Plymouth Road is in Laira, Plymouth and in City Of Plymouth district. PL3 6ED 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 Plymouth Road, Laira, Plymouth, PL3 6ED and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: PL3 6DE, PL3 6DR, PL3 6DJ, PL3 6DL, PL3 6DP, PL3 6DX, PL3 6DT, PL3 6DN, PL3 6DH.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. The local area around PL3 6ED 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 | 47.9% | 51.4% | 3.5% | 51.0% | 0.4% |
| Male | 52.1% | 48.6% | -3.5% | 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.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Single | 25.3% | 34.3% | 9.0% | 37.9% | -3.6% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 42.7% | 36.3% | -6.4% | 44.2% | -7.9% |
| Separated | 4.4% | 4.1% | -0.3% | 2.2% | 1.9% |
| Divorced | 21.3% | 18% | -3.3% | 9.1% | 8.9% |
| Widowed | 6.2% | 7.3% | 1.1% | 6.1% | 1.2% |
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 | 46.1% | 46.6% | 0.5% | 48.4% | -1.8% |
| Good health | 32.2% | 31% | -1.2% | 33.6% | -2.6% |
| Fair health | 15.4% | 15.5% | 0.1% | 12.7% | 2.8% |
| Bad health | 5.2% | 4.7% | -0.5% | 4.0% | 0.7% |
| Very bad health | 1.1% | 2.2% | 1.1% | 1.2% | 1.0% |
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 | 26.2% | 21.1% | -5.1% | 18.2% | 2.9% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 13.3% | 8.9% | -4.4% | 9.6% | -0.7% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 17.8% | 8.5% | -9.3% | 13.4% | -4.9% |
| Apprenticeship | 5.3% | 7.3% | 2.0% | 5.3% | 2.0% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 11.6% | 22% | 10.4% | 16.9% | 5.1% |
| Degree or Similar | 22.2% | 30.5% | 8.3% | 33.8% | -3.3% |
| Other | 3.6% | 1.6% | -2.0% | 2.8% | -1.2% |
In this area, the population is predominantly white, with 95.4% 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 | 0.4% | 0% | -0.4% | 1.6% | -1.6% |
| Black African | 0.4% | 0.4% | 0.0% | 2.5% | -2.1% |
| Black Caribbean | 0.4% | 0% | -0.4% | 1.0% | -1.0% |
| Other Black | 0% | 0.4% | 0.4% | 0.5% | -0.1% |
| Mixed White and African | 0.4% | 1.4% | 1.0% | 0.4% | 1.0% |
| Mixed White and Caribbean | 0.7% | 1.1% | 0.4% | 0.9% | 0.2% |
| Mixed Other | 0% | 0.7% | 0.7% | 0.8% | -0.1% |
| White | 97.8% | 95.4% | -2.4% | 81.4% | 14.0% |
| Other | 0% | 0.7% | 0.7% | 1.6% | -0.9% |
In this area, 93.2% 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 | 96.3% | 93.2% | -3.1% | 83.2% | 10.0% |
| European Union | 3% | 2.9% | -0.1% | 6.1% | -3.2% |
| Africa | 0.4% | 2.9% | 2.5% | 2.7% | 0.2% |
| Middle East and Asia | 0.4% | 0.7% | 0.3% | 5.6% | -4.9% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 0% | 0.4% | 0.4% | 1.3% | -0.9% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 96.3% | 92.2% | -4.1% | 83.2% | 9.0% |
| 10+ Years | 1.1% | 5% | 3.9% | 9.8% | -4.8% |
| 5-10 Years | 0.7% | 2.1% | 1.4% | 2.9% | -0.8% |
| 2-5 Years | 0% | 0.7% | 0.7% | 2.2% | -1.5% |
| Less than 2 years | 1.9% | 0% | -1.9% | 1.9% | -1.9% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 87.1% | 76.7% | 10.4% |
| Portugal | 0.4% | 0.5% | -0.1% |
| Poland | 0.7% | 1.3% | -0.6% |
| Other EU countries | 0.4% | 1.5% | -1.1% |
| South and Eastern Africa | 0.7% | 0.2% | 0.5% |
| No passport held | 10.7% | 13.5% | -2.8% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 48.6% | 37.2% | 11.4% |
| Christian | 45.4% | 46.2% | -0.8% |
| Other religion | 1.4% | 0.6% | 0.8% |
| Not answered | 4.6% | 6.0% | -1.4% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Plymouth Road was 13.5 per 1,000 residents, which is 87.8% lower than the Efford and Lipson average. The most reported crime type was Violence and sexual offences.
