Sutton Harbour is in Plymouth and in City Of Plymouth district. PL4 0DW is located in the Sutton and Mount Gould 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 Sutton Harbour, Plymouth, PL4 0DW and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: PL4 0DT, PL4 0BL, PL4 0EZ, PL4 0BX, PL4 0DD, PL4 0EY, PL4 0DH, PL4 0HB, PL4 0EP.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. However, the area surrounding PL4 0DW is primarily male, with 58.7% 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 | 49.8% | 41.3% | -8.5% | 51.0% | -9.7% |
| Male | 50.2% | 58.7% | 8.5% | 49.0% | 9.7% |
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 0DW, a significant portion of the population is single, making up 54% 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 | 60.7% | 54% | -6.7% | 37.9% | 16.1% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 24.6% | 30.4% | 5.8% | 44.2% | -13.8% |
| Married: Same sex | 0.2% | 0% | -0.2% | 0.3% | -0.3% |
| Separated | 1.7% | 3% | 1.3% | 2.2% | 0.8% |
| Divorced | 9.9% | 9.4% | -0.5% | 9.1% | 0.3% |
| Widowed | 2.9% | 3.2% | 0.3% | 6.1% | -2.9% |
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 | 54.1% | 49.3% | -4.8% | 48.4% | 0.9% |
| Good health | 30.1% | 30.3% | 0.2% | 33.6% | -3.3% |
| Fair health | 10.6% | 13.5% | 2.9% | 12.7% | 0.8% |
| Bad health | 3.7% | 5.7% | 2.0% | 4.0% | 1.7% |
| Very bad health | 1.4% | 1.2% | -0.2% | 1.2% | 0.0% |
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 | 15.3% | 18.7% | 3.4% | 18.2% | 0.5% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 10.1% | 9.3% | -0.8% | 9.6% | -0.3% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 14.9% | 11.4% | -3.5% | 13.4% | -2.0% |
| Apprenticeship | 2.7% | 5.5% | 2.8% | 5.3% | 0.2% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 24.8% | 21.6% | -3.2% | 16.9% | 4.7% |
| Degree or Similar | 25.9% | 31% | 5.1% | 33.8% | -2.8% |
| Other | 6.2% | 2.5% | -3.7% | 2.8% | -0.3% |
This area closely mirrors the overall ethnic composition of the UK, with 80.8% 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% | 1.2% | 1.2% | 1.1% | 0.1% |
| Chinese | 1.1% | 2.5% | 1.4% | 0.7% | 1.8% |
| Indian | 1.2% | 0.2% | -1.0% | 3.1% | -2.9% |
| Pakistani | 0% | 0.4% | 0.4% | 2.7% | -2.3% |
| Other Asian | 1.4% | 4.1% | 2.7% | 1.6% | 2.5% |
| Black African | 2.1% | 2.2% | 0.1% | 2.5% | -0.3% |
| Other Black | 1.6% | 0% | -1.6% | 0.5% | -0.5% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 2.3% | 1.4% | -0.9% | 0.8% | 0.6% |
| Mixed White and African | 1.6% | 2.5% | 0.9% | 0.4% | 2.1% |
| Mixed White and Caribbean | 1.8% | 0.4% | -1.4% | 0.9% | -0.5% |
| Mixed Other | 0.7% | 0.8% | 0.1% | 0.8% | 0.0% |
| White | 84% | 80.8% | -3.2% | 81.4% | -0.6% |
| Gypsy or Irish Traveller | 0.9% | 0.6% | -0.3% | 0.1% | 0.5% |
| Roma | 0% | 0.2% | 0.2% | 0.2% | 0.0% |
| Arab | 1.1% | 0.2% | -0.9% | 0.6% | -0.4% |
| Other | 0.2% | 2.5% | 2.3% | 1.6% | 0.9% |
In this area, 74.4% 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 | 77.5% | 74.4% | -3.1% | 83.2% | -8.8% |
