Priory Lawn Terrace is in Plymouth and in Plymouth district. PL3 5EA 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 Priory Lawn Terrace, Plymouth, PL3 5EA and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: PL3 5DZ, PL3 5EB, PL3 5EX, PL3 5EY, PL3 5DY, PL3 5EU, PL3 5ET, PL3 6JU, PL3 5DF.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. However, the area surrounding PL3 5EA, has a female population slightly higher than UK average, with 54.6% of residents being female. Several factors can contribute to this. Women generally live longer than men, resulting in a higher proportion of women in neighborhoods with significant elderly populations. Typically, as people grow older, they tend to relocate from city center addresses to suburban areas, smaller towns, and rural locations. Consequently, these areas often have a higher number of females. A higher female population can also be found in areas with industries that employ more women, such as healthcare, education, and retail.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Female | 52.3% | 54.6% | 2.3% | 51.0% | 3.6% |
| Male | 47.7% | 45.4% | -2.3% | 49.0% | -3.6% |
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 | 33.8% | 40.2% | 6.4% | 37.9% | 2.3% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 46.4% | 41.5% | -4.9% | 44.2% | -2.7% |
| Separated | 2.7% | 2.6% | -0.1% | 2.2% | 0.4% |
| Divorced | 12.2% | 12.2% | 0.0% | 9.1% | 3.1% |
| Widowed | 5% | 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 | 53% | 57.7% | 4.7% | 48.4% | 9.3% |
| Good health | 35.7% | 27.3% | -8.4% | 33.6% | -6.3% |
| Fair health | 6% | 13.3% | 7.3% | 12.7% | 0.6% |
| Bad health | 4.6% | 0.7% | -3.9% | 4.0% | -3.3% |
| Very bad health | 0.7% | 1% | 0.3% | 1.2% | -0.2% |
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.
In the area around PL3 5EA this area, 7.9% 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 43.7%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| No qualifications | 9.9% | 7.9% | -2.0% | 18.2% | -10.3% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 12.6% | 9.6% | -3.0% | 9.6% | 0.0% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 17.6% | 9.6% | -8.0% | 13.4% | -3.8% |
| Apprenticeship | 4.5% | 5.2% | 0.7% | 5.3% | -0.1% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 14.4% | 22.3% | 7.9% | 16.9% | 5.4% |
| Degree or Similar | 37.8% | 43.7% | 5.9% | 33.8% | 9.9% |
| Other | 3.2% | 1.7% | -1.5% | 2.8% | -1.1% |
In this area, the population is predominantly white, with 98.7% 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 | 0.4% | 0% | -0.4% | 0.7% | -0.7% |
| Other Asian | 0% | 0.7% | 0.7% | 1.6% | -0.9% |
| Black African | 1.4% | 0% | -1.4% | 2.5% | -2.5% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 0.7% | 0.3% | -0.4% | 0.8% | -0.5% |
| White | 97.5% | 98.7% | 1.2% | 81.4% | 17.3% |
| Other | 0% | 0.3% | 0.3% | 1.6% | -1.3% |
In this area, 92.7% of the population were born in the United Kingdom, which is higher than the UK average of 83.2%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 92.9% | 92.7% | -0.2% | 83.2% | 9.5% |
| European Union | 3.2% | 4.7% | 1.5% | 6.1% | -1.4% |
| Africa | 2.1% | 0.3% | -1.8% | 2.7% | -2.4% |
| Middle East and Asia | 0.7% | 0.7% | 0.0% | 5.6% | -4.9% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 0.4% | 1.3% | 0.9% | 1.3% | 0.0% |
| Oceania | 0.4% | 0.3% | -0.1% | 0.3% | 0.0% |
| British Overseas | 0.4% | 0% | -0.4% | 0.0% | 0.0% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 92.9% | 93% | 0.1% | 83.2% | 9.8% |
| 10+ Years | 0.4% | 3.7% | 3.3% | 9.8% | -6.1% |
| 5-10 Years | 0.4% | 2% | 1.6% | 2.9% | -0.9% |
| 2-5 Years | 2.1% | 1.3% | -0.8% | 2.2% | -0.9% |
| Less than 2 years | 4.2% | 0% | -4.2% | 1.9% | -1.9% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 80.1% | 76.7% | 3.4% |
| Ireland | 1.7% | 0.6% | 1.1% |
| Portugal | 2% | 0.5% | 1.5% |
| Poland | 1% | 1.3% | -0.3% |
| Other EU countries | 1.3% | 1.5% | -0.2% |
| Middle East | 0.3% | 0.1% | 0.2% |
| North America and the Caribbean | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.0% |
| No passport held | 13.2% | 13.5% | -0.3% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 59.2% | 37.2% | 22.0% |
| Christian | 36.5% | 46.2% | -9.7% |
| Muslim | 1% | 6.5% | -5.5% |
| Not answered | 3.3% | 6.0% | -2.7% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Priory Lawn Terrace was 80.4 per 1,000 residents, which is 20.0% lower than the Compton average. The most reported crime type was Violence and sexual offences.
Priory Lawn Terrace has the 26th highest crime rate of 71 local areas in Compton and the 365th highest crime rate of 839 local areas in Plymouth .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 45.5 crimes per 1,000 residents and have remained broadly unchanged year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has fallen by about -55.6%.

