Molesworth Road is in Stoke, Plymouth and in City Of Plymouth district. PL3 4AX 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 Molesworth Road, Stoke, Plymouth, PL3 4AX and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: PL3 4AY, PL3 4AG, PL3 4BJ, PL3 4AJ, PL3 4BY, PL2 1EU, PL3 4DE, PL3 4DJ, PL2 1HH.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. The area surrounding PL3 4AX 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 Molesworth Road was 113.6 per 1,000 residents, which is 17.0% lower than the Stoke average. The most reported crime type was Violence and sexual offences.
Molesworth Road has the 10th lowest crime rate of 20 local areas in Stoke and the 248th highest crime rate of 837 local areas in Plymouth .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 64.4 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been falling year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has risen by about 10.3%.

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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2 Molesworth Cottages Molesworth Road, Plymouth, City Of Plymouth Terraced, an established residential building | £177,000 | 2025-11-20 | £175,491 |
| 3 Molesworth Cottages Molesworth Road, Plymouth, City Of Plymouth Terraced, an established residential building | £200,000 | 2024-10-04 | £205,900 |
| 4 Molesworth Cottages Molesworth Road, Plymouth, City Of Plymouth Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £120,000 | 2007-05-01 | £187,321 |
| 3 Molesworth Cottages Molesworth Road, Plymouth, City Of Plymouth Terraced, an established residential building | £70,000 | 2002-05-17 | £224,128 |
PL3 4AX 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 | 1,659 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 Academy Collingwood Road , Stoke PL1 5PA | 3out of 4 | 654 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Stoke Damerel Primary School Collingwood Road , Stoke PL1 5PA | - not rated | 654 yd | Foundation school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Ford Primary School Cambridge Road , Ford PL2 1PU | - not rated | 663 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ford Primary School Cambridge Road , Ford PL2 1PU | - not rated | 663 yd | Academy converter | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Stuart Road Primary Academy Palmerston Street , Stoke PL1 5LL | 3out of 4 | 843 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 | 3out of 4 | 383 yd | Studio schools | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Penlee Secondary School Somerset Place , Stoke PL3 4BD | - not rated | 385 yd | Community school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Stoke Damerel Community College Somerset Place , Stoke PL3 4BD | 3out of 4 | 385 yd | Academy converter | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Stoke Damerel Community College Somerset Place , Stoke PL3 4BD | - not rated | 385 yd | Foundation school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Ford Secondary School Auckland Road , Ford PL2 3BQ | - not rated | 666 yd | Community school | Not Applicable | 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 | 1,029 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Plymouth School of Creative Arts The Red House , 22 Millbay Road PL1 3EG | - not rated | 1,830 yd | Free schools | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Belmont House School Plymouth Youth Hostel , Belmont House PL3 4DW | - not rated | 302 yd | Other independent school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Wolsdon Street School 39 Wolsdon Street , PL1 5EH | - not rated | 1,310 yd | Other independent special school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| St Dunstan's Abbey School Craigie Drive , The Millfields PL1 3JL | - not rated | 1,354 yd | Other independent school | Not Applicable | Girls | More About School |
| Chapel Bridge School 99 Craigie Drive , PL1 3JL | - not rated | 1,354 yd | Other independent special school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Fletewood School at Derry Villas 88 North Road East , PL4 6AN | - not rated | 1,935 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 | 163 yd | |
| The Stoke Cafe | 55 Devonport Road | 250 yd | |
| Molys Cafe | 99 Wolseley Road | 627 yd | |
| Olympus | Cambridge Road | 668 yd | |
| Amigos Coffee | 24 Molesworth Road | 920 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| St Aubyn Masonic Club | 33 Devonport Road | 113 yd | |
| Stoke Inn | 43 Devonport Road | 191 yd | |
| The Masonic Inn | 65 Devonport Road | 246 yd | |
| Stoke Bar | 72-74 Devonport Road | 295 yd | |
| Indian Inn | 82 Devonport Road | 298 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| The Codmothers | 9 Devonport Road | 113 yd | |
| Roast 2 U | 72-74 Devonport Road | 295 yd | |
| Stoke Grill | 62 Devonport Road | 298 yd | |
| Chen’s Chinese Fish & Chips | 160 St Levan Road | 485 yd | |
| Rhodos Pizza Kebab | 95 Wolseley Road | 627 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| The Co-operative Food | 36-40 Devonport Road | 144 yd | |
| Spar - Wessex Retail | 25 St Georges Terrace | 365 yd | |
| Tesco | 62 Wolseley Road | 679 yd | |
| The Co-operative Food Supermarket | Wolseley Close | 734 yd | |
| Lidl UK GmbH | Henderson Place | 862 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| York House Health Club (Closed) Stoke Damerel Business Centre Stoke Damerel Business Centre Church Street | health and fitness suite | 271 yd |
| Stoke Damerel Community College SOMERSET PLACE | artificial grass pitch, grass pitches, health and fitness suite | 384 yd |
| Stoke Damerel Primary Academy COLLINGWOOD ROAD | grass pitches | 609 yd |
| Central Park Leisure Pools (Closed) Outland Road | swimming pool | 926 yd |
| Devonport High School For Boys PARADISE ROAD | artificial grass pitch, grass pitches | 988 yd |
| Mayflower Leisure Centre (Closed) Mayflower Drive | health and fitness suite, indoor bowls, squash courts | 1,004 yd |
| Wyvern Centre Sports Field HERBERT PLACE | artificial grass pitch, grass pitches | 1,005 yd |
| City College Plymouth (Kings Road Centre) KINGS ROAD | 1,025 yd | |
| Plymouth Life Centre MAYFLOWER DRIVE | health and fitness suite, indoor bowls, squash courts, swimming pool | 1,031 yd |
| Parkside Community College (Closed) Park Avenue | 1,045 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.