Alma Road is in Plymouth and in City Of Plymouth district. PL3 4HA 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 Alma Road, Plymouth, PL3 4HA and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: PL3 4EB, PL3 4GY, PL3 4HB, PL3 4EH, PL3 4EE, PL3 4HN, PL4 6NL, PL4 6NJ, PL1 5BU.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. The area surrounding PL3 4HA has a slightly higher male population, with 51.9% 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 | 49.7% | 48.1% | -1.6% | 51.0% | -2.9% |
| Male | 50.3% | 51.9% | 1.6% | 49.0% | 2.9% |
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 | 39.9% | 38.8% | -1.1% | 37.9% | 0.9% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 27.7% | 32% | 4.3% | 44.2% | -12.2% |
| Married: Same sex | 0.7% | 1.6% | 0.9% | 0.3% | 1.3% |
| Civil partnership: Same sex | 0% | 0.8% | 0.8% | 0.1% | 0.7% |
| Separated | 1.1% | 2.4% | 1.3% | 2.2% | 0.2% |
| Divorced | 13.3% | 13.6% | 0.3% | 9.1% | 4.5% |
| Widowed | 17.3% | 10.8% | -6.5% | 6.1% | 4.7% |
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 | 35.7% | 39.1% | 3.4% | 48.4% | -9.3% |
| Good health | 34.1% | 35.2% | 1.1% | 33.6% | 1.6% |
| Fair health | 24.2% | 16.9% | -7.3% | 12.7% | 4.2% |
| Bad health | 5.7% | 8.5% | 2.8% | 4.0% | 4.5% |
| Very bad health | 0.3% | 0.4% | 0.1% | 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.
In the area around PL3 4HA this area, 29.6% of residents have no qualifications. This is significantly higher than the UK average of 18.2%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| No qualifications | 29.1% | 29.6% | 0.5% | 18.2% | 11.4% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 8.6% | 7.7% | -0.9% | 9.6% | -1.9% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 13.3% | 8.1% | -5.2% | 13.4% | -5.3% |
| Apprenticeship | 2.2% | 7.3% | 5.1% | 5.3% | 2.0% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 15.1% | 15% | -0.1% | 16.9% | -1.9% |
| Degree or Similar | 19.8% | 31.2% | 11.4% | 33.8% | -2.6% |
| Other | 11.9% | 1.2% | -10.7% | 2.8% | -1.6% |
This area closely mirrors the overall ethnic composition of the UK, with 85.1% of the population identifying as white, with UK average of 81.4%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bangladeshi | 0% | 2.4% | 2.4% | 1.1% | 1.3% |
| Chinese | 2.2% | 2.1% | -0.1% | 0.7% | 1.4% |
| Indian | 0.3% | 1% | 0.7% | 3.1% | -2.1% |
| Pakistani | 0.3% | 0% | -0.3% | 2.7% | -2.7% |
| Other Asian | 2.9% | 2.8% | -0.1% | 1.6% | 1.2% |
| Black African | 2.2% | 1% | -1.2% | 2.5% | -1.5% |
| Black Caribbean | 0.3% | 0% | -0.3% | 1.0% | -1.0% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 2.5% | 2.4% | -0.1% | 0.8% | 1.6% |
| Mixed White and African | 1.9% | 0.7% | -1.2% | 0.4% | 0.3% |
| Mixed White and Caribbean | 1% | 1% | 0.0% | 0.9% | 0.1% |
| Mixed Other | 0.3% | 0.7% | 0.4% | 0.8% | -0.1% |
| White | 85.4% | 85.1% | -0.3% | 81.4% | 3.7% |
| Gypsy or Irish Traveller | 0% | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.1% | 0.2% |
| Other | 0.6% | 0.3% | -0.3% | 1.6% | -1.3% |
In this area, 81.6% 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 | 81.8% | 81.6% | -0.2% | 83.2% | -1.6% |
| European Union | 5.7% | 7.1% | 1.4% | 6.1% | 1.0% |
| Rest of Europe | 1.3% | 1.4% | 0.1% | 0.8% | 0.6% |
| Africa | 3.2% | 2.5% | -0.7% | 2.7% | -0.2% |
| Middle East and Asia | 7.6% | 6% | -1.6% | 5.6% | 0.4% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 0% | 1.4% | 1.4% | 1.3% | 0.1% |
| Oceania | 0.3% | 0% | -0.3% | 0.3% | -0.3% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 81.5% | 81.6% | 0.1% | 83.2% | -1.6% |
| 10+ Years | 3.2% | 9.2% | 6.0% | 9.8% | -0.6% |
| 5-10 Years | 3.8% | 2.8% | -1.0% | 2.9% | -0.1% |
| 2-5 Years | 7% | 3.2% | -3.8% | 2.2% | 1.0% |
| Less than 2 years | 4.5% | 3.2% | -1.3% | 1.9% | 1.3% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 69% | 76.7% | -7.7% |
| Lithuania | 0.4% | 0.3% | 0.1% |
| Poland | 4.3% | 1.3% | 3.0% |