| European Union | 11.3% | 13.8% | 2.5% | 6.1% | 7.7% |
| Rest of Europe | 1.6% | 0.2% | -1.4% | 0.8% | -0.6% |
| Africa | 2.5% | 2.8% | 0.3% | 2.7% | 0.1% |
| Middle East and Asia | 6.2% | 8.7% | 2.5% | 5.6% | 3.1% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 0.7% | 0.2% | -0.5% | 1.3% | -1.1% |
| Oceania | 0.2% | 0% | -0.2% | 0.3% | -0.3% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 77% | 74.4% | -2.6% | 83.2% | -8.8% |
| 10+ Years | 4.4% | 10.8% | 6.4% | 9.8% | 1.0% |
| 5-10 Years | 5.9% | 8.9% | 3.0% | 2.9% | 6.0% |
| 2-5 Years | 6.4% | 3.3% | -3.1% | 2.2% | 1.1% |
| Less than 2 years | 6.4% | 2.6% | -3.8% | 1.9% | 0.7% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 66.5% | 76.7% | -10.2% |
| Ireland | 0.2% | 0.6% | -0.4% |
| France | 0.2% | 0.3% | -0.1% |
| Italy | 0.8% | 0.6% | 0.2% |
| Portugal | 0.8% | 0.5% | 0.3% |
| Spain | 0.4% | 0.4% | 0.0% |
| Lithuania | 0.2% | 0.3% | -0.1% |
| Poland | 3.1% | 1.3% | 1.8% |
| Romania | 2% | 0.9% | 1.1% |
| Other EU countries | 3.3% | 1.5% | 1.8% |
| South and Eastern Africa | 1.4% | 0.2% | 1.2% |
| Eastern Asia | 0.6% | 0.3% | 0.3% |
| Southern Asia | 3.1% | 1.2% | 1.9% |
| South-East Asia | 1.6% | 0.2% | 1.4% |
| North America and the Caribbean | 0.2% | 0.3% | -0.1% |
| No passport held | 15.6% | 13.5% | 2.1% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 43.8% | 37.2% | 6.6% |
| Christian | 43.4% | 46.2% | -2.8% |
| Buddhist | 0.8% | 0.5% | 0.3% |
| Hindu | 0.8% | 1.7% | -0.9% |
| Jewish | 0.2% | 0.5% | -0.3% |
| Muslim | 5.5% | 6.5% | -1.0% |
| Other religion | 0.6% | 0.6% | 0.0% |
| Not answered | 4.9% | 6.0% | -1.1% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Sutton Harbour was 259.1 per 1,000 residents, which is 101.9% higher than the Drake average. The most reported crime type was Violence and sexual offences.
Sutton Harbour has the 23rd highest crime rate of 62 local areas in Drake and the 72nd highest crime rate of 839 local areas in Plymouth .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 98.4 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been rising year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has fallen by about -55.6%.

Households in this area have a lower level of wealth compared to the average household in England and Wales. 83% of analyzed areas in England and Wales have higher average household annual income than this area.

| Address | Sale Price | Sale Date | Price Estimate 2025 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Dolphin House Sutton Harbour, Plymouth, City Of Plymouth Other, an established residential building | £32,000 | 2018-06-28 | £38,696 |
PL4 0DW area has a very high level of entrepreneurship. Only 14% 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.
PL4 0DW 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.
The percentage of student residents living in PL4 0DW area is much higher than the country's average. Usually places with high percentage of students are near Universities and near entertainment places.
