Petersfield Close is in Plymouth and in Plymouth district. PL3 6QP 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 Petersfield Close, Plymouth, PL3 6QP and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: PL3 6PZ, PL3 6QD, PL3 6PU, PL3 6QB, PL3 6NE, PL3 6PJ, PL3 6QF, PL3 6QE, PL3 6PY.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. The local area around PL3 6QP is generally consistent with those figures, having a male population of 48.1%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Female | 48.5% | 51.9% | 3.4% | 51.0% | 0.9% |
| Male | 51.5% | 48.1% | -3.4% | 49.0% | -0.9% |
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 6QP 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.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Single | 28.6% | 29.7% | 1.1% | 37.9% | -8.2% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 58.7% | 52.6% | -6.1% | 44.2% | 8.4% |
| Married: Same sex | 0.7% | 0.8% | 0.1% | 0.3% | 0.5% |
| Civil partnership: Same sex | 0% | 0.4% | 0.4% | 0.1% | 0.3% |
| Separated | 0.7% | 1.2% | 0.5% | 2.2% | -1.0% |
| Divorced | 8.2% | 11.2% | 3.0% | 9.1% | 2.1% |
| Widowed | 3% | 4% | 1.0% | 6.1% | -2.1% |
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.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Very good health | 56.1% | 58.7% | 2.6% | 48.4% | 10.3% |
| Good health | 28.9% | 29% | 0.1% | 33.6% | -4.6% |
| Fair health | 12.9% | 9.1% | -3.8% | 12.7% | -3.6% |
| Bad health | 1.5% | 2.6% | 1.1% | 4.0% | -1.4% |
| Very bad health | 0.6% | 0.6% | 0.0% | 1.2% | -0.6% |
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 | 15.2% | 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 Levels | 17.8% | 17.3% | -0.5% | 13.4% | 3.9% |
| Apprenticeship | 7.1% | 7.7% | 0.6% | 5.3% | 2.4% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 16% | 20.2% | 4.2% | 16.9% | 3.3% |
| Degree or Similar | 27.1% | 32.3% | 5.2% | 33.8% | -1.5% |
| Other | 2.2% | 2.4% | 0.2% | 2.8% | -0.4% |
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.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Chinese | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.0% | 0.7% | -0.4% |
| Indian | 0.6% | 0% | -0.6% | 3.1% | -3.1% |
| Pakistani | 0.3% | 0% | -0.3% | 2.7% | -2.7% |
| Black Caribbean | 0% | 0.6% | 0.6% | 1.0% | -0.4% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 0% | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.8% | -0.5% |
| Mixed White and Caribbean | 0.6% | 1.5% | 0.9% | 0.9% | 0.6% |
| Mixed Other | 0.6% | 0.9% | 0.3% | 0.8% | 0.1% |
| White | 97.4% | 95.9% | -1.5% | 81.4% | 14.5% |
| Other | 0.3% | 0.6% | 0.3% | 1.6% | -1.0% |
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 | 95.6% | 95.6% | 0.0% | 83.2% | 12.4% |
| European Union | 1.2% | 2.1% | 0.9% | 6.1% | -4.0% |
| Rest of Europe | 0% | 0.6% | 0.6% | 0.8% | -0.2% |
| Africa | 0.9% | 1.2% | 0.3% | 2.7% | -1.5% |
| Middle East and Asia | 1.2% | 0.6% | -0.6% | 5.6% | -5.0% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 1.2% | 0% | -1.2% | 1.3% | -1.3% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 95% | 95.3% | 0.3% | 83.2% | 12.1% |
| 10+ Years | 0% | 4.4% | 4.4% | 9.8% | -5.4% |
| 5-10 Years | 0.3% | 0% | -0.3% | 2.9% | -2.9% |
| 2-5 Years | 1.2% | 0% | -1.2% | 2.2% | -2.2% |
| Less than 2 years | 3.5% | 0.3% | -3.2% | 1.9% | -1.6% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 82.3% | 76.7% | 5.6% |
| Ireland | 0.3% | 0.6% | -0.3% |
| Poland | 0.6% | 1.3% | -0.7% |
| Romania | 0.3% | 0.9% | -0.6% |
| No passport held | 16.5% | 13.5% | 3.0% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 42.6% | 37.2% | 5.4% |
| Christian | 48.5% | 46.2% | 2.3% |
| Buddhist | 0.3% | 0.5% | -0.2% |
| Other religion | 1.5% | 0.6% | 0.9% |
| Not answered | 7.1% | 6.0% | 1.1% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Petersfield Close 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.
Petersfield Close 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%.

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.

