Harlech Close is in Plymouth and in Plymouth district. PL3 5SL is located in the Compton electoral ward, within the English Parliamentary constituency of Plymouth, Sutton and Devonport. This postcode has been in use since 1981-06-01.
StreetScan combines information about Harlech Close, Plymouth, PL3 5SL and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: PL3 5SN, PL3 5QQ, PL3 5LH, PL3 5JF, PL3 5QN, PL3 5QG, PL3 5SH, PL3 5JH, PL6 5YB.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. The area surrounding PL3 5SL has a slightly higher male population, with 50% of residents being male. Several factors can contribute to this, including areas with industries or sectors that predominantly employ men, proximity to universities or technical schools with a higher enrollment of male students, presence of all-male or predominantly male institutions (military academies, boarding schools).
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Female | 50.6% | 50% | -0.6% | 51.0% | -1.0% |
| Male | 49.4% | 50% | 0.6% | 49.0% | 1.0% |
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 | 25% | 33.8% | 8.8% | 37.9% | -4.1% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 56.7% | 48.5% | -8.2% | 44.2% | 4.3% |
| Married: Same sex | 0% | 0.4% | 0.4% | 0.3% | 0.1% |
| Separated | 1.6% | 2.3% | 0.7% | 2.2% | 0.1% |
| Divorced | 10.3% | 8.5% | -1.8% | 9.1% | -0.6% |
| Widowed | 6.3% | 6.5% | 0.2% | 6.1% | 0.4% |
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 | 54.2% | 48.6% | -5.6% | 48.4% | 0.2% |
| Good health | 33.3% | 35.5% | 2.2% | 33.6% | 1.9% |
| Fair health | 8.7% | 12.8% | 4.1% | 12.7% | 0.1% |
| Bad health | 1.9% | 2.5% | 0.6% | 4.0% | -1.5% |
| Very bad health | 1.9% | 0.6% | -1.3% | 1.2% | -0.6% |
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% | 14% | 1.3% | 18.2% | -4.2% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 13.5% | 8.5% | -5.0% | 9.6% | -1.1% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 20.2% | 15.1% | -5.1% | 13.4% | 1.7% |
| Apprenticeship | 3.6% | 6.2% | 2.6% | 5.3% | 0.9% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 13.9% | 22.5% | 8.6% | 16.9% | 5.6% |
| Degree or Similar | 32.9% | 32.2% | -0.7% | 33.8% | -1.6% |
| Other | 3.2% | 1.6% | -1.6% | 2.8% | -1.2% |
In this area, the population is predominantly white, with 93.4% 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 | 0% | 1.6% | 1.6% | 1.1% | 0.5% |
| Chinese | 0.3% | 1.9% | 1.6% | 0.7% | 1.2% |
| Indian | 1% | 0.6% | -0.4% | 3.1% | -2.5% |
| Other Asian | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.0% | 1.6% | -1.3% |
| Black African | 0% | 0.3% | 0.3% | 2.5% | -2.2% |
| Black Caribbean | 0% | 0.3% | 0.3% | 1.0% | -0.7% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.0% | 0.8% | -0.5% |
| Mixed White and African | 0% | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.4% | -0.1% |
| Mixed White and Caribbean | 0.6% | 0.3% | -0.3% | 0.9% | -0.6% |
| Mixed Other | 0% | 0.6% | 0.6% | 0.8% | -0.2% |
| White | 94.9% | 93.4% | -1.5% | 81.4% | 12.0% |
| Arab | 2.2% | 0% | -2.2% | 0.6% | -0.6% |
| Other | 0.3% | 0% | -0.3% | 1.6% | -1.6% |
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 | 92.3% | 92.2% | -0.1% | 83.2% | 9.0% |
| European Union | 1.9% | 4.7% | 2.8% | 6.1% | -1.4% |
| Middle East and Asia | 3.8% | 3.1% | -0.7% | 5.6% | -2.5% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 1.6% | 0% | -1.6% | 1.3% | -1.3% |
| Oceania | 0.3% | 0% | -0.3% | 0.3% | -0.3% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 92.3% | 92.2% | -0.1% | 83.2% | 9.0% |
| 10+ Years | 3.2% | 3.7% | 0.5% | 9.8% | -6.1% |
| 5-10 Years | 0.6% | 2.8% | 2.2% | 2.9% | -0.1% |
| 2-5 Years | 1% | 0.3% | -0.7% | 2.2% | -1.9% |
| Less than 2 years | 2.9% | 0.9% | -2.0% | 1.9% | -1.0% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 87.6% | 76.7% | 10.9% |
| Ireland | 0.3% | 0.6% | -0.3% |
| Germany | 0.9% | 0.2% | 0.7% |
| Romania | 1.2% | 0.9% | 0.3% |
| Other EU countries | 1.9% | 1.5% | 0.4% |
| Eastern Asia | 0.9% | 0.3% | 0.6% |
| Southern Asia | 0.3% | 1.2% | -0.9% |
| No passport held | 6.8% | 13.5% | -6.7% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 47.4% | 37.2% | 10.2% |
| Christian | 43.3% | 46.2% | -2.9% |
| Buddhist | 0.6% | 0.5% | 0.1% |
| Muslim | 2.8% | 6.5% | -3.7% |
| Other religion | 0.6% | 0.6% | 0.0% |
| Not answered | 5.3% | 6.0% | -0.7% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Harlech Close was 166.1 per 1,000 residents, which is 83.3% higher than the Compton average. The most reported crime type was Violence and sexual offences.
