Ashford Crescent is in Plymouth and in City Of Plymouth district. PL3 5AB is located in the Compton 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 Ashford Crescent, Plymouth, PL3 5AB and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: PL3 5AE, PL3 5AF, PL4 7HQ, PL3 5BA, PL3 5AA, PL3 5AZ, PL4 7HG, PL4 7EN, PL3 5AD.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. The local area around PL3 5AB 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 | 52.8% | 50.5% | -2.3% | 51.0% | -0.5% |
| Male | 47.2% | 49.5% | 2.3% | 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.
In the immediate area around PL3 5AB, a significant portion of the population is single, making up 49.4% of the residents. On average, approximately 38% of individuals who responded to the census in the UK were single. Areas with higher single populations are typically urban centers, university towns, regions with dynamic job markets, rich cultural offerings and entertainment facilities. These regions also tend to have a younger demographic.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Single | 59.5% | 49.4% | -10.1% | 37.9% | 11.5% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 30.1% | 33.8% | 3.7% | 44.2% | -10.4% |
| Married: Same sex | 0% | 3% | 3.0% | 0.3% | 2.7% |
| Separated | 0.8% | 0.8% | 0.0% | 2.2% | -1.4% |
| Divorced | 7.7% | 10.5% | 2.8% | 9.1% | 1.4% |
| Widowed | 1.9% | 2.5% | 0.6% | 6.1% | -3.6% |
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 | 53.5% | 54.6% | 1.1% | 48.4% | 6.2% |
| Good health | 31.6% | 29.2% | -2.4% | 33.6% | -4.4% |
| Fair health | 11.8% | 11.7% | -0.1% | 12.7% | -1.0% |
| Bad health | 2.1% | 4.5% | 2.4% | 4.0% | 0.5% |
| Very bad health | 1% | 0% | -1.0% | 1.2% | -1.2% |
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.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| No qualifications | 10.8% | 11.6% | 0.8% | 18.2% | -6.6% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 6.2% | 9% | 2.8% | 9.6% | -0.6% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 16.2% | 12.4% | -3.8% | 13.4% | -1.0% |
| Apprenticeship | 3.5% | 3.9% | 0.4% | 5.3% | -1.4% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 32.4% | 20.2% | -12.2% | 16.9% | 3.3% |
| Degree or Similar | 28.2% | 40.8% | 12.6% | 33.8% | 7.0% |
| Other | 2.7% | 2.1% | -0.6% | 2.8% | -0.7% |
In this area, the population is predominantly white, with 93.1% 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 | 0% | 1.7% | 1.7% | 0.7% | 1.0% |
| Indian | 0.3% | 0% | -0.3% | 3.1% | -3.1% |
| Other Asian | 2.4% | 1% | -1.4% | 1.6% | -0.6% |
| Black African | 0.3% | 1.4% | 1.1% | 2.5% | -1.1% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 0% | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.8% | -0.5% |
| Mixed White and African | 0.3% | 1% | 0.7% | 0.4% | 0.6% |
| Mixed Other | 0% | 1% | 1.0% | 0.8% | 0.2% |
| White | 96.2% | 93.1% | -3.1% | 81.4% | 11.7% |
| Gypsy or Irish Traveller | 0.3% | 0% | -0.3% | 0.1% | -0.1% |
| Other | 0% | 0.3% | 0.3% | 1.6% | -1.3% |
In this area, 89.6% 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 | 91.3% | 89.6% | -1.7% | 83.2% | 6.4% |
| European Union | 5.2% | 4.5% | -0.7% | 6.1% | -1.6% |
| Africa | 0.7% | 2.4% | 1.7% | 2.7% | -0.3% |
| Middle East and Asia | 2.4% | 2.4% | 0.0% | 5.6% | -3.2% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.0% | 1.3% | -1.0% |
| Oceania | 0% | 0.7% | 0.7% | 0.3% | 0.4% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 91% | 89% | -2.0% | 83.2% | 5.8% |
| 10+ Years | 3.8% | 6.5% | 2.7% | 9.8% | -3.3% |
| 5-10 Years | 1.4% | 2.4% | 1.0% | 2.9% | -0.5% |
| 2-5 Years | 1% | 1% | 0.0% | 2.2% | -1.2% |
| Less than 2 years | 2.8% | 1% | -1.8% | 1.9% | -0.9% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 76.6% | 76.7% | -0.1% |
| Italy | 0.3% | 0.6% | -0.3% |
| Lithuania | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.0% |
| Poland | 1.4% | 1.3% | 0.1% |
| Other EU countries | 1.7% | 1.5% | 0.2% |
