Plymouth Road is in Crabtree, Plymouth and in City Of Plymouth district. PL3 6EF 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, Crabtree, Plymouth, PL3 6EF and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: PL3 6EL, PL3 6EY, PL3 6PL, PL3 6PG, PL3 6EW, PL3 6EQ.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. However, the area surrounding PL3 6EF is primarily male, with 53.1% of the population 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 | 53% | 46.9% | -6.1% | 51.0% | -4.1% |
| Male | 47% | 53.1% | 6.1% | 49.0% | 4.1% |
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 | 32.1% | 37.4% | 5.3% | 37.9% | -0.5% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 43.6% | 37.9% | -5.7% | 44.2% | -6.3% |
| Separated | 5.5% | 3% | -2.5% | 2.2% | 0.8% |
| Divorced | 9.2% | 13.2% | 4.0% | 9.1% | 4.1% |
| Widowed | 9.6% | 8.5% | -1.1% | 6.1% | 2.4% |
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 | 40.4% | 43% | 2.6% | 48.4% | -5.4% |
| Good health | 40% | 35.9% | -4.1% | 33.6% | 2.3% |
| Fair health | 11.9% | 10.7% | -1.2% | 12.7% | -2.0% |
| Bad health | 5.2% | 6.3% | 1.1% | 4.0% | 2.3% |
| Very bad health | 2.6% | 4.1% | 1.5% | 1.2% | 2.9% |
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 | 22% | 20.9% | -1.1% | 18.2% | 2.7% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 19.3% | 8.5% | -10.8% | 9.6% | -1.1% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 15.6% | 10.2% | -5.4% | 13.4% | -3.2% |
| Apprenticeship | 5.5% | 9.4% | 3.9% | 5.3% | 4.1% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 17.9% | 22.6% | 4.7% | 16.9% | 5.7% |
| Degree or Similar | 14.7% | 26.4% | 11.7% | 33.8% | -7.4% |
| Other | 5% | 2.1% | -2.9% | 2.8% | -0.7% |
In this area, the population is predominantly white, with 98.9% 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% | 0.7% | 0.7% | 2.5% | -1.8% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 0.4% | 0% | -0.4% | 0.8% | -0.8% |
| Mixed White and African | 0% | 0.4% | 0.4% | 0.4% | 0.0% |
| White | 98.1% | 98.9% | 0.8% | 81.4% | 17.5% |
| Gypsy or Irish Traveller | 1.5% | 0% | -1.5% | 0.1% | -0.1% |
In this area, 95.6% 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 | 95.2% | 95.6% | 0.4% | 83.2% | 12.4% |
| European Union | 2.2% | 1.8% | -0.4% | 6.1% | -4.3% |
| Rest of Europe | 0% | 0.7% | 0.7% | 0.8% | -0.1% |
| Africa | 0% | 1.1% | 1.1% | 2.7% | -1.6% |
| Middle East and Asia | 0.7% | 0% | -0.7% | 5.6% | -5.6% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 0.7% | 0% | -0.7% | 1.3% | -1.3% |
| Oceania | 1.1% | 0.7% | -0.4% | 0.3% | 0.4% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 95.2% | 96% | 0.8% | 83.2% | 12.8% |
| 10+ Years | 0% | 2.9% | 2.9% | 9.8% | -6.9% |
| 5-10 Years | 1.5% | 0.7% | -0.8% | 2.9% | -2.2% |
| 2-5 Years | 0.7% | 0.4% | -0.3% | 2.2% | -1.8% |
| Less than 2 years | 2.6% | 0% | -2.6% | 1.9% | -1.9% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 82.3% | 76.7% | 5.6% |
| Ireland | 1.1% | 0.6% | 0.5% |
| Poland | 0.4% | 1.3% | -0.9% |
| Central and Western Africa | 0.4% | 0.3% | 0.1% |
| South and Eastern Africa | 0.4% | 0.2% | 0.2% |
| No passport held | 15.5% | 13.5% | 2.0% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 43.9% | 37.2% | 6.7% |
| Christian | 47.6% | 46.2% | 1.4% |
| Buddhist | 0.7% | 0.5% | 0.2% |
| Muslim | 0.4% | 6.5% | -6.1% |
| Other religion | 0.7% | 0.6% | 0.1% |
| Not answered | 6.6% | 6.0% | 0.6% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Plymouth Road was 733.9 per 1,000 residents, which is 562.4% higher than the Efford and Lipson average. The most reported crime type was Shoplifting.
