Thames Gardens, Plymouth, PL3 6HD

People

Gender

In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. The local area around PL3 6HD is generally consistent with those figures, having a male population of 49.7%.

	2011	2021	10y change (pp)	UK Average	postcode vs UK (pp)
Female	53.1%	50.3%	-2.8%	51.0%	-0.7%
Male	46.9%	49.7%	2.8%	49.0%	0.7%

Partnership Status

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	35.2%	40.6%	5.4%	37.9%	2.7%
Married: Opposite sex	48.6%	40.6%	-8.0%	44.2%	-3.6%
Married: Same sex	0%	0.4%	0.4%	0.3%	0.1%
Separated	1.6%	2.9%	1.3%	2.2%	0.7%
Divorced	9.7%	9.2%	-0.5%	9.1%	0.1%
Widowed	4.9%	6.3%	1.4%	6.1%	0.2%

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.

This area has a lower percentage of residents reporting their health as Good or Very Good (69.7%) compared to the average (82%). This typically indicates either an older population or social deprivation in the area.

	2011	2021	10y change (pp)	UK Average	postcode vs UK (pp)
Very good health	42.1%	37.1%	-5.0%	48.4%	-11.3%
Good health	31.4%	32.6%	1.2%	33.6%	-1.0%
Fair health	18.2%	20%	1.8%	12.7%	7.3%
Bad health	5.3%	7.4%	2.1%	4.0%	3.4%
Very bad health	2.8%	2.9%	0.1%	1.2%	1.7%

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.

In the area around PL3 6HD this area, 32.6% of residents have no qualifications. This is significantly higher than the UK average of 18.2%. 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 11.7%.

	2011	2021	10y change (pp)	UK Average	postcode vs UK (pp)
No qualifications	39.7%	32.6%	-7.1%	18.2%	14.4%
1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent	14.6%	8.8%	-5.8%	9.6%	-0.8%
5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels	18.2%	18.4%	0.2%	13.4%	5.0%
Apprenticeship	4.5%	6.7%	2.2%	5.3%	1.4%
HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels	7.3%	18.4%	11.1%	16.9%	1.5%
Degree or Similar	12.1%	11.7%	-0.4%	33.8%	-22.1%
Other	3.6%	3.3%	-0.3%	2.8%	0.5%

Culture

Ethnic Group

In this area, the population is predominantly white, with 96.1% 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%	0.3%	0.3%	3.1%	-2.8%
Black African	0%	1.6%	1.6%	2.5%	-0.9%
Other Black	0%	0.6%	0.6%	0.5%	0.1%
Mixed White and Asian	0%	0.3%	0.3%	0.8%	-0.5%
Mixed Other	0%	0.3%	0.3%	0.8%	-0.5%
White	100%	96.1%	-3.9%	81.4%	14.7%
Gypsy or Irish Traveller	0%	0.6%	0.6%	0.1%	0.5%

Country of Birth

In this area, 94.8% 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	98.1%	94.8%	-3.3%	83.2%	11.6%
European Union	1.3%	1.9%	0.6%	6.1%	-4.2%
Africa	0%	2.3%	2.3%	2.7%	-0.4%
Middle East and Asia	0.6%	1%	0.4%	5.6%	-4.6%

Length of Residence

	2011	2021	10y change (pp)	UK Average	postcode vs UK (pp)
Born in the UK	98.1%	94.8%	-3.3%	83.2%	11.6%
10+ Years	0%	4.2%	4.2%	9.8%	-5.6%
5-10 Years	1.3%	1%	-0.3%	2.9%	-1.9%
Less than 2 years	0.6%	0%	-0.6%	1.9%	-1.9%

Passport Held

	2021	UK Average	postcode vs UK (pp)
United Kingdom	73%	76.7%	-3.7%
Ireland	0.3%	0.6%	-0.3%
Other EU countries	1.3%	1.5%	-0.2%
Other Europe	0.3%	0.2%	0.1%
Central and Western Africa	0.6%	0.3%	0.3%
No passport held	24.4%	13.5%	10.9%

Religion

	2021	UK Average	postcode vs UK (pp)
No religion	59.8%	37.2%	22.6%
Christian	36%	46.2%	-10.2%
Not answered	4.2%	6.0%	-1.8%

Safety

Is Thames Gardens Street dangerous?

Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Thames Gardens was 120.8 per 1,000 residents, which is 9.0% higher than the Efford and Lipson average. The most reported crime type was Violence and sexual offences.

Thames Gardens has the 29th highest crime rate of 82 local areas in Efford and Lipson and the 239th highest crime rate of 839 local areas in Plymouth .

Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 77.2 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been rising year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has fallen by about -50.0%.

🔎 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 6HD, Local Authority and Region

Deprivation

Index of Multiple Deprivation (IMD) - 9/10 (very 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 - 9/10 (very high )
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 - 10/10 (very 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 - 9/10 (very high )
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 - 10/10 (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 - 5/10 (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 - 6/10 (average )
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 - 6/10 (average )
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) - 9/10 (very high )
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) - 9/10 (very high )
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 Thames Gardens are based on 3 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 Thames Gardens, Plymouth, PL3 6HD

Estimated Average Property Prices for PL3 6HD

Average Price
£175,592

Semi-Detached
£173,240

Terraced
£188,134

Detached
no sales

Flats/Maisonettes
no sales

Other
no sales

Estimated Average Property Prices for Thames Gardens

Average Price
£182,588

Semi-Detached
£175,849

Terraced
£196,067

Detached
no sales

Flats/Maisonettes
no sales

Other
no sales

Property Prices Comparison

Latest Property Sales on Thames GardensStreet

Address	Sale Price	Sale Date	Price Estimate 2025
3 Thames Gardens, Plymouth, City Of Plymouth Semi-Detached, an established residential building	£129,000	2025-01-30	£134,284
41 Thames Gardens, Plymouth, City Of Plymouth Semi-Detached, an established residential building	£100,000	2021-03-26	£125,240
26 Thames Gardens, Plymouth, City Of Plymouth Terraced, an established residential building	£150,000	2019-12-06	£200,903
23 Thames Gardens, Plymouth, City Of Plymouth Semi-Detached, an established residential building	£155,000	2019-01-23	£206,271
12 Thames Gardens, Plymouth, City Of Plymouth Semi-Detached, an established residential building	£159,250	2017-12-11	£220,078

View All Property Sales and Other Statistics for PL3 6HD

Employment

PL3 6HD area has a low unemployment rate. According to Census 2021, 3% 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.

Economic Activity

Full-Time Employee	73
Retired	42
Part-Time Employee	28
Long-Term Sick or disabled	25
Self-Employed	22
Looking after home or family	20
Other	11
Student (economically inactive)	8
Unemployed	7
Full-Time Student (with or without job)	6

Employment Industry

Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles	22
Human health and social work activities	21
Manufacturing	18
Administrative and support service activities	13
Construction	12
Public administration and defence; compulsory social security	9
Transport and storage	8
Education	8
Accommodation and food service activities	6
Other	5
Professional, scientific and technical activities	3
Information and communication	3
Electricity, gas, steam and air conditioning supply	2
Real estate activities	2
Financial and insurance activities	2
Water supply; sewerage, waste management and remediation activities	1

Schools

Nursery

	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	2,588 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	5,316 yd	Local authority nursery school	Yes	Mixed	More About School

