Curlew Mews is in Plymouth and in City Of Plymouth district. PL3 6AH is located in the Efford and Lipson electoral ward, within the English Parliamentary constituency of Plymouth, Sutton and Devonport. This postcode has been in use since 1997-12-01.
StreetScan combines information about Curlew Mews, Plymouth, PL3 6AH and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: PL3 6AU, PL3 6AG, PL3 6TA, PL3 6AR, PL3 6AF, PL3 6DG, PL3 6AP, PL3 6AY, PL3 6AW.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. The local area around PL3 6AH is generally consistent with those figures, having a male population of 48.6%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Female | 48.6% | 51.4% | 2.8% | 51.0% | 0.4% |
| Male | 51.4% | 48.6% | -2.8% | 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.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Single | 47.4% | 35.6% | -11.8% | 37.9% | -2.3% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 28.4% | 37.7% | 9.3% | 44.2% | -6.5% |
| Married: Same sex | 0% | 1% | 1.0% | 0.3% | 0.7% |
| Separated | 7.2% | 4.2% | -3.0% | 2.2% | 2.0% |
| Divorced | 11.3% | 16.8% | 5.5% | 9.1% | 7.7% |
| Widowed | 5.7% | 4.7% | -1.0% | 6.1% | -1.4% |
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 | 45.5% | 39.5% | -6.0% | 48.4% | -8.9% |
| Good health | 33.6% | 38.6% | 5.0% | 33.6% | 5.0% |
| Fair health | 13.2% | 15.7% | 2.5% | 12.7% | 3.0% |
| Bad health | 6.8% | 5.2% | -1.6% | 4.0% | 1.2% |
| Very bad health | 0.9% | 1% | 0.1% | 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 | 17.5% | 20.3% | 2.8% | 18.2% | 2.1% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 12.4% | 14.1% | 1.7% | 9.6% | 4.5% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 23.2% | 12.5% | -10.7% | 13.4% | -0.9% |
| Apprenticeship | 3.6% | 6.8% | 3.2% | 5.3% | 1.5% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 22.2% | 18.2% | -4.0% | 16.9% | 1.3% |
| Degree or Similar | 18% | 24.5% | 6.5% | 33.8% | -9.3% |
| Other | 3.1% | 3.6% | 0.5% | 2.8% | 0.8% |
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) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Other Asian | 0.5% | 0% | -0.5% | 1.6% | -1.6% |
| Black African | 1.8% | 1.9% | 0.1% | 2.5% | -0.6% |
| Black Caribbean | 0.5% | 0% | -0.5% | 1.0% | -1.0% |
| Mixed White and Caribbean | 0.5% | 1.4% | 0.9% | 0.9% | 0.5% |
| Mixed Other | 0.5% | 0% | -0.5% | 0.8% | -0.8% |
| White | 96.4% | 93.4% | -3.0% | 81.4% | 12.0% |
| Roma | 0% | 0.5% | 0.5% | 0.2% | 0.3% |
| Arab | 0% | 0.9% | 0.9% | 0.6% | 0.3% |
| Other | 0% | 1.9% | 1.9% | 1.6% | 0.3% |
In this area, 89.6% 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 | 95% | 89.6% | -5.4% | 83.2% | 6.4% |
| European Union | 0.9% | 6.6% | 5.7% | 6.1% | 0.5% |
| Rest of Europe | 0.9% | 0% | -0.9% | 0.8% | -0.8% |
| Africa | 1.4% | 1.9% | 0.5% | 2.7% | -0.8% |
| Middle East and Asia | 0.5% | 0.9% | 0.4% | 5.6% | -4.7% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 1.4% | 0.5% | -0.9% | 1.3% | -0.8% |
| Oceania | 0% | 0.5% | 0.5% | 0.3% | 0.2% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 95% | 88.7% | -6.3% | 83.2% | 5.5% |
| 10+ Years | 0.5% | 3.8% | 3.3% | 9.8% | -6.0% |
| 5-10 Years | 0.9% | 2.3% | 1.4% | 2.9% | -0.6% |
| 2-5 Years | 1.8% | 3.8% | 2.0% | 2.2% | 1.6% |
| Less than 2 years | 1.8% | 1.4% | -0.4% | 1.9% | -0.5% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 76.4% | 76.7% | -0.3% |
| Ireland | 0.5% | 0.6% | -0.1% |
| France | 0.9% | 0.3% | 0.6% |
| Italy | 0.5% | 0.6% | -0.1% |
| Portugal | 0.5% | 0.5% | 0.0% |
| Poland | 0.5% | 1.3% | -0.8% |
| Romania | 3.8% | 0.9% | 2.9% |
| Central and Western Africa | 0.9% | 0.3% | 0.6% |
| Middle East | 0.5% | 0.1% | 0.4% |
| No passport held | 15.6% | 13.5% | 2.1% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 50% | 37.2% | 12.8% |
| Christian | 41% | 46.2% | -5.2% |
| Muslim | 1.4% | 6.5% | -5.1% |
| Other religion | 1.9% | 0.6% | 1.3% |
| Not answered | 5.7% | 6.0% | -0.3% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Curlew Mews was 48.8 per 1,000 residents, which is 55.8% lower than the Efford and Lipson average. The most reported crime type was Violence and sexual offences.