| Full-Time Employee | 160 |
| Self-Employed | 59 |
| Retired | 57 |
| Part-Time Employee | 55 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 27 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 19 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 17 |
| Unemployed | 14 |
| Looking after home or family | 14 |
| Other | 12 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 48 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 29 |
| Manufacturing | 26 |
| Human health and social work activities | 26 |
| Education | 24 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 24 |
| Construction | 15 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 14 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 11 |
| Transport and storage | 11 |
| Other | 10 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 7 |
| Real estate activities | 5 |
| Information and communication | 4 |
| Water supply; sewerage, waste management and remediation activities | 4 |
| Agriculture, forestry and fishing | 3 |
| Electricity, gas, steam and air conditioning supply | 3 |
| Mining and quarrying | 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 | 4,012 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 | 385 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Mount Street Primary School Mount Street , Greenbank PL4 8NZ | 2out of 4 | 715 yd | Academy sponsor led | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Pilgrim Primary Academy Oxford Street , PL1 5BQ | 4out of 4 | 1,071 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Salisbury Road Primary School Salisbury Road , PL4 8QZ | 2out of 4 | 1,079 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| St Andrew's Cof E VA Primary School Citadel Road , PL1 3AY | 4out of 4 | 1,094 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 | 1,171 yd | Academy converter | No | Girls | More About School |
| Lipson Co-operative Academy Bernice Terrace , Lipson PL4 7PG | 2out of 4 | 1,915 yd | Academy converter | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Devonport High School for Boys Paradise Road , Stoke PL1 5QP | 4out of 4 | 2,155 yd | Academy converter | Not Applicable | Boys | More About School |
| Stoke Damerel Community College Somerset Place , Stoke PL3 4BD | 2out of 4 | 2,365 yd | Academy converter | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Scott Medical and Healthcare College Somerset Place , Stoke PL3 4BD | - not rated | 2,368 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 | 2,584 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 | 1,415 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 | 133 yd | Academy alternative provision converter | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Plymouth College of Art Tavistock Place , PL4 8AT | - not rated | 528 yd | Higher education institutions | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| University of Plymouth Drake Circus , PL4 8AA | - not rated | 758 yd | Higher education institutions | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Fletewood School at Derry Villas 88 North Road East , PL4 6AN | - not rated | 1,051 yd | Other independent school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Plymouth College Ford Park , Plymouth PL4 6RN | - not rated | 1,887 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Miller and Carter Plymouth | Marrowbone Slip | 1 yd | |
| Cafe Roma Madeira | Kiosk, Madeira Road | 35 yd | |
| Koffiehuis | 9 Vauxhall Quay | 69 yd | |
| The Stable Plymouth | Little Vauxhall Street | 88 yd | |
| Boston Tea Party | 82-84 Vauxhall Street | 99 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| The Ship | 4 Quay Road | 175 yd | |
| OMG Nightclub | 11 Parade | 175 yd | |
| Cider Press | 7 Quay Road | 190 yd | |
| Three Crowns | The Three Crowns, 12 Parade | 208 yd | |
| The Navy Inn | 34 Southside Street | 210 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| New Sizzling China | 111 Vauxhall Street | 77 yd | |
| Harbourside Fish and Chips | 35 Southside Street | 210 yd | |
| Bretonside kebab | 32 Bretonside | 214 yd | |
| Harbourside Gluten Free | 12a The Barbican | 224 yd | |
| Babawok | 35 Bretonside | 264 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| The Co-operative Food | 8 Hoegate Street | 368 yd | |
| Tesco | St Teresa House, Beaumont Road | 414 yd | |
| Sainsbury's Local | 64-66 Ebrington Street | 460 yd | |
| Asian Food Store | 7-9 Holborn Street | 573 yd | |
| The Co-operative Food | 10 Regent Street | 610 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Trugym Plymouth Lunar Rise Lunar Rise Exeter Street | health and fitness suite | 333 yd |
| Club Moativation (Plymouth) ARMADA WAY | health and fitness suite, swimming pool | 627 yd |
| Hybrid Mma And Fitness Centre CLARE PLACE | health and fitness suite | 637 yd |
| Morgan'S Wellbeing Centre (Plymouth) (Closed) 11-14 11-14 Gibbon Lane | health and fitness suite | 794 yd |
| Nuffield Health (Plymouth) BARBICAN APPROACH | health and fitness suite, swimming pool | 802 yd |
| Nancy Astor Sports Centre DRAKE CIRCUS | health and fitness suite, squash courts | 842 yd |
| Ymca (Plymouth Triangle Centre) (Closed) Cobourg Street | health and fitness suite | 851 yd |
| Astor Park Cattedown Road | grass pitches | 861 yd |
| The Gym (Plymouth) DERRYS CROSS | health and fitness suite | 912 yd |
| Tinside Lido PLYMOUTH DOME PLYMOUTH DOME HOE ROAD | swimming pool | 930 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 | 71.4% |
| Percentage of premises that have Ultrafast Broadband (100Mbit/s or greater) coverage from fixed broadband | 71.4% |
| Percentage of premises that have Ultrafast Broadband (300Mbit/s or greater) coverage from fixed broadband | 71.4% |
| Percentage of premises that have coverage from a Gigabit capable service from fixed broadband | 14.3% |
| 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 | 28.6% |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.