De La Hay Avenue is in Plymouth and in Plymouth district. PL3 4HS 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 De La Hay Avenue, Plymouth, PL3 4HS and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: PL3 4HU, PL3 4EQ, PL3 4HT, PL3 4EG, PL3 4HH, PL3 4HL, PL3 4HW, PL3 4HF, PL3 4HJ.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. The local area around PL3 4HS is generally consistent with those figures, having a male population of 49.5%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Female | 48.4% | 50.5% | 2.1% | 51.0% | -0.5% |
| Male | 51.6% | 49.5% | -2.1% | 49.0% | 0.5% |
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 | 42.2% | 35.2% | -7.0% | 37.9% | -2.7% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 40.8% | 47.4% | 6.6% | 44.2% | 3.2% |
| Married: Same sex | 1.4% | 0% | -1.4% | 0.3% | -0.3% |
| Separated | 2.4% | 2.1% | -0.3% | 2.2% | -0.1% |
| Divorced | 11.2% | 11.8% | 0.6% | 9.1% | 2.7% |
| Widowed | 2% | 3.5% | 1.5% | 6.1% | -2.6% |
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 | 50.1% | 47.7% | -2.4% | 48.4% | -0.7% |
| Good health | 33.6% | 36.6% | 3.0% | 33.6% | 3.0% |
| Fair health | 11.4% | 12% | 0.6% | 12.7% | -0.7% |
| Bad health | 3.4% | 2.8% | -0.6% | 4.0% | -1.2% |
| Very bad health | 1.4% | 0.9% | -0.5% | 1.2% | -0.3% |
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 4HS this area, 9.1% of residents have no qualifications. This is significantly lower than the UK average of 18.2%. 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 44.3%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| No qualifications | 12.2% | 9.1% | -3.1% | 18.2% | -9.1% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 10.9% | 7.3% | -3.6% | 9.6% | -2.3% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 17.3% | 14.6% | -2.7% | 13.4% | 1.2% |
| Apprenticeship | 3.7% | 1.7% | -2.0% | 5.3% | -3.6% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 19% | 20.6% | 1.6% | 16.9% | 3.7% |
| Degree or Similar | 30.3% | 44.3% | 14.0% | 33.8% | 10.5% |
| Other | 6.5% | 2.4% | -4.1% | 2.8% | -0.4% |
In this area, the population is predominantly white, with 90.2% 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) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bangladeshi | 0% | 2.1% | 2.1% | 1.1% | 1.0% |
| Chinese | 0.3% | 1.5% | 1.2% | 0.7% | 0.8% |
| Indian | 0.9% | 1.2% | 0.3% | 3.1% | -1.9% |
| Other Asian | 0.6% | 0.6% | 0.0% | 1.6% | -1.0% |
| Black African | 3.4% | 0% | -3.4% | 2.5% | -2.5% |
| Other Black | 0.6% | 0% | -0.6% | 0.5% | -0.5% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 0.3% | 1.2% | 0.9% | 0.8% | 0.4% |
| Mixed White and African | 0.3% | 0% | -0.3% | 0.4% | -0.4% |
| Mixed White and Caribbean | 0.3% | 0.6% | 0.3% | 0.9% | -0.3% |
| Mixed Other | 0% | 1.2% | 1.2% | 0.8% | 0.4% |
| White | 92% | 90.2% | -1.8% | 81.4% | 8.8% |
| Arab | 0% | 1.2% | 1.2% | 0.6% | 0.6% |
| Other | 1.4% | 0% | -1.4% | 1.6% | -1.6% |
In this area, 84.6% 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 | 88.3% | 84.6% | -3.7% | 83.2% | 1.4% |
| European Union | 4.3% | 7.7% | 3.4% | 6.1% | 1.6% |
| Rest of Europe | 0.6% | 1.2% | 0.6% | 0.8% | 0.4% |
| Africa | 3.7% | 0.9% | -2.8% | 2.7% | -1.8% |
| Middle East and Asia | 3.1% | 4.6% | 1.5% | 5.6% | -1.0% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 0% | 0.6% | 0.6% | 1.3% | -0.7% |
| Oceania | 0% | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.0% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 88% | 84.6% | -3.4% | 83.2% | 1.4% |
| 10+ Years | 1.7% | 10.2% | 8.5% | 9.8% | 0.4% |
| 5-10 Years | 2.8% | 1.2% | -1.6% | 2.9% | -1.7% |
| 2-5 Years | 5.4% | 3.4% | -2.0% | 2.2% | 1.2% |
| Less than 2 years | 2% | 0.6% | -1.4% | 1.9% | -1.3% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 84.9% | 76.7% | 8.2% |
| Ireland | 1.2% | 0.6% | 0.6% |
| France | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.0% |
| Germany | 0.3% | 0.2% | 0.1% |
| Poland | 1.5% | 1.3% | 0.2% |
| Other EU countries | 1.8% | 1.5% | 0.3% |
| Middle East | 1.2% | 0.1% | 1.1% |
