Molesworth Road is in Stoke, Plymouth and in Plymouth district. PL3 4EL 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 4EL and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: PL3 4DZ, PL3 4BS, PL1 5PG, PL1 5PN, PL3 4ER, PL1 5AX, PL1 5AW, PL3 4BR, PL3 4AL.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. However, the area surrounding PL3 4EL, has a female population slightly higher than UK average, with 52.3% of residents being female. Several factors can contribute to this. Women generally live longer than men, resulting in a higher proportion of women in neighborhoods with significant elderly populations. Typically, as people grow older, they tend to relocate from city center addresses to suburban areas, smaller towns, and rural locations. Consequently, these areas often have a higher number of females. A higher female population can also be found in areas with industries that employ more women, such as healthcare, education, and retail.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Female | 52.8% | 52.3% | -0.5% | 51.0% | 1.3% |
| Male | 47.2% | 47.7% | 0.5% | 49.0% | -1.3% |
Across the UK, the average relationship status breakdown is roughly 44% married, 38% single, 9% divorced, 6% widowed, and 2% separated.
In the immediate vicinity of PL3 4EL there is a very large concentration of residents that are married - 58.2% of the resident population. In contrast, the average marriage rate across the census is about 44%.
Areas with a high percentage of married residents are typically suburban neighborhoods, towns with good schools and family-friendly amenities, and regions with affordable, spacious housing options. Additionally, such areas can be popular among retirees.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Single | 35.3% | 22.9% | -12.4% | 37.9% | -15.0% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 47.2% | 58.2% | 11.0% | 44.2% | 14.0% |
| Separated | 2.3% | 1.5% | -0.8% | 2.2% | -0.7% |
| Divorced | 11.5% | 11.4% | -0.1% | 9.1% | 2.3% |
| Widowed | 3.7% | 6% | 2.3% | 6.1% | -0.1% |
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 | 55.2% | 53.8% | -1.4% | 48.4% | 5.4% |
| Good health | 33.1% | 28.2% | -4.9% | 33.6% | -5.4% |
| Fair health | 9.3% | 15.1% | 5.8% | 12.7% | 2.4% |
| Bad health | 1.6% | 2.5% | 0.9% | 4.0% | -1.5% |
| Very bad health | 0.8% | 0.4% | -0.4% | 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.
This area stands out for its high percentage of residents with higher education degree or similar. The UK average is 33.8%, while in this area it is 56.1%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| No qualifications | 7.8% | 10.2% | 2.4% | 18.2% | -8.0% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 8.3% | 6.3% | -2.0% | 9.6% | -3.3% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 14.7% | 12.2% | -2.5% | 13.4% | -1.2% |
| Apprenticeship | 2.3% | 3.9% | 1.6% | 5.3% | -1.4% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 13.8% | 10.7% | -3.1% | 16.9% | -6.2% |
| Degree or Similar | 47.7% | 56.1% | 8.4% | 33.8% | 22.3% |
| Other | 5.5% | 0.5% | -5.0% | 2.8% | -2.3% |
This area closely mirrors the overall ethnic composition of the UK, with 89.5% of the population identifying as white, with UK average of 81.4%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Chinese | 2.4% | 2.9% | 0.5% | 0.7% | 2.2% |
| Indian | 1.2% | 0.8% | -0.4% | 3.1% | -2.3% |
| Pakistani | 0.4% | 0.4% | 0.0% | 2.7% | -2.3% |
| Other Asian | 1.2% | 2.1% | 0.9% | 1.6% | 0.5% |
| Black African | 3.6% | 0.8% | -2.8% | 2.5% | -1.7% |
| Black Caribbean | 0% | 0.4% | 0.4% | 1.0% | -0.6% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 0% | 1.7% | 1.7% | 0.8% | 0.9% |
| Mixed White and Caribbean | 0% | 1.3% | 1.3% | 0.9% | 0.4% |
