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Hermitage Road is in Plymouth and in Plymouth district. PL3 4RX 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 Hermitage Road, Plymouth, PL3 4RX and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.

Nearby postcodes are: PL3 4RY, PL3 4SH, PL3 4RN, PL3 4SF, PL3 4RU, PL3 4SD, PL3 4RL, PL3 4RZ, PL3 4RW.

People

Gender

In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. The local area around PL3 4RX is generally consistent with those figures, having a male population of 49.4%.

2011202110y change (pp)UK Averagepostcode vs UK (pp)
Female48%50.6%2.6% 51.0% -0.4%
Male52%49.4%-2.6% 49.0% 0.4%

Partnership Status

Across the UK, the average relationship status breakdown is roughly 44% married, 38% single, 9% divorced, 6% widowed, and 2% separated.

2011202110y change (pp)UK Averagepostcode vs UK (pp)
Single42.9%39.6%-3.3% 37.9% 1.7%
Married: Opposite sex44.5%42.3%-2.2% 44.2% -1.9%
Married: Same sex0%0.4%0.4% 0.3% 0.1%
Civil partnership: Same sex0%0.8%0.8% 0.1% 0.7%
Separated2%2.3%0.3% 2.2% 0.1%
Divorced9.4%11.2%1.8% 9.1% 2.1%
Widowed1.2%3.5%2.3% 6.1% -2.6%

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.

This area has a high percentage of residents reporting their health as Good or Very Good (90.1%) compared to the average (82%). This typically indicates either a younger population or more affluent area.

2011202110y change (pp)UK Averagepostcode vs UK (pp)
Very good health51%53.4%2.4% 48.4% 5.0%
Good health32.7%36.7%4.0% 33.6% 3.1%
Fair health12.9%7.4%-5.5% 12.7% -5.3%
Bad health2.7%2.3%-0.4% 4.0% -1.7%
Very bad health0.7%0.3%-0.4% 1.2% -0.9%

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.

In the area around PL3 4RX this area, 6.9% 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 55.2%.

2011202110y change (pp)UK Averagepostcode vs UK (pp)
No qualifications5.9%6.9%1.0% 18.2% -11.3%
1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent 11.4%5%-6.4% 9.6% -4.6%
5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels11.4%10%-1.4% 13.4% -3.4%
Apprenticeship2%3.1%1.1% 5.3% -2.2%
HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels15%17%2.0% 16.9% 0.1%
Degree or Similar49.2%55.2%6.0% 33.8% 21.4%
Other5.1%2.7%-2.4% 2.8% -0.1%

Culture

Ethnic Group

In this area, the population is predominantly white, with 93.9% 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.

2011202110y change (pp)UK Averagepostcode vs UK (pp)
Bangladeshi0.7%0%-0.7% 1.1% -1.1%
Chinese2%0.3%-1.7% 0.7% -0.4%
Other Asian0.7%0%-0.7% 1.6% -1.6%
Black African1%2.9%1.9% 2.5% 0.4%
Black Caribbean0%0.3%0.3% 1.0% -0.7%
Other Black0%0.6%0.6% 0.5% 0.1%
Mixed White and Asian0.3%1%0.7% 0.8% 0.2%
Mixed White and African0%0.3%0.3% 0.4% -0.1%
Mixed White and Caribbean0%0.3%0.3% 0.9% -0.6%
Mixed Other0.7%0.3%-0.4% 0.8% -0.5%
White94.2%93.9%-0.3% 81.4% 12.5%
Other0.3%0%-0.3% 1.6% -1.6%

Country of Birth

In this area, 84.9% of the population were born in the United Kingdom, which is similar to the UK average of 83.2%.

2011202110y change (pp)UK Averagepostcode vs UK (pp)
United Kingdom82.7%84.9%2.2% 83.2% 1.7%
European Union7.5%6.1%-1.4% 6.1% 0.0%
Rest of Europe0%1%1.0% 0.8% 0.2%
Africa4.1%5.4%1.3% 2.7% 2.7%
Middle East and Asia4.4%1.6%-2.8% 5.6% -4.0%
Oceania1%1%0.0% 0.3% 0.7%
British Overseas0.3%0%-0.3% 0.0% 0.0%

Length of Residence

2011202110y change (pp)UK Averagepostcode vs UK (pp)
Born in the UK82.3%84.9%2.6% 83.2% 1.7%
10+ Years2.7%8.3%5.6% 9.8% -1.5%
5-10 Years3.1%4.2%1.1% 2.9% 1.3%
2-5 Years2%0.6%-1.4% 2.2% -1.6%
Less than 2 years9.9%1.9%-8.0% 1.9% 0.0%

