Penlee Road is in Plymouth and in Plymouth district. PL3 4AU 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 Penlee Road, Plymouth, PL3 4AU and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: PL3 4BZ, PL3 4AT, PL3 4AN, PL3 4AS, PL3 4BA, PL3 4BL, PL3 4AW, PL3 4AQ, PL3 4AP.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. The area surrounding PL3 4AU has a slightly higher male population, with 51.2% 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 | 52.5% | 48.8% | -3.7% | 51.0% | -2.2% |
| Male | 47.5% | 51.2% | 3.7% | 49.0% | 2.2% |
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 | 33.3% | 32.6% | -0.7% | 37.9% | -5.3% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 43.2% | 42.2% | -1.0% | 44.2% | -2.0% |
| Married: Same sex | 0.4% | 0% | -0.4% | 0.3% | -0.3% |
| Separated | 2.1% | 3.7% | 1.6% | 2.2% | 1.5% |
| Divorced | 15.2% | 11.9% | -3.3% | 9.1% | 2.8% |
| Widowed | 5.8% | 9.6% | 3.8% | 6.1% | 3.5% |
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 | 39.5% | 42.6% | 3.1% | 48.4% | -5.8% |
| Good health | 34.4% | 32.1% | -2.3% | 33.6% | -1.5% |
| Fair health | 17.4% | 15.7% | -1.7% | 12.7% | 3.0% |
| Bad health | 5.1% | 7.6% | 2.5% | 4.0% | 3.6% |
| Very bad health | 3.6% | 2% | -1.6% | 1.2% | 0.8% |
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 | 20.6% | 19.6% | -1.0% | 18.2% | 1.4% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 9.9% | 6.4% | -3.5% | 9.6% | -3.2% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 15.6% | 11% | -4.6% | 13.4% | -2.4% |
| Apprenticeship | 3.3% | 7.3% | 4.0% | 5.3% | 2.0% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 13.6% | 16.4% | 2.8% | 16.9% | -0.5% |
| Degree or Similar | 34.6% | 36.5% | 1.9% | 33.8% | 2.7% |
| Other | 2.5% | 2.7% | 0.2% | 2.8% | -0.1% |
In this area, the population is predominantly white, with 92% 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% | 0.8% | 0.8% | 0.7% | 0.1% |
| Indian | 0% | 2% | 2.0% | 3.1% | -1.1% |
| Other Asian | 0.4% | 2% | 1.6% | 1.6% | 0.4% |
| Mixed White and African | 0.4% | 0% | -0.4% | 0.4% | -0.4% |
| Mixed White and Caribbean | 0% | 0.4% | 0.4% | 0.9% | -0.5% |
| Mixed Other | 0.4% | 0.8% | 0.4% | 0.8% | 0.0% |
| White | 98.9% | 92% | -6.9% | 81.4% | 10.6% |
| Other | 0% | 2% | 2.0% | 1.6% | 0.4% |
In this area, 90.4% 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 | 96.7% | 90.4% | -6.3% | 83.2% | 7.2% |
| European Union | 1.8% | 4.8% | 3.0% | 6.1% | -1.3% |
| Africa | 0.4% | 0% | -0.4% | 2.7% | -2.7% |
| Middle East and Asia | 0.4% | 4.8% | 4.4% | 5.6% | -0.8% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 0.7% | 0% | -0.7% | 1.3% | -1.3% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 96.7% | 90.4% | -6.3% | 83.2% | 7.2% |
| 10+ Years | 0% | 4.4% | 4.4% | 9.8% | -5.4% |
| 5-10 Years | 0% | 1.2% | 1.2% | 2.9% | -1.7% |
| 2-5 Years | 0.7% | 3.6% | 2.9% | 2.2% | 1.4% |
| Less than 2 years | 2.5% | 0.4% | -2.1% | 1.9% | -1.5% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 80.2% | 76.7% | 3.5% |
| Ireland | 0.4% | 0.6% | -0.2% |
| France | 0.4% | 0.3% | 0.1% |
| Poland | 1.2% | 1.3% | -0.1% |
| Romania | 2.4% | 0.9% | 1.5% |
| Other EU countries | 1.2% | 1.5% | -0.3% |
| Southern Asia | 0.4% | 1.2% | -0.8% |
| South-East Asia | 0.8% | 0.2% | 0.6% |
| No passport held | 13.1% | 13.5% | -0.4% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 45.4% | 37.2% | 8.2% |
| Christian | 41.8% | 46.2% | -4.4% |
| Buddhist | 1.6% | 0.5% | 1.1% |
| Hindu | 2% | 1.7% | 0.3% |
| Muslim | 2% | 6.5% | -4.5% |
| Other religion | 0.8% | 0.6% | 0.2% |
| Not answered | 6.4% | 6.0% | 0.4% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Penlee Road was 109.9 per 1,000 residents, which is 17.9% lower than the Stoke average. The most reported crime type was Violence and sexual offences.
Penlee Road has the 10th lowest crime rate of 20 local areas in Stoke and the 266th highest crime rate of 839 local areas in Plymouth .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 79.5 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been rising year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has risen by about 46.2%.