Plymouth Road has the 3rd lowest crime rate of 82 local areas in Efford and Lipson and the 53rd lowest crime rate of 839 local areas in Plymouth .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 6.7 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been falling year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has fallen by about -44.9%.

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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Efford Lodge Plymouth Road, Plymouth, City Of Plymouth Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £290,000 | 2017-05-30 | £410,014 |
| Efford Lodge Plymouth Road, Plymouth, City Of Plymouth Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £75,000 | 2001-12-14 | £249,681 |
PL3 6ED 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 | 98 |
| Retired | 66 |
| Part-Time Employee | 25 |
| Self-Employed | 18 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 11 |
| Other | 9 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 6 |
| Looking after home or family | 5 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 4 |
| Unemployed | 3 |
| Human health and social work activities | 22 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 21 |
| Construction | 18 |
| Manufacturing | 13 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 12 |
| Education | 12 |
| Other | 10 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 6 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 5 |
| Transport and storage | 5 |
| Information and communication | 4 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 4 |
| Real estate activities | 3 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 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 | 3,016 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 | 5,324 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 | 710 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| High View School 2 Torridge Way , Efford PL3 6JQ | 4out of 4 | 773 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Austin Farm Academy Delamere Road , Eggbuckland PL6 5XQ | 2out of 4 | 1,311 yd | Academy sponsor led | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Lipson Vale Primary School Bernice Terrace , Lipson PL4 7HW | 3out of 4 | 1,605 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Prince Rock Primary School Embankment Road , PL4 9JF | 4out of 4 | 2,177 yd | Academy converter | No | 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 | 1,605 yd | Academy converter | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Eggbuckland Community College Westcott Close , Eggbuckland PL6 5YB | 3out of 4 | 2,539 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Hele's School Seymour Road , Plympton PL7 4LT | 3out of 4 | 2,749 yd | Academy converter | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Plymouth High School for Girls St Lawrence Road , PL4 6HT | - not rated | 2,960 yd | Academy converter | No | Girls | More About School |
| Plymstock School Church Road , Plymstock PL9 9AZ | 3out of 4 | 2,998 yd | Academy converter | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Millbay Academy 22 Millbay Road , PL1 3EG | - not rated | 4,658 yd | Free schools | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| King's School Hartley Road , Mannamead PL3 5LW | - not rated | 2,944 yd | Other independent school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Plymouth College Ford Park , Plymouth PL4 6RN | - not rated | 2,944 yd | Other independent school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Courtlands School Widey Lane , Crownhill PL6 5JS | 3out of 4 | 2,989 yd | Academy special converter | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Cann Bridge School Miller Way , Estover PL6 8UN | 3out of 4 | 3,135 yd | Community special school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| University of Plymouth Drake Circus , PL4 8AA | - not rated | 3,277 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| GWRSA | Gwrsa Club, Mullet Road | 461 yd | |
| The Marsh Mill | The Marsh Mill, 300 Plymouth Road | 1,010 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Mariners Fish and Chips | 49 Torridge Way | 991 yd | |
| Torridge Pizza and Grill | 63 Torridge Way | 991 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Spar | 171-173 Pike Road | 392 yd | |
| The Co-operative Food | 41 Torridge Way | 991 yd | |
| Sainsbury's | Plymouth Road | 1,008 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Plym View Primary School (Closed) Blandford Road | grass pitches | 699 yd |
| High View Primary School TORRIDGE WAY | grass pitches | 884 yd |
| Higher Efford Efford Road | grass pitches | 1,011 yd |
| Lipson Community Sports & Arts Centre BERNICE TERRACE | artificial grass pitch, grass pitches, health and fitness suite | 1,035 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 | 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 | 0.0% |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.