Passport Held

2021UK Averagepostcode vs UK (pp)
United Kingdom83% 76.7% 6.3%
Ireland0.6% 0.6% 0.0%
France0.3% 0.3% 0.0%
Germany0.6% 0.2% 0.4%
Portugal0.3% 0.5% -0.2%
Spain0.3% 0.4% -0.1%
Lithuania0.3% 0.3% 0.0%
Poland2.6% 1.3% 1.3%
Romania0.3% 0.9% -0.6%
Other EU countries1.3% 1.5% -0.2%
Central and Western Africa0.6% 0.3% 0.3%
South and Eastern Africa1% 0.2% 0.8%
South-East Asia0.3% 0.2% 0.1%
Oceania0.3% 0.1% 0.2%
No passport held8% 13.5% -5.5%

Religion

2021UK Averagepostcode vs UK (pp)
No religion55% 37.2% 17.8%
Christian30.2% 46.2% -16.0%
Buddhist1% 0.5% 0.5%
Muslim1.3% 6.5% -5.2%
Other religion0.3% 0.6% -0.3%
Not answered12.2% 6.0% 6.2%

Safety

Is Hermitage Road dangerous?

Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Hermitage Road was 27.0 per 1,000 residents, which is 50.0% lower than the Peverell average. The most reported crime type was Violence and sexual offences.

Hermitage Road has the 9th lowest crime rate of 25 local areas in Peverell and the 170th lowest crime rate of 839 local areas in Plymouth .

Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 20.3 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been rising year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has fallen by about -61.9%.



🔎 See full breakdown of local crime, hotspots & trends 

Affluence

Household Income

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.

Average Household Income
£52,600
Income Rank
8/10

Household Income in PL3 4RX, Local Authority and Region

Deprivation

Property Prices

Average property prices on Hermitage Road are based on 23 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 Hermitage Road, Plymouth, PL3 4RX

Estimated Average Property Prices for PL3 4RX

Average Price
£430,901
Semi-Detached
£447,713
Terraced
£429,500
Detached
no sales
Flats/Maisonettes
no sales
Other
no sales

Estimated Average Property Prices for Hermitage Road

Average Price
£385,649
Semi-Detached
no sales
Terraced
£418,743
Detached
no sales
Flats/Maisonettes
£228,454
Other
no sales

Property Prices Comparison

Latest Property Sales on Hermitage Road

Address Sale Price Sale Date Price Estimate 2025
43 Hermitage Road, Plymouth, City Of Plymouth
Terraced, an established residential building
£390,0002024-12-13 £400,020
65 Hermitage Road, Plymouth, City Of Plymouth
Terraced, an established residential building
£490,0002024-12-06 £502,589
49 Hermitage Road, Plymouth, City Of Plymouth
Terraced, an established residential building
£430,0002022-12-19 £442,359
61 Hermitage Road, Plymouth, City Of Plymouth
Terraced, an established residential building
£395,0002022-02-16 £449,080
59 Hermitage Road, Plymouth, City Of Plymouth
Terraced, an established residential building
£390,0002021-06-24 £476,820
View All Property Sales and Other Statistics for PL3 4RX

Employment

PL3 4RX area has a very high level of entrepreneurship. Only 15% of streets have higher percent of entrepreneur residents. 14% 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 4RX 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 4RX area is much higher than the country's average. Usually places with high percentage of students are near Universities and near entertainment places.

Economic Activity

Full-Time Employee99
Retired48
Self-Employed35
Part-Time Employee28
Student (economically inactive)21
Full-Time Student (with or without job)11
Other8
Looking after home or family4
Unemployed4
Long-Term Sick or disabled1

Employment Industry

Education29
Human health and social work activities25
Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles21
Manufacturing13
Financial and insurance activities13
Accommodation and food service activities12
Professional, scientific and technical activities12
Public administration and defence; compulsory social security11
Construction8
Administrative and support service activities7
Information and communication6
Other4
Transport and storage4
Real estate activities3
Electricity, gas, steam and air conditioning supply 2
Water supply; sewerage, waste management and remediation activities1

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 2,606 yd Local authority nursery school Yes Mixed More About School
Plym Bridge Nursery and Day Care
Miller Way , Estover PL6 8UN
3out of 4 3,992 yd Local authority nursery school Yes Mixed More About School

Primary

Ofsted Overall Effectiveness Distance Establishment Type Has Nursery Classes Gender More Info
Hyde Park Infants' School
Hyde Park Road , Mutley PL3 4RS
4out of 4 145 yd Academy converter No Mixed More About School
Hyde Park Junior School
Hyde Park Road , Mutley PL3 4RH
2out of 4 161 yd Academy converter No Mixed More About School
Compton CofE Primary School
Higher Compton Road , PL3 5JB
3out of 4 1,141 yd Voluntary controlled school No Mixed More About School
Mount Street Primary School
Mount Street , Greenbank PL4 8NZ
2out of 4 1,367 yd Academy sponsor led Yes Mixed More About School
Lipson Vale Primary School
Bernice Terrace , Lipson PL4 7HW
3out of 4 1,454 yd Community school No Mixed More About School

