Burleigh Lane is in Plymouth and in City Of Plymouth district. PL3 5PS 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 Burleigh Lane, Plymouth, PL3 5PS and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: PL3 5PT, PL3 5QD, PL3 5PR, PL3 5QA, PL3 5PZ, PL3 5NT, PL3 5PB, PL3 5PX, PL3 5QB.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. The local area around PL3 5PS is generally consistent with those figures, having a male population of 49.4%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Female | 52.6% | 50.6% | -2.0% | 51.0% | -0.4% |
| Male | 47.4% | 49.4% | 2.0% | 49.0% | 0.4% |
Across the UK, the average relationship status breakdown is roughly 44% married, 38% single, 9% divorced, 6% widowed, and 2% separated.
In the immediate vicinity of PL3 5PS there is a very large concentration of residents that are married - 58.4% of the resident population. In contrast, the average marriage rate across the census is about 44%.
Areas with a high percentage of married residents are typically suburban neighborhoods, towns with good schools and family-friendly amenities, and regions with affordable, spacious housing options. Additionally, such areas can be popular among retirees.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Single | 16.1% | 24% | 7.9% | 37.9% | -13.9% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 68.6% | 58.4% | -10.2% | 44.2% | 14.2% |
| Married: Same sex | 0% | 0.8% | 0.8% | 0.3% | 0.5% |
| Separated | 1.1% | 1.9% | 0.8% | 2.2% | -0.3% |
| Divorced | 5.8% | 5% | -0.8% | 9.1% | -4.1% |
| Widowed | 8.4% | 9.9% | 1.5% | 6.1% | 3.8% |
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 | 52.3% | 56.2% | 3.9% | 48.4% | 7.8% |
| Good health | 27.5% | 26% | -1.5% | 33.6% | -7.6% |
| Fair health | 14.8% | 11.4% | -3.4% | 12.7% | -1.3% |
| Bad health | 3.9% | 5.2% | 1.3% | 4.0% | 1.2% |
| Very bad health | 1.5% | 1.3% | -0.2% | 1.2% | 0.1% |
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 46.7%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| No qualifications | 10.9% | 15.3% | 4.4% | 18.2% | -2.9% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 9.1% | 6.1% | -3.0% | 9.6% | -3.5% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 15% | 8.4% | -6.6% | 13.4% | -5.0% |
| Apprenticeship | 6.2% | 3.8% | -2.4% | 5.3% | -1.5% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 12.4% | 16.9% | 4.5% | 16.9% | 0.0% |
| Degree or Similar | 43.1% | 46.7% | 3.6% | 33.8% | 12.9% |
| Other | 3.3% | 2.7% | -0.6% | 2.8% | -0.1% |
In this area, the population is predominantly white, with 92.6% 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 | 0.9% | 1% | 0.1% | 0.7% | 0.3% |
| Indian | 0% | 2.2% | 2.2% | 3.1% | -0.9% |
| Other Asian | 0% | 1% | 1.0% | 1.6% | -0.6% |
| Black African | 0% | 0.6% | 0.6% | 2.5% | -1.9% |
| Black Caribbean | 0% | 0.3% | 0.3% | 1.0% | -0.7% |
| Other Black | 0% | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.5% | -0.2% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 0.3% | 0% | -0.3% | 0.8% | -0.8% |
| Mixed White and African | 0% | 1% | 1.0% | 0.4% | 0.6% |
