Neptune Park, Plymouth, PL4 0SJ

People

Gender

In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. The area surrounding PL4 0SJ has a slightly higher male population, with 50.2% 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	46.7%	49.8%	3.1%	51.0%	-1.2%
Male	53.3%	50.2%	-3.1%	49.0%	1.2%

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 area around PL4 0SJ, a significant portion of the population is single, making up 51.2% 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	45.8%	51.2%	5.4%	37.9%	13.3%
Married: Opposite sex	36%	31%	-5.0%	44.2%	-13.2%
Separated	0.5%	1.4%	0.9%	2.2%	-0.8%
Divorced	14.8%	14.1%	-0.7%	9.1%	5.0%
Widowed	3%	2.3%	-0.7%	6.1%	-3.8%

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.

	2011	2021	10y change (pp)	UK Average	postcode vs UK (pp)
Very good health	47.5%	39%	-8.5%	48.4%	-9.4%
Good health	36.2%	42.7%	6.5%	33.6%	9.1%
Fair health	12.5%	12.4%	-0.1%	12.7%	-0.3%
Bad health	3.9%	4.9%	1.0%	4.0%	0.9%
Very bad health	0%	1.1%	1.1%	1.2%	-0.1%

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.

	2011	2021	10y change (pp)	UK Average	postcode vs UK (pp)
No qualifications	21.2%	16.5%	-4.7%	18.2%	-1.7%
1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent	12.3%	13.2%	0.9%	9.6%	3.6%
5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels	20.2%	17.9%	-2.3%	13.4%	4.5%
Apprenticeship	5.9%	5.2%	-0.7%	5.3%	-0.1%
HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels	11.3%	19.3%	8.0%	16.9%	2.4%
Degree or Similar	23.6%	25.5%	1.9%	33.8%	-8.3%
Other	5.4%	2.4%	-3.0%	2.8%	-0.4%

Culture

Ethnic Group

This area closely mirrors the overall ethnic composition of the UK, with 89.5% of the population identifying as white, with UK average of 81.4%.

	2011	2021	10y change (pp)	UK Average	postcode vs UK (pp)
Bangladeshi	1.9%	0%	-1.9%	1.1%	-1.1%
Chinese	0.8%	1.9%	1.1%	0.7%	1.2%
Indian	0.4%	0%	-0.4%	3.1%	-3.1%
Other Asian	0.8%	1.1%	0.3%	1.6%	-0.5%
Black African	0%	1.5%	1.5%	2.5%	-1.0%
Black Caribbean	0%	0.4%	0.4%	1.0%	-0.6%
Other Black	0%	0.4%	0.4%	0.5%	-0.1%
Mixed White and Asian	0.4%	0%	-0.4%	0.8%	-0.8%
Mixed White and African	0%	1.9%	1.9%	0.4%	1.5%
Mixed White and Caribbean	0.4%	0%	-0.4%	0.9%	-0.9%
White	94.9%	89.5%	-5.4%	81.4%	8.1%
Gypsy or Irish Traveller	0.4%	0%	-0.4%	0.1%	-0.1%
Other	0%	3.4%	3.4%	1.6%	1.8%

Country of Birth

In this area, 90.5% 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	93%	90.5%	-2.5%	83.2%	7.3%
European Union	1.9%	3.8%	1.9%	6.1%	-2.3%
Rest of Europe	0%	0.4%	0.4%	0.8%	-0.4%
Africa	0.4%	2.3%	1.9%	2.7%	-0.4%
Middle East and Asia	3.5%	3.1%	-0.4%	5.6%	-2.5%
The Americas and the Caribbean	0.4%	0%	-0.4%	1.3%	-1.3%
Oceania	0.4%	0%	-0.4%	0.3%	-0.3%
British Overseas	0.4%	0%	-0.4%	0.0%	0.0%

