Trefusis Gardens is in Plymouth and in City Of Plymouth district. PL3 6BB 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 1980-01-01.
StreetScan combines information about Trefusis Gardens, Plymouth, PL3 6BB and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: PL3 6BD, PL3 6BJ, PL3 6AA, PL3 6BE, PL3 5BR, PL4 7HU, PL4 7HT, PL3 6LH, PL3 5AG.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. The local area around PL3 6BB 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 | 50.9% | 51.4% | 0.5% | 51.0% | 0.4% |
| Male | 49.1% | 48.6% | -0.5% | 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 area around PL3 6BB, a significant portion of the population is single, making up 47.4% of the residents. On average, approximately 38% of individuals who responded to the census in the UK were single. Areas with higher single populations are typically urban centers, university towns, regions with dynamic job markets, rich cultural offerings and entertainment facilities. These regions also tend to have a younger demographic.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Single | 40% | 47.4% | 7.4% | 37.9% | 9.5% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 43.5% | 35.4% | -8.1% | 44.2% | -8.8% |
| Married: Same sex | 0.8% | 1.5% | 0.7% | 0.3% | 1.2% |
| Separated | 1.9% | 3.4% | 1.5% | 2.2% | 1.2% |
| Divorced | 11.2% | 10.8% | -0.4% | 9.1% | 1.7% |
| Widowed | 2.7% | 1.5% | -1.2% | 6.1% | -4.6% |
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 | 46.4% | 43.2% | -3.2% | 48.4% | -5.2% |
| Good health | 32.8% | 33.5% | 0.7% | 33.6% | -0.1% |
| Fair health | 13.6% | 15.4% | 1.8% | 12.7% | 2.7% |
| Bad health | 6.4% | 4.5% | -1.9% | 4.0% | 0.5% |
| Very bad health | 0.8% | 3.3% | 2.5% | 1.2% | 2.1% |
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 low percentage of residents with higher education degree. The UK average is 33.8%, while in this area it is 20.1%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| No qualifications | 25% | 22% | -3.0% | 18.2% | 3.8% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 20.4% | 16.4% | -4.0% | 9.6% | 6.8% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 18.8% | 13.4% | -5.4% | 13.4% | 0.0% |
| Apprenticeship | 3.8% | 7.5% | 3.7% | 5.3% | 2.2% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 15.4% | 18.7% | 3.3% | 16.9% | 1.8% |
| Degree or Similar | 14.2% | 20.1% | 5.9% | 33.8% | -13.7% |
| Other | 2.3% | 1.9% | -0.4% | 2.8% | -0.9% |
In this area, the population is predominantly white, with 94.3% 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) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Black African | 0.3% | 1.5% | 1.2% | 2.5% | -1.0% |
| Black Caribbean | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.0% | 1.0% | -0.7% |
| Other Black | 0% | 1.5% | 1.5% | 0.5% | 1.0% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 0% | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.8% | -0.5% |
| Mixed White and African | 0% | 0.9% | 0.9% | 0.4% | 0.5% |
| Mixed White and Caribbean | 0.3% | 0.9% | 0.6% | 0.9% | 0.0% |
| Mixed Other | 0% | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.8% | -0.5% |
| White | 99.2% | 94.3% | -4.9% | 81.4% | 12.9% |
In this area, 94.2% 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 | 98.4% | 94.2% | -4.2% | 83.2% | 11.0% |
| European Union | 1.1% | 2.7% | 1.6% | 6.1% | -3.4% |
| Africa | 0.3% | 1.8% | 1.5% | 2.7% | -0.9% |
| Middle East and Asia | 0% | 0.3% | 0.3% | 5.6% | -5.3% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 0% | 0.3% | 0.3% | 1.3% | -1.0% |
| Oceania | 0% | 0.6% | 0.6% | 0.3% | 0.3% |
| British Overseas | 0.3% | 0% | -0.3% | 0.0% | 0.0% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 98.1% | 94% | -4.1% | 83.2% | 10.8% |
| 10+ Years | 0% | 2.7% | 2.7% | 9.8% | -7.1% |
| 5-10 Years | 0% | 2.4% | 2.4% | 2.9% | -0.5% |
| 2-5 Years | 0.5% | 0.3% | -0.2% | 2.2% | -1.9% |
| Less than 2 years | 1.3% | 0.6% | -0.7% | 1.9% | -1.3% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 71.3% | 76.7% | -5.4% |
| Poland | 0.6% | 1.3% | -0.7% |
| Central and Western Africa | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.0% |
| Oceania | 0.3% | 0.1% | 0.2% |
| No passport held | 27.5% | 13.5% | 14.0% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 64% | 37.2% | 26.8% |
| Christian | 31.1% | 46.2% | -15.1% |
| Jewish | 0.3% | 0.5% | -0.2% |
| Other religion | 1.8% | 0.6% | 1.2% |
| Not answered | 2.7% | 6.0% | -3.3% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Trefusis Gardens was 170.3 per 1,000 residents, which is 54.2% higher than the Efford and Lipson average. The most reported crime type was Violence and sexual offences.
Trefusis Gardens has the 14th highest crime rate of 81 local areas in Efford and Lipson and the 145th highest crime rate of 837 local areas in Plymouth .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 92.9 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been falling year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has fallen by about -66.9%.