Curlew Mews has the 25th lowest crime rate of 81 local areas in Efford and Lipson and the 331st lowest crime rate of 837 local areas in Plymouth .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 39.0 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been rising year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has fallen by about -64.3%.

Households in this area have a lower level of wealth compared to the average household in England and Wales. 82% of analyzed areas in England and Wales have higher average household annual income than this area.

| Address | Sale Price | Sale Date | Price Estimate 2025 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 11 Curlew Mews, Plymouth, City Of Plymouth Other, an established residential building | £128,000 | 2025-12-19 | £126,088 |
| 4 Curlew Mews, Plymouth, City Of Plymouth Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £105,000 | 2025-02-13 | £105,534 |
| 2 Curlew Mews, Plymouth, City Of Plymouth Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £110,000 | 2022-02-02 | £116,229 |
| 6 Curlew Mews, Plymouth, City Of Plymouth Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £105,000 | 2018-02-28 | £126,332 |
| 4 Curlew Mews, Plymouth, City Of Plymouth Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £94,000 | 2016-10-28 | £119,187 |
PL3 6AH 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 | 80 |
| Retired | 47 |
| Self-Employed | 19 |
| Part-Time Employee | 18 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 6 |
| Other | 6 |
| Looking after home or family | 5 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 4 |
| Unemployed | 3 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 3 |
| Human health and social work activities | 25 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 21 |
| Construction | 11 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 11 |
| Manufacturing | 10 |
| Education | 9 |
| Transport and storage | 8 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 5 |
| Information and communication | 5 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 4 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 4 |
| Other | 3 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 2 |
| Water supply; sewerage, waste management and remediation activities | 2 |
| Real estate activities | 1 |
| Electricity, gas, steam and air conditioning supply | 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 | 3,280 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 | 4,944 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Laira Green Primary School Bramley Road , Laira PL3 6BP | 3out of 4 | 217 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Highfield Junior School Torridge Way , Efford PL3 6JQ | - not rated | 547 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Highfield Infants' School Torridge Way , Efford PL3 6JQ | - not rated | 547 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Highfield Community School Torridge Way , Efford PL3 6JQ | - not rated | 547 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| High View School 2 Torridge Way , Efford PL3 6JQ | - not rated | 549 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Lipson Co-operative Academy Bernice Terrace , Lipson PL4 7PG | 3out of 4 | 1,093 yd | Academy converter | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Lipson Community College Bernice Terrace , Lipson PL4 7PG | - not rated | 1,093 yd | Foundation school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Burleigh County Secondary School Burleigh Lane , PL3 5PP | - not rated | 1,498 yd | Community school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Eggbuckland Community College Westcott Close , Eggbuckland PL6 5YB | 2out of 4 | 2,429 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Eggbuckland Community College Westcott Close , Eggbuckland PL6 5YB | - not rated | 2,429 yd | Foundation school | No | Mixed | 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 | 4,964 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 | 4,136 yd | Free schools | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Western College Preparatory School Seymour Road , PL3 5AS | - not rated | 1,937 yd | Other independent school | Not Applicable | Girls | More About School |
| Plymouth Tuition Services Years 3 -9 15 Eggbuckland Road , Mannamead PL3 5HF | - not rated | 2,036 yd | Pupil referral unit | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Immanuel School Shaftesbury Centre , Shaftesbury Cottages PL4 8JD | - not rated | 2,324 yd | Other independent school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Tamar Education Trust 1 Holborn Street , Cattedown PL4 0NN | - not rated | 2,371 yd | Miscellaneous | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Tamar Education Trust C.O. Pws Holborn Street , PL4 0NN | - not rated | 2,371 yd | Other independent school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
School statistics for this postcode are based on Ofsted rankings.
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Live Well Community Cafe | Mount Gould Local Care Centre, 200 Mount Gould Road | 1,069 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| GWRSA | Gwrsa Club, Mullet Road | 125 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Mariners Fish and Chips | 49 Torridge Way | 669 yd | |
| Torridge Pizza and Grill | 63 Torridge Way | 669 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| The Co-operative Food | 41 Torridge Way | 669 yd | |
| Spar | 171-173 Pike Road | 871 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Lipson Community Sports & Arts Centre BERNICE TERRACE | artificial grass pitch, grass pitches, health and fitness suite | 468 yd |
| High View Primary School TORRIDGE WAY | grass pitches | 537 yd |
| Higher Efford Efford Road | grass pitches | 830 yd |
| Plym View Primary School (Closed) Blandford Road | grass pitches | 891 yd |
| Lipson Playing Field Bernice Terrace | grass pitches | 932 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 | 91.7% |
| Percentage of premises that have Ultrafast Broadband (100Mbit/s or greater) coverage from fixed broadband | 0.0% |
| Percentage of premises that have Ultrafast Broadband (300Mbit/s or greater) coverage from fixed broadband | 0.0% |
| Percentage of premises that have coverage from a Gigabit capable service from fixed broadband | 0.0% |
| 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 | 8.3% |
| Median download speed | 32.9 Mbit/s |
| Average download speed | 32.5 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 35.65 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 35.65 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 5.3 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 4.8 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 6.19 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.