St Lawrence Road is in Plymouth and in City Of Plymouth district. PL4 6HR is located in the Drake 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 St Lawrence Road, Plymouth, PL4 6HR and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: PL4 6HL, PL4 6HN, PL4 6HH, PL4 6ED, PL4 6HQ, PL4 6AX, PL4 6AS, PL4 6AY, PL4 6JA.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. The local area around PL4 6HR is generally consistent with those figures, having a male population of 48.4%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Female | 43% | 51.6% | 8.6% | 51.0% | 0.6% |
| Male | 57% | 48.4% | -8.6% | 49.0% | -0.6% |
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 6HR, a significant portion of the population is single, making up 84.2% 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 | 74.9% | 84.2% | 9.3% | 37.9% | 46.3% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 14.7% | 5.3% | -9.4% | 44.2% | -38.9% |
| Separated | 1.3% | 3.3% | 2.0% | 2.2% | 1.1% |
| Divorced | 4.2% | 5% | 0.8% | 9.1% | -4.1% |
| Widowed | 4.9% | 2.3% | -2.6% | 6.1% | -3.8% |
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 | 61.1% | 49.2% | -11.9% | 48.4% | 0.8% |
| Good health | 26.9% | 33.4% | 6.5% | 33.6% | -0.2% |
| Fair health | 9.2% | 7.9% | -1.3% | 12.7% | -4.8% |
| Bad health | 2.8% | 4.6% | 1.8% | 4.0% | 0.6% |
| Very bad health | 0% | 4.9% | 4.9% | 1.2% | 3.7% |
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 6HR this area, 6.3% of residents have no qualifications. This is significantly lower than the UK average of 18.2%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| No qualifications | 11.7% | 6.3% | -5.4% | 18.2% | -11.9% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 5.9% | 4.6% | -1.3% | 9.6% | -5.0% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 7.8% | 4.6% | -3.2% | 13.4% | -8.8% |
| Apprenticeship | 2% | 2% | 0.0% | 5.3% | -3.3% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 36.2% | 50.7% | 14.5% | 16.9% | 33.8% |
| Degree or Similar | 32.9% | 29.8% | -3.1% | 33.8% | -4.0% |
| Other | 3.6% | 2% | -1.6% | 2.8% | -0.8% |
This area closely mirrors the overall ethnic composition of the UK, with 87.2% 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% | 0.7% | 0.7% | 1.1% | -0.4% |
| Chinese | 1.9% | 0.3% | -1.6% | 0.7% | -0.4% |
| Indian | 2.8% | 1.6% | -1.2% | 3.1% | -1.5% |
| Pakistani | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.0% | 2.7% | -2.4% |
| Other Asian | 0.6% | 3% | 2.4% | 1.6% | 1.4% |
| Black African | 0.9% | 3.3% | 2.4% | 2.5% | 0.8% |
| Black Caribbean | 0.9% | 0% | -0.9% | 1.0% | -1.0% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 3.8% | 0.3% | -3.5% | 0.8% | -0.5% |
| Mixed White and African | 0% | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.4% | -0.1% |
| Mixed White and Caribbean | 0% | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.9% | -0.6% |
| Mixed Other | 0.6% | 1% | 0.4% | 0.8% | 0.2% |
| White | 82.9% | 87.2% | 4.3% | 81.4% | 5.8% |
| Arab | 0.6% | 1% | 0.4% | 0.6% | 0.4% |
| Other | 4.4% | 0.7% | -3.7% | 1.6% | -0.9% |
In this area, 82% of the population were born in the United Kingdom, which is similar to the UK average of 83.2%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 72.8% | 82% | 9.2% | 83.2% | -1.2% |
| European Union | 11.4% | 6.9% | -4.5% | 6.1% | 0.8% |
| Rest of Europe | 0.3% | 1% | 0.7% | 0.8% | 0.2% |
| Africa | 1.6% | 3.6% | 2.0% | 2.7% | 0.9% |
| Middle East and Asia | 11.1% | 5.9% | -5.2% | 5.6% | 0.3% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 2.5% | 0.7% | -1.8% | 1.3% | -0.6% |
| Oceania | 0.3% | 0% | -0.3% | 0.3% | -0.3% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 72.5% | 82.3% | 9.8% | 83.2% | -0.9% |
| 10+ Years | 5.1% | 9.2% | 4.1% | 9.8% | -0.6% |
| 5-10 Years | 4.7% | 2.3% | -2.4% | 2.9% | -0.6% |
| 2-5 Years | 10.1% | 2.6% | -7.5% | 2.2% | 0.4% |
| Less than 2 years | 7.6% | 3.6% | -4.0% | 1.9% | 1.7% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 77.5% | 76.7% | 0.8% |
| Ireland | 1.3% | 0.6% | 0.7% |