| Mixed Other | 2.4% | 0% | -2.4% | 0.8% | -0.8% |
| White | 87.5% | 89.5% | 2.0% | 81.4% | 8.1% |
| Arab | 0.8% | 0% | -0.8% | 0.6% | -0.6% |
| Other | 0.4% | 0% | -0.4% | 1.6% | -1.6% |
In this area, 83.8% of the population were born in the United Kingdom, which is similar to the UK average of 83.2%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 79.4% | 83.8% | 4.4% | 83.2% | 0.6% |
| European Union | 6.9% | 5% | -1.9% | 6.1% | -1.1% |
| Rest of Europe | 0.4% | 0.4% | 0.0% | 0.8% | -0.4% |
| Africa | 4.4% | 2.1% | -2.3% | 2.7% | -0.6% |
| Middle East and Asia | 6% | 5% | -1.0% | 5.6% | -0.6% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 2.8% | 3.7% | 0.9% | 1.3% | 2.4% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 78.6% | 84.9% | 6.3% | 83.2% | 1.7% |
| 10+ Years | 7.7% | 10.5% | 2.8% | 9.8% | 0.7% |
| 5-10 Years | 3.2% | 2.5% | -0.7% | 2.9% | -0.4% |
| 2-5 Years | 4.8% | 1.7% | -3.1% | 2.2% | -0.5% |
| Less than 2 years | 5.6% | 0.4% | -5.2% | 1.9% | -1.5% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 87.8% | 76.7% | 11.1% |
| France | 0.4% | 0.3% | 0.1% |
| Germany | 0.4% | 0.2% | 0.2% |
| Italy | 1.3% | 0.6% | 0.7% |
| Spain | 0.8% | 0.4% | 0.4% |
| Other EU countries | 2.1% | 1.5% | 0.6% |
| Southern Asia | 0.4% | 1.2% | -0.8% |
| South-East Asia | 0.8% | 0.2% | 0.6% |
| Central and South America | 0.4% | 0.2% | 0.2% |
| No passport held | 5.5% | 13.5% | -8.0% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 45.2% | 37.2% | 8.0% |
| Christian | 47.3% | 46.2% | 1.1% |
| Buddhist | 0.8% | 0.5% | 0.3% |
| Hindu | 2.1% | 1.7% | 0.4% |
| Other religion | 0.4% | 0.6% | -0.2% |
| Not answered | 4.2% | 6.0% | -1.8% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Molesworth Road was 166.7 per 1,000 residents, which is 24.5% higher than the Stoke average. The most reported crime type was Criminal damage and arson.
Molesworth Road has the 7th highest crime rate of 20 local areas in Stoke and the 147th highest crime rate of 839 local areas in Plymouth .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 65.0 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been rising year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has fallen by about -52.1%.

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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Flat 2 Edgcumbe Court, 85 Molesworth Road, Plymouth, City Of Plymouth Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £174,500 | 2021-06-30 | £195,110 |
| Flat 1 Edgcumbe Court, 85 Molesworth Road, Plymouth, City Of Plymouth Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £169,000 | 2020-07-22 | £203,127 |
| Flat 2 Edgcumbe Court, 85 Molesworth Road, Plymouth, City Of Plymouth Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £149,000 | 2011-08-26 | £216,213 |
| Flat 1 Edgcumbe Court, 85 Molesworth Road, Plymouth, City Of Plymouth Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £150,000 | 2010-12-20 | £215,774 |
| Flat 2 Edgcumbe Court, 85 Molesworth Road, Plymouth, City Of Plymouth Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £138,000 | 2008-06-30 | £172,327 |
PL3 4EL area has a very high level of entrepreneurship. Only 9% of streets have higher percent of entrepreneur residents. 15% of population in this area is self-employed, while the average in the UK is 9.7%. High number of entrepreneurs usually leads to relatively high economic growth, higher paid jobs and better quality of life in the area.
PL3 4EL 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.
The percentage of retired residents living in PL3 4EL area is much higher than the country's average. According to Census 2011, 31% residents of this area were retired, while the average in the UK was 14%.
