Fairview Avenue is in Plymouth and in Plymouth district. PL3 6DP 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 Fairview Avenue, Plymouth, PL3 6DP and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: PL3 6DX, PL3 6DR, PL3 6DT, PL3 6DJ, PL3 6HL, PL3 6DE, PL3 6ED, PL3 6DL, PL3 6HH.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. The area surrounding PL3 6DP has a slightly higher male population, with 50.1% 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 | 52.4% | 49.9% | -2.5% | 51.0% | -1.1% |
| Male | 47.6% | 50.1% | 2.5% | 49.0% | 1.1% |
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 6DP there is a very large concentration of residents that are married - 55.4% 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% | 26% | -2.0% | 37.9% | -11.9% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 53.3% | 55.4% | 2.1% | 44.2% | 11.2% |
| Separated | 1.6% | 1.7% | 0.1% | 2.2% | -0.5% |
| Divorced | 7.9% | 10.8% | 2.9% | 9.1% | 1.7% |
| Widowed | 9.2% | 6.1% | -3.1% | 6.1% | 0.0% |
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% | 41.6% | -4.8% | 48.4% | -6.8% |
| Good health | 32.2% | 35.7% | 3.5% | 33.6% | 2.1% |
| Fair health | 12.7% | 18% | 5.3% | 12.7% | 5.3% |
| Bad health | 7.4% | 4.1% | -3.3% | 4.0% | 0.1% |
| Very bad health | 1.2% | 0.6% | -0.6% | 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 | 29.6% | 19.9% | -9.7% | 18.2% | 1.7% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 13.5% | 9.8% | -3.7% | 9.6% | 0.2% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 14.5% | 15.5% | 1.0% | 13.4% | 2.1% |
| Apprenticeship | 8.6% | 11.1% | 2.5% | 5.3% | 5.8% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 11.5% | 15.2% | 3.7% | 16.9% | -1.7% |
| Degree or Similar | 16.8% | 25.7% | 8.9% | 33.8% | -8.1% |
| Other | 5.6% | 2.7% | -2.9% | 2.8% | -0.1% |
In this area, the population is predominantly white, with 97.6% 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) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Indian | 0.3% | 0.6% | 0.3% | 3.1% | -2.5% |
| Other Asian | 0% | 0.9% | 0.9% | 1.6% | -0.7% |
| Black Caribbean | 0.3% | 0% | -0.3% | 1.0% | -1.0% |
| Other Black | 0% | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.5% | -0.2% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 0% | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.8% | -0.5% |
| Mixed White and Caribbean | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.0% | 0.9% | -0.6% |
| White | 99.1% | 97.6% | -1.5% | 81.4% | 16.2% |
In this area, 95% 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 | 95.9% | 95% | -0.9% | 83.2% | 11.8% |
| European Union | 3% | 2.1% | -0.9% | 6.1% | -4.0% |
| Africa | 0.6% | 0% | -0.6% | 2.7% | -2.7% |
| Middle East and Asia | 0.6% | 2.4% | 1.8% | 5.6% | -3.2% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 0% | 0.3% | 0.3% | 1.3% | -1.0% |
| British Overseas | 0% | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.0% | 0.3% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 95.6% | 95% | -0.6% | 83.2% | 11.8% |
| 10+ Years | 0% | 4.7% | 4.7% | 9.8% | -5.1% |
| 2-5 Years | 0.6% | 0.3% | -0.3% | 2.2% | -1.9% |
| Less than 2 years | 3.8% | 0% | -3.8% | 1.9% | -1.9% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 90.5% | 76.7% | 13.8% |
| Germany | 0.3% | 0.2% | 0.1% |
| Romania | 0.3% | 0.9% | -0.6% |
| No passport held | 8.9% | 13.5% | -4.6% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 37.5% | 37.2% | 0.3% |
| Christian | 58.3% | 46.2% | 12.1% |
| Buddhist | 0.9% | 0.5% | 0.4% |
| Not answered | 3.3% | 6.0% | -2.7% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Fairview Avenue was 31.3 per 1,000 residents, which is 71.8% lower than the Efford and Lipson average. The most reported crime type was Anti-social behaviour.
Fairview Avenue has the 14th lowest crime rate of 82 local areas in Efford and Lipson and the 199th lowest crime rate of 839 local areas in Plymouth .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 11.4 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been falling year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has fallen by about -45.7%.

