Darwin Crescent, Plymouth, PL3 6DX

People

Gender

In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. The area surrounding PL3 6DX 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%

Partnership Status

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 6DX 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%

Health

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%

Education and Qualifications

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%

Culture

Ethnic Group

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%

Country of Birth

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%

Length of Residence

	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%

Passport Held

	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%

Religion

	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%

Safety

Is Darwin Crescent Street dangerous?

Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Darwin Crescent was 42.6 per 1,000 residents, which is 61.4% lower than the Efford and Lipson average. The most reported crime type was Violence and sexual offences.

Darwin Crescent has the 18th lowest crime rate of 81 local areas in Efford and Lipson and the 290th lowest crime rate of 837 local areas in Plymouth .

Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 19.9 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been rising year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has fallen by about -53.8%.

🔎 See full breakdown of local crime, hotspots & trends

Affluence

Household Income

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.

Average Household Income
£36,300

Income Rank
2/10

Household Income in PL3 6DX, Local Authority and Region

Deprivation

Index of Multiple Deprivation (IMD) - 8/10 (high )
Indices of multiple deprivation (IMD) is used to classify the relative deprivation (a measure of poverty) of the area. It considers the following domains:
Income Deprivation Domain - 7/10 (above average )
The Income Deprivation Domain measures the percentage of people in the population who are experiencing poverty due to having a low income. It includes both those who are unemployed and those who are employed but earn very little (and who satisfy the respective means tests).
Employment Deprivation Domain - 8/10 (high )
The Employment Deprivation Domain measures the proportion of the working-age population in an area involuntarily excluded from the labour market. This includes people who would like to work but are unable to do so due to unemployment, sickness or disability, or caring responsibilities.
Education, Skills and Training Domain - 7/10 (above average )
The Education, Skills, and Training Deprivation Domain measures the lack of education and skills in a local area. It has two parts: one for children and young people, and one for adults. The part for children and young people looks at their school achievements ('flow'), while the part for adults looks at the number of adults without qualifications ('stock').
Health Deprivation and Disability Domain - 9/10 (very high )
The Health Deprivation and Disability Domain measures the risk of early death and poor quality of life due to bad physical or mental health. It looks at illness, disability, and early death, but not at behaviors or environments that might affect future health.
Crime Domain - 7/10 (above average )
The Crime Domain measures the risk of people and property being victims of crime in a local area.
Barriers to Housing and Services Domain - 3/10 (low )
The Barriers to Housing and Services Domain measures how easy or hard it is to access housing and local services. It has two parts: one looks at how close local services are, and the other looks at issues like how affordable housing is.
Living Environment Deprivation Domain - 8/10 (high )
The Living Environment Deprivation Domain measures the quality of the local environment. It has two parts: the "indoors" part looks at housing quality, and the "outdoors" part looks at air quality and road traffic accidents.
Income Deprivation Affecting Children Index (IDACI) - 7/10 (above average )
The Income Deprivation Affecting Children Index (IDACI) measures how many children aged 0 to 15 live in low-income families. It is part of the Income Deprivation Domain, which looks at how many people in an area have low incomes. This includes both those who are unemployed and those who work but earn very little (and who satisfy the respective means tests).
Income Deprivation Affecting Older People Index (IDAOPI) - 7/10 (above average )
The Income Deprivation Affecting Older People Index (IDAOPI) measures the percentage of people aged 60 or older who have low income. It is part of the Income Deprivation Domain, which looks at how many people in an area have low income, including both unemployed people and those with low-paying jobs (and who satisfy the respective means tests).

Property Prices

Average property prices on Darwin Crescent are based on 15 property sales since the beginning of 1995. Estimated property prices are calculated by adjusting the last sale price by current House Price Index for Plymouth.
StreetScan downloads house price data directly from the HM Land Registry and uses it to create these statistics.

House Prices for Darwin Crescent, Plymouth, PL3 6DX

Estimated Average Property Prices for PL3 6DX

Average Price
£244,933

Semi-Detached
£242,912

Terraced
£268,184

Detached
no sales

Flats/Maisonettes
no sales

Other
no sales

Estimated Average Property Prices for Darwin Crescent

Average Price
£259,185

Semi-Detached
£256,161

Terraced
no sales

Detached
£301,513

Flats/Maisonettes
no sales

Other
no sales

Property Prices Comparison

Latest Property Sales on Darwin CrescentStreet

Address	Sale Price	Sale Date	Price Estimate 2025
30 Darwin Crescent, Plymouth, City Of Plymouth Semi-Detached, an established residential building	£320,000	2026-03-20	£320,000
34 Darwin Crescent, Plymouth, City Of Plymouth Semi-Detached, an established residential building	£187,500	2026-01-23	£187,500
66 Darwin Crescent, Plymouth, City Of Plymouth Semi-Detached, an established residential building	£280,000	2025-10-31	£281,072
16 Darwin Crescent, Plymouth, City Of Plymouth Semi-Detached, an established residential building	£275,000	2024-07-23	£295,266
16 Darwin Crescent, Plymouth, City Of Plymouth Semi-Detached, an established residential building	£155,000	2023-09-08	£165,744

View All Property Sales and Other Statistics for PL3 6DX

Employment

PL3 6DX 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 6DX 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%.

