Alleyn Gardens is in Plymouth and in Plymouth district. PL3 5RS 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 Alleyn Gardens, Plymouth, PL3 5RS and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: PL3 5RR, PL3 5RN, PL3 5RW, PL3 5RL, PL3 5RX, PL3 5RU, PL3 5RF, PL3 5RT, PL3 5RP.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. The local area around PL3 5RS is generally consistent with those figures, having a male population of 48.5%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Female | 49.7% | 51.5% | 1.8% | 51.0% | 0.5% |
| Male | 50.3% | 48.5% | -1.8% | 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 vicinity of PL3 5RS there is a very large concentration of residents that are married - 59.8% 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 | 28.1% | 28.7% | 0.6% | 37.9% | -9.2% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 53.5% | 59.8% | 6.3% | 44.2% | 15.6% |
| Separated | 1.2% | 0.4% | -0.8% | 2.2% | -1.8% |
| Divorced | 10.2% | 7.2% | -3.0% | 9.1% | -1.9% |
| Widowed | 7% | 4% | -3.0% | 6.1% | -2.1% |
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 | 52.2% | 53% | 0.8% | 48.4% | 4.6% |
| Good health | 34.6% | 30.3% | -4.3% | 33.6% | -3.3% |
| Fair health | 8.7% | 13.3% | 4.6% | 12.7% | 0.6% |
| Bad health | 2.9% | 2.3% | -0.6% | 4.0% | -1.7% |
| Very bad health | 1.6% | 1% | -0.6% | 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.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| No qualifications | 14.8% | 11.3% | -3.5% | 18.2% | -6.9% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 14.5% | 8.9% | -5.6% | 9.6% | -0.7% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 18.4% | 14.9% | -3.5% | 13.4% | 1.5% |
| Apprenticeship | 9% | 8.5% | -0.5% | 5.3% | 3.2% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 17.6% | 26.2% | 8.6% | 16.9% | 9.3% |
| Degree or Similar | 22.3% | 27.8% | 5.5% | 33.8% | -6.0% |
| Other | 3.5% | 2.4% | -1.1% | 2.8% | -0.4% |
In this area, the population is predominantly white, with 96% 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% | 1.3% | 1.3% | 0.7% | 0.6% |
| Mixed White and African | 0% | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.4% | -0.1% |
| Mixed White and Caribbean | 0% | 1% | 1.0% | 0.9% | 0.1% |
| Mixed Other | 0% | 0.7% | 0.7% | 0.8% | -0.1% |
| White | 100% | 96% | -4.0% | 81.4% | 14.6% |
| Other | 0% | 0.7% | 0.7% | 1.6% | -0.9% |
In this area, 98.3% 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 | 96.2% | 98.3% | 2.1% | 83.2% | 15.1% |
| European Union | 2.2% | 1% | -1.2% | 6.1% | -5.1% |
| Rest of Europe | 0.3% | 0% | -0.3% | 0.8% | -0.8% |
| Africa | 0.3% | 0% | -0.3% | 2.7% | -2.7% |
| Middle East and Asia | 1% | 0.7% | -0.3% | 5.6% | -4.9% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 95.5% | 97.7% | 2.2% | 83.2% | 14.5% |
| 10+ Years | 0% | 1.3% | 1.3% | 9.8% | -8.5% |
| 5-10 Years | 1.6% | 0% | -1.6% | 2.9% | -2.9% |
| 2-5 Years | 0% | 1% | 1.0% | 2.2% | -1.2% |
| Less than 2 years | 2.9% | 0% | -2.9% | 1.9% | -1.9% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 89% | 76.7% | 12.3% |
| France | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.0% |
| Other EU countries | 0.3% | 1.5% | -1.2% |
| No passport held | 10.3% | 13.5% | -3.2% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 42.9% | 37.2% | 5.7% |
| Christian | 49.5% | 46.2% | 3.3% |
| Buddhist | 1.3% | 0.5% | 0.8% |
| Sikh | 0.7% | 0.9% | -0.2% |
| Other religion | 0.3% | 0.6% | -0.3% |
| Not answered | 5.3% | 6.0% | -0.7% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Alleyn Gardens was 131.9 per 1,000 residents, which is 31.3% higher than the Compton average. The most reported crime type was Violence and sexual offences.
Alleyn Gardens has the 12th highest crime rate of 71 local areas in Compton and the 214th highest crime rate of 839 local areas in Plymouth .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 62.5 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been rising year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has risen by about 4.0%.