Length of Residence

	2011	2021	10y change (pp)	UK Average	postcode vs UK (pp)
Born in the UK	91.4%	89.1%	-2.3%	83.2%	5.9%
10+ Years	0.4%	5.6%	5.2%	9.8%	-4.2%
5-10 Years	1.2%	3%	1.8%	2.9%	0.1%
2-5 Years	1.2%	0%	-1.2%	2.2%	-2.2%
Less than 2 years	5.8%	2.3%	-3.5%	1.9%	0.4%

Passport Held

	2021	UK Average	postcode vs UK (pp)
United Kingdom	68.4%	76.7%	-8.3%
Ireland	0.4%	0.6%	-0.2%
Germany	0.4%	0.2%	0.2%
Poland	1.1%	1.3%	-0.2%
Romania	1.1%	0.9%	0.2%
Other EU countries	1.5%	1.5%	0.0%
North Africa	0.4%	0.1%	0.3%
South and Eastern Africa	0.8%	0.2%	0.6%
Eastern Asia	0.4%	0.3%	0.1%
Southern Asia	0.8%	1.2%	-0.4%
No passport held	24.8%	13.5%	11.3%

Religion

	2021	UK Average	postcode vs UK (pp)
No religion	56.6%	37.2%	19.4%
Christian	34.3%	46.2%	-11.9%
Buddhist	0.4%	0.5%	-0.1%
Muslim	4.2%	6.5%	-2.3%
Other religion	2.3%	0.6%	1.7%
Not answered	2.3%	6.0%	-3.7%

Safety

Is Neptune Park Street dangerous?

Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Neptune Park was 239.4 per 1,000 residents, which is 86.6% higher than the Drake average. The most reported crime type was Violence and sexual offences.

Neptune Park has the 25th highest crime rate of 62 local areas in Drake and the 80th highest crime rate of 839 local areas in Plymouth .

Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 100.4 crimes per 1,000 residents and have remained broadly unchanged year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has fallen by about -25.7%.

🔎 See full breakdown of local crime, hotspots & trends

Affluence

Household Income

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.

Average Household Income
£36,000

Income Rank
2/10

Household Income in PL4 0SJ, Local Authority and Region

Deprivation

Index of Multiple Deprivation (IMD) - 9/10 (very high )
Indices of multiple deprivation (IMD) is used to classify the relative deprivation (a measure of poverty) of the area. It considers the following domains:
Income Deprivation Domain - 9/10 (very high )
The Income Deprivation Domain measures the percentage of people in the population who are experiencing poverty due to having a low income. It includes both those who are unemployed and those who are employed but earn very little (and who satisfy the respective means tests).
Employment Deprivation Domain - 9/10 (very high )
The Employment Deprivation Domain measures the proportion of the working-age population in an area involuntarily excluded from the labour market. This includes people who would like to work but are unable to do so due to unemployment, sickness or disability, or caring responsibilities.
Education, Skills and Training Domain - 9/10 (very high )
The Education, Skills, and Training Deprivation Domain measures the lack of education and skills in a local area. It has two parts: one for children and young people, and one for adults. The part for children and young people looks at their school achievements ('flow'), while the part for adults looks at the number of adults without qualifications ('stock').
Health Deprivation and Disability Domain - 10/10 (very high )
The Health Deprivation and Disability Domain measures the risk of early death and poor quality of life due to bad physical or mental health. It looks at illness, disability, and early death, but not at behaviors or environments that might affect future health.
Crime Domain - 8/10 (high )
The Crime Domain measures the risk of people and property being victims of crime in a local area.
Barriers to Housing and Services Domain - 7/10 (above average )
The Barriers to Housing and Services Domain measures how easy or hard it is to access housing and local services. It has two parts: one looks at how close local services are, and the other looks at issues like how affordable housing is.
Living Environment Deprivation Domain - 9/10 (very high )
The Living Environment Deprivation Domain measures the quality of the local environment. It has two parts: the "indoors" part looks at housing quality, and the "outdoors" part looks at air quality and road traffic accidents.
Income Deprivation Affecting Children Index (IDACI) - 9/10 (very high )
The Income Deprivation Affecting Children Index (IDACI) measures how many children aged 0 to 15 live in low-income families. It is part of the Income Deprivation Domain, which looks at how many people in an area have low incomes. This includes both those who are unemployed and those who work but earn very little (and who satisfy the respective means tests).
Income Deprivation Affecting Older People Index (IDAOPI) - 9/10 (very high )
The Income Deprivation Affecting Older People Index (IDAOPI) measures the percentage of people aged 60 or older who have low income. It is part of the Income Deprivation Domain, which looks at how many people in an area have low income, including both unemployed people and those with low-paying jobs (and who satisfy the respective means tests).

