Thornhill Road is in Plymouth and in Plymouth district. PL3 5NF 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 Thornhill Road, Plymouth, PL3 5NF and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: PL3 5NE, PL3 5LX, PL3 5NJ, PL3 5LU, PL3 5NA, PL3 5NB, PL3 5NP, PL3 5NW, PL3 5LL.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. However, the area surrounding PL3 5NF has a female population much higher than UK average, with 56.6% of the population 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 | 57.3% | 56.6% | -0.7% | 51.0% | 5.6% |
| Male | 42.7% | 43.4% | 0.7% | 49.0% | -5.6% |
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 | 34.5% | 30.6% | -3.9% | 37.9% | -7.3% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 43.7% | 45.5% | 1.8% | 44.2% | 1.3% |
| Married: Same sex | 0% | 1.3% | 1.3% | 0.3% | 1.0% |
| Separated | 2.2% | 0.8% | -1.4% | 2.2% | -1.4% |
| Divorced | 7.5% | 12.6% | 5.1% | 9.1% | 3.5% |
| Widowed | 12.1% | 9.3% | -2.8% | 6.1% | 3.2% |
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 | 56% | 55% | -1.0% | 48.4% | 6.6% |
| Good health | 27.2% | 29.5% | 2.3% | 33.6% | -4.1% |
| Fair health | 13.3% | 13% | -0.3% | 12.7% | 0.3% |
| Bad health | 3.5% | 1.7% | -1.8% | 4.0% | -2.3% |
| Very bad health | 0% | 0.8% | 0.8% | 1.2% | -0.4% |
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 49.6%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| No qualifications | 14.6% | 14.8% | 0.2% | 18.2% | -3.4% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 8.9% | 3.6% | -5.3% | 9.6% | -6.0% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 14.3% | 9.7% | -4.6% | 13.4% | -3.7% |
| Apprenticeship | 1.6% | 4.6% | 3.0% | 5.3% | -0.7% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 12.4% | 14.8% | 2.4% | 16.9% | -2.1% |
| Degree or Similar | 45.6% | 49.6% | 4.0% | 33.8% | 15.8% |
| Other | 2.7% | 2.8% | 0.1% | 2.8% | 0.0% |
In this area, the population is predominantly white, with 91.1% 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) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bangladeshi | 1.3% | 0% | -1.3% | 1.1% | -1.1% |
| Chinese | 0.2% | 1.9% | 1.7% | 0.7% | 1.2% |
| Indian | 0.2% | 0.6% | 0.4% | 3.1% | -2.5% |
| Other Asian | 0.4% | 1.5% | 1.1% | 1.6% | -0.1% |
| Black African | 0.4% | 0% | -0.4% | 2.5% | -2.5% |
| Black Caribbean | 0.2% | 0% | -0.2% | 1.0% | -1.0% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 1.5% | 0.8% | -0.7% | 0.8% | 0.0% |
| Mixed White and African | 0.7% | 0.2% | -0.5% | 0.4% | -0.2% |
| Mixed White and Caribbean | 0.2% | 0.6% | 0.4% | 0.9% | -0.3% |
| Mixed Other | 0.4% | 1.1% | 0.7% | 0.8% | 0.3% |
| White | 93.1% | 91.1% | -2.0% | 81.4% | 9.7% |
| Other | 1.1% | 2.1% | 1.0% | 1.6% | 0.5% |
In this area, 87.7% 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 | 90.7% | 87.7% | -3.0% | 83.2% | 4.5% |
| European Union | 4.2% | 5.1% | 0.9% | 6.1% | -1.0% |
| Rest of Europe | 0.2% | 0.4% | 0.2% | 0.8% | -0.4% |
| Africa | 0.9% | 0.8% | -0.1% | 2.7% | -1.9% |
| Middle East and Asia | 2.7% | 4.9% | 2.2% | 5.6% | -0.7% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 1.1% | 0.6% | -0.5% | 1.3% | -0.7% |
| Oceania | 0.2% | 0% | -0.2% | 0.3% | -0.3% |
| British Overseas | 0% | 0.4% | 0.4% | 0.0% | 0.4% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 89.2% | 87.9% | -1.3% | 83.2% | 4.7% |
| 10+ Years | 1.1% | 7.8% | 6.7% | 9.8% | -2.0% |
| 5-10 Years | 2.2% | 1.5% | -0.7% | 2.9% | -1.4% |
| 2-5 Years | 0.9% | 1.9% | 1.0% | 2.2% | -0.3% |
| Less than 2 years | 6.6% | 0.8% | -5.8% | 1.9% | -1.1% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 83.7% | 76.7% | 7.0% |
| Ireland | 1.1% | 0.6% | 0.5% |
| Italy | 0.2% | 0.6% | -0.4% |
| Spain | 0.2% | 0.4% | -0.2% |
| Poland | 0.8% | 1.3% | -0.5% |
| Romania | 0.2% | 0.9% | -0.7% |
| Other EU countries | 1.9% | 1.5% | 0.4% |
| Other Europe | 0.4% | 0.2% | 0.2% |
| Eastern Asia | 1.1% | 0.3% | 0.8% |
| Southern Asia | 0.6% | 1.2% | -0.6% |
