Somerset Place, Plymouth, PL3 4BZ

People

Gender

In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. The area surrounding PL3 4BZ 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%

Partnership Status

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%

Health

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%

Education and Qualifications

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%

Culture

Ethnic Group

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%

Country of Birth

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%

Length of Residence

	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%

Passport Held

	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%

Religion

	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%

Safety

Is Somerset Place Street dangerous?

Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Somerset Place 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.

Somerset Place 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%.

🔎 See full breakdown of local crime, hotspots & trends

Affluence

Household Income

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.

Average Household Income
£42,600

Income Rank
5/10

Household Income in PL3 4BZ, Local Authority and Region

Deprivation

Index of Multiple Deprivation (IMD) - 9/10 (very high )
Indices of multiple deprivation (IMD) is used to classify the relative deprivation (a measure of poverty) of the area. It considers the following domains:
Income Deprivation Domain - 9/10 (very high )
The Income Deprivation Domain measures the percentage of people in the population who are experiencing poverty due to having a low income. It includes both those who are unemployed and those who are employed but earn very little (and who satisfy the respective means tests).
Employment Deprivation Domain - 9/10 (very high )
The Employment Deprivation Domain measures the proportion of the working-age population in an area involuntarily excluded from the labour market. This includes people who would like to work but are unable to do so due to unemployment, sickness or disability, or caring responsibilities.
Education, Skills and Training Domain - 6/10 (average )
The Education, Skills, and Training Deprivation Domain measures the lack of education and skills in a local area. It has two parts: one for children and young people, and one for adults. The part for children and young people looks at their school achievements ('flow'), while the part for adults looks at the number of adults without qualifications ('stock').
Health Deprivation and Disability Domain - 10/10 (very high )
The Health Deprivation and Disability Domain measures the risk of early death and poor quality of life due to bad physical or mental health. It looks at illness, disability, and early death, but not at behaviors or environments that might affect future health.
Crime Domain - 7/10 (above average )
The Crime Domain measures the risk of people and property being victims of crime in a local area.
Barriers to Housing and Services Domain - 6/10 (average )
The Barriers to Housing and Services Domain measures how easy or hard it is to access housing and local services. It has two parts: one looks at how close local services are, and the other looks at issues like how affordable housing is.
Living Environment Deprivation Domain - 9/10 (very high )
The Living Environment Deprivation Domain measures the quality of the local environment. It has two parts: the "indoors" part looks at housing quality, and the "outdoors" part looks at air quality and road traffic accidents.
Income Deprivation Affecting Children Index (IDACI) - 9/10 (very high )
The Income Deprivation Affecting Children Index (IDACI) measures how many children aged 0 to 15 live in low-income families. It is part of the Income Deprivation Domain, which looks at how many people in an area have low incomes. This includes both those who are unemployed and those who work but earn very little (and who satisfy the respective means tests).
Income Deprivation Affecting Older People Index (IDAOPI) - 9/10 (very high )
The Income Deprivation Affecting Older People Index (IDAOPI) measures the percentage of people aged 60 or older who have low income. It is part of the Income Deprivation Domain, which looks at how many people in an area have low income, including both unemployed people and those with low-paying jobs (and who satisfy the respective means tests).

Property Prices

Average property prices on Somerset Place are based on 3 property sales since the beginning of 1995. Estimated property prices are calculated by adjusting the last sale price by current House Price Index for Plymouth.
StreetScan downloads house price data directly from the HM Land Registry and uses it to create these statistics.

House Prices for Somerset Place, Plymouth, PL3 4BZ

Estimated Average Property Prices for PL3 4BZ

Average Price
£372,760

Semi-Detached
no sales

Terraced
£382,149

Detached
£353,982

Flats/Maisonettes
no sales

Other
no sales

Estimated Average Property Prices for Somerset Place

Average Price
£362,278

Semi-Detached
£415,773

Terraced
£335,530

Detached
no sales

Flats/Maisonettes
no sales

Other
no sales

Property Prices Comparison

Latest Property Sales on Somerset PlaceStreet

Address	Sale Price	Sale Date	Price Estimate 2025
53 Somerset Place, Plymouth, City Of Plymouth Terraced, an established residential building	£360,000	2025-05-06	£364,566
53 Somerset Place, Plymouth, City Of Plymouth Terraced, an established residential building	£275,000	2021-06-30	£336,219
51 Somerset Place, Plymouth, City Of Plymouth Terraced, an established residential building	£382,000	2021-06-11	£467,039
51 Somerset Place, Plymouth, City Of Plymouth Terraced, an established residential building	£230,000	2019-08-30	£309,249
55 Somerset Place, Plymouth, City Of Plymouth Terraced, an established residential building	£235,000	2019-02-08	£318,446

View All Property Sales and Other Statistics for PL3 4BZ

Employment

PL3 4BZ 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.

Economic Activity

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

Employment Industry

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

Schools

Nursery

	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	1,733 yd	Local authority nursery school	Yes	Mixed	More About School

Primary

	Ofsted Overall Effectiveness	Distance	Establishment Type	Has Nursery Classes	Gender	More Info
Stoke Damerel Primary School Collingwood Road , Stoke PL1 5PA	3out of 4	641 yd	Academy converter	No	Mixed	More About School
Stuart Road Primary School Palmerston Street , Stoke PL1 5LL	3out of 4	714 yd	Academy converter	Yes	Mixed	More About School
Ford Primary School Cambridge Road , Ford PL2 1PU	3out of 4	774 yd	Academy converter	Yes	Mixed	More About School
College Road Primary School College Road , Keyham PL2 1NS	3out of 4	1,015 yd	Foundation school	No	Mixed	More About School
Morice Town Primary Academy Charlotte Street , Devonport PL2 1RJ	3out of 4	1,185 yd	Academy converter	Yes	Mixed	More About School