Property Prices

Average property prices on Neptune Park are based on 20 property sales since the beginning of 1995. Estimated property prices are calculated by adjusting the last sale price by current House Price Index for City Of Plymouth.
StreetScan downloads house price data directly from the HM Land Registry and uses it to create these statistics.

House Prices for Neptune Park, Plymouth, PL4 0SJ

Estimated Average Property Prices for PL4 0SJ

Average Price
£214,812

Semi-Detached
no sales

Terraced
no sales

Detached
no sales

Flats/Maisonettes
no sales

Other
£214,812

Estimated Average Property Prices for Neptune Park

Average Price
£202,499

Semi-Detached
no sales

Terraced
no sales

Detached
no sales

Flats/Maisonettes
no sales

Other
£202,499

Property Prices Comparison

Latest Property Sales on Neptune ParkStreet

Address	Sale Price	Sale Date	Price Estimate 2025
Unit C1 4A Neptune Park, Plymouth, City Of Plymouth Other, an established residential building	£378,000	2024-03-11	£389,763
Unit C3 4A Neptune Park, Plymouth, City Of Plymouth Other, an established residential building	£363,600	2023-08-31	£371,066
Unit C3 4A Neptune Park, Plymouth, City Of Plymouth Other, an established residential building	£150,000	2022-09-16	£148,802
Unit B2 Apollo Court Neptune Park, Plymouth, City Of Plymouth Other, an established residential building	£220,000	2022-09-06	£218,244
Unit D2 4 Neptune Park, Plymouth, City Of Plymouth Other, an established residential building	£200,000	2022-06-30	£201,418

View All Property Sales and Other Statistics for PL4 0SJ

Employment

PL4 0SJ 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.

Economic Activity

Full-Time Employee	86
Part-Time Employee	36
Long-Term Sick or disabled	20
Retired	16
Self-Employed	13
Student (economically inactive)	12
Other	8
Looking after home or family	8
Unemployed	7
Full-Time Student (with or without job)	6

Employment Industry

Human health and social work activities	25
Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles	20
Manufacturing	18
Education	13
Professional, scientific and technical activities	12
Transport and storage	10
Construction	9
Accommodation and food service activities	9
Other	7
Real estate activities	6
Public administration and defence; compulsory social security	4
Financial and insurance activities	3
Administrative and support service activities	3
Information and communication	2

Schools

Primary

	Ofsted Overall Effectiveness	Distance	Establishment Type	Has Nursery Classes	Gender	More Info
Oreston Community Academy Oreston Road , Plymstock PL9 7JY	3out of 4	734 yd	Academy converter	Yes	Mixed	More About School
Prince Rock Primary School Embankment Road , PL4 9JF	4out of 4	910 yd	Academy converter	No	Mixed	More About School
Hooe Primary Academy Hooe Road , Hooe PL9 9RG	3out of 4	1,341 yd	Academy converter	No	Mixed	More About School
Salisbury Road Primary School Salisbury Road , PL4 8QZ	2out of 4	1,528 yd	Academy converter	No	Mixed	More About School
Holy Cross Catholic Primary School 2 Beaumont Road , St Jude's PL4 9BE	4out of 4	1,609 yd	Academy converter	No	Mixed	More About School