| Other EU countries | 1.4% | 1.5% | -0.1% |
| Other Europe | 0.7% | 0.2% | 0.5% |
| Central and Western Africa | 0.7% | 0.3% | 0.4% |
| Southern Asia | 0.7% | 1.2% | -0.5% |
| Central and South America | 1.4% | 0.2% | 1.2% |
| No passport held | 21.4% | 13.5% | 7.9% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 41.5% | 37.2% | 4.3% |
| Christian | 47.5% | 46.2% | 1.3% |
| Buddhist | 1.4% | 0.5% | 0.9% |
| Muslim | 2.8% | 6.5% | -3.7% |
| Other religion | 1.1% | 0.6% | 0.5% |
| Not answered | 5.7% | 6.0% | -0.3% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Alma Road was 106.0 per 1,000 residents, which is 20.8% lower than the Stoke average. The most reported crime type was Violence and sexual offences.
Alma Road has the 8th lowest crime rate of 20 local areas in Stoke and the 279th highest crime rate of 839 local areas in Plymouth .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 68.8 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been rising year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has fallen by about -61.3%.

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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 39 Alma Road, Plymouth, City Of Plymouth Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £123,000 | 2024-02-09 | £126,828 |
| 19 Alma Road, Plymouth, City Of Plymouth Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £80,000 | 2022-01-06 | £85,230 |
| 27 Alma Road, Plymouth, City Of Plymouth Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £90,000 | 2017-06-07 | £109,498 |
| 1 Alma Road, Plymouth, City Of Plymouth Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £75,000 | 2011-10-31 | £110,773 |
| 27 Alma Road, Plymouth, City Of Plymouth Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £87,000 | 2008-03-03 | £106,369 |
PL3 4HA 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.
| Full-Time Employee | 74 |
| Retired | 63 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 30 |
| Part-Time Employee | 26 |
| Self-Employed | 19 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 11 |
| Looking after home or family | 11 |
| Unemployed | 7 |
| Other | 2 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 2 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 22 |
| Human health and social work activities | 22 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 18 |
| Construction | 14 |
| Education | 13 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 8 |
| Other | 6 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 6 |
| Manufacturing | 6 |
| Information and communication | 4 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 4 |
| Transport and storage | 3 |
| Real estate activities | 2 |
| Electricity, gas, steam and air conditioning supply | 1 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 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 | 2,461 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Plym Bridge Nursery and Day Care Miller Way , Estover PL6 8UN | 3out of 4 | 5,435 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Stuart Road Primary School Palmerston Street , Stoke PL1 5LL | 3out of 4 | 490 yd | Academy converter | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Pilgrim Primary Academy Oxford Street , PL1 5BQ | 4out of 4 | 550 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| The Cathedral School of St Mary Cecil Street , Stonehouse PL1 5HW | 3out of 4 | 632 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| St Peter's CofE Primary School Rendle Street , PL1 1TP | - not rated | 937 yd | Academy converter | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Mount Street Primary School Mount Street , Greenbank PL4 8NZ | 2out of 4 | 1,207 yd | Academy sponsor led | Yes | 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 | 810 yd | Academy converter | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Scott Medical and Healthcare College Somerset Place , Stoke PL3 4BD | - not rated | 813 yd | Studio schools | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Plymouth High School for Girls St Lawrence Road , PL4 6HT | - not rated | 1,051 yd | Academy converter | No | Girls | More About School |