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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 4 Trefusis Gardens, Plymouth, City Of Plymouth Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £230,000 | 2023-01-30 | £241,270 |
| 2 Trefusis Gardens, Plymouth, City Of Plymouth Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £155,000 | 2019-12-03 | £205,297 |
| 10 Trefusis Gardens, Plymouth, City Of Plymouth Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £158,000 | 2019-08-02 | £212,763 |
| 6 Trefusis Gardens, Plymouth, City Of Plymouth Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £145,000 | 2019-05-30 | £190,608 |
| 26 Trefusis Gardens, Plymouth, City Of Plymouth Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £143,000 | 2018-10-10 | £191,335 |
| Full-Time Employee | 92 |
| Retired | 44 |
| Part-Time Employee | 37 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 22 |
| Looking after home or family | 19 |
| Self-Employed | 15 |
| Unemployed | 13 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 12 |
| Other | 8 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 5 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 25 |
| Construction | 18 |
| Other | 15 |
| Manufacturing | 14 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 13 |
| Education | 13 |
| Human health and social work activities | 12 |
| Transport and storage | 10 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 8 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 7 |
| Water supply; sewerage, waste management and remediation activities | 6 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 4 |
| Information and communication | 3 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 2 |
| Real estate activities | 2 |
| 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 | 3,518 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 | 4,002 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Lipson Vale Primary School Bernice Terrace , Lipson PL4 7HW | 3out of 4 | 299 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Laira Green Primary School Bramley Road , Laira PL3 6BP | 3out of 4 | 778 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Highfield Junior School Torridge Way , Efford PL3 6JQ | - not rated | 839 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Highfield Infants' School Torridge Way , Efford PL3 6JQ | - not rated | 839 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Highfield Community School Torridge Way , Efford PL3 6JQ | - not rated | 839 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 | 299 yd | Academy converter | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Lipson Community College Bernice Terrace , Lipson PL4 7PG | - not rated | 299 yd | Foundation school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Burleigh County Secondary School Burleigh Lane , PL3 5PP | - not rated | 1,080 yd | Community school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Plymouth High School for Girls St Lawrence Road , PL4 6HT | 3out of 4 | 1,508 yd | Academy converter | No | Girls | More About School |
| Plymouth High School for Girls St Lawrence Road , PL4 6HT | - not rated | 1,508 yd | Community school | 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 | 4,008 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 | 3,280 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 | 964 yd | Other independent school | Not Applicable | Girls | More About School |
| Plymouth Tuition Services Years 3 -9 15 Eggbuckland Road , Mannamead PL3 5HF | - not rated | 1,203 yd | Pupil referral unit | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Immanuel School Shaftesbury Centre , Shaftesbury Cottages PL4 8JD | - not rated | 1,433 yd | Other independent school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Plymouth College Ford Park , Plymouth PL4 6RN | - not rated | 1,495 yd | Other independent school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| King's School Hartley Road , Mannamead PL3 5LW | - not rated | 1,720 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Live Well Community Cafe | Mount Gould Local Care Centre, 200 Mount Gould Road | 609 yd | |
| The Backstreet Spot | 17 Ivydale Road | 821 yd | |
| Baxterstorey 5037 BBC Plymouth | Plymouth Broadcasting House, Seymour Road | 962 yd | |
| Wayside Cafe at Salisbury Road Baptist Church | Salisbury Road Baptist Church, Rosebery Avenue | 980 yd | |
| Cobblers and Coffee | 117 Beaumont Road | 1,014 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| The Penguin | Ashford Crescent | 495 yd | |
| Saltram Club | 54 Salisbury Road | 1,024 yd | |
| Bluebird | 164 Eggbuckland Road | 1,030 yd | |
| The Rising Sun | 138 Eggbuckland Road | 1,071 yd | |
| GWRSA | Gwrsa Club, Mullet Road | 1,091 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Lilahs kitchen | 28 Percy Terrace, Alexandra Road | 417 yd | |
| Top China | 29 Percy Terrace | 428 yd | |
| Lipson Tandoori | 10 Ladysmith Road | 730 yd | |
| Wongs | 82 Priory Road | 750 yd | |
| Mariners Fish and Chips | 49 Torridge Way | 830 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Tesco Express | 125-129 Alexandra Road | 627 yd | |
| The Co-operative Food | 41 Torridge Way | 830 yd | |
| The Co-operative Food | 131 Beaumont Road | 988 yd | |
| The Co-operative Food | 56 Salisbury Road | 1,024 yd | |
| Tesco | Tesco Express, 137 Eggbuckland Road | 1,030 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Lipson Playing Field Bernice Terrace | grass pitches | 294 yd |
| Lipson Community Sports & Arts Centre BERNICE TERRACE | artificial grass pitch, grass pitches, health and fitness suite | 645 yd |
| Pure Gym (Plymouth) ENDEVOUR HOUSE ENDEVOUR HOUSE ALEXANDRA ROAD | health and fitness suite | 756 yd |
| High View Primary School TORRIDGE WAY | grass pitches | 824 yd |
| Core Fitness (Closed) Rear of Blake Lodge Rear of Blake Lodge Seymour Road | health and fitness suite | 890 yd |
| Collings Park Eggbuckland Road | grass pitches | 1,062 yd |
| Higher Efford Efford Road | grass pitches | 1,070 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 | 100 Mbit/s |
| Average download speed | 271 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 1000 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 1000 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 10 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 20.7 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 50 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.