Quarry Park Road is in Peverell, Plymouth and in Plymouth district. PL3 4LW is located in the Peverell 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 Quarry Park Road, Peverell, Plymouth, PL3 4LW and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: PL3 4LP, PL3 4LN, PL3 4LT, PL3 4LL, PL3 4JZ, PL3 4LS, PL3 4NB, PL3 4LJ, PL3 4LH.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. The area surrounding PL3 4LW 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 | 50% | 50% | 0.0% | 51.0% | -1.0% |
| Male | 50% | 50% | 0.0% | 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 | 31.1% | 31.8% | 0.7% | 37.9% | -6.1% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 50.2% | 44.7% | -5.5% | 44.2% | 0.5% |
| Married: Same sex | 0.8% | 0.8% | 0.0% | 0.3% | 0.5% |
| Separated | 2.8% | 3.5% | 0.7% | 2.2% | 1.3% |
| Divorced | 11.2% | 14.1% | 2.9% | 9.1% | 5.0% |
| Widowed | 4% | 5.1% | 1.1% | 6.1% | -1.0% |
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.
This area has a high percentage of residents reporting their health as Good or Very Good (86.6%) compared to the average (82%). This typically indicates either a younger population or more affluent area.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Very good health | 51% | 53.3% | 2.3% | 48.4% | 4.9% |
| Good health | 34.4% | 33.3% | -1.1% | 33.6% | -0.3% |
| Fair health | 10.5% | 10.2% | -0.3% | 12.7% | -2.5% |
| Bad health | 3.2% | 1.9% | -1.3% | 4.0% | -2.1% |
| Very bad health | 1% | 1.3% | 0.3% | 1.2% | 0.1% |
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 45.9%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| No qualifications | 10.8% | 11% | 0.2% | 18.2% | -7.2% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 12% | 7.8% | -4.2% | 9.6% | -1.8% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 17.5% | 9.8% | -7.7% | 13.4% | -3.6% |
| Apprenticeship | 3.6% | 3.9% | 0.3% | 5.3% | -1.4% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 10.4% | 18% | 7.6% | 16.9% | 1.1% |
| Degree or Similar | 39.4% | 45.9% | 6.5% | 33.8% | 12.1% |
| Other | 6.4% | 3.5% | -2.9% | 2.8% | 0.7% |
In this area, the population is predominantly white, with 91.4% 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% | 3.8% | 2.8% | 0.7% | 3.1% |
| Indian | 1% | 0.3% | -0.7% | 3.1% | -2.8% |
| Black African | 0.3% | 0% | -0.3% | 2.5% | -2.5% |
| Other Black | 0.3% | 0% | -0.3% | 0.5% | -0.5% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 0.3% | 1.3% | 1.0% | 0.8% | 0.5% |
| Mixed White and African | 1.3% | 0% | -1.3% | 0.4% | -0.4% |
| Mixed White and Caribbean | 0% | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.9% | -0.6% |
| Mixed Other | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.0% | 0.8% | -0.5% |
| White | 95.2% | 91.4% | -3.8% | 81.4% | 10.0% |
| Roma | 0% | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.2% | 0.1% |
| Other | 0.3% | 2.2% | 1.9% | 1.6% | 0.6% |
In this area, 86.2% 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 | 88.2% | 86.2% | -2.0% | 83.2% | 3.0% |
| European Union | 5.1% | 7.1% | 2.0% | 6.1% | 1.0% |
| Rest of Europe | 0% | 0.6% | 0.6% | 0.8% | -0.2% |
| Africa | 1.9% | 0% | -1.9% | 2.7% | -2.7% |
| Middle East and Asia | 3.2% | 3.2% | 0.0% | 5.6% | -2.4% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 0.6% | 1.9% | 1.3% | 1.3% | 0.6% |
| Oceania | 0% | 1% | 1.0% | 0.3% | 0.7% |
| British Overseas | 1% | 0% | -1.0% | 0.0% | 0.0% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 87.6% | 85.6% | -2.0% | 83.2% | 2.4% |
| 10+ Years | 1.9% | 9.6% | 7.7% | 9.8% | -0.2% |
| 5-10 Years | 1.3% | 2.9% | 1.6% | 2.9% | 0.0% |
| 2-5 Years | 3.8% | 0.6% | -3.2% | 2.2% | -1.6% |
| Less than 2 years | 5.4% | 1.3% | -4.1% | 1.9% | -0.6% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 81.5% | 76.7% | 4.8% |
| Ireland | 1% | 0.6% | 0.4% |
| Spain | 0.3% | 0.4% | -0.1% |
| Poland | 1% | 1.3% | -0.3% |
| Romania | 1.3% | 0.9% | 0.4% |
| Other EU countries | 0.3% | 1.5% | -1.2% |
| Eastern Asia | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.0% |
| Southern Asia | 1.9% | 1.2% | 0.7% |
| South-East Asia | 0.6% | 0.2% | 0.4% |