Secondary

	Ofsted Overall Effectiveness	Distance	Establishment Type	Has Nursery Classes	Gender	More Info
Plymstock School Church Road , Plymstock PL9 9AZ	3out of 4	2,118 yd	Academy converter	Not Applicable	Mixed	More About School
Lipson Co-operative Academy Bernice Terrace , Lipson PL4 7PG	2out of 4	2,151 yd	Academy converter	Not Applicable	Mixed	More About School
Plymouth High School for Girls St Lawrence Road , PL4 6HT	- not rated	2,452 yd	Academy converter	No	Girls	More About School
Coombe Dean School Charnhill Way , Elburton PL9 8ES	2out of 4	3,102 yd	Academy converter	Not Applicable	Mixed	More About School
Devonport High School for Boys Paradise Road , Stoke PL1 5QP	4out of 4	3,819 yd	Academy converter	Not Applicable	Boys	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	4,237 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	3,001 yd	Free schools	Yes	Mixed	More About School

Not applicable

	Ofsted Overall Effectiveness	Distance	Establishment Type	Has Nursery Classes	Gender	More Info
ACE Schools Plymouth Martins Gate , Bretonside PL4 0AT	3out of 4	1,793 yd	Academy alternative provision converter	Not Applicable	Mixed	More About School
Plymouth College of Art Tavistock Place , PL4 8AT	- not rated	2,078 yd	Higher education institutions	Not Applicable	Mixed	More About School
University of Plymouth Drake Circus , PL4 8AA	- not rated	2,265 yd	Higher education institutions	Not Applicable	Mixed	More About School
Fletewood School at Derry Villas 88 North Road East , PL4 6AN	- not rated	2,531 yd	Other independent school	Yes	Mixed	More About School
Plymouth College Ford Park , Plymouth PL4 6RN	- not rated	3,075 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	Distance
The Green Room	12 Neptune Park	62 yd
The Mess Room	Plymouth Yacht Haven, Breakwater Road	504 yd
The Mess Room	Yacht Haven Quay	585 yd
Super Tramp Plymouth	Unit 3, Breakwater Road	585 yd
Eurest c/o Royal Mail	Plym Customer Contact Centre, Drakes House, Breakwater Road	585 yd

Pubs, Bars, Nightclubs

Business Name	Address	Distance
Kings Arms	The Kings Arms, The Quay	432 yd
Boringdon Arms	13 Boringdon Terrace	626 yd
Eighteen 87	Morley Arms, 4 Billacombe Road	764 yd
Clovelly Bay Inn	New Inn, 1-2 Boringdon Road	775 yd
Royal Oak Inn	Royal Oak Inn, Lake Road	1,073 yd

Takeaway, Sandwich Shops

Business Name	Address	Distance
China Express	96 Embankment Road	1,009 yd
Aladdin's Indian Takeaway	66 Embankment Road	1,009 yd
Embankment Kebab & Pizza	76 Embankment Road	1,011 yd

Supermarkets, Hypermarkets

Business Name	Address	Distance
Iceland at The Range	Units 29-34, Sugar Mill Industrial Estate, Billacombe Road	935 yd
Mini Deli	56 Embankment Road	1,009 yd
The Co-operative Food	40 Embankment Road	1,009 yd
Kushiara Foods	80 Embankment Road	1,009 yd
Wm Morrison Supermarkets Limited	15 Pomphlett Road	1,093 yd

Sport

Facility Name	Sport Objects	Distance
Extreme Fitness (Closed) Unit 101/103 Unit 101/103 Faraday Road	health and fitness suite	652 yd
Plymouth Performance Gym UNIT 34-35 UNIT 34-35 FARADAY ROAD	health and fitness suite	652 yd
Crossfit Plymouth UNIT 71 UNIT 71 FARADAY ROAD		702 yd
Oreston Recreation Ground Thornyville Villas	grass pitches	792 yd
Nuffield Health (Plymouth) BARBICAN APPROACH	health and fitness suite, swimming pool	878 yd
Fort Stamford Health & Fitness FORT STAMFORD HEALTH AND FITNESS FORT STAMFORD HEALTH AND FITNESS STAMFORD LANE	health and fitness suite, squash courts, swimming pool	986 yd
Astor Park Cattedown Road	grass pitches	1,069 yd
Hybrid Mma And Fitness Centre CLARE PLACE	health and fitness suite	1,077 yd

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/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%

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

Overview of PL4 0SJ