| Mixed Other | 0% | 1% | 1.0% | 0.8% | 0.2% |
| White | 98.8% | 92.6% | -6.2% | 81.4% | 11.2% |
In this area, 92.2% 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 | 97.6% | 92.2% | -5.4% | 83.2% | 9.0% |
| European Union | 1.2% | 1.9% | 0.7% | 6.1% | -4.2% |
| Rest of Europe | 0.3% | 0% | -0.3% | 0.8% | -0.8% |
| Africa | 0.6% | 1.3% | 0.7% | 2.7% | -1.4% |
| Middle East and Asia | 0% | 3.2% | 3.2% | 5.6% | -2.4% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 0.3% | 1.3% | 1.0% | 1.3% | 0.0% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 97% | 92.2% | -4.8% | 83.2% | 9.0% |
| 10+ Years | 0% | 6.2% | 6.2% | 9.8% | -3.6% |
| 5-10 Years | 0% | 0.6% | 0.6% | 2.9% | -2.3% |
| 2-5 Years | 0% | 0.3% | 0.3% | 2.2% | -1.9% |
| Less than 2 years | 3% | 0.6% | -2.4% | 1.9% | -1.3% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 87.1% | 76.7% | 10.4% |
| Ireland | 0.6% | 0.6% | 0.0% |
| Germany | 0.3% | 0.2% | 0.1% |
| Lithuania | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.0% |
| Other EU countries | 0.3% | 1.5% | -1.2% |
| South and Eastern Africa | 0.3% | 0.2% | 0.1% |
| Southern Asia | 1% | 1.2% | -0.2% |
| North America and the Caribbean | 1.3% | 0.3% | 1.0% |
| No passport held | 8.7% | 13.5% | -4.8% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 36.3% | 37.2% | -0.9% |
| Christian | 54.3% | 46.2% | 8.1% |
| Hindu | 2.3% | 1.7% | 0.6% |
| Other religion | 0.3% | 0.6% | -0.3% |
| Not answered | 6.8% | 6.0% | 0.8% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Burleigh Lane was 33.0 per 1,000 residents, which is 67.2% lower than the Compton average. The most reported crime type was Anti-social behaviour.
Burleigh Lane has the 22nd lowest crime rate of 71 local areas in Compton and the 215th lowest crime rate of 839 local areas in Plymouth .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 6.6 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been falling year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has fallen by about -72.4%.

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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 7 Burleigh Lane, Plymouth, City Of Plymouth Detached, an established residential building | £320,000 | 2012-04-10 | £526,268 |
| 5 Burleigh Lane, Plymouth, City Of Plymouth Detached, an established residential building | £215,000 | 2008-11-21 | £357,047 |
| 7 Burleigh Lane, Plymouth, City Of Plymouth Detached, an established residential building | £241,950 | 2007-08-13 | £363,282 |
| 6 Burleigh Lane, Plymouth, City Of Plymouth Detached, an established residential building | £160,000 | 2005-02-25 | £281,799 |
| 5 Burleigh Lane, Plymouth, City Of Plymouth Detached, an established residential building | £140,000 | 2002-10-04 | £333,770 |
PL3 5PS area has a low unemployment rate. According to Census 2021, 1% 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 retired residents living in PL3 5PS area is much higher than the country's average. According to Census 2011, 35% residents of this area were retired, while the average in the UK was 14%.