Secondary

	Ofsted Overall Effectiveness	Distance	Establishment Type	Has Nursery Classes	Gender	More Info
Scott Medical and Healthcare College Somerset Place , Stoke PL3 4BD	- not rated	249 yd	Studio schools	No	Mixed	More About School
Stoke Damerel Community College Somerset Place , Stoke PL3 4BD	2out of 4	250 yd	Academy converter	Not Applicable	Mixed	More About School
Devonport High School for Boys Paradise Road , Stoke PL1 5QP	4out of 4	898 yd	Academy converter	Not Applicable	Boys	More About School
UTC Plymouth Park Avenue , PL1 4RL	1out of 4	1,133 yd	University technical college	No	Mixed	More About School
Devonport High School for Girls Lyndhurst Road , Peverell PL2 3DL	3out of 4	1,587 yd	Academy converter	Not Applicable	Girls	More About School

16 plus

	Ofsted Overall Effectiveness	Distance	Establishment Type	Has Nursery Classes	Gender	More Info
City College Plymouth Kings Road , Devonport PL1 5QG	- not rated	1,020 yd	Further education	Not Applicable	Mixed	More About School

All-through

	Ofsted Overall Effectiveness	Distance	Establishment Type	Has Nursery Classes	Gender	More Info
Millbay Academy 22 Millbay Road , PL1 3EG	- not rated	1,726 yd	Free schools	Yes	Mixed	More About School

Not applicable

	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	1,798 yd	Other independent school	Yes	Mixed	More About School
Plymouth College Ford Park , Plymouth PL4 6RN	- not rated	1,964 yd	Other independent school	Yes	Mixed	More About School
University of Plymouth Drake Circus , PL4 8AA	- not rated	2,006 yd	Higher education institutions	Not Applicable	Mixed	More About School
Plymouth College of Art Tavistock Place , PL4 8AT	- not rated	2,165 yd	Higher education institutions	Not Applicable	Mixed	More About School
King's School Hartley Road , Mannamead PL3 5LW	- not rated	2,398 yd	Other independent school	Yes	Mixed	More About School

School statistics for this postcode are based on Ofsted rankings.

Food and Drink

Restaurants, Cafes, Canteens

Business Name	Address	Distance
Cafe Indiya	18 Church Street	292 yd
The Stoke Cafe	55 Devonport Road	393 yd
The Park Pavillion Cafe	Victoria Lodge, Victoria Park, Victoria Avenue	728 yd
Amigos Coffee	24 Molesworth Road	732 yd
Molys Cafe	99 Wolseley Road	781 yd

Pubs, Bars, Nightclubs

Business Name	Address	Distance
St Aubyn Masonic Club	33 Devonport Road	299 yd
Stoke Inn	43 Devonport Road	345 yd
The Masonic Inn	65 Devonport Road	390 yd
Stoke Bar	72-74 Devonport Road	439 yd
Indian Inn	82 Devonport Road	445 yd

Takeaway, Sandwich Shops

Business Name	Address	Distance
The Codmothers	9 Devonport Road	299 yd
Roast 2 U	72-74 Devonport Road	439 yd
Stoke Grill	62 Devonport Road	445 yd
Seven Up	7 Wolseley Road	641 yd
Chen’s Chinese Fish & Chips	160 St Levan Road	722 yd

Supermarkets, Hypermarkets

Business Name	Address	Distance
The Co-operative Food	36-40 Devonport Road	332 yd
Spar - Wessex Retail	25 St Georges Terrace	612 yd
The Co-operative Food	89 Wilton Street	633 yd
Tesco	62 Wolseley Road	802 yd
The Co-operative Food Supermarket	Wolseley Close	933 yd

Sport

Facility Name	Sport Objects	Distance
Stoke Damerel Community College SOMERSET PLACE	artificial grass pitch, grass pitches, health and fitness suite	166 yd
York House Health Club (Closed) Stoke Damerel Business Centre Stoke Damerel Business Centre Church Street	health and fitness suite	368 yd
Stoke Damerel Primary Academy COLLINGWOOD ROAD	grass pitches	579 yd
Central Park Leisure Pools (Closed) Outland Road	swimming pool	815 yd
Victoria Park Eldad Hill	grass pitches	830 yd
Devonport High School For Boys PARADISE ROAD	artificial grass pitch, grass pitches	849 yd
Mayflower Leisure Centre (Closed) Mayflower Drive	health and fitness suite, indoor bowls, squash courts	910 yd
Plymouth Life Centre MAYFLOWER DRIVE	health and fitness suite, indoor bowls, squash courts, swimming pool	956 yd
City College Plymouth (Kings Road Centre) KINGS ROAD		993 yd
Devonport Services Rugby Football Club THE RECTORY	grass pitches	1,016 yd

Broadband

Technology Aviability

Percentage of premises that have Superfast Broadband (30Mbit/s or greater) coverage from fixed broadband	96.7%
Percentage of premises that have Ultrafast Broadband (100Mbit/s or greater) coverage from fixed broadband	96.7%
Percentage of premises that have Ultrafast Broadband (300Mbit/s or greater) coverage from fixed broadband	96.7%
Percentage of premises that have coverage from a Gigabit capable service from fixed broadband	96.7%

Speed Aviability

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	3.3%

Download Speed

Median download speed	100 Mbit/s
Average download speed	76.8 Mbit/s
Minimum download speed	100 Mbit/s
Maximum download speed	100 Mbit/s

Upload Speed

Median upload speed	10 Mbit/s
Average upload speed	8.3 Mbit/s
Maximum upload speed	18.43 Mbit/s

Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.

Overview of PL3 4BZ