Milehouse Road is in Plymouth and in Plymouth district. PL3 4AD is located in the Stoke electoral ward, within the English Parliamentary constituency of Plymouth, Sutton and Devonport. This postcode has been in use since 1980-01-01.
StreetScan combines information about Milehouse Road, Plymouth, PL3 4AD and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: PL3 4DB, PL2 3AG, PL2 3AA, PL3 4TB, PL3 4TJ, PL2 3AR, PL2 3AQ, PL3 4AF, PL3 4DA.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. The area surrounding PL3 4AD has a slightly higher male population, with 52.2% of residents being male. Several factors can contribute to this, including areas with industries or sectors that predominantly employ men, proximity to universities or technical schools with a higher enrollment of male students, presence of all-male or predominantly male institutions (military academies, boarding schools).
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Female | 49.9% | 47.8% | -2.1% | 51.0% | -3.2% |
| Male | 50.1% | 52.2% | 2.1% | 49.0% | 3.2% |
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 PL3 4AD, a significant portion of the population is single, making up 42.1% 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 | 40% | 42.1% | 2.1% | 37.9% | 4.2% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 44.7% | 41.5% | -3.2% | 44.2% | -2.7% |
| Married: Same sex | 0% | 1.1% | 1.1% | 0.3% | 0.8% |
| Civil partnership: Opposite sex | 0% | 0.6% | 0.6% | 0.1% | 0.5% |
| Separated | 0.9% | 3.6% | 2.7% | 2.2% | 1.4% |
| Divorced | 10.6% | 6.1% | -4.5% | 9.1% | -3.0% |
| Widowed | 3.8% | 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.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Very good health | 42% | 43.8% | 1.8% | 48.4% | -4.6% |
| Good health | 35.9% | 32.6% | -3.3% | 33.6% | -1.0% |
| Fair health | 16.7% | 18% | 1.3% | 12.7% | 5.3% |
| Bad health | 4.1% | 5.1% | 1.0% | 4.0% | 1.1% |
| Very bad health | 1.3% | 0.5% | -0.8% | 1.2% | -0.7% |
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 | 20% | 18.9% | -1.1% | 18.2% | 0.7% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 11.5% | 10.9% | -0.6% | 9.6% | 1.3% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 16.2% | 14.8% | -1.4% | 13.4% | 1.4% |
| Apprenticeship | 5.6% | 8.1% | 2.5% | 5.3% | 2.8% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 12.9% | 19.2% | 6.3% | 16.9% | 2.3% |
| Degree or Similar | 26.8% | 27% | 0.2% | 33.8% | -6.8% |
| Other | 7.1% | 1.1% | -6.0% | 2.8% | -1.7% |
In this area, the population is predominantly white, with 91.3% 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 | 1.8% | 1.7% | -0.1% | 0.7% | 1.0% |
| Indian | 0% | 2.2% | 2.2% | 3.1% | -0.9% |
| Other Asian | 0.8% | 0.7% | -0.1% | 1.6% | -0.9% |
| Black African | 0.3% | 2.4% | 2.1% | 2.5% | -0.1% |
| Black Caribbean | 0.5% | 0% | -0.5% | 1.0% | -1.0% |
| Other Black | 0% | 0.2% | 0.2% | 0.5% | -0.3% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 0.8% | 0.7% | -0.1% | 0.8% | -0.1% |
| Mixed White and African | 0.3% | 0% | -0.3% | 0.4% | -0.4% |
| Mixed White and Caribbean | 0.5% | 0.5% | 0.0% | 0.9% | -0.4% |
| Mixed Other | 2.3% | 0.2% | -2.1% | 0.8% | -0.6% |
| White | 91.4% | 91.3% | -0.1% | 81.4% | 9.9% |
| Arab | 1.3% | 0% | -1.3% | 0.6% | -0.6% |
| Other | 0.3% | 0% | -0.3% | 1.6% | -1.6% |
In this area, 91% 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 | 89.1% | 91% | 1.9% | 83.2% | 7.8% |
| European Union | 2.8% | 3.9% | 1.1% | 6.1% | -2.2% |
| Rest of Europe | 2% | 0.2% | -1.8% | 0.8% | -0.6% |
| Africa | 1.5% | 1.5% | 0.0% | 2.7% | -1.2% |
| Middle East and Asia | 2.8% | 3.4% | 0.6% | 5.6% | -2.2% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 1% | 0% | -1.0% | 1.3% | -1.3% |
| Oceania | 0.5% | 0% | -0.5% | 0.3% | -0.3% |
| British Overseas | 0.3% | 0% | -0.3% | 0.0% | 0.0% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 88.9% | 90.6% | 1.7% | 83.2% | 7.4% |
| 10+ Years | 1.3% | 6.5% | 5.2% | 9.8% | -3.3% |
| 5-10 Years | 1.8% | 1.2% | -0.6% | 2.9% | -1.7% |
| 2-5 Years | 1.3% | 1.5% | 0.2% | 2.2% | -0.7% |
| Less than 2 years | 6.8% | 0.2% | -6.6% | 1.9% | -1.7% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 76% | 76.7% | -0.7% |
| France | 0.2% | 0.3% | -0.1% |
| Portugal | 0.5% | 0.5% | 0.0% |
| Poland | 1.2% | 1.3% | -0.1% |
| Other EU countries | 1% | 1.5% | -0.5% |
| Other Europe | 0.2% | 0.2% | 0.0% |
| Central and Western Africa | 0.5% | 0.3% | 0.2% |
| Southern Asia | 0.7% | 1.2% | -0.5% |
| South-East Asia | 0.2% | 0.2% | 0.0% |
| No passport held | 19.4% | 13.5% | 5.9% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 46.7% | 37.2% | 9.5% |
| Christian | 43.4% | 46.2% | -2.8% |
| Buddhist | 1% | 0.5% | 0.5% |
| Hindu | 2.2% | 1.7% | 0.5% |
| Not answered | 6.7% | 6.0% | 0.7% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Milehouse Road was 93.3 per 1,000 residents, which is 30.3% lower than the Stoke average. The most reported crime type was Violence and sexual offences.