Primary

	Ofsted Overall Effectiveness	Distance	Establishment Type	Has Nursery Classes	Gender	More Info
High View School 2 Torridge Way , Efford PL3 6JQ	4out of 4	839 yd	Community school	Yes	Mixed	More About School
Austin Farm Academy Delamere Road , Eggbuckland PL6 5XQ	2out of 4	974 yd	Academy sponsor led	No	Mixed	More About School
Laira Green Primary School Bramley Road , Laira PL3 6BP	3out of 4	993 yd	Community school	No	Mixed	More About School
St Edward's CofE Primary School Fort Austin Avenue , Eggbuckland PL6 5ST	3out of 4	1,827 yd	Academy converter	Yes	Mixed	More About School
Lipson Vale Primary School Bernice Terrace , Lipson PL4 7HW	3out of 4	1,858 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	2out of 4	1,858 yd	Academy converter	Not Applicable	Mixed	More About School
Eggbuckland Community College Westcott Close , Eggbuckland PL6 5YB	3out of 4	2,322 yd	Academy converter	No	Mixed	More About School
Hele's School Seymour Road , Plympton PL7 4LT	3out of 4	2,584 yd	Academy converter	Not Applicable	Mixed	More About School
Tor Bridge High Miller Way , Estover PL6 8UN	3out of 4	2,720 yd	Academy converter	Not Applicable	Mixed	More About School
Plymouth High School for Girls St Lawrence Road , PL4 6HT	- not rated	3,175 yd	Academy converter	No	Girls	More About School

All-through

	Ofsted Overall Effectiveness	Distance	Establishment Type	Has Nursery Classes	Gender	More Info
Millbay Academy 22 Millbay Road , PL1 3EG	- not rated	4,930 yd	Free schools	Yes	Mixed	More About School

Not applicable

	Ofsted Overall Effectiveness	Distance	Establishment Type	Has Nursery Classes	Gender	More Info
Cann Bridge School Miller Way , Estover PL6 8UN	3out of 4	2,706 yd	Community special school	Yes	Mixed	More About School
Courtlands School Widey Lane , Crownhill PL6 5JS	3out of 4	2,767 yd	Academy special converter	Not Applicable	Mixed	More About School
King's School Hartley Road , Mannamead PL3 5LW	- not rated	2,933 yd	Other independent school	Yes	Mixed	More About School
Plymouth College Ford Park , Plymouth PL4 6RN	- not rated	3,064 yd	Other independent school	Yes	Mixed	More About School
Fletewood School at Derry Villas 88 North Road East , PL4 6AN	- not rated	3,527 yd	Other independent school	Yes	Mixed	More About School

School statistics for this postcode are based on Ofsted rankings.

Food and Drink

Restaurants, Cafes, Canteens

Business Name	Address	Distance
Costa Ltd at NEXT Store	16 Marsh Mills Park	820 yd
Costa	Marsh Mills Park	820 yd
John Nike Leisure Sport Ltd	Plymouth Ski And Snowboard Cen, Alpine Lodge	953 yd
Ocean Cafe	Ocean Car Sales, St Modwen Road	1,024 yd

Pubs, Bars, Nightclubs

Business Name	Address	Food hygiene rating	Distance
The Marsh Mill	The Marsh Mill, 300 Plymouth Road		708 yd
GWRSA	Gwrsa Club, Mullet Road		745 yd

Takeaway, Sandwich Shops

Business Name	Address	Distance
Mariners Fish and Chips	49 Torridge Way	991 yd
Torridge Pizza and Grill	63 Torridge Way	991 yd
Heaven	65 Delamere Road	1,082 yd
Shimla	71 Delamere Road	1,082 yd

Supermarkets, Hypermarkets

Business Name	Address	Distance
Spar	171-173 Pike Road	86 yd
Sainsbury's	Plymouth Road	815 yd
The Co-operative Food	41 Torridge Way	991 yd

Sport

Facility Name	Sport Objects	Distance
Plym View Primary School (Closed) Blandford Road	grass pitches	383 yd
Higher Efford Efford Road	grass pitches	897 yd
High View Primary School TORRIDGE WAY	grass pitches	929 yd
St Boniface'S Catholic College (Marsh Mills) COYPOOL ROAD	grass pitches	1,088 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	145.9 Mbit/s
Minimum download speed	1000 Mbit/s
Maximum download speed	1000 Mbit/s

Upload Speed

Median upload speed	11 Mbit/s
Average upload speed	15.3 Mbit/s
Maximum upload speed	50 Mbit/s

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

Overview of PL3 6HD