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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 7 Alleyn Gardens, Plymouth, City Of Plymouth Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £264,000 | 2022-04-07 | £294,527 |
| 10 Alleyn Gardens, Plymouth, City Of Plymouth Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £277,500 | 2021-02-19 | £351,343 |
| 16 Alleyn Gardens, Plymouth, City Of Plymouth Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £154,000 | 2020-08-26 | £185,322 |
| 3 Alleyn Gardens, Plymouth, City Of Plymouth Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £225,000 | 2017-03-01 | £318,980 |
| 3 Alleyn Gardens, Plymouth, City Of Plymouth Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £164,500 | 2016-08-18 | £235,776 |
PL3 5RS area has a high level of entrepreneurship. Only 21% of streets have higher percent of entrepreneur residents. 12% 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 5RS 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.
| Full-Time Employee | 92 |
| Retired | 63 |
| Part-Time Employee | 31 |
| Self-Employed | 31 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 9 |
| Looking after home or family | 8 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 7 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 7 |
| Other | 3 |
| Unemployed | 2 |
| Human health and social work activities | 28 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 26 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 23 |
| Construction | 20 |
| Manufacturing | 17 |
| Education | 17 |
| Other | 12 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 7 |
| Transport and storage | 7 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 6 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 5 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 4 |
| Information and communication | 3 |
| Real estate activities | 2 |
| Electricity, gas, steam and air conditioning supply | 1 |
| Water supply; sewerage, waste management and remediation activities | 1 |
| Mining and quarrying | 1 |
| Agriculture, forestry and fishing | 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 | 2,455 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Plym Bridge Nursery and Day Care Miller Way , Estover PL6 8UN | 3out of 4 | 2,988 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Manadon Vale Primary School St Peter's Road , Manadon PL5 3DL | 3out of 4 | 348 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Widey Court Primary School Widey Lane , Crownhill PL6 5JS | 3out of 4 | 842 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Compton CofE Primary School Higher Compton Road , PL3 5JB | 3out of 4 | 1,083 yd | Voluntary controlled school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Eggbuckland Vale Primary School Eggbuckland Vale Primary School, Charfield Drive , Charfield Drive PL6 5PS | 3out of 4 | 1,258 yd | Academy converter | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Pennycross Primary School Arden Grove , Pennycross PL2 3RL | 3out of 4 | 1,280 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| St Boniface's RC College 21 Boniface Lane , Crownhill PL5 3AG | 1out of 4 | 739 yd | Academy sponsor led | No | Boys | More About School |
| Eggbuckland Community College Westcott Close , Eggbuckland PL6 5YB | 3out of 4 | 942 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Devonport High School for Girls Lyndhurst Road , Peverell PL2 3DL | 3out of 4 | 1,501 yd | Academy converter | Not Applicable | Girls | More About School |
| All Saints Church of England Academy Pennycross , PL5 3NE | 1out of 4 | 1,732 yd | Academy sponsor led | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Plymouth High School for Girls St Lawrence Road , PL4 6HT | - not rated | 2,479 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 | 3,979 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 | 3,988 yd | Free schools | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Courtlands School Widey Lane , Crownhill PL6 5JS | 3out of 4 | 745 yd | Academy special converter | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| King's School Hartley Road , Mannamead PL3 5LW | - not rated | 881 yd | Other independent school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Plymouth College Ford Park , Plymouth PL4 6RN | - not rated | 1,777 yd | Other independent school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Woodlands School Woodview Learning Community , Picklecombe Drive PL6 5ES | 3out of 4 | 2,653 yd | Foundation special school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Fletewood School at Derry Villas 88 North Road East , PL4 6AN | - not rated | 2,695 yd | Other independent school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
School statistics for this postcode are based on Ofsted rankings.
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Elior @ EDF Energy | 334 Outland Road | 193 yd | |
| Manadon Sports & Community Hub | 121 St Peters Road | 846 yd | |
| Greenacres Tea Room | 12 Pearn Road | 872 yd | |
| The Meadow Cafe | Central Park, Mayflower Drive | 958 yd | |
| Crownhill Charcoal Grill | 26 Morshead Road | 1,031 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| The Golden Hind | 260 Mannamead Road | 143 yd | |
| Cherry Tree | 291 Ham Drive | 960 yd | |
| The Tamar | Tamar Hotel, 1-5 Morshead Road | 1,092 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Ocean Delight | 83 St Pancras Avenue | 807 yd | |
| Bayleaf Gardens | 303 Ham Drive | 881 yd | |
| Crownhill Chinese Takeaway | 8 Alexandra Road | 1,087 yd | |
| China Palace | 52 Morshead Road | 1,090 yd | |
| Babas 40 Dishes | 33 Morshead Road | 1,092 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Wm Morrison Supermarkets Limited | 282 Outland Road | 538 yd | |
| The Co-operative Food | 27-29A Morshead Road | 1,092 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Manadon Playing Fields Treveneague Gardens | grass pitches | 526 yd |
| Hill Lane Tennis Club At Lockington Avenue LOCKINGTON AVENUE | tennis courts | 585 yd |
| Courtlands School Widey Lane | grass pitches | 721 yd |
| Hill Lane Tennis Club HILL LANE | tennis courts | 770 yd |
| Hartley Park Mannamead Road | tennis courts | 806 yd |
| King'S School Plymouth BEECHFIELD BEECHFIELD HARTLEY ROAD | artificial grass pitch | 825 yd |
| St Boniface'S Catholic College BONIFACE LANE | grass pitches, health and fitness suite | 876 yd |
| Eggbuckland Community College WESTCOTT CLOSE | artificial grass pitch, grass pitches, health and fitness suite | 883 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 | 150 Mbit/s |
| Average download speed | 159.8 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 500 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 500 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 15 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 14.6 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 35 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.