| Central and Western Africa | 0.7% | 0.3% | 0.4% |
| South and Eastern Africa | 0.3% | 0.2% | 0.1% |
| Eastern Asia | 1.7% | 0.3% | 1.4% |
| South-East Asia | 0.3% | 0.2% | 0.1% |
| Oceania | 0.3% | 0.1% | 0.2% |
| No passport held | 16.2% | 13.5% | 2.7% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 58.1% | 37.2% | 20.9% |
| Christian | 32.6% | 46.2% | -13.6% |
| Buddhist | 1% | 0.5% | 0.5% |
| Jewish | 0.3% | 0.5% | -0.2% |
| Not answered | 7.9% | 6.0% | 1.9% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Ashford Crescent was 100.0 per 1,000 residents, which is 0.5% lower than the Compton average. The most reported crime type was Violence and sexual offences.
Ashford Crescent has the 17th highest crime rate of 71 local areas in Compton and the 296th highest crime rate of 839 local areas in Plymouth .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 56.3 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been rising year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has risen by about 600.0%.

Households in this area have a lower level of wealth compared to the average household in England and Wales. 76% of analyzed areas in England and Wales have higher average household annual income than this area.

| Address | Sale Price | Sale Date | Price Estimate 2025 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 29 Ashford Crescent, Plymouth, City Of Plymouth Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £240,000 | 2025-01-16 | £249,830 |
| 23 Ashford Crescent, Plymouth, City Of Plymouth Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £225,000 | 2024-09-06 | £234,685 |
| 33 Ashford Crescent, Plymouth, City Of Plymouth Detached, an established residential building | £395,000 | 2024-06-03 | £416,694 |
| 28 Ashford Crescent, Plymouth, City Of Plymouth Terraced, an established residential building | £224,000 | 2023-12-21 | £239,950 |
| 34 Ashford Crescent, Plymouth, City Of Plymouth Terraced, an established residential building | £225,000 | 2023-07-28 | £239,538 |
The percentage of student residents living in PL3 5AB 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 | 92 |
| Part-Time Employee | 38 |
| Retired | 26 |
| Self-Employed | 23 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 15 |
| Unemployed | 11 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 9 |
| Other | 6 |
| Looking after home or family | 6 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 6 |
| Human health and social work activities | 27 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 26 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 13 |
| Manufacturing | 13 |
| Education | 13 |
| Construction | 12 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 11 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 8 |
| Other | 6 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 5 |
| Information and communication | 5 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 4 |
| Transport and storage | 2 |
| Real estate 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 | 3,584 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Plym Bridge Nursery and Day Care Miller Way , Estover PL6 8UN | 3out of 4 | 3,735 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Lipson Vale Primary School Bernice Terrace , Lipson PL4 7HW | 3out of 4 | 484 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Hyde Park Infants' School Hyde Park Road , Mutley PL3 4RS | 4out of 4 | 1,043 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Salisbury Road Primary School Salisbury Road , PL4 8QZ | 2out of 4 | 1,046 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Hyde Park Junior School Hyde Park Road , Mutley PL3 4RH | 2out of 4 | 1,077 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Compton CofE Primary School Higher Compton Road , PL3 5JB | 3out of 4 | 1,149 yd | Voluntary controlled school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Lipson Co-operative Academy Bernice Terrace , Lipson PL4 7PG | 2out of 4 | 484 yd | Academy converter | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Plymouth High School for Girls St Lawrence Road , PL4 6HT | - not rated | 1,088 yd | Academy converter | No | Girls | More About School |
