Overview of PL3 6QF

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Longview Terrace is in Plymouth and in Plymouth district. PL3 6QF is located in the Compton 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 Longview Terrace, Plymouth, PL3 6QF and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.

Nearby postcodes are: PL3 6QB, PL3 6QZ, PL3 6QG, PL3 6PS, PL3 6QQ, PL3 6QL, PL3 6QD, PL3 6QP, PL3 6PZ.

People

Gender

In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. The local area around PL3 6QF is generally consistent with those figures, having a male population of 48.1%.

2011202110y change (pp)UK Averagepostcode vs UK (pp)
Female48.5%51.9%3.4% 51.0% 0.9%
Male51.5%48.1%-3.4% 49.0% -0.9%

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 6QF there is a very large concentration of residents that are married - 52.6% 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.

2011202110y change (pp)UK Averagepostcode vs UK (pp)
Single28.6%29.7%1.1% 37.9% -8.2%
Married: Opposite sex58.7%52.6%-6.1% 44.2% 8.4%
Married: Same sex0.7%0.8%0.1% 0.3% 0.5%
Civil partnership: Same sex0%0.4%0.4% 0.1% 0.3%
Separated0.7%1.2%0.5% 2.2% -1.0%
Divorced8.2%11.2%3.0% 9.1% 2.1%
Widowed3%4%1.0% 6.1% -2.1%

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 high percentage of residents reporting their health as Good or Very Good (87.7%) compared to the average (82%). This typically indicates either a younger population or more affluent area.

2011202110y change (pp)UK Averagepostcode vs UK (pp)
Very good health56.1%58.7%2.6% 48.4% 10.3%
Good health28.9%29%0.1% 33.6% -4.6%
Fair health12.9%9.1%-3.8% 12.7% -3.6%
Bad health1.5%2.6%1.1% 4.0% -1.4%
Very bad health0.6%0.6%0.0% 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.

2011202110y change (pp)UK Averagepostcode vs UK (pp)
No qualifications15.2%12.5%-2.7% 18.2% -5.7%
1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent 14.5%7.7%-6.8% 9.6% -1.9%
5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels17.8%17.3%-0.5% 13.4% 3.9%
Apprenticeship7.1%7.7%0.6% 5.3% 2.4%
HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels16%20.2%4.2% 16.9% 3.3%
Degree or Similar27.1%32.3%5.2% 33.8% -1.5%
Other2.2%2.4%0.2% 2.8% -0.4%

Culture

Ethnic Group

In this area, the population is predominantly white, with 95.9% 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.

2011202110y change (pp)UK Averagepostcode vs UK (pp)
Chinese0.3%0.3%0.0% 0.7% -0.4%
Indian0.6%0%-0.6% 3.1% -3.1%
Pakistani0.3%0%-0.3% 2.7% -2.7%
Black Caribbean0%0.6%0.6% 1.0% -0.4%
Mixed White and Asian0%0.3%0.3% 0.8% -0.5%
Mixed White and Caribbean0.6%1.5%0.9% 0.9% 0.6%
Mixed Other0.6%0.9%0.3% 0.8% 0.1%
White97.4%95.9%-1.5% 81.4% 14.5%
Other0.3%0.6%0.3% 1.6% -1.0%

Country of Birth

In this area, 95.6% of the population were born in the United Kingdom, which is higher than the UK average of 83.2%.

2011202110y change (pp)UK Averagepostcode vs UK (pp)
United Kingdom95.6%95.6%0.0% 83.2% 12.4%
European Union1.2%2.1%0.9% 6.1% -4.0%
Rest of Europe0%0.6%0.6% 0.8% -0.2%
Africa0.9%1.2%0.3% 2.7% -1.5%
Middle East and Asia1.2%0.6%-0.6% 5.6% -5.0%
The Americas and the Caribbean1.2%0%-1.2% 1.3% -1.3%

Length of Residence

2011202110y change (pp)UK Averagepostcode vs UK (pp)
Born in the UK95%95.3%0.3% 83.2% 12.1%
10+ Years0%4.4%4.4% 9.8% -5.4%
5-10 Years0.3%0%-0.3% 2.9% -2.9%
2-5 Years1.2%0%-1.2% 2.2% -2.2%
Less than 2 years3.5%0.3%-3.2% 1.9% -1.6%

Passport Held

2021UK Averagepostcode vs UK (pp)
United Kingdom82.3% 76.7% 5.6%
Ireland0.3% 0.6% -0.3%
Poland0.6% 1.3% -0.7%
Romania0.3% 0.9% -0.6%
No passport held16.5% 13.5% 3.0%

Religion

2021UK Averagepostcode vs UK (pp)
No religion42.6% 37.2% 5.4%
Christian48.5% 46.2% 2.3%
Buddhist0.3% 0.5% -0.2%
Other religion1.5% 0.6% 0.9%
Not answered7.1% 6.0% 1.1%

Safety

Is Longview Terrace Street dangerous?

Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Longview Terrace was 29.6 per 1,000 residents, which is 70.6% lower than the Compton average. The most reported crime type was Criminal damage and arson.

Longview Terrace has the 19th lowest crime rate of 71 local areas in Compton and the 185th lowest crime rate of 839 local areas in Plymouth .

Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 5.9 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been rising year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has fallen by about -56.5%.



🔎 See full breakdown of local crime, hotspots & trends 

Affluence

Household Income

Households in this area have a similar level of wealth to the average household in England and Wales. 57% of analyzed areas in England and Wales have higher average household annual income than this area.

Average Household Income
£43,000
Income Rank
5/10

Household Income in PL3 6QF, Local Authority and Region

Deprivation

Property Prices

Average property prices on Longview Terrace 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 Longview Terrace, Plymouth, PL3 6QF

Estimated Average Property Prices for PL3 6QF

Average Price
£260,286
Semi-Detached
£176,753
Terraced
£265,855
Detached
no sales
Flats/Maisonettes
no sales
Other
no sales

Estimated Average Property Prices for Longview Terrace

Average Price
£273,521
Semi-Detached
no sales
Terraced
£273,521
Detached
no sales
Flats/Maisonettes
no sales
Other
no sales

Property Prices Comparison

Latest Property Sales on Longview TerraceStreet

Address Sale Price Sale Date Price Estimate 2025
7 Longview Terrace, Plymouth, City Of Plymouth
Terraced, an established residential building
£262,5002025-06-23 £264,282
11 Longview Terrace, Plymouth, City Of Plymouth
Terraced, an established residential building
£250,0002025-02-28 £256,170
17 Longview Terrace, Plymouth, City Of Plymouth
Terraced, an established residential building
£280,0002022-07-22 £294,767
11 Longview Terrace, Plymouth, City Of Plymouth
Terraced, an established residential building
£220,0002021-09-30 £258,618
20 Longview Terrace, Plymouth, City Of Plymouth
Terraced, an established residential building
£239,9502021-09-24 £282,070
View All Property Sales and Other Statistics for PL3 6QF

Employment

PL3 6QF area has a very high level of entrepreneurship. Only 13% of streets have higher percent of entrepreneur residents. 14% of population in this area is self-employed, while the average in the UK is 9.7%. High number of entrepreneurs usually leads to relatively high economic growth, higher paid jobs and better quality of life in the area.

PL3 6QF 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.

Economic Activity

Full-Time Employee90
Retired48
Part-Time Employee42
Self-Employed35
Other9
Student (economically inactive)9
Looking after home or family7
Full-Time Student (with or without job)5
Unemployed3
Long-Term Sick or disabled2

Employment Industry

Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles26
Human health and social work activities24
Public administration and defence; compulsory social security20
Construction19
Education15
Manufacturing14
Other12
Financial and insurance activities7
Administrative and support service activities7
Professional, scientific and technical activities6
Transport and storage5
Information and communication5
Accommodation and food service activities4
Electricity, gas, steam and air conditioning supply 4
Real estate activities2
Water supply; sewerage, waste management and remediation activities1

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 2,383 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 3,809 yd Local authority nursery school Yes Mixed More About School

Primary

Ofsted Overall Effectiveness Distance Establishment Type Has Nursery Classes Gender More Info
Compton CofE Primary School
Higher Compton Road , PL3 5JB
3out of 4 639 yd Voluntary controlled school No Mixed More About School
Austin Farm Academy
Delamere Road , Eggbuckland PL6 5XQ
2out of 4 882 yd Academy sponsor led No Mixed More About School
Eggbuckland Vale Primary School
Eggbuckland Vale Primary School, Charfield Drive , Charfield Drive PL6 5PS
3out of 4 917 yd Academy converter Yes Mixed More About School
High View School
2 Torridge Way , Efford PL3 6JQ
4out of 4 1,007 yd Community school Yes Mixed More About School
St Edward's CofE Primary School
Fort Austin Avenue , Eggbuckland PL6 5ST
3out of 4 1,294 yd Academy converter Yes Mixed More About School

