Grantley Gardens is in Plymouth and in Plymouth district. PL3 5BP 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 Grantley Gardens, Plymouth, PL3 5BP and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: PL3 5BS, PL3 5AJ, PL3 5DD, PL3 5BW, PL3 5DE, PL3 5BH, PL3 5BJ, PL3 5BN, PL3 5DB.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. The local area around PL3 5BP is generally consistent with those figures, having a male population of 49.3%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Female | 47.2% | 50.7% | 3.5% | 51.0% | -0.3% |
| Male | 52.8% | 49.3% | -3.5% | 49.0% | 0.3% |
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 | 36.2% | 40.8% | 4.6% | 37.9% | 2.9% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 46.7% | 41.3% | -5.4% | 44.2% | -2.9% |
| Married: Same sex | 1.1% | 0% | -1.1% | 0.3% | -0.3% |
| Civil partnership: Same sex | 0% | 0.6% | 0.6% | 0.1% | 0.5% |
| Separated | 3% | 1.4% | -1.6% | 2.2% | -0.8% |
| Divorced | 8.8% | 11% | 2.2% | 9.1% | 1.9% |
| Widowed | 4.1% | 4.9% | 0.8% | 6.1% | -1.2% |
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 | 50.9% | 51.2% | 0.3% | 48.4% | 2.8% |
| Good health | 34.8% | 33.7% | -1.1% | 33.6% | 0.1% |
| Fair health | 10.5% | 9.8% | -0.7% | 12.7% | -2.9% |
| Bad health | 2.8% | 3.6% | 0.8% | 4.0% | -0.4% |
| Very bad health | 0.9% | 1.7% | 0.8% | 1.2% | 0.5% |
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 | 12.7% | 10.4% | -2.3% | 18.2% | -7.8% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 10.5% | 9.2% | -1.3% | 9.6% | -0.4% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 18.5% | 15.6% | -2.9% | 13.4% | 2.2% |
| Apprenticeship | 10.2% | 6.6% | -3.6% | 5.3% | 1.3% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 15.5% | 21.7% | 6.2% | 16.9% | 4.8% |
| Degree or Similar | 29.6% | 36.4% | 6.8% | 33.8% | 2.6% |
| Other | 3% | 0% | -3.0% | 2.8% | -2.8% |
In this area, the population is predominantly white, with 90.9% 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.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Chinese | 1.2% | 1.4% | 0.2% | 0.7% | 0.7% |
| Indian | 0.2% | 1.2% | 1.0% | 3.1% | -1.9% |
| Other Asian | 1.2% | 1.4% | 0.2% | 1.6% | -0.2% |
| Black African | 1.2% | 0.7% | -0.5% | 2.5% | -1.8% |
| Black Caribbean | 0% | 0.2% | 0.2% | 1.0% | -0.8% |
| Other Black | 0.2% | 0% | -0.2% | 0.5% | -0.5% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 0% | 1.4% | 1.4% | 0.8% | 0.6% |
| Mixed White and African | 0.2% | 0% | -0.2% | 0.4% | -0.4% |
| Mixed White and Caribbean | 0.2% | 0.2% | 0.0% | 0.9% | -0.7% |
| Mixed Other | 0.2% | 1% | 0.8% | 0.8% | 0.2% |
| White | 94.6% | 90.9% | -3.7% | 81.4% | 9.5% |
| Arab | 0% | 1.2% | 1.2% | 0.6% | 0.6% |
| Other | 0.7% | 0.2% | -0.5% | 1.6% | -1.4% |
In this area, 87.1% 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 | 91.8% | 87.1% | -4.7% | 83.2% | 3.9% |
| European Union | 3.5% | 5.2% | 1.7% | 6.1% | -0.9% |
| Rest of Europe | 0.5% | 0.7% | 0.2% | 0.8% | -0.1% |
| Africa | 1.4% | 2.1% | 0.7% | 2.7% | -0.6% |
| Middle East and Asia | 2.1% | 4% | 1.9% | 5.6% | -1.6% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 0.7% | 0.7% | 0.0% | 1.3% | -0.6% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 91.6% | 87.6% | -4.0% | 83.2% | 4.4% |
| 10+ Years | 0.2% | 8.1% | 7.9% | 9.8% | -1.7% |
| 5-10 Years | 1.6% | 2.4% | 0.8% | 2.9% | -0.5% |
| 2-5 Years | 2.3% | 1% | -1.3% | 2.2% | -1.2% |
| Less than 2 years | 4.2% | 1% | -3.2% | 1.9% | -0.9% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 84% | 76.7% | 7.3% |
| Ireland | 0.2% | 0.6% | -0.4% |
| Germany | 0.2% | 0.2% | 0.0% |
| Poland | 1.4% | 1.3% | 0.1% |
| Romania | 1% | 0.9% | 0.1% |
| North Africa | 1% | 0.1% | 0.9% |
| Eastern Asia | 0.7% | 0.3% | 0.4% |
| Southern Asia | 0.2% | 1.2% | -1.0% |
| North America and the Caribbean | 0.2% | 0.3% | -0.1% |
| Central and South America | 0.2% | 0.2% | 0.0% |
| No passport held | 10.8% | 13.5% | -2.7% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 48.4% | 37.2% | 11.2% |