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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10 Penlee Road, Plymouth, City Of Plymouth Terraced, an established residential building | £290,000 | 2018-03-06 | £398,702 |
| 12 Penlee Road, Plymouth, City Of Plymouth Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £275,000 | 2017-11-15 | £376,050 |
| 11 Penlee Road, Plymouth, City Of Plymouth Terraced, an established residential building | £217,500 | 2007-05-18 | £329,584 |
| 10 Penlee Road, Plymouth, City Of Plymouth Terraced, an established residential building | £170,000 | 2004-03-31 | £386,127 |
| 14 Penlee Road, Plymouth, City Of Plymouth Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £105,500 | 1999-10-28 | £499,686 |
PL3 4AU 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.
| Full-Time Employee | 75 |
| Retired | 63 |
| Part-Time Employee | 24 |
| Self-Employed | 14 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 13 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 10 |
| Looking after home or family | 8 |
| Unemployed | 5 |
| Other | 4 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 3 |
| Education | 25 |
| Human health and social work activities | 21 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 17 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 14 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 9 |
| Manufacturing | 8 |
| Construction | 8 |
| Transport and storage | 8 |
| Real estate activities | 7 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 6 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 6 |
| Other | 4 |
| Information and communication | 3 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 2 |
| Agriculture, forestry and fishing | 2 |
| Electricity, gas, steam and air conditioning supply | 1 |
| Mining and quarrying | 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 | 1,756 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Stoke Damerel Primary School Collingwood Road , Stoke PL1 5PA | 3out of 4 | 643 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Stuart Road Primary School Palmerston Street , Stoke PL1 5LL | 3out of 4 | 677 yd | Academy converter | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ford Primary School Cambridge Road , Ford PL2 1PU | 3out of 4 | 808 yd | Academy converter | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| College Road Primary School College Road , Keyham PL2 1NS | 3out of 4 | 1,055 yd | Foundation school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Morice Town Primary Academy Charlotte Street , Devonport PL2 1RJ | 3out of 4 | 1,221 yd | Academy converter | Yes | 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 | 211 yd | Studio schools | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Stoke Damerel Community College Somerset Place , Stoke PL3 4BD | 2out of 4 | 212 yd | Academy converter | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Devonport High School for Boys Paradise Road , Stoke PL1 5QP | 4out of 4 | 881 yd | Academy converter | Not Applicable | Boys | More About School |
| UTC Plymouth Park Avenue , PL1 4RL | 1out of 4 | 1,160 yd | University technical college | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Devonport High School for Girls Lyndhurst Road , Peverell PL2 3DL | 3out of 4 | 1,582 yd | Academy converter | Not Applicable | Girls | 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 | 1,021 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 | 1,697 yd | Free schools | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Fletewood School at Derry Villas 88 North Road East , PL4 6AN | - not rated | 1,759 yd | Other independent school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Plymouth College Ford Park , Plymouth PL4 6RN | - not rated | 1,932 yd | Other independent school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| University of Plymouth Drake Circus , PL4 8AA | - not rated | 1,967 yd | Higher education institutions | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Plymouth College of Art Tavistock Place , PL4 8AT | - not rated | 2,125 yd | Higher education institutions | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| King's School Hartley Road , Mannamead PL3 5LW | - not rated | 2,376 yd | Other independent school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
School statistics for this postcode are based on Ofsted rankings.
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Cafe Indiya | 18 Church Street | 328 yd | |
| The Stoke Cafe | 55 Devonport Road | 427 yd | |
| The Park Pavillion Cafe | Victoria Lodge, Victoria Park, Victoria Avenue | 692 yd | |
| Amigos Coffee | 24 Molesworth Road | 709 yd | |
| Plymouth Life Centre Cafe | Mayflower Drive | 800 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| St Aubyn Masonic Club | 33 Devonport Road | 338 yd | |
| Stoke Inn | 43 Devonport Road | 381 yd | |
| The Masonic Inn | 65 Devonport Road | 424 yd | |
| Stoke Bar | 72-74 Devonport Road | 473 yd | |
| Indian Inn | 82 Devonport Road | 479 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| The Codmothers | 9 Devonport Road | 338 yd | |
| Roast 2 U | 72-74 Devonport Road | 473 yd | |
| Stoke Grill | 62 Devonport Road | 479 yd | |
| Seven Up | 7 Wolseley Road | 644 yd | |
| Kings | 26 Molesworth Road | 709 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| The Co-operative Food | 36-40 Devonport Road | 371 yd | |
| The Co-operative Food | 89 Wilton Street | 598 yd | |
| Spar - Wessex Retail | 25 St Georges Terrace | 652 yd | |
| Tesco | 62 Wolseley Road | 824 yd | |
| The Co-operative Food Supermarket | Wolseley Close | 964 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Stoke Damerel Community College SOMERSET PLACE | artificial grass pitch, grass pitches, health and fitness suite | 136 yd |
| York House Health Club (Closed) Stoke Damerel Business Centre Stoke Damerel Business Centre Church Street | health and fitness suite | 399 yd |
| Stoke Damerel Primary Academy COLLINGWOOD ROAD | grass pitches | 588 yd |
| Central Park Leisure Pools (Closed) Outland Road | swimming pool | 798 yd |
| Victoria Park Eldad Hill | grass pitches | 799 yd |
| Devonport High School For Boys PARADISE ROAD | artificial grass pitch, grass pitches | 836 yd |
| Mayflower Leisure Centre (Closed) Mayflower Drive | health and fitness suite, indoor bowls, squash courts | 895 yd |
| Plymouth Life Centre MAYFLOWER DRIVE | health and fitness suite, indoor bowls, squash courts, swimming pool | 945 yd |
| Central Park Playing Fields Inverdene | grass pitches | 986 yd |
| City College Plymouth (Kings Road Centre) KINGS ROAD | 998 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.