| No passport held | 11.8% | 13.5% | -1.7% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 45.7% | 37.2% | 8.5% |
| Christian | 46.6% | 46.2% | 0.4% |
| Buddhist | 0.3% | 0.5% | -0.2% |
| Not answered | 7.3% | 6.0% | 1.3% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Quarry Park Road was 15.7 per 1,000 residents, which is 70.9% lower than the Peverell average. The most reported crime type was Violence and sexual offences.
Quarry Park Road has the 6th lowest crime rate of 25 local areas in Peverell and the 74th lowest crime rate of 839 local areas in Plymouth .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 9.4 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been rising year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has risen by about 50.0%.

Households in this area have a higher level of wealth to the average household in England and Wales. 74% of analyzed areas in England and Wales have lower average household annual income than this area.

| Address | Sale Price | Sale Date | Price Estimate 2025 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 37 Quarry Park Road, Plymouth, City Of Plymouth Terraced, an established residential building | £320,000 | 2025-07-14 | £314,248 |
| 12 Quarry Park Road, Plymouth, City Of Plymouth Terraced, an established residential building | £280,000 | 2024-08-12 | £293,576 |
| 46 Quarry Park Road, Plymouth, City Of Plymouth Terraced, an established residential building | £250,000 | 2024-01-04 | £268,079 |
| 49 Quarry Park Road, Plymouth, City Of Plymouth Terraced, an established residential building | £320,000 | 2023-12-13 | £342,786 |
| 38 Quarry Park Road, Plymouth, City Of Plymouth Terraced, an established residential building | £255,000 | 2023-11-30 | £272,595 |
PL3 4LW area has a high level of entrepreneurship. Only 22% of streets have higher percent of entrepreneur residents. 12% 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.
| Full-Time Employee | 107 |
| Retired | 54 |
| Self-Employed | 31 |
| Part-Time Employee | 27 |
| Unemployed | 10 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 7 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 7 |
| Other | 4 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 4 |
| Looking after home or family | 4 |
| Human health and social work activities | 29 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 23 |
| Education | 18 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 18 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 15 |
| Other | 10 |
| Manufacturing | 8 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 8 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 7 |
| Transport and storage | 7 |
| Construction | 6 |
| Information and communication | 5 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 5 |
| Real estate activities | 4 |
| Electricity, gas, steam and air conditioning supply | 2 |
| Agriculture, forestry and fishing | 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 | 1,965 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Plym Bridge Nursery and Day Care Miller Way , Estover PL6 8UN | 3out of 4 | 4,200 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Hyde Park Junior School Hyde Park Road , Mutley PL3 4RH | 2out of 4 | 589 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Hyde Park Infants' School Hyde Park Road , Mutley PL3 4RS | 4out of 4 | 621 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Montpelier Primary School North Down Road , Beacon Park PL2 3HN | 2out of 4 | 974 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Pennycross Primary School Arden Grove , Pennycross PL2 3RL | 3out of 4 | 1,261 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Compton CofE Primary School Higher Compton Road , PL3 5JB | 3out of 4 | 1,468 yd | Voluntary controlled school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Devonport High School for Girls Lyndhurst Road , Peverell PL2 3DL | 3out of 4 | 795 yd | Academy converter | Not Applicable | Girls | More About School |
| Plymouth High School for Girls St Lawrence Road , PL4 6HT | - not rated | 1,336 yd | Academy converter | No | Girls | More About School |