| Germany | 0.7% | 0.2% | 0.5% |
| Italy | 1.6% | 0.6% | 1.0% |
| Lithuania | 0.7% | 0.3% | 0.4% |
| Poland | 0.7% | 1.3% | -0.6% |
| Other EU countries | 2% | 1.5% | 0.5% |
| Central and Western Africa | 1.6% | 0.3% | 1.3% |
| South and Eastern Africa | 0.3% | 0.2% | 0.1% |
| Middle East | 0.3% | 0.1% | 0.2% |
| South-East Asia | 2% | 0.2% | 1.8% |
| No passport held | 11.4% | 13.5% | -2.1% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 64.9% | 37.2% | 27.7% |
| Christian | 19% | 46.2% | -27.2% |
| Buddhist | 2% | 0.5% | 1.5% |
| Hindu | 1% | 1.7% | -0.7% |
| Muslim | 2.3% | 6.5% | -4.2% |
| Other religion | 1% | 0.6% | 0.4% |
| Not answered | 9.8% | 6.0% | 3.8% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around St Lawrence Road was 91.8 per 1,000 residents, which is 8.6% lower than the Compton average. The most reported crime type was Violence and sexual offences.
St Lawrence Road has the 21st highest crime rate of 71 local areas in Compton and the 324th highest crime rate of 839 local areas in Plymouth .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 38.3 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been rising year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has fallen by about -18.6%.

Households in this area have a lower level of wealth compared to the average household in England and Wales. 76% of analyzed areas in England and Wales have higher average household annual income than this area.

| Address | Sale Price | Sale Date | Price Estimate 2025 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 4 - 5 St Lawrence Road, Plymouth, City Of Plymouth Other, an established residential building | £360,000 | 2023-11-03 | £370,052 |
| 4 - 5 St Lawrence Road, Plymouth, City Of Plymouth Detached, an established residential building | £375,000 | 2008-04-01 | £569,776 |
PL4 6HR area has a low unemployment rate. According to Census 2021, 2% 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 6HR area is much higher than the country's average. Usually places with high percentage of students are near Universities and near entertainment places.
| Student (economically inactive) | 107 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 75 |
| Full-Time Employee | 51 |
| Retired | 25 |
| Part-Time Employee | 15 |
| Self-Employed | 11 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 10 |
| Unemployed | 6 |
| Looking after home or family | 1 |
| Other | 0 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 34 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 31 |
| Human health and social work activities | 15 |
| Education | 11 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 11 |
| Other | 10 |
| Manufacturing | 10 |
| Transport and storage | 7 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 7 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 3 |
| Construction | 3 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 3 |
| Information and communication | 2 |
| Real estate activities | 1 |
| Water supply; sewerage, waste management and remediation activities | 1 |
| Electricity, gas, steam and air conditioning supply | 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 | 2,927 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Plym Bridge Nursery and Day Care Miller Way , Estover PL6 8UN | 3out of 4 | 4,799 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mount Street Primary School Mount Street , Greenbank PL4 8NZ | 2out of 4 | 567 yd | Academy sponsor led | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Hyde Park Infants' School Hyde Park Road , Mutley PL3 4RS | 4out of 4 | 781 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Hyde Park Junior School Hyde Park Road , Mutley PL3 4RH | 2out of 4 | 789 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Pilgrim Primary Academy Oxford Street , PL1 5BQ | 4out of 4 | 837 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Holy Cross Catholic Primary School 2 Beaumont Road , St Jude's PL4 9BE | 4out of 4 | 1,050 yd | Academy converter | 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 | 199 yd | Academy converter | No | Girls | More About School |