| Retired | 94 |
| Full-Time Employee | 86 |
| Part-Time Employee | 25 |
| Self-Employed | 20 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 13 |
| Looking after home or family | 8 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 8 |
| Other | 5 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 4 |
| Unemployed | 2 |
| Human health and social work activities | 22 |
| Education | 16 |
| Manufacturing | 15 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 15 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 11 |
| Other | 9 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 9 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 8 |
| Construction | 8 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 7 |
| Transport and storage | 6 |
| Real estate activities | 4 |
| Information and communication | 3 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 3 |
| Electricity, gas, steam and air conditioning supply | 2 |
| 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 | 1,923 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Plym Bridge Nursery and Day Care Miller Way , Estover PL6 8UN | 3out of 4 | 3,719 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Pennycross Primary School Arden Grove , Pennycross PL2 3RL | 3out of 4 | 882 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Manadon Vale Primary School St Peter's Road , Manadon PL5 3DL | 3out of 4 | 1,018 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Montpelier Primary School North Down Road , Beacon Park PL2 3HN | 2out of 4 | 1,026 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Hyde Park Junior School Hyde Park Road , Mutley PL3 4RH | 2out of 4 | 1,098 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Hyde Park Infants' School Hyde Park Road , Mutley PL3 4RS | 4out of 4 | 1,119 yd | Academy converter | 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 | 798 yd | Academy converter | Not Applicable | Girls | More About School |
| St Boniface's RC College 21 Boniface Lane , Crownhill PL5 3AG | 1out of 4 | 1,415 yd | Academy sponsor led | No | Boys | More About School |
| All Saints Church of England Academy Pennycross , PL5 3NE | 1out of 4 | 1,530 yd | Academy sponsor led | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Eggbuckland Community College Westcott Close , Eggbuckland PL6 5YB | 3out of 4 | 1,595 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Plymouth High School for Girls St Lawrence Road , PL4 6HT | - not rated | 1,920 yd | Academy converter | No | 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 | 3,196 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 | 3,256 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 | 509 yd | Other independent school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Plymouth College Ford Park , Plymouth PL4 6RN | - not rated | 1,208 yd | Other independent school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Courtlands School Widey Lane , Crownhill PL6 5JS | 3out of 4 | 1,512 yd | Academy special converter | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Fletewood School at Derry Villas 88 North Road East , PL4 6AN | - not rated | 2,067 yd | Other independent school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| University of Plymouth Drake Circus , PL4 8AA | - not rated | 2,342 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 Meadow Cafe | Central Park, Mayflower Drive | 202 yd | |
| Elior @ EDF Energy | 334 Outland Road | 747 yd | |
| Legend Kebab House | 72 Hyde Park Road | 988 yd | |
| Coffee Shark | 59A Hyde Park Road | 1,024 yd | |
| Sonny's Coffee Shop | 65 Hyde Park Road | 1,031 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Cherry Tree | 291 Ham Drive | 547 yd | |
| Sir Francis Drake Bowling | 35 Whiteford Road | 789 yd | |
| The Golden Hind | 260 Mannamead Road | 797 yd | |
| Hyde Park Social Club | 5 St Gabriels Avenue | 1,025 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bayleaf Gardens | 303 Ham Drive | 455 yd | |
| Far East Kitchen | 5 Weston Park Road | 730 yd | |
| Golden Phoenix | 2 Wesley Avenue | 839 yd | |
| Ocean Delight | 83 St Pancras Avenue | 889 yd | |
| Eastern Sunrise | 29 Melrose Avenue | 996 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Wm Morrison Supermarkets Limited | 282 Outland Road | 339 yd | |
| Iceland at the Range | 1 Montpelier Road | 698 yd | |
| The Co-operative Food | 2 Peverell Park Road | 755 yd | |
| The Co-operative Food | 288-296 Beacon Park Road | 756 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| King'S School Plymouth BEECHFIELD BEECHFIELD HARTLEY ROAD | artificial grass pitch | 404 yd |
| Home Park East Barn Park Road | grass pitches | 694 yd |
| Hill Lane Tennis Club At Lockington Avenue LOCKINGTON AVENUE | tennis courts | 711 yd |
| Manadon Playing Fields Treveneague Gardens | grass pitches | 718 yd |
| Peverell Park (Closed) Outland Road | grass pitches | 735 yd |
| Whiteford Road Tennis And Badminton Club WHITEFORD ROAD | tennis courts | 792 yd |
| Goals Soccer Centre (Plymouth) OUTLAND ROAD | artificial grass pitch | 824 yd |
| Hartley Park Mannamead Road | tennis courts | 827 yd |
| Devonport High School For Girls LYNDHURST ROAD | athletics tracks, grass pitches | 878 yd |
| Plymouth Civil Service Club (Closed) Recreation Road | grass pitches, health and fitness suite, indoor bowls | 980 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% |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.