Plymouth Road has the highest crime rate of 82 local areas in Efford and Lipson and the 10th highest crime rate of 839 local areas in Plymouth .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 56.5 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been rising year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has stayed broadly stable by about -0.8%.

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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Crabtree House Plymouth Road, Plymouth, City Of Plymouth Detached, an established residential building | £340,000 | 2025-02-10 | £344,398 |
| Crabtree House Plymouth Road, Plymouth, City Of Plymouth Detached, an established residential building | £210,000 | 2016-01-21 | £295,685 |
| Baples Plymouth Road, Plymouth, City Of Plymouth Detached, an established residential building | £145,000 | 2003-11-14 | £306,245 |
PL3 6EF 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 | 90 |
| Retired | 54 |
| Part-Time Employee | 28 |
| Self-Employed | 16 |
| Looking after home or family | 12 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 11 |
| Other | 8 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 7 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 6 |
| Unemployed | 4 |
| Human health and social work activities | 17 |
| Education | 17 |
| Construction | 16 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 13 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 12 |
| Manufacturing | 10 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 8 |
| Transport and storage | 8 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 6 |
| Other | 5 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 4 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 4 |
| 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 and Day Care Miller Way , Estover PL6 8UN | 3out of 4 | 2,726 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 | 1,433 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Woodford Primary School Litchaton Way , Plympton PL7 4RR | 3out of 4 | 1,434 yd | Academy sponsor led | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Austin Farm Academy Delamere Road , Eggbuckland PL6 5XQ | 2out of 4 | 1,446 yd | Academy sponsor led | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Laira Green Primary School Bramley Road , Laira PL3 6BP | 3out of 4 | 1,494 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Leigham Primary School Cockington Close , Leigham PL6 8RF | 3out of 4 | 2,012 yd | Academy converter | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Hele's School Seymour Road , Plympton PL7 4LT | 3out of 4 | 1,988 yd | Academy converter | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Lipson Co-operative Academy Bernice Terrace , Lipson PL4 7PG | 2out of 4 | 2,388 yd | Academy converter | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Tor Bridge High Miller Way , Estover PL6 8UN | 3out of 4 | 2,832 yd | Academy converter | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Eggbuckland Community College Westcott Close , Eggbuckland PL6 5YB | 3out of 4 | 2,857 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Plympton Academy Moorland Road , Plympton PL7 2RS | 3out of 4 | 3,064 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 | 5,450 yd | Free schools | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Cann Bridge School Miller Way , Estover PL6 8UN | 3out of 4 | 2,832 yd | Community special school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Courtlands School Widey Lane , Crownhill PL6 5JS | 3out of 4 | 3,290 yd | Academy special converter | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| King's School Hartley Road , Mannamead PL3 5LW | - not rated | 3,541 yd | Other independent school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Longcause Community Special School Longcause , Plympton St Maurice PL7 1JB | 3out of 4 | 3,571 yd | Community special school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Plymouth College Ford Park , Plymouth PL4 6RN | - not rated | 3,661 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Costa Ltd at NEXT Store | 16 Marsh Mills Park | 701 yd | |
| Costa | Marsh Mills Park | 701 yd | |
| Ocean Cafe | Ocean Car Sales, St Modwen Road | 726 yd | |
| McDonalds | Mcdonalds Restaurant, Coypool Road | 736 yd | |
| Claire's Snacks | Land Adjacent to 89, St Modwen Road | 896 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| The Marsh Mill | The Marsh Mill, 300 Plymouth Road | 297 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sainsbury's | Plymouth Road | 218 yd | |
| Spar | 171-173 Pike Road | 551 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| St Boniface'S Catholic College (Marsh Mills) COYPOOL ROAD | grass pitches | 540 yd |
| St Boniface Arena TAVISTOCK JUNCTION FREIGHT YARD TAVISTOCK JUNCTION FREIGHT YARD COYPOOL ROAD | grass pitches | 632 yd |
| Plym View Primary School (Closed) Blandford Road | grass pitches | 952 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% |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.