Economic Activity

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

Employment Industry

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

Schools

Nursery

	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	2,908 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	5,384 yd	Local authority nursery school	Yes	Mixed	More About School

Primary

	Ofsted Overall Effectiveness	Distance	Establishment Type	Has Nursery Classes	Gender	More Info
Plym View Primary School Blandford Road , Efford PL3 6JA	- not rated	521 yd	Community school	No	Mixed	More About School
Laira Green Primary School Bramley Road , Laira PL3 6BP	3out of 4	831 yd	Community school	Yes	Mixed	More About School
High View School 2 Torridge Way , Efford PL3 6JQ	- not rated	834 yd	Community school	Yes	Mixed	More About School
High View School 2 Torridge Way , Efford PL3 6JQ	4out of 4	834 yd	Academy converter	Yes	Mixed	More About School
Highfield Junior School Torridge Way , Efford PL3 6JQ	- not rated	841 yd	Community school	No	Mixed	More About School

Secondary

	Ofsted Overall Effectiveness	Distance	Establishment Type	Has Nursery Classes	Gender	More Info
Lipson Co-operative Academy Bernice Terrace , Lipson PL4 7PG	3out of 4	1,726 yd	Academy converter	Not Applicable	Mixed	More About School
Lipson Community College Bernice Terrace , Lipson PL4 7PG	- not rated	1,726 yd	Foundation school	Not Applicable	Mixed	More About School
Burleigh County Secondary School Burleigh Lane , PL3 5PP	- not rated	1,735 yd	Community school	Not Applicable	Mixed	More About School
Eggbuckland Community College Westcott Close , Eggbuckland PL6 5YB	2out of 4	2,528 yd	Academy converter	No	Mixed	More About School
Eggbuckland Community College Westcott Close , Eggbuckland PL6 5YB	- not rated	2,528 yd	Foundation school	No	Mixed	More About School

All-through

	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	4,786 yd	Free schools	Yes	Mixed	More About School

Not applicable

	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	2,443 yd	Pupil referral unit	Not Applicable	Mixed	More About School
Western College Preparatory School Seymour Road , PL3 5AS	- not rated	2,462 yd	Other independent school	Not Applicable	Girls	More About School
Immanuel School Shaftesbury Centre , Shaftesbury Cottages PL4 8JD	- not rated	2,964 yd	Other independent school	Not Applicable	Mixed	More About School
Courtlands School Widey Lane , Crownhill PL6 5JS	- not rated	2,977 yd	Community special school	Yes	Mixed	More About School
Courtlands School Widey Lane , Crownhill PL6 5JS	1out of 4	2,977 yd	Academy special converter	Not Applicable	Mixed	More About School

School statistics for this postcode are based on Ofsted rankings.

Food and Drink

Restaurants, Cafes, Canteens

Business Name	Address	Food hygiene rating	Distance
Costa Ltd at NEXT Store	16 Marsh Mills Park		1,068 yd
Costa	Marsh Mills Park		1,068 yd

Pubs, Bars, Nightclubs

Business Name	Address	Food hygiene rating	Distance
GWRSA	Gwrsa Club, Mullet Road		531 yd
The Marsh Mill	The Marsh Mill, 300 Plymouth Road		893 yd

Takeaway, Sandwich Shops

Business Name	Address	Food hygiene rating	Distance
Mariners Fish and Chips	49 Torridge Way		938 yd
Torridge Pizza and Grill	63 Torridge Way		938 yd

Supermarkets, Hypermarkets

Business Name	Address	Distance
Spar	171-173 Pike Road	228 yd
Sainsbury's	Plymouth Road	935 yd
The Co-operative Food	41 Torridge Way	938 yd

Sport

Facility Name	Sport Objects	Distance
Plym View Primary School (Closed) Blandford Road	grass pitches	531 yd
High View Primary School TORRIDGE WAY	grass pitches	847 yd
Higher Efford Efford Road	grass pitches	913 yd

Broadband

Technology Aviability

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%

Speed Aviability

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%

Download Speed

Median download speed	100 Mbit/s
Average download speed	119.9 Mbit/s
Minimum download speed	500 Mbit/s
Maximum download speed	500 Mbit/s

Upload Speed

Median upload speed	10 Mbit/s
Average upload speed	13.3 Mbit/s
Maximum upload speed	35 Mbit/s

Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.

Overview of PL3 6DX