| Full-Time Employee | 67 |
| Retired | 64 |
| Self-Employed | 31 |
| Part-Time Employee | 19 |
| Unemployed | 6 |
| Other | 5 |
| Looking after home or family | 4 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 4 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 2 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 2 |
| Education | 21 |
| Human health and social work activities | 17 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 15 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 11 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 10 |
| Manufacturing | 9 |
| Construction | 8 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 5 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 5 |
| Transport and storage | 5 |
| Other | 4 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 3 |
| Real estate activities | 2 |
| Water supply; sewerage, waste management and remediation activities | 2 |
| Information and communication | 1 |
| 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 | 2,053 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 | 320 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Stuart Road Primary School Palmerston Street , Stoke PL1 5LL | 3out of 4 | 592 yd | Academy converter | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| High Street Primary Academy High Street , Stonehouse PL1 3SJ | 3out of 4 | 971 yd | Academy sponsor led | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ford Primary School Cambridge Road , Ford PL2 1PU | 3out of 4 | 1,047 yd | Academy converter | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| College Road Primary School College Road , Keyham PL2 1NS | 3out of 4 | 1,111 yd | Foundation school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Stoke Damerel Community College Somerset Place , Stoke PL3 4BD | 2out of 4 | 435 yd | Academy converter | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Scott Medical and Healthcare College Somerset Place , Stoke PL3 4BD | - not rated | 437 yd | Studio schools | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Devonport High School for Boys Paradise Road , Stoke PL1 5QP | 4out of 4 | 572 yd | Academy converter | Not Applicable | Boys | More About School |
| UTC Plymouth Park Avenue , PL1 4RL | 1out of 4 | 976 yd | University technical college | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Devonport High School for Girls Lyndhurst Road , Peverell PL2 3DL | 3out of 4 | 1,910 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 | 692 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 | 1,460 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 | 1,798 yd | Other independent school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| University of Plymouth Drake Circus , PL4 8AA | - not rated | 1,965 yd | Higher education institutions | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Plymouth College of Art Tavistock Place , PL4 8AT | - not rated | 2,095 yd | Higher education institutions | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Plymouth College Ford Park , Plymouth PL4 6RN | - not rated | 2,118 yd | Other independent school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| ACE Schools Plymouth Martins Gate , Bretonside PL4 0AT | 3out of 4 | 2,341 yd | Academy alternative provision converter | Not Applicable | 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 | 389 yd | |
| The Stoke Cafe | 55 Devonport Road | 431 yd | |
| Amigos Coffee | 24 Molesworth Road | 444 yd | |
| The Park Pavillion Cafe | Victoria Lodge, Victoria Park, Victoria Avenue | 590 yd | |
| Food Court (Inhouse catering department) | Kings Road | 596 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Stoke Inn | 43 Devonport Road | 427 yd | |
| The Masonic Inn | 65 Devonport Road | 430 yd | |
| The Millbridge Inn | 23 Molesworth Road | 444 yd | |
| St Aubyn Masonic Club | 33 Devonport Road | 447 yd | |
| Stoke Bar | 72-74 Devonport Road | 454 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Kings | 26 Molesworth Road | 444 yd | |
| The Codmothers | 9 Devonport Road | 447 yd | |
| Roast 2 U | 72-74 Devonport Road | 454 yd | |
| Stoke Grill | 62 Devonport Road | 460 yd | |
| The Chip Stop | 31 Waterloo Street | 482 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| The Co-operative Food | 36-40 Devonport Road | 461 yd | |
| The Co-operative Food | 89 Wilton Street | 475 yd | |
| Spar - Wessex Retail | 25 St Georges Terrace | 791 yd | |
| The Co-operative Food | 152-158 Albert Road | 939 yd | |
| Lidl UK GmbH | 299 Union Street | 1,069 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Stoke Damerel Primary Academy COLLINGWOOD ROAD | grass pitches | 304 yd |
| York House Health Club (Closed) Stoke Damerel Business Centre Stoke Damerel Business Centre Church Street | health and fitness suite | 367 yd |
| Stoke Damerel Community College SOMERSET PLACE | artificial grass pitch, grass pitches, health and fitness suite | 436 yd |
| Devonport High School For Boys PARADISE ROAD | artificial grass pitch, grass pitches | 514 yd |
| Victoria Park Eldad Hill | grass pitches | 608 yd |
| Devonport Services Rugby Football Club THE RECTORY | grass pitches | 677 yd |
| City College Plymouth (Kings Road Centre) KINGS ROAD | 680 yd | |
| Stonehouse Creek STONEHOUSE RECREATION GROUND | grass pitches | 880 yd |
| Plymouth College Preparatory School CRAIGIE DRIVE | grass pitches | 881 yd |
| Parkside Community College (Closed) Park Avenue | 1,054 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 | 85.7% |
| Percentage of premises that have Ultrafast Broadband (300Mbit/s or greater) coverage from fixed broadband | 85.7% |
| Percentage of premises that have coverage from a Gigabit capable service from fixed broadband | 85.7% |
| 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.