| Address | Sale Price | Sale Date | Price Estimate 2025 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Garage Petersfield Close, Plymouth, City Of Plymouth Other, an established residential building | £17,500 | 2022-06-28 | £17,624 |
| 2 Petersfield Close, Plymouth, City Of Plymouth Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £300,000 | 2021-07-23 | £367,333 |
| Garage Petersfield Close, Plymouth, City Of Plymouth Other, an established residential building | £10,500 | 2020-11-06 | £12,560 |
| 29 Petersfield Close, Plymouth, City Of Plymouth Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £195,000 | 2019-04-02 | £255,264 |
| 33 Petersfield Close, Plymouth, City Of Plymouth Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £215,000 | 2017-10-31 | £292,467 |
PL3 6QP 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 6QP 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 | 90 |
| Retired | 48 |
| Part-Time Employee | 42 |
| Self-Employed | 35 |
| Other | 9 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 9 |
| Looking after home or family | 7 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 5 |
| Unemployed | 3 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 2 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 26 |
| Human health and social work activities | 24 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 20 |
| Construction | 19 |
| Education | 15 |
| Manufacturing | 14 |
| Other | 12 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 7 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 7 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 6 |
| Transport and storage | 5 |
| Information and communication | 5 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 4 |
| Electricity, gas, steam and air conditioning supply | 4 |
| Real estate activities | 2 |
| Water supply; sewerage, waste management and remediation activities | 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 | 2,421 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 | 3,939 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Compton CofE Primary School Higher Compton Road , PL3 5JB | 3out of 4 | 752 yd | Voluntary controlled school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Austin Farm Academy Delamere Road , Eggbuckland PL6 5XQ | 2out of 4 | 801 yd | Academy sponsor led | No | Mixed | More About School |
| High View School 2 Torridge Way , Efford PL3 6JQ | 4out of 4 | 839 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Eggbuckland Vale Primary School Eggbuckland Vale Primary School, Charfield Drive , Charfield Drive PL6 5PS | 3out of 4 | 1,058 yd | Academy converter | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Laira Green Primary School Bramley Road , Laira PL3 6BP | 3out of 4 | 1,248 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Eggbuckland Community College Westcott Close , Eggbuckland PL6 5YB | 3out of 4 | 1,045 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Lipson Co-operative Academy Bernice Terrace , Lipson PL4 7PG | 2out of 4 | 1,436 yd | Academy converter | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| St Boniface's RC College 21 Boniface Lane , Crownhill PL5 3AG | 1out of 4 | 2,175 yd | Academy sponsor led | No | Boys | More About School |
| Plymouth High School for Girls St Lawrence Road , PL4 6HT | - not rated | 2,326 yd | Academy converter | No | Girls | More About School |
| Tor Bridge High Miller Way , Estover PL6 8UN | 3out of 4 | 2,590 yd | Academy converter | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| City College Plymouth Kings Road , Devonport PL1 5QG | - not rated | 4,639 yd | Further education | 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 | 4,151 yd | Free schools | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Courtlands School Widey Lane , Crownhill PL6 5JS | 3out of 4 | 1,489 yd | Academy special converter | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| King's School Hartley Road , Mannamead PL3 5LW | - not rated | 1,583 yd | Other independent school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Plymouth College Ford Park , Plymouth PL4 6RN | - not rated | 1,954 yd | Other independent school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Cann Bridge School Miller Way , Estover PL6 8UN | 3out of 4 | 2,543 yd | Community special school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Fletewood School at Derry Villas 88 North Road East , PL4 6AN | - not rated | 2,672 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Greenacres Tea Room | 12 Pearn Road | 851 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bluebird | 164 Eggbuckland Road | 378 yd | |
| The Rising Sun | 138 Eggbuckland Road | 496 yd | |
| The Prince Maurice | 3 Church Hill | 962 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Wongs | 82 Priory Road | 601 yd | |
| Mariners Fish and Chips | 49 Torridge Way | 609 yd | |
| Torridge Pizza and Grill | 63 Torridge Way | 609 yd | |
| Feedwell Chinese Takeaway | 131 Speedwell Crescent | 689 yd | |
| Eggbuckland Fish And Chip Shop | 1 Hayes Place | 925 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| The Co-operative Food | 147-149 Eggbuckland Road | 273 yd | |
| Tesco | Tesco Express, 137 Eggbuckland Road | 378 yd | |
| The Co-operative Food | 41 Torridge Way | 609 yd | |
| The Co-operative Food | 15 Frogmore Avenue | 632 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Higher Efford Efford Road | grass pitches | 529 yd |
| Collings Park Eggbuckland Road | grass pitches | 639 yd |
| High View Primary School TORRIDGE WAY | grass pitches | 741 yd |
| Mannamead Lawn Tennis Club EGGBUCKLAND ROAD | tennis courts | 795 yd |
| Hill Lane Tennis Club HILL LANE | tennis courts | 1,029 yd |
| Plym View Primary School (Closed) Blandford Road | grass pitches | 1,048 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 | 88.9% |
| Percentage of premises that have Ultrafast Broadband (300Mbit/s or greater) coverage from fixed broadband | 88.9% |
| Percentage of premises that have coverage from a Gigabit capable service from fixed broadband | 88.9% |
| 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% |
| Median download speed | 67.8 Mbit/s |
| Average download speed | 88.2 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 200 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 200 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 10 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 12.9 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 20 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.