Harlech Close has the 8th highest crime rate of 71 local areas in Compton and the 150th highest crime rate of 837 local areas in Plymouth .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 143.3 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been falling year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has risen by about 12.7%.

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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2 Harlech Close, Plymouth, City Of Plymouth Detached, an established residential building | £315,250 | 2020-11-06 | £389,338 |
| 2 Harlech Close, Plymouth, City Of Plymouth Detached, an established residential building | £255,000 | 2018-04-13 | £338,466 |
| 7 Harlech Close, Plymouth, City Of Plymouth Detached, an established residential building | £400,000 | 2017-08-11 | £534,371 |
| 7 Harlech Close, Plymouth, City Of Plymouth Detached, an established residential building | £310,000 | 2015-10-29 | £444,708 |
| 6 Harlech Close, Plymouth, City Of Plymouth Detached, an established residential building | £290,000 | 2013-09-26 | £465,991 |
PL3 5SL 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 | 89 |
| Retired | 69 |
| Part-Time Employee | 39 |
| Self-Employed | 28 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 14 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 6 |
| Looking after home or family | 5 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 4 |
| Other | 3 |
| Unemployed | 3 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 26 |
| Education | 22 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 21 |
| Manufacturing | 15 |
| Human health and social work activities | 14 |
| Construction | 10 |
| Transport and storage | 10 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 9 |
| Other | 7 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 5 |
| Real estate activities | 5 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 4 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 3 |
| Information and communication | 2 |
| Electricity, gas, steam and air conditioning supply | 1 |
| Mining and quarrying | 1 |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Plym Bridge Nursery School and Day Care Miller Way , Estover PL6 8UN | 3out of 4 | 2,615 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 | 3,148 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 | 358 yd | Voluntary controlled school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Eggbuckland Vale Primary School Charfield Drive , Eggbuckland PL6 5PS | - not rated | 824 yd | Foundation school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Eggbuckland Vale Primary School Eggbuckland Vale Primary School, Charfield Drive , Charfield Drive PL6 5PS | - not rated | 824 yd | Academy converter | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Widey Court Primary School Widey Lane , Crownhill PL6 5JS | 3out of 4 | 1,076 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Widey Court Primary School Widey Lane , Crownhill PL6 5JS | - not rated | 1,076 yd | Foundation school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Eggbuckland Community College Westcott Close , Eggbuckland PL6 5YB | 2out of 4 | 546 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Eggbuckland Community College Westcott Close , Eggbuckland PL6 5YB | - not rated | 546 yd | Foundation school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Burleigh County Secondary School Burleigh Lane , PL3 5PP | - not rated | 683 yd | Community school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| St Boniface's RC College 21 Boniface Lane , Crownhill PL5 3AG | - not rated | 1,392 yd | Academy sponsor led | No | Boys | More About School |
| St Boniface's RC College 21 Boniface Lane , Crownhill PL5 3AG | - not rated | 1,392 yd | Voluntary aided school | 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 | 4,205 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Plymouth School of Creative Arts The Red House , 22 Millbay Road PL1 3EG | - not rated | 3,948 yd | Free schools | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Plymouth Tuition Services Years 3 -9 15 Eggbuckland Road , Mannamead PL3 5HF | - not rated | 689 yd | Pupil referral unit | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Courtlands School Widey Lane , Crownhill PL6 5JS | - not rated | 835 yd | Community special school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Courtlands School Widey Lane , Crownhill PL6 5JS | 1out of 4 | 835 yd | Academy special converter | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| King's School Hartley Road , Mannamead PL3 5LW | - not rated | 927 yd | Other independent school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Western College Preparatory School Seymour Road , PL3 5AS | - not rated | 1,246 yd | Other independent school | Not Applicable | Girls | 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 | 180 yd | |
| Elior @ EDF Energy | 334 Outland Road | 927 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| The Rising Sun | 138 Eggbuckland Road | 570 yd | |
| Bluebird | 164 Eggbuckland Road | 669 yd | |
| The Golden Hind | 260 Mannamead Road | 874 yd | |
| The Prince Maurice | 3 Church Hill | 998 yd | |
| Sir Francis Drake Bowling | 35 Whiteford Road | 1,013 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Feedwell Chinese Takeaway | 131 Speedwell Crescent | 556 yd | |
| Wongs | 82 Priory Road | 849 yd | |
| Eggbuckland Fish And Chip Shop | 1 Hayes Place | 1,012 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Tesco | Tesco Express, 137 Eggbuckland Road | 669 yd | |
| The Co-operative Food | 147-149 Eggbuckland Road | 730 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Hill Lane Tennis Club HILL LANE | tennis courts | 282 yd |
| Hill Lane Tennis Club At Lockington Avenue LOCKINGTON AVENUE | tennis courts | 482 yd |
| Mannamead Lawn Tennis Club EGGBUCKLAND ROAD | tennis courts | 513 yd |
| Eggbuckland Community College WESTCOTT CLOSE | artificial grass pitch, grass pitches, health and fitness suite | 515 yd |
| Hartley Park Mannamead Road | tennis courts | 517 yd |
| Collings Park Eggbuckland Road | grass pitches | 535 yd |
| Courtlands School Widey Lane | grass pitches | 836 yd |
| King'S School Plymouth BEECHFIELD BEECHFIELD HARTLEY ROAD | artificial grass pitch | 925 yd |
| Whiteford Road Tennis And Badminton Club WHITEFORD ROAD | tennis courts | 1,061 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 | 190.3 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 600 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 600 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 15 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 16 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 40 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.