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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 4 Priory Lawn Terrace, Plymouth, City Of Plymouth Terraced, an established residential building | £150,000 | 2021-06-01 | £183,392 |
| 9 Priory Lawn Terrace, Plymouth, City Of Plymouth Terraced, an established residential building | £135,000 | 2016-01-14 | £197,645 |
| 12 Priory Lawn Terrace, Plymouth, City Of Plymouth Terraced, an established residential building | £125,000 | 2012-12-07 | £208,601 |
| 6 Priory Lawn Terrace, Plymouth, City Of Plymouth Terraced, an established residential building | £108,995 | 2012-06-15 | £181,600 |
| 10 Priory Lawn Terrace, Plymouth, City Of Plymouth Terraced, an established residential building | £124,950 | 2012-05-10 | £209,528 |
PL3 5EA 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 | 99 |
| Retired | 43 |
| Part-Time Employee | 29 |
| Self-Employed | 21 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 13 |
| Looking after home or family | 7 |
| Other | 5 |
| Unemployed | 5 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 4 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 3 |
| Education | 33 |
| Human health and social work activities | 24 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 21 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 15 |
| Construction | 14 |
| Other | 10 |
| Manufacturing | 10 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 8 |
| Transport and storage | 8 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 5 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 3 |
| Real estate activities | 3 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 2 |
| Information and communication | 1 |
| Electricity, gas, steam and air conditioning supply | 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 | 2,971 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 | 3,596 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Compton CofE Primary School Higher Compton Road , PL3 5JB | 3out of 4 | 536 yd | Voluntary controlled school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| High View School 2 Torridge Way , Efford PL3 6JQ | 4out of 4 | 958 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Lipson Vale Primary School Bernice Terrace , Lipson PL4 7HW | 3out of 4 | 1,022 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Laira Green Primary School Bramley Road , Laira PL3 6BP | 3out of 4 | 1,212 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Austin Farm Academy Delamere Road , Eggbuckland PL6 5XQ | 2out of 4 | 1,347 yd | Academy sponsor led | 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 | 1,022 yd | Academy converter | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Eggbuckland Community College Westcott Close , Eggbuckland PL6 5YB | 3out of 4 | 1,284 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Plymouth High School for Girls St Lawrence Road , PL4 6HT | - not rated | 1,757 yd | Academy converter | No | Girls | More About School |
| St Boniface's RC College 21 Boniface Lane , Crownhill PL5 3AG | 1out of 4 | 2,238 yd | Academy sponsor led | No | Boys | More About School |
| Devonport High School for Girls Lyndhurst Road , Peverell PL2 3DL | 3out of 4 | 2,409 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 | 4,092 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 | 3,582 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 | 1,213 yd | Other independent school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Plymouth College Ford Park , Plymouth PL4 6RN | - not rated | 1,409 yd | Other independent school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Courtlands School Widey Lane , Crownhill PL6 5JS | 3out of 4 | 1,666 yd | Academy special converter | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Fletewood School at Derry Villas 88 North Road East , PL4 6AN | - not rated | 2,103 yd | Other independent school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| University of Plymouth Drake Circus , PL4 8AA | - not rated | 2,220 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Greenacres Tea Room | 12 Pearn Road | 778 yd | |
| Baxterstorey 5037 BBC Plymouth | Plymouth Broadcasting House, Seymour Road | 786 yd | |
| The Backstreet Spot | 17 Ivydale Road | 1,016 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bluebird | 164 Eggbuckland Road | 377 yd | |
| The Rising Sun | 138 Eggbuckland Road | 411 yd | |
| The Penguin | Ashford Crescent | 847 yd | |
| Sir Francis Drake Bowling | 35 Whiteford Road | 1,050 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Wongs | 82 Priory Road | 118 yd | |
| Mariners Fish and Chips | 49 Torridge Way | 754 yd | |
| Torridge Pizza and Grill | 63 Torridge Way | 754 yd | |
| Lilahs kitchen | 28 Percy Terrace, Alexandra Road | 910 yd | |
| Top China | 29 Percy Terrace | 910 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Tesco | Tesco Express, 137 Eggbuckland Road | 377 yd | |
| The Co-operative Food | 147-149 Eggbuckland Road | 426 yd | |
| The Co-operative Food | 41 Torridge Way | 754 yd | |
| Tesco Express | 125-129 Alexandra Road | 956 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Collings Park Eggbuckland Road | grass pitches | 421 yd |
| Mannamead Lawn Tennis Club EGGBUCKLAND ROAD | tennis courts | 507 yd |
| High View Primary School TORRIDGE WAY | grass pitches | 848 yd |
| Hill Lane Tennis Club HILL LANE | tennis courts | 850 yd |
| Core Fitness (Closed) Rear of Blake Lodge Rear of Blake Lodge Seymour Road | health and fitness suite | 851 yd |
| Higher Efford Efford Road | grass pitches | 867 yd |
| Hartley Park Mannamead Road | tennis courts | 903 yd |
| Lipson Playing Field Bernice Terrace | grass pitches | 953 yd |
| Pure Gym (Plymouth) ENDEVOUR HOUSE ENDEVOUR HOUSE ALEXANDRA ROAD | health and fitness suite | 1,028 yd |
| Whiteford Road Tennis And Badminton Club WHITEFORD ROAD | tennis courts | 1,084 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 | 65.8 Mbit/s |
| Average download speed | 89.5 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 350 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 350 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 20 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 17.5 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 35 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.