Breton Side is in Plymouth and in City Of Plymouth district. PL4 0BB is located in the St Peter and the Waterfront 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 Breton Side, Plymouth, PL4 0BB and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: PL4 0AU, PL4 0BH, PL4 0AL, PL4 0RB, PL4 0AF, PL4 0QT, PL4 0AP, PL4 0BD, PL4 0EP.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. However, the area surrounding PL4 0BB is primarily male, with 54.1% 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 | 45.2% | 45.9% | 0.7% | 51.0% | -5.1% |
| Male | 54.8% | 54.1% | -0.7% | 49.0% | 5.1% |
Across the UK, the average relationship status breakdown is roughly 44% married, 38% single, 9% divorced, 6% widowed, and 2% separated.
In the immediate area around PL4 0BB, a significant portion of the population is single, making up 52.7% of the residents. On average, approximately 38% of individuals who responded to the census in the UK were single. Areas with higher single populations are typically urban centers, university towns, regions with dynamic job markets, rich cultural offerings and entertainment facilities. These regions also tend to have a younger demographic.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Single | 53.6% | 52.7% | -0.9% | 37.9% | 14.8% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 28.4% | 24.4% | -4.0% | 44.2% | -19.8% |
| Separated | 3.3% | 4.4% | 1.1% | 2.2% | 2.2% |
| Divorced | 12.3% | 15.1% | 2.8% | 9.1% | 6.0% |
| Widowed | 2.4% | 3.4% | 1.0% | 6.1% | -2.7% |
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 | 52% | 45.5% | -6.5% | 48.4% | -2.9% |
| Good health | 32.1% | 35.4% | 3.3% | 33.6% | 1.8% |
| Fair health | 10% | 12% | 2.0% | 12.7% | -0.7% |
| Bad health | 4.1% | 3.8% | -0.3% | 4.0% | -0.2% |
| Very bad health | 1.8% | 3.3% | 1.5% | 1.2% | 2.1% |
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 PL4 0BB this area, 9.9% of residents have no qualifications. This is significantly lower than the UK average of 18.2%. This area stands out for its high percentage of residents with higher education degree or similar. The UK average is 33.8%, while in this area it is 48.3%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| No qualifications | 13.3% | 9.9% | -3.4% | 18.2% | -8.3% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 6.6% | 10.8% | 4.2% | 9.6% | 1.2% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 11.8% | 8.9% | -2.9% | 13.4% | -4.5% |
| Apprenticeship | 4.3% | 4.9% | 0.6% | 5.3% | -0.4% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 20.4% | 14.8% | -5.6% | 16.9% | -2.1% |
| Degree or Similar | 39.8% | 48.3% | 8.5% | 33.8% | 14.5% |
| Other | 3.8% | 2.5% | -1.3% | 2.8% | -0.3% |
This area closely mirrors the overall ethnic composition of the UK, with 78.8% of the population identifying as white, with UK average of 81.4%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bangladeshi | 0% | 1% | 1.0% | 1.1% | -0.1% |
| Chinese | 1.4% | 1% | -0.4% | 0.7% | 0.3% |
| Indian | 1.4% | 1% | -0.4% | 3.1% | -2.1% |
| Pakistani | 0% | 0.5% | 0.5% | 2.7% | -2.2% |
| Other Asian | 1.4% | 8.2% | 6.8% | 1.6% | 6.6% |
| Black African | 0.9% | 1.4% | 0.5% | 2.5% | -1.1% |
| Black Caribbean | 0% | 1.4% | 1.4% | 1.0% | 0.4% |
| Other Black | 1.4% | 0% | -1.4% | 0.5% | -0.5% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 0.5% | 1% | 0.5% | 0.8% | 0.2% |
| Mixed White and African | 0.5% | 0% | -0.5% | 0.4% | -0.4% |
| Mixed White and Caribbean | 0.5% | 1.9% | 1.4% | 0.9% | 1.0% |
| Mixed Other | 0.9% | 1.4% | 0.5% | 0.8% | 0.6% |
| White | 89.1% | 78.8% | -10.3% | 81.4% | -2.6% |
| Arab | 1.4% | 0.5% | -0.9% | 0.6% | -0.1% |
| Other | 0.9% | 1.9% | 1.0% | 1.6% | 0.3% |
In this area, 68.4% of the population were born in the United Kingdom, which is lower than the UK average of 83.2%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 82.4% | 68.4% | -14.0% | 83.2% | -14.8% |
| European Union | 9% | 13.9% | 4.9% | 6.1% | 7.8% |
| Rest of Europe | 1.8% | 1.4% | -0.4% | 0.8% | 0.6% |
| Africa | 2.7% | 1% | -1.7% | 2.7% | -1.7% |
| Middle East and Asia | 3.2% | 12% | 8.8% | 5.6% | 6.4% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 0.5% | 1.4% | 0.9% | 1.3% | 0.1% |
| Oceania | 0% | 1.9% | 1.9% | 0.3% | 1.6% |
| British Overseas | 0.5% | 0% | -0.5% | 0.0% | 0.0% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 80.5% | 68.8% | -11.7% | 83.2% | -14.4% |