Milehouse Road has the 6th lowest crime rate of 20 local areas in Stoke and the 317th highest crime rate of 839 local areas in Plymouth .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 40.7 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been falling year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has fallen by about -68.7%.

Households in this area have a similar level of wealth to the average household in England and Wales. 59% of analyzed areas in England and Wales have higher average household annual income than this area.

| Address | Sale Price | Sale Date | Price Estimate 2025 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 15A Milehouse Road, Plymouth, City Of Plymouth Other, an established residential building | £425,000 | 2025-05-16 | £424,573 |
| 9 Milehouse Road, Plymouth, City Of Plymouth Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £550,000 | 2022-10-14 | £572,527 |
| 23 Milehouse Road, Plymouth, City Of Plymouth Detached, an established residential building | £345,000 | 2017-08-11 | £455,525 |
| 19 Milehouse Road, Plymouth, City Of Plymouth Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £370,000 | 2016-11-11 | £533,250 |
| 17 Milehouse Road, Plymouth, City Of Plymouth Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £279,000 | 2006-12-14 | £452,128 |
PL3 4AD 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 | 121 |
| Retired | 76 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 42 |
| Part-Time Employee | 38 |
| Self-Employed | 30 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 14 |
| Looking after home or family | 13 |
| Unemployed | 11 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 9 |
| Other | 7 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 32 |
| Human health and social work activities | 24 |
| Education | 23 |
| Construction | 20 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 20 |
| Manufacturing | 17 |
| Transport and storage | 13 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 12 |
| Information and communication | 11 |
| Other | 10 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 8 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 6 |
| Real estate activities | 4 |
| Water supply; sewerage, waste management and remediation activities | 3 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 2 |
| 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 | 1,348 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ford Primary School Cambridge Road , Ford PL2 1PU | 3out of 4 | 648 yd | Academy converter | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Montpelier Primary School North Down Road , Beacon Park PL2 3HN | 2out of 4 | 954 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Stuart Road Primary School Palmerston Street , Stoke PL1 5LL | 3out of 4 | 1,013 yd | Academy converter | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Stoke Damerel Primary School Collingwood Road , Stoke PL1 5PA | 3out of 4 | 1,140 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| College Road Primary School College Road , Keyham PL2 1NS | 3out of 4 | 1,170 yd | Foundation school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Scott Medical and Healthcare College Somerset Place , Stoke PL3 4BD | - not rated | 489 yd | Studio schools | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Stoke Damerel Community College Somerset Place , Stoke PL3 4BD | 2out of 4 | 493 yd | Academy converter | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Devonport High School for Girls Lyndhurst Road , Peverell PL2 3DL | 3out of 4 | 1,095 yd | Academy converter | Not Applicable | Girls | More About School |
| Devonport High School for Boys Paradise Road , Stoke PL1 5QP | 4out of 4 | 1,364 yd | Academy converter | Not Applicable | Boys | More About School |
| UTC Plymouth Park Avenue , PL1 4RL | 1out of 4 | 1,539 yd | University technical college | 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 | 1,519 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 | 2,097 yd | Free schools | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Plymouth College Ford Park , Plymouth PL4 6RN | - not rated | 1,729 yd | Other independent school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Fletewood School at Derry Villas 88 North Road East , PL4 6AN | - not rated | 1,808 yd | Other independent school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| King's School Hartley Road , Mannamead PL3 5LW | - not rated | 2,006 yd | Other independent school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| University of Plymouth Drake Circus , PL4 8AA | - not rated | 2,062 yd | Higher education institutions | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Plymouth College of Art Tavistock Place , PL4 8AT | - not rated | 2,255 yd | Higher education institutions | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
School statistics for this postcode are based on Ofsted rankings.