| South-East Asia | 0.2% | 0.2% | 0.0% |
| North America and the Caribbean | 0.2% | 0.3% | -0.1% |
| Oceania | 0.2% | 0.1% | 0.1% |
| No passport held | 9.1% | 13.5% | -4.4% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 38.8% | 37.2% | 1.6% |
| Christian | 53.8% | 46.2% | 7.6% |
| Buddhist | 1.1% | 0.5% | 0.6% |
| Hindu | 0.4% | 1.7% | -1.3% |
| Other religion | 0.8% | 0.6% | 0.2% |
| Not answered | 5.1% | 6.0% | -0.9% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Thornhill Road was 43.0 per 1,000 residents, which is 57.2% lower than the Compton average. The most reported crime type was Violence and sexual offences.
Thornhill Road has the 32nd lowest crime rate of 71 local areas in Compton and the 285th lowest crime rate of 839 local areas in Plymouth .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 28.0 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been falling year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has fallen by about -29.0%.

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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 5 Thornhill Road, Plymouth, City Of Plymouth Terraced, an established residential building | £505,000 | 2025-02-27 | £517,463 |
| 35 Thornhill Road, Plymouth, City Of Plymouth Terraced, an established residential building | £400,000 | 2024-07-04 | £422,380 |
| 7 Thornhill Road, Plymouth, City Of Plymouth Terraced, an established residential building | £512,500 | 2024-03-01 | £550,699 |
| 21 Thornhill Road, Plymouth, City Of Plymouth Terraced, an established residential building | £525,000 | 2023-06-28 | £563,547 |
| 29 Thornhill Road, Plymouth, City Of Plymouth Terraced, an established residential building | £465,000 | 2021-06-30 | £568,516 |
PL3 5NF area has a high level of entrepreneurship. Only 19% of streets have higher percent of entrepreneur residents. 13% 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 5NF 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 | 138 |
| Retired | 109 |
| Self-Employed | 49 |
| Part-Time Employee | 41 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 19 |
| Looking after home or family | 10 |
| Other | 6 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 6 |
| Unemployed | 6 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 4 |
| Human health and social work activities | 38 |
| Education | 29 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 27 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 25 |
| Other | 16 |
| Construction | 16 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 11 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 10 |
| Manufacturing | 9 |
| Transport and storage | 7 |
| Information and communication | 7 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 7 |
| Real estate activities | 6 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 2 |
| Water supply; sewerage, waste management and remediation activities | 1 |
| Mining and quarrying | 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 | 2,592 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Plym Bridge Nursery and Day Care Miller Way , Estover PL6 8UN | 3out of 4 | 3,509 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| 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 | 675 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Hyde Park Junior School Hyde Park Road , Mutley PL3 4RH | 2out of 4 | 677 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Compton CofE Primary School Higher Compton Road , PL3 5JB | 3out of 4 | 710 yd | Voluntary controlled school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Manadon Vale Primary School St Peter's Road , Manadon PL5 3DL | 3out of 4 | 1,400 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Lipson Vale Primary School Bernice Terrace , Lipson PL4 7HW | 3out of 4 | 1,617 yd | Community 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 | 1,401 yd | Academy converter | Not Applicable | Girls | More About School |