Secondary

Ofsted Overall Effectiveness Distance Establishment Type Has Nursery Classes Gender More Info
Eggbuckland Community College
Westcott Close , Eggbuckland PL6 5YB
3out of 4 881 yd Academy converter No Mixed More About School
Lipson Co-operative Academy
Bernice Terrace , Lipson PL4 7PG
2out of 4 1,535 yd Academy converter Not Applicable Mixed More About School
St Boniface's RC College
21 Boniface Lane , Crownhill PL5 3AG
1out of 4 2,006 yd Academy sponsor led No Boys More About School
Plymouth High School for Girls
St Lawrence Road , PL4 6HT
- not rated 2,334 yd Academy converter No Girls More About School
Tor Bridge High
Miller Way , Estover PL6 8UN
3out of 4 2,552 yd Academy converter Not Applicable Mixed More About School

16 plus

Ofsted Overall Effectiveness Distance Establishment Type Has Nursery Classes Gender More Info
City College Plymouth
Kings Road , Devonport PL1 5QG
- not rated 4,594 yd Further education Not Applicable Mixed 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 4,151 yd Free schools Yes Mixed More About School

Not applicable

Ofsted Overall Effectiveness Distance Establishment Type Has Nursery Classes Gender More Info
Courtlands School
Widey Lane , Crownhill PL6 5JS
3out of 4 1,323 yd Academy special converter Not Applicable Mixed More About School
King's School
Hartley Road , Mannamead PL3 5LW
- not rated 1,473 yd Other independent school Yes Mixed More About School
Plymouth College
Ford Park , Plymouth PL4 6RN
- not rated 1,914 yd Other independent school Yes Mixed More About School
Cann Bridge School
Miller Way , Estover PL6 8UN
3out of 4 2,502 yd Community special school Yes Mixed More About School
Fletewood School at Derry Villas
88 North Road East , PL4 6AN
- not rated 2,673 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 Food hygiene rating Distance
Greenacres Tea Room12 Pearn Road702 yd

Pubs, Bars, Nightclubs

Business Name Address Food hygiene rating Distance
Bluebird164 Eggbuckland Road291 yd
The Rising Sun138 Eggbuckland Road392 yd
The Prince Maurice3 Church Hill852 yd

Takeaway, Sandwich Shops

Business Name Address Food hygiene rating Distance
Feedwell Chinese Takeaway131 Speedwell Crescent530 yd
Wongs82 Priory Road587 yd
Mariners Fish and Chips49 Torridge Way775 yd
Torridge Pizza and Grill63 Torridge Way775 yd
Eggbuckland Fish And Chip Shop1 Hayes Place821 yd

Supermarkets, Hypermarkets

Business Name Address Food hygiene rating Distance
The Co-operative Food147-149 Eggbuckland Road188 yd
TescoTesco Express, 137 Eggbuckland Road291 yd
The Co-operative Food15 Frogmore Avenue665 yd
The Co-operative Food41 Torridge Way775 yd

Sport

Facility Name Sport Objects Distance
Collings Park
Eggbuckland Road
grass pitches541 yd
Mannamead Lawn Tennis Club
EGGBUCKLAND ROAD
tennis courts695 yd
Higher Efford
Efford Road
grass pitches695 yd
Hill Lane Tennis Club
HILL LANE
tennis courts891 yd
High View Primary School
TORRIDGE WAY
grass pitches907 yd
Eggbuckland Community College
WESTCOTT CLOSE
artificial grass pitch, grass pitches, health and fitness suite935 yd
Hartley Park
Mannamead Road
tennis courts1,074 yd

This statistics are based on Active Places Data - Contains Data © Sport England

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/s0.0%
Percentage of premises unable to receive 5Mbit/s0.0%
Percentage of premises unable to receive 10Mbit/s0.0%
Percentage of premises unable to receive 30Mbit/s0.0%

Download Speed

Median download speed160 Mbit/s
Average download speed182.7 Mbit/s
Minimum download speed600 Mbit/s
Maximum download speed600 Mbit/s

Upload Speed

Median upload speed20 Mbit/s
Average upload speed23.7 Mbit/s
Maximum upload speed40 Mbit/s

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