| 10+ Years | 5% | 15.4% | 10.4% | 9.8% | 5.6% |
| 5-10 Years | 4.1% | 5.8% | 1.7% | 2.9% | 2.9% |
| 2-5 Years | 6.3% | 4.8% | -1.5% | 2.2% | 2.6% |
| Less than 2 years | 4.1% | 5.3% | 1.2% | 1.9% | 3.4% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 73.1% | 76.7% | -3.6% |
| France | 2.4% | 0.3% | 2.1% |
| Germany | 0.5% | 0.2% | 0.3% |
| Spain | 0.5% | 0.4% | 0.1% |
| Lithuania | 1% | 0.3% | 0.7% |
| Poland | 2.9% | 1.3% | 1.6% |
| Other EU countries | 4.3% | 1.5% | 2.8% |
| Other Europe | 0.5% | 0.2% | 0.3% |
| Southern Asia | 1.4% | 1.2% | 0.2% |
| South-East Asia | 2.4% | 0.2% | 2.2% |
| North America and the Caribbean | 0.5% | 0.3% | 0.2% |
| Oceania | 1.4% | 0.1% | 1.3% |
| No passport held | 9.1% | 13.5% | -4.4% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 46.7% | 37.2% | 9.5% |
| Christian | 38.6% | 46.2% | -7.6% |
| Hindu | 0.5% | 1.7% | -1.2% |
| Muslim | 2.9% | 6.5% | -3.6% |
| Other religion | 1.4% | 0.6% | 0.8% |
| Not answered | 10% | 6.0% | 4.0% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Breton Side was 239.0 per 1,000 residents, which is 86.3% higher than the Drake average. The most reported crime type was Violence and sexual offences.
Breton Side has the 26th highest crime rate of 62 local areas in Drake and the 82nd highest crime rate of 839 local areas in Plymouth .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 141.5 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been rising year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has fallen by about -13.5%.

Households in this area have a much lower level of wealth compared to the average household in England and Wales. 94% of analyzed areas in England and Wales have higher average household annual income than this area.

| Address | Sale Price | Sale Date | Price Estimate 2025 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 45 Bretonside, Plymouth, City Of Plymouth Other, an established residential building | £196,000 | 2024-08-27 | £199,207 |
| Ground Floor 35 Bretonside, Plymouth, City Of Plymouth Other, an established residential building | £15,000 | 2022-03-16 | £15,761 |
| 29 Bretonside, Plymouth, City Of Plymouth Other, an established residential building | £350,000 | 2021-09-01 | £378,976 |
| 41 Bretonside, Plymouth, City Of Plymouth Terraced, an established residential building | £140,000 | 2016-01-06 | £204,965 |
| 43 Breton Side, Plymouth, City Of Plymouth Terraced, an established residential building | £225,000 | 2005-01-18 | £419,300 |
| Full-Time Employee | 95 |
| Retired | 29 |
| Part-Time Employee | 21 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 12 |
| Self-Employed | 10 |
| Unemployed | 9 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 8 |
| Other | 7 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 6 |
| Looking after home or family | 4 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 22 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 14 |
| Human health and social work activities | 14 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 13 |
| Education | 12 |
| Transport and storage | 10 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 8 |
| Manufacturing | 7 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 7 |
| Other | 5 |
| Real estate activities | 5 |
| Construction | 5 |
| Information and communication | 4 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 2 |
| Water supply; sewerage, waste management and remediation activities | 1 |
| Agriculture, forestry and fishing | 1 |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ham Drive Nursery School and Day Care Ham Drive , Ham PL2 2NJ | 3out of 4 | 3,785 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Holy Cross Catholic Primary School 2 Beaumont Road , St Jude's PL4 9BE | 4out of 4 | 307 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Mount Street Primary School Mount Street , Greenbank PL4 8NZ | 2out of 4 | 475 yd | Academy sponsor led | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Pilgrim Primary Academy Oxford Street , PL1 5BQ | 4out of 4 | 902 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Salisbury Road Primary School Salisbury Road , PL4 8QZ | 2out of 4 | 992 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| St Andrew's Cof E VA Primary School Citadel Road , PL1 3AY | 4out of 4 | 1,121 yd | Voluntary aided school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Plymouth High School for Girls St Lawrence Road , PL4 6HT | - not rated | 924 yd | Academy converter | No | Girls | More About School |