| Eggbuckland Community College Westcott Close , Eggbuckland PL6 5YB | 3out of 4 | 1,414 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Plymouth High School for Girls St Lawrence Road , PL4 6HT | - not rated | 1,439 yd | Academy converter | No | Girls | More About School |
| Lipson Co-operative Academy Bernice Terrace , Lipson PL4 7PG | 2out of 4 | 1,617 yd | Academy converter | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| St Boniface's RC College 21 Boniface Lane , Crownhill PL5 3AG | 1out of 4 | 1,795 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 | 3,317 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 | 3,078 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 | 246 yd | Other independent school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Plymouth College Ford Park , Plymouth PL4 6RN | - not rated | 770 yd | Other independent school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Courtlands School Widey Lane , Crownhill PL6 5JS | 3out of 4 | 1,552 yd | Academy special converter | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Fletewood School at Derry Villas 88 North Road East , PL4 6AN | - not rated | 1,688 yd | Other independent school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| University of Plymouth Drake Circus , PL4 8AA | - not rated | 1,917 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Baxterstorey 5037 BBC Plymouth | Plymouth Broadcasting House, Seymour Road | 447 yd | |
| Legend Kebab House | 72 Hyde Park Road | 650 yd | |
| Coffee Shark | 59A Hyde Park Road | 689 yd | |
| Sonny's Coffee Shop | 65 Hyde Park Road | 694 yd | |
| Moo Music Plymouth | 95 Mutley Plain | 792 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sir Francis Drake Bowling | 35 Whiteford Road | 125 yd | |
| The Hyde Park Hotel | 88 Mutley Plain | 736 yd | |
| BulletProof Brewing Ltd | 91 Mutley Plain | 801 yd | |
| Hyde Park Social Club | 5 St Gabriels Avenue | 812 yd | |
| Old Plymothians and Mannameadians Members Club | Plymouth College, Ford Park Road | 844 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Golden Phoenix | 2 Wesley Avenue | 519 yd | |
| Far East Kitchen | 5 Weston Park Road | 556 yd | |
| Peking Chef | 81 Hyde Park Road | 689 yd | |
| Spice Merchant | 77 Hyde Park Road | 689 yd | |
| Wongs | 82 Priory Road | 907 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| The Co-operative Food | 2 Peverell Park Road | 603 yd | |
| Tesco Express | 83 Mutley Plain | 825 yd | |
| The Co-Operative Food | 54-56 Mutley Plain | 845 yd | |
| Wm Morrison Supermarkets Limited | 282 Outland Road | 972 yd | |
| Tesco | Tesco Express, 137 Eggbuckland Road | 1,057 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Whiteford Road Tennis And Badminton Club WHITEFORD ROAD | tennis courts | 171 yd |
| King'S School Plymouth BEECHFIELD BEECHFIELD HARTLEY ROAD | artificial grass pitch | 351 yd |
| Hartley Park Mannamead Road | tennis courts | 376 yd |
| Hill Lane Tennis Club At Lockington Avenue LOCKINGTON AVENUE | tennis courts | 516 yd |
| Core Fitness (Closed) Rear of Blake Lodge Rear of Blake Lodge Seymour Road | health and fitness suite | 611 yd |
| Hill Lane Tennis Club HILL LANE | tennis courts | 612 yd |
| Mannamead Lawn Tennis Club EGGBUCKLAND ROAD | tennis courts | 645 yd |
| Plymouth College Ford Park FORD PARK | artificial grass pitch, grass pitches, health and fitness suite, squash courts, swimming pool | 743 yd |
| Collings Park Eggbuckland Road | grass pitches | 799 yd |
| Home Park East Barn Park Road | grass pitches | 978 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 | 139.7 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 500 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 500 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 20 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 18.5 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 35 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.