Secondary

Ofsted Overall Effectiveness Distance Establishment Type Has Nursery Classes Gender More Info
Plymouth High School for Girls
St Lawrence Road , PL4 6HT
- not rated 912 yd Academy converter No Girls More About School
Devonport High School for Girls
Lyndhurst Road , Peverell PL2 3DL
3out of 4 1,435 yd Academy converter Not Applicable Girls More About School
Lipson Co-operative Academy
Bernice Terrace , Lipson PL4 7PG
2out of 4 1,454 yd Academy converter Not Applicable Mixed More About School
Scott Medical and Healthcare College
Somerset Place , Stoke PL3 4BD
- not rated 1,896 yd Studio schools No Mixed More About School
Stoke Damerel Community College
Somerset Place , Stoke PL3 4BD
2out of 4 1,896 yd Academy converter Not Applicable Mixed 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 2,886 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 2,550 yd Free schools Yes Mixed More About School

Not applicable

Ofsted Overall Effectiveness Distance Establishment Type Has Nursery Classes Gender More Info
Plymouth College
Ford Park , Plymouth PL4 6RN
- not rated 232 yd Other independent school Yes Mixed More About School
King's School
Hartley Road , Mannamead PL3 5LW
- not rated 688 yd Other independent school Yes Mixed More About School
Fletewood School at Derry Villas
88 North Road East , PL4 6AN
- not rated 1,147 yd Other independent school Yes Mixed More About School
University of Plymouth
Drake Circus , PL4 8AA
- not rated 1,381 yd Higher education institutions Not Applicable Mixed More About School
Plymouth College of Art
Tavistock Place , PL4 8AT
- not rated 1,590 yd Higher education institutions Not Applicable Mixed More About School

School statistics for this postcode are based on Ofsted rankings.

Food and Drink

Restaurants, Cafes, Canteens

Business Name Address Food hygiene rating Distance
Legend Kebab House72 Hyde Park Road226 yd
Coffee Shark59A Hyde Park Road241 yd
Sonny's Coffee Shop65 Hyde Park Road242 yd
Moo Music Plymouth95 Mutley Plain277 yd
Costa73c Mutley Plain314 yd

Pubs, Bars, Nightclubs

Business Name Address Food hygiene rating Distance
The Hyde Park Hotel88 Mutley Plain207 yd
BulletProof Brewing Ltd91 Mutley Plain289 yd
Old Plymothians and Mannameadians Members ClubPlymouth College, Ford Park Road303 yd
Hyde Park Social Club5 St Gabriels Avenue408 yd
Sir Francis Drake Bowling35 Whiteford Road418 yd

Takeaway, Sandwich Shops

Business Name Address Food hygiene rating Distance
Peking Chef81 Hyde Park Road241 yd
Spice Merchant77 Hyde Park Road241 yd
Golden Phoenix2 Wesley Avenue258 yd
Far East Kitchen5 Weston Park Road399 yd
Perillas1A Ford Park Road415 yd

Supermarkets, Hypermarkets

Business Name Address Food hygiene rating Distance
Tesco Express83 Mutley Plain316 yd
The Co-Operative Food54-56 Mutley Plain317 yd
The Co-operative Food2 Peverell Park Road412 yd
Mutley Bazzar Ltd29 Mutley Plain606 yd
Sainsbury's Local9-11 Mutley Plain606 yd

Sport

Facility Name Sport Objects Distance
Plymouth College Ford Park
FORD PARK
artificial grass pitch, grass pitches, health and fitness suite, squash courts, swimming pool239 yd
Whiteford Road Tennis And Badminton Club
WHITEFORD ROAD
tennis courts375 yd
Core Fitness (Closed)
Rear of Blake Lodge Rear of Blake Lodge Seymour Road
health and fitness suite430 yd
Pure Gym (Plymouth)
ENDEVOUR HOUSE ENDEVOUR HOUSE ALEXANDRA ROAD
health and fitness suite706 yd
King'S School Plymouth
BEECHFIELD BEECHFIELD HARTLEY ROAD
artificial grass pitch760 yd
Plymouth High School For Girls
ST. LAWRENCE ROAD
tennis courts826 yd
Home Park East
Barn Park Road
grass pitches882 yd
Hartley Park
Mannamead Road
tennis courts908 yd
Hill Lane Tennis Club At Lockington Avenue
LOCKINGTON AVENUE
tennis courts1,056 yd
Mannamead Lawn Tennis Club
EGGBUCKLAND ROAD
tennis courts1,058 yd

This statistics are based on Active Places Data - Contains Data © Sport England

Broadband

Technology Aviability

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%

Speed Aviability

Percentage of premises unable to receive 2Mbit/s0.0%
Percentage of premises unable to receive 5Mbit/s0.0%
Percentage of premises unable to receive 10Mbit/s0.0%
Percentage of premises unable to receive 30Mbit/s0.0%

Download Speed

Median download speed100 Mbit/s
Average download speed217.5 Mbit/s
Minimum download speed1000 Mbit/s
Maximum download speed1000 Mbit/s

Upload Speed

Median upload speed20 Mbit/s
Average upload speed22.4 Mbit/s
Maximum upload speed50 Mbit/s

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