| Eastern Asia | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.0% |
| North America and the Caribbean | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.0% |
| No passport held | 8% | 13.5% | -5.5% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 47.8% | 37.2% | 10.6% |
| Christian | 42% | 46.2% | -4.2% |
| Muslim | 3.4% | 6.5% | -3.1% |
| Other religion | 0.3% | 0.6% | -0.3% |
| Not answered | 6.5% | 6.0% | 0.5% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around De La Hay Avenue was 148.9 per 1,000 residents, which is 11.3% higher than the Stoke average. The most reported crime type was Violence and sexual offences.
De La Hay Avenue has the 8th highest crime rate of 20 local areas in Stoke and the 175th highest crime rate of 839 local areas in Plymouth .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 66.9 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been rising year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has fallen by about -61.4%.

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 De La Hay Avenue, Plymouth, City Of Plymouth Terraced, an established residential building | £295,000 | 2024-11-26 | £300,500 |
| 39 De La Hay Avenue, Plymouth, City Of Plymouth Terraced, an established residential building | £315,000 | 2022-05-19 | £341,305 |
| 43 De La Hay Avenue, Plymouth, City Of Plymouth Terraced, an established residential building | £387,000 | 2021-07-25 | £468,735 |
| 9 De La Hay Avenue, Plymouth, City Of Plymouth Terraced, an established residential building | £325,000 | 2021-06-28 | £397,350 |
| 29 De La Hay Avenue, Plymouth, City Of Plymouth Terraced, an established residential building | £290,000 | 2021-02-15 | £366,204 |
PL3 4HS 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.
The percentage of student residents living in PL3 4HS area is much higher than the country's average. Usually places with high percentage of students are near Universities and near entertainment places.
| Full-Time Employee | 97 |
| Retired | 64 |
| Part-Time Employee | 32 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 25 |
| Self-Employed | 24 |
| Other | 12 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 11 |
| Looking after home or family | 9 |
| Unemployed | 7 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 5 |
| Human health and social work activities | 34 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 30 |
| Education | 25 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 23 |
| Manufacturing | 16 |
| Transport and storage | 13 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 13 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 10 |
| Construction | 10 |
| Other | 9 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 8 |
| Information and communication | 5 |
| Real estate activities | 4 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 4 |
| Water supply; sewerage, waste management and remediation 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 | 2,159 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 | 302 yd | Academy converter | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| The Cathedral School of St Mary Cecil Street , Stonehouse PL1 5HW | 3out of 4 | 813 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Pilgrim Primary Academy Oxford Street , PL1 5BQ | 4out of 4 | 878 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Stoke Damerel Primary School Collingwood Road , Stoke PL1 5PA | 3out of 4 | 963 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| St Peter's CofE Primary School Rendle Street , PL1 1TP | - not rated | 1,122 yd | Academy converter | 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 | 433 yd | Academy converter | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Scott Medical and Healthcare College Somerset Place , Stoke PL3 4BD | - not rated | 436 yd | Studio schools | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Devonport High School for Boys Paradise Road , Stoke PL1 5QP | 4out of 4 | 887 yd | Academy converter | Not Applicable | Boys | More About School |