| Christian | 41.8% | 46.2% | -4.4% |
| Hindu | 1.7% | 1.7% | 0.0% |
| Muslim | 2.1% | 6.5% | -4.4% |
| Other religion | 0.2% | 0.6% | -0.4% |
| Not answered | 5.7% | 6.0% | -0.3% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Grantley Gardens was 17.8 per 1,000 residents, which is 82.3% lower than the Compton average. The most reported crime type was Violence and sexual offences.
Grantley Gardens has the 9th lowest crime rate of 71 local areas in Compton and the 90th lowest crime rate of 839 local areas in Plymouth .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 7.6 crimes per 1,000 residents and have remained broadly unchanged year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has fallen by about -13.3%.

Households in this area have a higher level of wealth to the average household in England and Wales. 81% of analyzed areas in England and Wales have lower average household annual income than this area.

| Address | Sale Price | Sale Date | Price Estimate 2025 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 93 Grantley Gardens, Plymouth, City Of Plymouth Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £220,000 | 2025-10-01 | £220,000 |
| 69 Grantley Gardens, Plymouth, City Of Plymouth Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £332,500 | 2025-07-22 | £327,472 |
| 23 Grantley Gardens, Plymouth, City Of Plymouth Terraced, an established residential building | £175,000 | 2023-07-21 | £186,308 |
| 67 Grantley Gardens, Plymouth, City Of Plymouth Terraced, an established residential building | £187,000 | 2022-06-13 | £199,698 |
| 123 Grantley Gardens, Plymouth, City Of Plymouth Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £220,100 | 2022-02-18 | £250,649 |
PL3 5BP 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.
| Full-Time Employee | 141 |
| Retired | 80 |
| Part-Time Employee | 47 |
| Self-Employed | 29 |
| Looking after home or family | 11 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 9 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 8 |
| Other | 7 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 7 |
| Unemployed | 6 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 39 |
| Human health and social work activities | 34 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 30 |
| Education | 26 |
| Manufacturing | 25 |
| Construction | 22 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 17 |
| Other | 10 |
| Transport and storage | 8 |
| Information and communication | 6 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 5 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 4 |
| Real estate activities | 3 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 3 |
| Electricity, gas, steam and air conditioning supply | 1 |
| Water supply; sewerage, waste management and remediation activities | 1 |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Plym Bridge Nursery and Day Care Miller Way , Estover PL6 8UN | 3out of 4 | 3,330 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ham Drive Nursery School and Day Care Ham Drive , Ham PL2 2NJ | 3out of 4 | 3,588 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 | 701 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Compton CofE Primary School Higher Compton Road , PL3 5JB | 3out of 4 | 803 yd | Voluntary controlled school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| High View School 2 Torridge Way , Efford PL3 6JQ | 4out of 4 | 1,030 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Laira Green Primary School Bramley Road , Laira PL3 6BP | 3out of 4 | 1,143 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Hyde Park Infants' School Hyde Park Road , Mutley PL3 4RS | 4out of 4 | 1,172 yd | Academy converter | 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 | 701 yd | Academy converter | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Plymouth High School for Girls St Lawrence Road , PL4 6HT | - not rated | 1,434 yd | Academy converter | No | Girls | More About School |