| Scott Medical and Healthcare College Somerset Place , Stoke PL3 4BD | - not rated | 1,535 yd | Studio schools | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Stoke Damerel Community College Somerset Place , Stoke PL3 4BD | 2out of 4 | 1,537 yd | Academy converter | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| All Saints Church of England Academy Pennycross , PL5 3NE | 1out of 4 | 1,930 yd | Academy sponsor led | Not Applicable | Mixed | 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 | 2,626 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 | 2,592 yd | Free schools | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| King's School Hartley Road , Mannamead PL3 5LW | - not rated | 675 yd | Other independent school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Plymouth College Ford Park , Plymouth PL4 6RN | - not rated | 680 yd | Other independent school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Fletewood School at Derry Villas 88 North Road East , PL4 6AN | - not rated | 1,430 yd | Other independent school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| University of Plymouth Drake Circus , PL4 8AA | - not rated | 1,715 yd | Higher education institutions | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Plymouth College of Art Tavistock Place , PL4 8AT | - not rated | 1,944 yd | Higher education institutions | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
School statistics for this postcode are based on Ofsted rankings.
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Legend Kebab House | 72 Hyde Park Road | 459 yd | |
| Coffee Shark | 59A Hyde Park Road | 479 yd | |
| Sonny's Coffee Shop | 65 Hyde Park Road | 485 yd | |
| The Meadow Cafe | Central Park, Mayflower Drive | 600 yd | |
| Plymouth Argyle Football Club - Catering | Home Park Football Ground, Outland Road | 749 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Hyde Park Social Club | 5 St Gabriels Avenue | 403 yd | |
| Sir Francis Drake Bowling | 35 Whiteford Road | 688 yd | |
| Old Plymothians and Mannameadians Members Club | Plymouth College, Ford Park Road | 749 yd | |
| The Hyde Park Hotel | 88 Mutley Plain | 776 yd | |
| BulletProof Brewing Ltd | 91 Mutley Plain | 865 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Far East Kitchen | 5 Weston Park Road | 255 yd | |
| Golden Phoenix | 2 Wesley Avenue | 389 yd | |
| Peking Chef | 81 Hyde Park Road | 479 yd | |
| Spice Merchant | 77 Hyde Park Road | 479 yd | |
| Perillas | 1A Ford Park Road | 882 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| The Co-operative Food | 2 Peverell Park Road | 231 yd | |
| The Co-Operative Food | 54-56 Mutley Plain | 854 yd | |
| Tesco Express | 83 Mutley Plain | 890 yd | |
| Iceland at the Range | 1 Montpelier Road | 961 yd | |
| Wm Morrison Supermarkets Limited | 282 Outland Road | 1,006 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Home Park East Barn Park Road | grass pitches | 245 yd |
| Plymouth College Ford Park FORD PARK | artificial grass pitch, grass pitches, health and fitness suite, squash courts, swimming pool | 570 yd |
| Whiteford Road Tennis And Badminton Club WHITEFORD ROAD | tennis courts | 651 yd |
| King'S School Plymouth BEECHFIELD BEECHFIELD HARTLEY ROAD | artificial grass pitch | 653 yd |
| Peverell Park (Closed) Outland Road | grass pitches | 673 yd |
| Plymouth Argyle Fc (Harpers Park Training Ground) HOME PARK | grass pitches | 676 yd |
| Goals Soccer Centre (Plymouth) OUTLAND ROAD | artificial grass pitch | 682 yd |
| Plymouth Argyle Fc (Home Park) | grass pitches | 694 yd |
| Central Park Playing Fields Inverdene | grass pitches | 830 yd |
| Plymouth Life Centre MAYFLOWER DRIVE | health and fitness suite, indoor bowls, squash courts, swimming pool | 860 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 | 191.2 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 1000 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 1000 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 20 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 20.7 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 50 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.