Brecon Close is in Plymouth and in City Of Plymouth district. PL3 5SN 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 Brecon Close, Plymouth, PL3 5SN and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: PL3 5SL, PL3 5LH, PL3 5JF, PL3 5SE, PL3 5QN, PL3 5QQ, PL3 5QG, PL3 5SH, PL6 5YB.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. The area surrounding PL3 5SN 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 Brecon 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.
Brecon 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 4 Brecon Close, Plymouth, City Of Plymouth Detached, an established residential building | £255,000 | 2018-09-14 | £329,135 |
| 6 Brecon Close, Plymouth, City Of Plymouth Detached, an established residential building | £300,000 | 2015-12-11 | £426,796 |
| 4 Brecon Close, Plymouth, City Of Plymouth Detached, an established residential building | £222,500 | 2012-09-28 | £367,857 |
| 5 Brecon Close, Plymouth, City Of Plymouth Detached, an established residential building | £300,000 | 2007-07-27 | £459,138 |
| 6 Brecon Close, Plymouth, City Of Plymouth Detached, an established residential building | £248,000 | 2006-06-30 | £421,518 |
PL3 5SN 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 | 2,585 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 | 3,224 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 | 325 yd | Voluntary controlled school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Eggbuckland Vale Primary School Charfield Drive , Eggbuckland PL6 5PS | - not rated | 811 yd | Foundation school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Eggbuckland Vale Primary School Eggbuckland Vale Primary School, Charfield Drive , Charfield Drive PL6 5PS | - not rated | 811 yd | Academy converter | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Widey Court Primary School Widey Lane , Crownhill PL6 5JS | 3out of 4 | 1,127 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Widey Court Primary School Widey Lane , Crownhill PL6 5JS | - not rated | 1,127 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 | 558 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Eggbuckland Community College Westcott Close , Eggbuckland PL6 5YB | - not rated | 558 yd | Foundation school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Burleigh County Secondary School Burleigh Lane , PL3 5PP | - not rated | 600 yd | Community school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| St Boniface's RC College 21 Boniface Lane , Crownhill PL5 3AG | - not rated | 1,465 yd | Academy sponsor led | No | Boys | More About School |
| St Boniface's RC College 21 Boniface Lane , Crownhill PL5 3AG | - not rated | 1,465 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 | 4,241 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 | 3,959 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 | 690 yd | Pupil referral unit | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Courtlands School Widey Lane , Crownhill PL6 5JS | - not rated | 885 yd | Community special school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Courtlands School Widey Lane , Crownhill PL6 5JS | 1out of 4 | 885 yd | Academy special converter | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| King's School Hartley Road , Mannamead PL3 5LW | - not rated | 977 yd | Other independent school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Western College Preparatory School Seymour Road , PL3 5AS | - not rated | 1,234 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 | 137 yd | |
| Elior @ EDF Energy | 334 Outland Road | 1,011 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| The Rising Sun | 138 Eggbuckland Road | 494 yd | |
| Bluebird | 164 Eggbuckland Road | 590 yd | |
| The Prince Maurice | 3 Church Hill | 955 yd | |
| The Golden Hind | 260 Mannamead Road | 958 yd | |
| Sir Francis Drake Bowling | 35 Whiteford Road | 1,031 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Feedwell Chinese Takeaway | 131 Speedwell Crescent | 498 yd | |
| Wongs | 82 Priory Road | 786 yd | |
| Eggbuckland Fish And Chip Shop | 1 Hayes Place | 966 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Tesco | Tesco Express, 137 Eggbuckland Road | 590 yd | |
| The Co-operative Food | 147-149 Eggbuckland Road | 648 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Hill Lane Tennis Club HILL LANE | tennis courts | 302 yd |
| Mannamead Lawn Tennis Club EGGBUCKLAND ROAD | tennis courts | 472 yd |
| Collings Park Eggbuckland Road | grass pitches | 473 yd |
| Eggbuckland Community College WESTCOTT CLOSE | artificial grass pitch, grass pitches, health and fitness suite | 521 yd |
| Hill Lane Tennis Club At Lockington Avenue LOCKINGTON AVENUE | tennis courts | 540 yd |
| Hartley Park Mannamead Road | tennis courts | 543 yd |
| Courtlands School Widey Lane | grass pitches | 886 yd |
| King'S School Plymouth BEECHFIELD BEECHFIELD HARTLEY ROAD | artificial grass pitch | 975 yd |
| Whiteford Road Tennis And Badminton Club WHITEFORD ROAD | tennis courts | 1,080 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.