Donnington Drive is in Plymouth and in Plymouth district. PL3 6QT 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 Donnington Drive, Plymouth, PL3 6QT and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: PL3 6QS, PL3 6QU, PL3 6QR, PL3 6QE, PL3 6TR, PL6 5SF, PL3 6QX, PL6 5SE, PL3 6TP.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. The area surrounding PL3 6QT has a slightly higher male population, with 51.6% of residents 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 | 48.4% | 48.4% | 0.0% | 51.0% | -2.6% |
| Male | 51.6% | 51.6% | 0.0% | 49.0% | 2.6% |
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 | 31.9% | 37.4% | 5.5% | 37.9% | -0.5% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 48% | 43.7% | -4.3% | 44.2% | -0.5% |
| Married: Same sex | 0.8% | 0% | -0.8% | 0.3% | -0.3% |
| Civil partnership: Same sex | 0% | 0.8% | 0.8% | 0.1% | 0.7% |
| Separated | 3.9% | 1.6% | -2.3% | 2.2% | -0.6% |
| Divorced | 9.8% | 11% | 1.2% | 9.1% | 1.9% |
| Widowed | 5.5% | 5.5% | 0.0% | 6.1% | -0.6% |
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 (85.7%) 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 | 48.1% | 54.9% | 6.8% | 48.4% | 6.5% |
| Good health | 33.3% | 30.8% | -2.5% | 33.6% | -2.8% |
| Fair health | 13.8% | 8.4% | -5.4% | 12.7% | -4.3% |
| Bad health | 4.5% | 5.5% | 1.0% | 4.0% | 1.5% |
| Very bad health | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.0% | 1.2% | -0.9% |
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 | 23.6% | 12.9% | -10.7% | 18.2% | -5.3% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 13% | 14.5% | 1.5% | 9.6% | 4.9% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 18.1% | 14.1% | -4.0% | 13.4% | 0.7% |
| Apprenticeship | 4.7% | 7.8% | 3.1% | 5.3% | 2.5% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 18.1% | 23.8% | 5.7% | 16.9% | 6.9% |
| Degree or Similar | 18.9% | 27% | 8.1% | 33.8% | -6.8% |
| Other | 3.5% | 0% | -3.5% | 2.8% | -2.8% |
In this area, the population is predominantly white, with 96.7% 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% | 2% | 2.0% | 0.7% | 1.3% |
| Other Asian | 1.3% | 0.3% | -1.0% | 1.6% | -1.3% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 0.6% | 0% | -0.6% | 0.8% | -0.8% |
| Mixed White and Caribbean | 0.6% | 0% | -0.6% | 0.9% | -0.9% |
| White | 97.4% | 96.7% | -0.7% | 81.4% | 15.3% |
| Other | 0% | 1% | 1.0% | 1.6% | -0.6% |
In this area, 95.1% 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 | 95.8% | 95.1% | -0.7% | 83.2% | 11.9% |
| European Union | 1.9% | 2.6% | 0.7% | 6.1% | -3.5% |
| Middle East and Asia | 1.9% | 2.3% | 0.4% | 5.6% | -3.3% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 0.3% | 0% | -0.3% | 1.3% | -1.3% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 95.5% | 94.8% | -0.7% | 83.2% | 11.6% |
| 10+ Years | 0.3% | 3.9% | 3.6% | 9.8% | -5.9% |
| 5-10 Years | 1% | 0.3% | -0.7% | 2.9% | -2.6% |
| 2-5 Years | 0.6% | 0.3% | -0.3% | 2.2% | -1.9% |
| Less than 2 years | 2.6% | 0.7% | -1.9% | 1.9% | -1.2% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 84.6% | 76.7% | 7.9% |
| France | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.0% |
| Spain | 0.3% | 0.4% | -0.1% |
| Romania | 0.3% | 0.9% | -0.6% |
| Other EU countries | 1% | 1.5% | -0.5% |
| Middle East | 0.3% | 0.1% | 0.2% |
| South-East Asia | 0.7% | 0.2% | 0.5% |
| No passport held | 12.4% | 13.5% | -1.1% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 47.7% | 37.2% | 10.5% |
| Christian | 47.4% | 46.2% | 1.2% |
| Muslim | 1.3% | 6.5% | -5.2% |
| Not answered | 3.6% | 6.0% | -2.4% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Donnington Drive was 24.9 per 1,000 residents, which is 72.5% lower than the Compton average. The most reported crime type was Violence and sexual offences.
Donnington Drive has the 15th lowest crime rate of 71 local areas in Compton and the 147th lowest crime rate of 837 local areas in Plymouth .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 17.8 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been rising year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has fallen by about -67.5%.