| Devonport High School for Boys Paradise Road , Stoke PL1 5QP | 4out of 4 | 1,065 yd | Academy converter | Not Applicable | Boys | More About School |
| Devonport High School for Girls Lyndhurst Road , Peverell PL2 3DL | 3out of 4 | 1,752 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 | 1,490 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 | 1,220 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 | 758 yd | Other independent school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| University of Plymouth Drake Circus , PL4 8AA | - not rated | 956 yd | Higher education institutions | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Plymouth College of Art Tavistock Place , PL4 8AT | - not rated | 1,124 yd | Higher education institutions | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Plymouth College Ford Park , Plymouth PL4 6RN | - not rated | 1,228 yd | Other independent school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| ACE Schools Plymouth Martins Gate , Bretonside PL4 0AT | 3out of 4 | 1,448 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 Local | Plymouth Railway Station, Unit 1,North Road | 432 yd | |
| Coffee Plus | Concourse Quicksnack, Plymouth Station | 432 yd | |
| The Park Pavillion Cafe | Victoria Lodge, Victoria Park, Victoria Avenue | 511 yd | |
| Ford Park Cemetery Cafe | Ford Park Cemetery, Ford Park Road | 546 yd | |
| 50 Degrees North Brasserie and Bar | The Copthorne Hotel, Armada Way | 589 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Stuart Social Club | 21 Stuart Road | 60 yd | |
| No 10 Social Club | 197 North Road West | 315 yd | |
| The Melbourne | 224 Cecil Street | 496 yd | |
| Fleet Street | 113-115 Mayflower Street | 616 yd | |
| The Newmarket Inn | 2 Market Way | 643 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| New Dragon House Chinese Takeaway | 40 Welbeck Avenue | 630 yd | |
| Kings Fry | 2 Cecil Street | 653 yd | |
| Cornwall Street Fish Bar | 33-35 Market Avenue | 681 yd | |
| House of Pretzel | 36 Cornwall Street | 824 yd | |
| Lucky Star Chinese Restaurant | 11 Raleigh Street | 831 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sainsbury's | 23 Armada Centre, Armada Way | 595 yd | |
| The Co-operative Food | 89 Wilton Street | 611 yd | |
| Iceland | 79 Mayflower Street | 671 yd | |
| Asia Oriental Stores | 94-100 Cornwall Street | 689 yd | |
| Grace Connections Mini Market | 11 Frankfort Gate | 694 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Le Club At Copthorne Hotel Plymouth (Closed) Armada Way | health and fitness suite, swimming pool | 593 yd |
| Central Park Playing Fields Inverdene | grass pitches | 608 yd |
| Fletewood School NORTH ROAD EAST | 664 yd | |
| Victoria Park Eldad Hill | grass pitches | 668 yd |
| Ymca (Plymouth Triangle Centre) (Closed) Cobourg Street | health and fitness suite | 743 yd |
| Nancy Astor Sports Centre DRAKE CIRCUS | health and fitness suite, squash courts | 861 yd |
| Plymouth College Preparatory School CRAIGIE DRIVE | grass pitches | 917 yd |
| Stoke Damerel Community College SOMERSET PLACE | artificial grass pitch, grass pitches, health and fitness suite | 920 yd |
| Central Park Leisure Pools (Closed) Outland Road | swimming pool | 978 yd |
| Plymouth High School For Girls ST. LAWRENCE ROAD | tennis courts | 1,022 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 | 100 Mbit/s |
| Average download speed | 115.8 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 200 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 200 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 20 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 17.1 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 30.03 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.