| Lipson Co-operative Academy Bernice Terrace , Lipson PL4 7PG | 2out of 4 | 1,776 yd | Academy converter | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Devonport High School for Boys Paradise Road , Stoke PL1 5QP | 4out of 4 | 2,046 yd | Academy converter | Not Applicable | Boys | More About School |
| Stoke Damerel Community College Somerset Place , Stoke PL3 4BD | 2out of 4 | 2,176 yd | Academy converter | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Scott Medical and Healthcare College Somerset Place , Stoke PL3 4BD | - not rated | 2,179 yd | Studio schools | No | 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 | 2,487 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 | 1,397 yd | Free schools | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| ACE Schools Plymouth Martins Gate , Bretonside PL4 0AT | 3out of 4 | 146 yd | Academy alternative provision converter | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Plymouth College of Art Tavistock Place , PL4 8AT | - not rated | 282 yd | Higher education institutions | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| University of Plymouth Drake Circus , PL4 8AA | - not rated | 510 yd | Higher education institutions | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Fletewood School at Derry Villas 88 North Road East , PL4 6AN | - not rated | 804 yd | Other independent school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Plymouth College Ford Park , Plymouth PL4 6RN | - not rated | 1,638 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Uno Street Foods | 35 Bretonside | 14 yd | |
| Quince | 42 Bretonside | 38 yd | |
| Lost In Rio Restaurant Ltd | 36 Bretonside | 49 yd | |
| Asian Noodle Bar Chinese Restaurant | 9 Tin Lane | 59 yd | |
| Cinnamon Garden Restaurant | 144-146 Vauxhall Street | 74 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| The Kings Head | 21 Bretonside | 14 yd | |
| Gossip | 25 Bretonside | 44 yd | |
| Plaza Snooker Club | 36 Bretonside | 49 yd | |
| Boom Battle Bar | Unit 6, The Barcode, 11 Bretonside | 183 yd | |
| Minerva Inn | 31 Looe Street | 214 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Babawok | 35 Bretonside | 14 yd | |
| Bombay Burger Kitchen | 47 Bretonside | 14 yd | |
| Bretonside kebab | 32 Bretonside | 49 yd | |
| Pizza Hot | 67 Ebrington Street | 176 yd | |
| Imperial Garden | 45 Ebrington Street | 176 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Tesco | St Teresa House, Beaumont Road | 214 yd | |
| Sainsbury's Local | 64-66 Ebrington Street | 230 yd | |
| The Co-operative Food | 10 Regent Street | 359 yd | |
| Marks & Spencer plc | Drake Circus, 1 Cornwall Street | 437 yd | |
| The Co-operative Food | 8 Hoegate Street | 466 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Trugym Plymouth Lunar Rise Lunar Rise Exeter Street | health and fitness suite | 95 yd |
| Morgan'S Wellbeing Centre (Plymouth) (Closed) 11-14 11-14 Gibbon Lane | health and fitness suite | 543 yd |
| Nancy Astor Sports Centre DRAKE CIRCUS | health and fitness suite, squash courts | 598 yd |
| Ymca (Plymouth Triangle Centre) (Closed) Cobourg Street | health and fitness suite | 636 yd |
| Club Moativation (Plymouth) ARMADA WAY | health and fitness suite, swimming pool | 694 yd |
| Hybrid Mma And Fitness Centre CLARE PLACE | health and fitness suite | 761 yd |
| Le Club At Copthorne Hotel Plymouth (Closed) Armada Way | health and fitness suite, swimming pool | 789 yd |
| The Gym (Plymouth) DERRYS CROSS | health and fitness suite | 876 yd |
| Fletewood School NORTH ROAD EAST | 907 yd | |
| Astor Park Cattedown Road | grass pitches | 909 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 | 95.2% |
| Percentage of premises that have coverage from a Gigabit capable service from fixed broadband | 66.7% |
| 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 | 79.7 Mbit/s |
| Average download speed | 111.1 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 326.45 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 326.45 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 20 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 18.7 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 49.93 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.