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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 75 Fairview Avenue, Plymouth, City Of Plymouth Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £265,000 | 2024-02-16 | £284,964 |
| 51 Fairview Avenue, Plymouth, City Of Plymouth Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £250,000 | 2023-10-17 | £268,834 |
| 29 Fairview Avenue, Plymouth, City Of Plymouth Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £235,000 | 2023-08-11 | £249,358 |
| 63 Fairview Avenue, Plymouth, City Of Plymouth Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £213,000 | 2021-03-23 | £266,762 |
| 7 Fairview Avenue, Plymouth, City Of Plymouth Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £233,000 | 2020-12-18 | £295,001 |
PL3 6DP 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.
The percentage of retired residents living in PL3 6DP area is much higher than the country's average. According to Census 2011, 36% residents of this area were retired, while the average in the UK was 14%.
| Retired | 106 |
| Full-Time Employee | 96 |
| Part-Time Employee | 32 |
| Self-Employed | 31 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 8 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 6 |
| Other | 4 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 4 |
| Looking after home or family | 4 |
| Unemployed | 3 |
| Human health and social work activities | 23 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 22 |
| Manufacturing | 18 |
| Construction | 16 |
| Education | 13 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 11 |
| Transport and storage | 11 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 11 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 9 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 9 |
| Real estate activities | 6 |
| Other | 5 |
| Water supply; sewerage, waste management and remediation activities | 3 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 2 |
| Information and communication | 2 |
| Agriculture, forestry and fishing | 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 and Day Care Miller Way , Estover PL6 8UN | 3out of 4 | 2,857 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 | 5,314 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| High View School 2 Torridge Way , Efford PL3 6JQ | 4out of 4 | 766 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Laira Green Primary School Bramley Road , Laira PL3 6BP | 3out of 4 | 795 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Austin Farm Academy Delamere Road , Eggbuckland PL6 5XQ | 2out of 4 | 1,177 yd | Academy sponsor led | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Lipson Vale Primary School Bernice Terrace , Lipson PL4 7HW | 3out of 4 | 1,687 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| St Edward's CofE Primary School Fort Austin Avenue , Eggbuckland PL6 5ST | 3out of 4 | 2,060 yd | Academy converter | 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 | 2out of 4 | 1,687 yd | Academy converter | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Eggbuckland Community College Westcott Close , Eggbuckland PL6 5YB | 3out of 4 | 2,450 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Hele's School Seymour Road , Plympton PL7 4LT | 3out of 4 | 2,684 yd | Academy converter | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Tor Bridge High Miller Way , Estover PL6 8UN | 3out of 4 | 2,991 yd | Academy converter | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Plymouth High School for Girls St Lawrence Road , PL4 6HT | - not rated | 3,031 yd | Academy converter | No | Girls | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Millbay Academy 22 Millbay Road , PL1 3EG | - not rated | 4,753 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 | 2,899 yd | Academy special converter | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| King's School Hartley Road , Mannamead PL3 5LW | - not rated | 2,929 yd | Other independent school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Cann Bridge School Miller Way , Estover PL6 8UN | 3out of 4 | 2,975 yd | Community special school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Plymouth College Ford Park , Plymouth PL4 6RN | - not rated | 2,979 yd | Other independent school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| University of Plymouth Drake Circus , PL4 8AA | - not rated | 3,365 yd | Higher education institutions | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
School statistics for this postcode are based on Ofsted rankings.
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Costa Ltd at NEXT Store | 16 Marsh Mills Park | 1,075 yd | |
| Costa | Marsh Mills Park | 1,076 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| GWRSA | Gwrsa Club, Mullet Road | 540 yd | |
| The Marsh Mill | The Marsh Mill, 300 Plymouth Road | 887 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Mariners Fish and Chips | 49 Torridge Way | 965 yd | |
| Torridge Pizza and Grill | 63 Torridge Way | 965 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Spar | 171-173 Pike Road | 235 yd | |
| Sainsbury's | Plymouth Road | 920 yd | |
| The Co-operative Food | 41 Torridge Way | 965 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Plym View Primary School (Closed) Blandford Road | grass pitches | 562 yd |
| High View Primary School TORRIDGE WAY | grass pitches | 873 yd |
| Higher Efford Efford Road | grass pitches | 944 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 | 172.6 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 1000 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 1000 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 11 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 16.9 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 50 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.