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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 67 Donnington Drive, Plymouth, City Of Plymouth Terraced, an established residential building | £97,194 | 2025-08-22 | £97,101 |
| 56 Donnington Drive, Plymouth, City Of Plymouth Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £247,000 | 2025-01-29 | £260,405 |
| 52 Donnington Drive, Plymouth, City Of Plymouth Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £120,000 | 2024-05-17 | £130,041 |
| 82 Donnington Drive, Plymouth, City Of Plymouth Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £245,000 | 2023-10-13 | £265,227 |
| 67 Donnington Drive, Plymouth, City Of Plymouth Terraced, an established residential building | £205,500 | 2022-12-09 | £213,239 |
PL3 6QT 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.
| Full-Time Employee | 110 |
| Retired | 53 |
| Part-Time Employee | 33 |
| Self-Employed | 15 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 10 |
| Looking after home or family | 8 |
| Unemployed | 7 |
| Other | 6 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 6 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 5 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 33 |
| Construction | 24 |
| Manufacturing | 19 |
| Human health and social work activities | 19 |
| Education | 16 |
| Transport and storage | 11 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 10 |
| Other | 6 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 5 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 5 |
| Information and communication | 4 |
| Real estate activities | 4 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 3 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 3 |
| Electricity, gas, steam and air conditioning supply | 2 |
| Agriculture, forestry and fishing | 1 |
| Water supply; sewerage, waste management and remediation activities | 1 |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Plym Bridge Nursery School and Day Care Miller Way , Estover PL6 8UN | 3out of 4 | 2,134 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 | 4,311 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Austin Farm Academy Delamere Road , Eggbuckland PL6 5XQ | 3out of 4 | 396 yd | Academy sponsor led | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Austin Farm Primary School Delamere Road , Eggbuckland PL6 5XQ | - not rated | 396 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| High View School 2 Torridge Way , Efford PL3 6JQ | - not rated | 811 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| High View School 2 Torridge Way , Efford PL3 6JQ | 4out of 4 | 811 yd | Academy converter | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Highfield Junior School Torridge Way , Efford PL3 6JQ | - not rated | 816 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Burleigh County Secondary School Burleigh Lane , PL3 5PP | - not rated | 636 yd | Community school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Eggbuckland Community College Westcott Close , Eggbuckland PL6 5YB | 2out of 4 | 1,205 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Eggbuckland Community College Westcott Close , Eggbuckland PL6 5YB | - not rated | 1,205 yd | Foundation school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Lipson Co-operative Academy Bernice Terrace , Lipson PL4 7PG | 3out of 4 | 1,679 yd | Academy converter | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Lipson Community College Bernice Terrace , Lipson PL4 7PG | - not rated | 1,679 yd | Foundation school | 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 | 5,039 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Plymouth School of Creative Arts The Red House , 22 Millbay Road PL1 3EG | - not rated | 4,521 yd | Free schools | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Plymouth Tuition Services Years 3 -9 15 Eggbuckland Road , Mannamead PL3 5HF | - not rated | 1,485 yd | Pupil referral unit | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Courtlands School Widey Lane , Crownhill PL6 5JS | - not rated | 1,652 yd | Community special school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Courtlands School Widey Lane , Crownhill PL6 5JS | 1out of 4 | 1,652 yd | Academy special converter | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Western College Preparatory School Seymour Road , PL3 5AS | - not rated | 1,786 yd | Other independent school | Not Applicable | Girls | More About School |
| King's School Hartley Road , Mannamead PL3 5LW | - not rated | 1,976 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bluebird | 164 Eggbuckland Road | 712 yd | |
| The Prince Maurice | 3 Church Hill | 815 yd | |
| The Rising Sun | 138 Eggbuckland Road | 819 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Heaven | 65 Delamere Road | 625 yd | |
| Shimla | 71 Delamere Road | 625 yd | |
| Mariners Fish and Chips | 49 Torridge Way | 715 yd | |
| Torridge Pizza and Grill | 63 Torridge Way | 715 yd | |
| Feedwell Chinese Takeaway | 131 Speedwell Crescent | 742 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| The Co-operative Food | 15 Frogmore Avenue | 277 yd | |
| The Co-operative Food | 147-149 Eggbuckland Road | 605 yd | |
| Tesco | Tesco Express, 137 Eggbuckland Road | 712 yd | |
| The Co-operative Food | 41 Torridge Way | 715 yd | |
| The Co-operative Food | 2 Austin Crescent | 1,034 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Higher Efford Efford Road | grass pitches | 508 yd |
| High View Primary School TORRIDGE WAY | grass pitches | 831 yd |
| Plym View Primary School (Closed) Blandford Road | grass pitches | 849 yd |
| Collings Park Eggbuckland Road | grass pitches | 968 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% |
| Median download speed | 100 Mbit/s |
| Average download speed | 158.3 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 1000 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 1000 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 16.7 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 17.3 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 50 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.