| Eggbuckland Community College Westcott Close , Eggbuckland PL6 5YB | 3out of 4 | 2,012 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Devonport High School for Girls Lyndhurst Road , Peverell PL2 3DL | 3out of 4 | 2,403 yd | Academy converter | Not Applicable | Girls | More About School |
| Stoke Damerel Community College Somerset Place , Stoke PL3 4BD | 2out of 4 | 2,720 yd | Academy converter | 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 | 3,566 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 | 2,899 yd | Free schools | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Plymouth College Ford Park , Plymouth PL4 6RN | - not rated | 1,039 yd | Other independent school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| King's School Hartley Road , Mannamead PL3 5LW | - not rated | 1,389 yd | Other independent school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Fletewood School at Derry Villas 88 North Road East , PL4 6AN | - not rated | 1,443 yd | Other independent school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| University of Plymouth Drake Circus , PL4 8AA | - not rated | 1,504 yd | Higher education institutions | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Plymouth College of Art Tavistock Place , PL4 8AT | - not rated | 1,611 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| The Backstreet Spot | 17 Ivydale Road | 441 yd | |
| Live Well Community Cafe | Mount Gould Local Care Centre, 200 Mount Gould Road | 700 yd | |
| Baxterstorey 5037 BBC Plymouth | Plymouth Broadcasting House, Seymour Road | 702 yd | |
| The Park Pavilion Cafe | The Lodge, Freedom Fields Park, 49 Greenbank Terrace | 771 yd | |
| Pickle Deli | 21 Mutley Plain | 820 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| The Penguin | Ashford Crescent | 110 yd | |
| Fortescue | 37 Mutley Plain | 826 yd | |
| The Mannamead | 61-63 Mutley Plain | 828 yd | |
| BulletProof Brewing Ltd | 91 Mutley Plain | 847 yd | |
| Saltram Club | 54 Salisbury Road | 870 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Top China | 29 Percy Terrace | 141 yd | |
| Lilahs kitchen | 28 Percy Terrace, Alexandra Road | 147 yd | |
| Lipson Tandoori | 10 Ladysmith Road | 514 yd | |
| St Judes Grill | 17 Cecil Avenue | 808 yd | |
| Wok Fusion | 23 Mutley Plain | 820 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Tesco Express | 125-129 Alexandra Road | 243 yd | |
| Aldi | Longfield Place | 764 yd | |
| Mutley Bazzar Ltd | 29 Mutley Plain | 820 yd | |
| Sainsbury's Local | 9-11 Mutley Plain | 820 yd | |
| Tesco Express | 83 Mutley Plain | 834 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Pure Gym (Plymouth) ENDEVOUR HOUSE ENDEVOUR HOUSE ALEXANDRA ROAD | health and fitness suite | 371 yd |
| Lipson Playing Field Bernice Terrace | grass pitches | 511 yd |
| Core Fitness (Closed) Rear of Blake Lodge Rear of Blake Lodge Seymour Road | health and fitness suite | 578 yd |
| Lipson Community Sports & Arts Centre BERNICE TERRACE | artificial grass pitch, grass pitches, health and fitness suite | 982 yd |
| Mannamead Lawn Tennis Club EGGBUCKLAND ROAD | tennis courts | 1,073 yd |
| Plymouth High School For Girls ST. LAWRENCE ROAD | tennis courts | 1,080 yd |
| Collings Park Eggbuckland Road | grass pitches | 1,089 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 | 159.8 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 1000 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 1000 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 20 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 18.1 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 50 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.