Underhill Villas is in Plymouth and in City Of Plymouth district. PL3 4BW 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 Underhill Villas, Plymouth, PL3 4BW and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: PL3 4DN, PL3 4DP, PL3 4BP, PL1 5NU, PL1 5NY, PL1 5RH, PL3 4DT, PL3 4BR, PL3 4AL.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. The area surrounding PL3 4BW has a slightly higher male population, with 50% 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 | 48.3% | 50% | 1.7% | 51.0% | -1.0% |
| Male | 51.7% | 50% | -1.7% | 49.0% | 1.0% |
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% | 31.2% | -2.1% | 37.9% | -6.7% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 45.6% | 44.9% | -0.7% | 44.2% | 0.7% |
| Married: Same sex | 0.9% | 0% | -0.9% | 0.3% | -0.3% |
| Separated | 1.8% | 2.1% | 0.3% | 2.2% | -0.1% |
| Divorced | 7% | 10.3% | 3.3% | 9.1% | 1.2% |
| Widowed | 11.4% | 11.5% | 0.1% | 6.1% | 5.4% |
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 | 52.1% | 42.4% | -9.7% | 48.4% | -6.0% |
| Good health | 30.9% | 31.7% | 0.8% | 33.6% | -1.9% |
| Fair health | 10.2% | 16.8% | 6.6% | 12.7% | 4.1% |
| Bad health | 5.3% | 7.3% | 2.0% | 4.0% | 3.3% |
| Very bad health | 1.5% | 1.9% | 0.4% | 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 | 24.6% | 17.6% | -7.0% | 18.2% | -0.6% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 4.8% | 6.9% | 2.1% | 9.6% | -2.7% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 14% | 14.2% | 0.2% | 13.4% | 0.8% |
| Apprenticeship | 5.3% | 6% | 0.7% | 5.3% | 0.7% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 10.5% | 18.9% | 8.4% | 16.9% | 2.0% |
| Degree or Similar | 38.6% | 33% | -5.6% | 33.8% | -0.8% |
| Other | 2.2% | 3.4% | 1.2% | 2.8% | 0.6% |
In this area, the population is predominantly white, with 96.2% 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 | 1.5% | 0% | -1.5% | 0.7% | -0.7% |
| Indian | 1.1% | 0% | -1.1% | 3.1% | -3.1% |
| Pakistani | 0.8% | 0% | -0.8% | 2.7% | -2.7% |
| Other Asian | 0% | 1.5% | 1.5% | 1.6% | -0.1% |
| Other Black | 0% | 0.4% | 0.4% | 0.5% | -0.1% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 1.1% | 0.4% | -0.7% | 0.8% | -0.4% |
| Mixed White and African | 0% | 0.4% | 0.4% | 0.4% | 0.0% |
| Mixed Other | 0.4% | 0.8% | 0.4% | 0.8% | 0.0% |
| White | 94.7% | 96.2% | 1.5% | 81.4% | 14.8% |
| Other | 0.4% | 0.4% | 0.0% | 1.6% | -1.2% |
In this area, 90.9% 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 | 92.8% | 90.9% | -1.9% | 83.2% | 7.7% |
| European Union | 1.9% | 3.8% | 1.9% | 6.1% | -2.3% |
| Rest of Europe | 0.4% | 0% | -0.4% | 0.8% | -0.8% |
| Africa | 1.5% | 1.9% | 0.4% | 2.7% | -0.8% |
| Middle East and Asia | 3% | 1.9% | -1.1% | 5.6% | -3.7% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 0.4% | 1.5% | 1.1% | 1.3% | 0.2% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 92.1% | 91.3% | -0.8% | 83.2% | 8.1% |
| 10+ Years | 0.4% | 5.3% | 4.9% | 9.8% | -4.5% |
| 5-10 Years | 3.4% | 2.7% | -0.7% | 2.9% | -0.2% |
| 2-5 Years | 0.4% | 0.8% | 0.4% | 2.2% | -1.4% |
| Less than 2 years | 3.8% | 0% | -3.8% | 1.9% | -1.9% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 79.5% | 76.7% | 2.8% |
| Poland | 3% | 1.3% | 1.7% |
| South and Eastern Africa | 0.4% | 0.2% | 0.2% |
| No passport held | 17.1% | 13.5% | 3.6% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 36.4% | 37.2% | -0.8% |
| Christian | 58.7% | 46.2% | 12.5% |
| Not answered | 4.9% | 6.0% | -1.1% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Underhill Villas was 40.6 per 1,000 residents, which is 70.4% lower than the Stoke average. The most reported crime type was Anti-social behaviour.
Underhill Villas has the 3rd lowest crime rate of 20 local areas in Stoke and the 275th lowest crime rate of 837 local areas in Plymouth .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 7.4 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been falling year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has fallen by about -77.7%.

