | -6.9% | 9.6% | 3.4% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 15.5% | 15% | -0.5% | 13.4% | 1.6% |
| Apprenticeship | 4.3% | 8.2% | 3.9% | 5.3% | 2.9% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 16.5% | 25.5% | 9.0% | 16.9% | 8.6% |
| Degree or Similar | 17.4% | 22.3% | 4.9% | 33.8% | -11.5% |
| Other | 3.7% | 2.7% | -1.0% | 2.8% | -0.1% |
In this area, the population is predominantly white, with 98.9% 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) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Chinese | 0% | 0.2% | 0.2% | 0.7% | -0.5% |
| Other Asian | 1.3% | 0% | -1.3% | 1.6% | -1.6% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 0% | 0.5% | 0.5% | 0.8% | -0.3% |
| Mixed White and African | 0.3% | 0.2% | -0.1% | 0.4% | -0.2% |
| Mixed Other | 0.5% | 0% | -0.5% | 0.8% | -0.8% |
| White | 97.9% | 98.9% | 1.0% | 81.4% | 17.5% |
| Other | 0% | 0.2% | 0.2% | 1.6% | -1.4% |
In this area, 96.5% 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 | 95.9% | 96.5% | 0.6% | 83.2% | 13.3% |
| European Union | 0.8% | 1.2% | 0.4% | 6.1% | -4.9% |
| Rest of Europe | 0% | 0.4% | 0.4% | 0.8% | -0.4% |
| Africa | 0.3% | 1.6% | 1.3% | 2.7% | -1.1% |
| Middle East and Asia | 1.5% | 0.2% | -1.3% | 5.6% | -5.4% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 0.5% | 0.2% | -0.3% | 1.3% | -1.1% |
| British Overseas | 1% | 0% | -1.0% | 0.0% | 0.0% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 95.6% | 96.3% | 0.7% | 83.2% | 13.1% |
| 10+ Years | 0% | 2.8% | 2.8% | 9.8% | -7.0% |
| 5-10 Years | 0.5% | 0% | -0.5% | 2.9% | -2.9% |
| 2-5 Years | 1.3% | 0% | -1.3% | 2.2% | -2.2% |
| Less than 2 years | 2.6% | 0.9% | -1.7% | 1.9% | -1.0% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 76.4% | 76.7% | -0.3% |
| Ireland | 0.2% | 0.6% | -0.4% |
| South and Eastern Africa | 0.5% | 0.2% | 0.3% |
| South-East Asia | 0.2% | 0.2% | 0.0% |
| No passport held | 22.7% | 13.5% | 9.2% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 56.1% | 37.2% | 18.9% |
| Christian | 38.1% | 46.2% | -8.1% |
| Buddhist | 0.4% | 0.5% | -0.1% |
| Other religion | 0.2% | 0.6% | -0.4% |
| Not answered | 5.3% | 6.0% | -0.7% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around New Park Road was 87.3 per 1,000 residents, which is 140.3% higher than the Bickleigh & Cornwood average. The most reported crime type was Violence and sexual offences.
New Park Road has the 4th highest crime rate of 47 local areas in Bickleigh & Cornwood and the 33rd highest crime rate of 283 local areas in South Hams .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 32.7 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been falling year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has risen by about 28.1%.
Households in this area have a higher level of wealth to the average household in England and Wales. 73% of analyzed areas in England and Wales have lower average household annual income than this area.
| Address | Sale Price | Sale Date | Price Estimate 2025 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 25 New Park Road, Ivybridge, Devon Detached, an established residential building | £300,000 | 2025-03-31 | £292,608 |
| 1 New Park Road, Ivybridge, Devon Terraced, an established residential building | £192,000 | 2025-01-31 | £189,634 |
| 53 New Park Road, Ivybridge, Devon Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £260,000 | 2024-11-29 | £257,632 |
| 19 New Park Road, Ivybridge, Devon Terraced, an established residential building | £176,000 | 2024-05-20 | £168,470 |
| 19 New Park Road, Ivybridge, Devon Terraced, an established residential building | £170,000 | 2024-05-17 | £162,726 |
PL21 9EB area has a high level of entrepreneurship. Only 23% of streets have higher percent of entrepreneur residents. 12% of population in this area is self-employed, while the average in the UK is 9.7%. High number of entrepreneurs usually leads to relatively high economic growth, higher paid jobs and better quality of life in the area.
PL21 9EB area has a low unemployment rate. According to Census 2021, 3% 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.
| Full-Time Employee | 181 |
| Retired | 81 |
| Part-Time Employee | 56 |
| Self-Employed | 53 |
| Looking after home or family | 17 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 15 |
| Other | 15 |
| Unemployed | 12 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 7 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 3 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 40 |
| Human health and social work activities | 32 |
| Manufacturing | 23 |
| Construction | 23 |
| Transport and storage | 18 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 17 |
| Education | 17 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 15 |
| Other | 7 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 7 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 7 |
| Information and communication | 6 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 3 |
| Agriculture, forestry and fishing | 2 |
| Real estate activities | 1 |
| Electricity, gas, steam and air conditioning supply | 1 |
| Water supply; sewerage, waste management and remediation activities | 1 |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sparkwell All Saints Primary School , Sparkwell PL7 5DD | 3out of 4 | 2,774 yd | Free schools | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Woodlands Park Primary School Abbot Road , PL21 9TF | 4out of 4 | 3,102 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Manor Primary School, Ivybridge Manor Way , PL21 9BG | 4out of 4 | 3,848 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| The Erme Primary School Station Road , PL21 0AJ | 3out of 4 | 4,300 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Cornwood Church of England Primary School School Lane , Cornwood PL21 9PZ | 3out of 4 | 4,453 yd | Voluntary controlled school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ivybridge Community College Harford Road , PL21 0JA | 4out of 4 | 4,661 yd | Academy converter | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Longcause Community Special School Longcause , Plympton St Maurice PL7 1JB | 3out of 4 | 5,440 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Tesco Customer Cafe | Tesco, Central Avenue | 712 yd | |
| Buds Cafe | Unit 14A, Central Avenue | 1,043 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rowes Cornish Bakers | Tesco, Central Avenue | 712 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Tesco Lee Mill Extra | Tesco, Central Avenue | 712 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 | 72.3 Mbit/s |
| Average download speed | 97.9 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 500 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 500 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 19.8 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 16.4 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 35 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.