| Lipson Co-operative Academy Bernice Terrace , Lipson PL4 7PG | 2out of 4 | 1,546 yd | Academy converter | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Stoke Damerel Community College Somerset Place , Stoke PL3 4BD | 2out of 4 | 1,600 yd | Academy converter | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Scott Medical and Healthcare College Somerset Place , Stoke PL3 4BD | - not rated | 1,602 yd | Studio schools | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Devonport High School for Boys Paradise Road , Stoke PL1 5QP | 4out of 4 | 1,890 yd | Academy converter | Not Applicable | Boys | 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 | 2,331 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 | 1,715 yd | Free schools | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Fletewood School at Derry Villas 88 North Road East , PL4 6AN | - not rated | 248 yd | Other independent school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| University of Plymouth Drake Circus , PL4 8AA | - not rated | 491 yd | Higher education institutions | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Plymouth College Ford Park , Plymouth PL4 6RN | - not rated | 683 yd | Other independent school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Plymouth College of Art Tavistock Place , PL4 8AT | - not rated | 714 yd | Higher education institutions | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| ACE Schools Plymouth Martins Gate , Bretonside PL4 0AT | 3out of 4 | 1,117 yd | Academy alternative provision converter | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
School statistics for this postcode are based on Ofsted rankings.
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| O'Pirate | 59 North Hill | 181 yd | |
| The Red Lantern | 57 North Hill | 193 yd | |
| The Pizza Professor | 43 North Hill | 222 yd | |
| Plain Tasty | 2-4 Mutley Plain | 336 yd | |
| Plates Plymouth | 1 Sherwell Arcade | 414 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| The Crafty Half | 50 North Hill | 232 yd | |
| Old Toms | 40 North Hill | 267 yd | |
| James Street Vaults | 24 James Street | 333 yd | |
| Raffles | 5 Ermington Terrace | 344 yd | |
| Play | 1 Sherwell Arcade | 414 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Food 4U | 79 North Hill | 181 yd | |
| Master Chef | 56 North Hill | 232 yd | |
| New Dragon House Chinese Takeaway | 40 Welbeck Avenue | 242 yd | |
| City Charcoal Grill | 12 Mutley Plain | 369 yd | |
| Uni Food | 35 Mutley Plain | 447 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Mutley Bazzar Ltd | 29 Mutley Plain | 447 yd | |
| Sainsbury's Local | 9-11 Mutley Plain | 447 yd | |
| Gibbon Lane Stores | 3 Gibbon Lane | 486 yd | |
| Aldi | Longfield Place | 504 yd | |
| The Co-Operative Food | 54-56 Mutley Plain | 607 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Plymouth High School For Girls ST. LAWRENCE ROAD | tennis courts | 166 yd |
| Fletewood School NORTH ROAD EAST | 243 yd | |
| Nancy Astor Sports Centre DRAKE CIRCUS | health and fitness suite, squash courts | 435 yd |
| Morgan'S Wellbeing Centre (Plymouth) (Closed) 11-14 11-14 Gibbon Lane | health and fitness suite | 445 yd |
| Ymca (Plymouth Triangle Centre) (Closed) Cobourg Street | health and fitness suite | 596 yd |
| Le Club At Copthorne Hotel Plymouth (Closed) Armada Way | health and fitness suite, swimming pool | 669 yd |
| Plymouth College Ford Park FORD PARK | artificial grass pitch, grass pitches, health and fitness suite, squash courts, swimming pool | 747 yd |
| Pure Gym (Plymouth) ENDEVOUR HOUSE ENDEVOUR HOUSE ALEXANDRA ROAD | health and fitness suite | 884 yd |
| Trugym Plymouth Lunar Rise Lunar Rise Exeter Street | health and fitness suite | 909 yd |
| Central Park Playing Fields Inverdene | grass pitches | 975 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% |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.