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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 3 Underhill Villas, Plymouth, City Of Plymouth Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £312,000 | 2025-07-31 | £310,815 |
| 5 Underhill Villas, Plymouth, City Of Plymouth Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £312,000 | 2021-08-20 | £376,193 |
| 9 Underhill Villas, Plymouth, City Of Plymouth Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £195,500 | 2013-06-18 | £325,007 |
| 5 Underhill Villas, Plymouth, City Of Plymouth Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £218,000 | 2010-07-30 | £362,987 |
| 1 Underhill Villas, Plymouth, City Of Plymouth Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £168,500 | 2002-07-12 | £484,264 |
PL3 4BW 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 | 85 |
| Retired | 52 |
| Part-Time Employee | 27 |
| Self-Employed | 18 |
| Other | 16 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 13 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 10 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 6 |
| Unemployed | 5 |
| Looking after home or family | 4 |
| Human health and social work activities | 25 |
| Education | 19 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 17 |
| Other | 13 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 11 |
| Manufacturing | 10 |
| Construction | 9 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 8 |
| Transport and storage | 6 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 4 |
| Real estate activities | 3 |
| Water supply; sewerage, waste management and remediation activities | 3 |
| Information and communication | 2 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 2 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 2 |
| Electricity, gas, steam and air conditioning supply | 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 | 2,021 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 | 265 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Stoke Damerel Primary School Collingwood Road , Stoke PL1 5PA | - not rated | 265 yd | Foundation school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Stuart Road Primary Academy Palmerston Street , Stoke PL1 5LL | 3out of 4 | 798 yd | Academy converter | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Stuart Road Primary School Palmerston Street , Stoke PL1 5LL | - not rated | 798 yd | Foundation school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| College Road Primary School College Road , Keyham PL2 1NS | 3out of 4 | 938 yd | Foundation school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Penlee Secondary School Somerset Place , Stoke PL3 4BD | - not rated | 595 yd | Community school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Stoke Damerel Community College Somerset Place , Stoke PL3 4BD | 3out of 4 | 595 yd | Academy converter | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Stoke Damerel Community College Somerset Place , Stoke PL3 4BD | - not rated | 595 yd | Foundation school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Scott Medical and Healthcare College Somerset Place , Stoke PL3 4BD | 3out of 4 | 597 yd | Studio schools | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Devonport High School for Boys Paradise Road , Stoke PL1 5QP | - not rated | 659 yd | Foundation school | Not Applicable | Boys | 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 | 630 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 | 1,593 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 | 110 yd | Other independent school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| St Dunstan's Abbey School Craigie Drive , The Millfields PL1 3JL | - not rated | 1,125 yd | Other independent school | Not Applicable | Girls | More About School |
| Chapel Bridge School 99 Craigie Drive , PL1 3JL | - not rated | 1,125 yd | Other independent special school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Wolsdon Street School 39 Wolsdon Street , PL1 5EH | - not rated | 1,186 yd | Other independent special school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Fletewood School at Derry Villas 88 North Road East , PL4 6AN | - not rated | 2,008 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| The Stoke Cafe | 55 Devonport Road | 199 yd | |
| Cafe Indiya | 18 Church Street | 240 yd | |
| Food Court (Inhouse catering department) | Kings Road | 600 yd | |
| Amigos Coffee | 24 Molesworth Road | 703 yd | |
| The Park Pavillion Cafe | Devonport Park, Fore Street | 730 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Stoke Bar | 72-74 Devonport Road | 193 yd | |
| Indian Inn | 82 Devonport Road | 197 yd | |
| The Masonic Inn | 65 Devonport Road | 200 yd | |
| Stoke Inn | 43 Devonport Road | 236 yd | |
| St Aubyn Masonic Club | 33 Devonport Road | 304 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Roast 2 U | 72-74 Devonport Road | 193 yd | |
| Stoke Grill | 62 Devonport Road | 197 yd | |
| The Codmothers | 9 Devonport Road | 304 yd | |
| The Chip Stop | 31 Waterloo Street | 396 yd | |
| Benbows Chippy | 5 Benbow Street | 489 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| The Co-operative Food | 36-40 Devonport Road | 292 yd | |
| Spar - Wessex Retail | 25 St Georges Terrace | 578 yd | |
| The Co-operative Food | 152-158 Albert Road | 639 yd | |
| The Co-operative Food | 89 Wilton Street | 782 yd | |
| Tesco | 62 Wolseley Road | 1,075 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 | 141 yd |
| Stoke Damerel Primary Academy COLLINGWOOD ROAD | grass pitches | 224 yd |
| Stoke Damerel Community College SOMERSET PLACE | artificial grass pitch, grass pitches, health and fitness suite | 595 yd |
| City College Plymouth (Kings Road Centre) KINGS ROAD | 627 yd | |
| Devonport High School For Boys PARADISE ROAD | artificial grass pitch, grass pitches | 678 yd |
| Devonport Services Rugby Football Club THE RECTORY | grass pitches | 740 yd |
| Parkside Community College (Closed) Park Avenue | 772 yd | |
| Wyvern Centre Sports Field HERBERT PLACE | artificial grass pitch, grass pitches | 886 yd |
| Victoria Park Eldad Hill | grass pitches | 899 yd |
| Stonehouse Creek STONEHOUSE RECREATION GROUND | grass pitches | 943 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 | 200 Mbit/s |
| Average download speed | 290 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 600 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 600 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 20 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 24.1 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 40 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.