| Plymouth High School for Girls St Lawrence Road , PL4 6HT | - not rated | 1,396 yd | Academy converter | No | Girls | More About School |
| Devonport High School for Girls Lyndhurst Road , Peverell PL2 3DL | 3out of 4 | 1,604 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 | 1,254 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 | 1,344 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 | 1,128 yd | Other independent school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| University of Plymouth Drake Circus , PL4 8AA | - not rated | 1,334 yd | Higher education institutions | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Plymouth College Ford Park , Plymouth PL4 6RN | - not rated | 1,438 yd | Other independent school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Plymouth College of Art Tavistock Place , PL4 8AT | - not rated | 1,499 yd | Higher education institutions | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| ACE Schools Plymouth Martins Gate , Bretonside PL4 0AT | 3out of 4 | 1,809 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| The Park Pavillion Cafe | Victoria Lodge, Victoria Park, Victoria Avenue | 336 yd | |
| Amigos Coffee | 24 Molesworth Road | 665 yd | |
| Ford Park Cemetery Cafe | Ford Park Cemetery, Ford Park Road | 721 yd | |
| Plymouth Life Centre Cafe | Mayflower Drive | 764 yd | |
| Central Park Golf | Central Park | 764 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Stuart Social Club | 21 Stuart Road | 425 yd | |
| No 10 Social Club | 197 North Road West | 497 yd | |
| The Melbourne | 224 Cecil Street | 601 yd | |
| The Millbridge Inn | 23 Molesworth Road | 665 yd | |
| Britannia Inn | 2 Wolseley Road | 904 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Kings | 26 Molesworth Road | 665 yd | |
| Kings Fry | 2 Cecil Street | 830 yd | |
| Aryana's Kitchen | 99 King Street | 911 yd | |
| Seven Up | 7 Wolseley Road | 924 yd | |
| Cornwall Street Fish Bar | 33-35 Market Avenue | 937 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| The Co-operative Food | 89 Wilton Street | 372 yd | |
| Grace Connections Mini Market | 11 Frankfort Gate | 936 yd | |
| Sainsbury's | 23 Armada Centre, Armada Way | 942 yd | |
| Asia Oriental Stores | 94-100 Cornwall Street | 998 yd | |
| The Co-operative Food | 36-40 Devonport Road | 1,000 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Victoria Park Eldad Hill | grass pitches | 543 yd |
| Stoke Damerel Community College SOMERSET PLACE | artificial grass pitch, grass pitches, health and fitness suite | 544 yd |
| Central Park Playing Fields Inverdene | grass pitches | 582 yd |
| Central Park Leisure Pools (Closed) Outland Road | swimming pool | 759 yd |
| Mayflower Leisure Centre (Closed) Mayflower Drive | health and fitness suite, indoor bowls, squash courts | 869 yd |
| Plymouth College Preparatory School CRAIGIE DRIVE | grass pitches | 890 yd |
| Devonport High School For Boys PARADISE ROAD | artificial grass pitch, grass pitches | 911 yd |
| Plymouth Life Centre MAYFLOWER DRIVE | health and fitness suite, indoor bowls, squash courts, swimming pool | 953 yd |
| Le Club At Copthorne Hotel Plymouth (Closed) Armada Way | health and fitness suite, swimming pool | 957 yd |
| York House Health Club (Closed) Stoke Damerel Business Centre Stoke Damerel Business Centre Church Street | health and fitness suite | 992 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 | 95.5% |
| Percentage of premises that have Ultrafast Broadband (300Mbit/s or greater) coverage from fixed broadband | 95.5% |
| Percentage of premises that have coverage from a Gigabit capable service from fixed broadband | 95.5% |
| 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 | 193.9 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 500 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 500 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 10 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 17.3 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 35 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.