| Eggbuckland Community College Westcott Close , Eggbuckland PL6 5YB | 3out of 4 | 1,631 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Devonport High School for Girls Lyndhurst Road , Peverell PL2 3DL | 3out of 4 | 2,393 yd | Academy converter | Not Applicable | Girls | More About School |
| St Boniface's RC College 21 Boniface Lane , Crownhill PL5 3AG | 1out of 4 | 2,506 yd | Academy sponsor led | No | Boys | 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 | 3,844 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 | 3,260 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 | 1,201 yd | Other independent school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| King's School Hartley Road , Mannamead PL3 5LW | - not rated | 1,259 yd | Other independent school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Fletewood School at Derry Villas 88 North Road East , PL4 6AN | - not rated | 1,787 yd | Other independent school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| University of Plymouth Drake Circus , PL4 8AA | - not rated | 1,880 yd | Higher education institutions | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Courtlands School Widey Lane , Crownhill PL6 5JS | 3out of 4 | 1,988 yd | Academy special converter | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
School statistics for this postcode are based on Ofsted rankings.
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Baxterstorey 5037 BBC Plymouth | Plymouth Broadcasting House, Seymour Road | 657 yd | |
| The Backstreet Spot | 17 Ivydale Road | 705 yd | |
| Live Well Community Cafe | Mount Gould Local Care Centre, 200 Mount Gould Road | 951 yd | |
| The Veg Patch Bistro | 73 Mutley Plain | 1,036 yd | |
| Costa | 73c Mutley Plain | 1,037 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| The Penguin | Ashford Crescent | 483 yd | |
| Bluebird | 164 Eggbuckland Road | 744 yd | |
| The Rising Sun | 138 Eggbuckland Road | 757 yd | |
| Sir Francis Drake Bowling | 35 Whiteford Road | 1,018 yd | |
| BulletProof Brewing Ltd | 91 Mutley Plain | 1,041 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Wongs | 82 Priory Road | 425 yd | |
| Lilahs kitchen | 28 Percy Terrace, Alexandra Road | 539 yd | |
| Top China | 29 Percy Terrace | 539 yd | |
| Mariners Fish and Chips | 49 Torridge Way | 886 yd | |
| Torridge Pizza and Grill | 63 Torridge Way | 886 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Tesco Express | 125-129 Alexandra Road | 602 yd | |
| Tesco | Tesco Express, 137 Eggbuckland Road | 744 yd | |
| The Co-operative Food | 147-149 Eggbuckland Road | 797 yd | |
| The Co-operative Food | 41 Torridge Way | 886 yd | |
| Tesco Express | 83 Mutley Plain | 1,039 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Core Fitness (Closed) Rear of Blake Lodge Rear of Blake Lodge Seymour Road | health and fitness suite | 639 yd |
| Lipson Playing Field Bernice Terrace | grass pitches | 656 yd |
| Pure Gym (Plymouth) ENDEVOUR HOUSE ENDEVOUR HOUSE ALEXANDRA ROAD | health and fitness suite | 693 yd |
| Collings Park Eggbuckland Road | grass pitches | 720 yd |
| Mannamead Lawn Tennis Club EGGBUCKLAND ROAD | tennis courts | 741 yd |
| High View Primary School TORRIDGE WAY | grass pitches | 934 yd |
| Lipson Community Sports & Arts Centre BERNICE TERRACE | artificial grass pitch, grass pitches, health and fitness suite | 984 yd |
| Whiteford Road Tennis And Badminton Club WHITEFORD ROAD | tennis courts | 1,037 yd |
| Hartley Park Mannamead Road | tennis courts | 1,051 yd |
| Higher Efford Efford Road | grass pitches | 1,076 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 | 154.1 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 1000 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 1000 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 10 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 15.8 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 50 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.