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Plymouth Life Centre Cafe | Mayflower Drive | 431 yd | |
| Central Park Golf | Central Park | 431 yd | |
| Molys Cafe | 99 Wolseley Road | 502 yd | |
| Plymouth Argyle Football Club - Catering | Home Park Football Ground, Outland Road | 624 yd | |
| PAFC Green Taverners Supporters Bar | Home Park Football Ground, Outland Road | 624 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Embassy Club | 3-5 Wolseley Road | 143 yd | |
| Britannia Inn | 2 Wolseley Road | 163 yd | |
| St Aubyn Masonic Club | 33 Devonport Road | 641 yd | |
| Stoke Inn | 43 Devonport Road | 718 yd | |
| The Masonic Inn | 65 Devonport Road | 774 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Seven Up | 7 Wolseley Road | 143 yd | |
| Francines Fish and Chips Shop | 15-17 North Prospect Road | 431 yd | |
| Rhodos Pizza Kebab | 95 Wolseley Road | 502 yd | |
| Shirleys Fish and Chips | Shirleys Fish and Chips, 87 Wolseley Road | 502 yd | |
| YOUSUF'S Indian and Thai Kitchen | 67 Wolseley Road | 502 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Tesco | 62 Wolseley Road | 452 yd | |
| The Co-operative Food | 36-40 Devonport Road | 672 yd | |
| The Co-operative Food Supermarket | Wolseley Close | 730 yd | |
| Spar - Wessex Retail | 25 St Georges Terrace | 745 yd | |
| Lidl UK GmbH | Henderson Place | 853 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Stoke Damerel Community College SOMERSET PLACE | artificial grass pitch, grass pitches, health and fitness suite | 421 yd |
| Central Park Leisure Pools (Closed) Outland Road | swimming pool | 431 yd |
| Mayflower Leisure Centre (Closed) Mayflower Drive | health and fitness suite, indoor bowls, squash courts | 488 yd |
| Plymouth Life Centre MAYFLOWER DRIVE | health and fitness suite, indoor bowls, squash courts, swimming pool | 505 yd |
| Plymouth Argyle Fc (Home Park) | grass pitches | 686 yd |
| Plymouth Argyle Fc (Harpers Park Training Ground) HOME PARK | grass pitches | 724 yd |
| York House Health Club (Closed) Stoke Damerel Business Centre Stoke Damerel Business Centre Church Street | health and fitness suite | 788 yd |
| Central Park Playing Fields Inverdene | grass pitches | 831 yd |
| Goals Soccer Centre (Plymouth) OUTLAND ROAD | artificial grass pitch | 986 yd |
| Stoke Damerel Primary Academy COLLINGWOOD ROAD | grass pitches | 1,072 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 | 83.3% |
| Percentage of premises that have Ultrafast Broadband (300Mbit/s or greater) coverage from fixed broadband | 83.3% |
| Percentage of premises that have coverage from a Gigabit capable service from fixed broadband | 83.3% |
| 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 | 203.9 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 500 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 500 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 10 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 19.3 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 35 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.