Hamilton Gardens is in Plymouth and in Plymouth district. PL4 6PQ 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 Hamilton Gardens, Plymouth, PL4 6PQ and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: PL4 6PH, PL4 6PG, PL4 6PD, PL4 6PZ, PL4 6PE, PL4 6PF, PL4 6BA, PL4 6PN, PL4 6BJ.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. The area surrounding PL4 6PQ has a slightly higher male population, with 52.9% 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 | 46.9% | 47.1% | 0.2% | 51.0% | -3.9% |
| Male | 53.1% | 52.9% | -0.2% | 49.0% | 3.9% |
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 6PQ, a significant portion of the population is single, making up 68.6% 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 | 68.6% | 68.6% | 0.0% | 37.9% | 30.7% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 23.2% | 20.4% | -2.8% | 44.2% | -23.8% |
| Married: Same sex | 0.3% | 0% | -0.3% | 0.3% | -0.3% |
| Civil partnership: Same sex | 0% | 0.6% | 0.6% | 0.1% | 0.5% |
| Separated | 1.2% | 2.4% | 1.2% | 2.2% | 0.2% |
| Divorced | 4.7% | 4.8% | 0.1% | 9.1% | -4.3% |
| Widowed | 2.1% | 3.3% | 1.2% | 6.1% | -2.8% |
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 | 58.1% | 46.5% | -11.6% | 48.4% | -1.9% |
| Good health | 28.3% | 36% | 7.7% | 33.6% | 2.4% |
| Fair health | 10.8% | 13% | 2.2% | 12.7% | 0.3% |
| Bad health | 2.8% | 3.3% | 0.5% | 4.0% | -0.7% |
| Very bad health | 0% | 1.1% | 1.1% | 1.2% | -0.1% |
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.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| No qualifications | 7.6% | 10.2% | 2.6% | 18.2% | -8.0% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 5.9% | 4.2% | -1.7% | 9.6% | -5.4% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 10% | 6.3% | -3.7% | 13.4% | -7.1% |
| Apprenticeship | 3.2% | 3.9% | 0.7% | 5.3% | -1.4% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 41.1% | 36.9% | -4.2% | 16.9% | 20.0% |
| Degree or Similar | 30.5% | 36.9% | 6.4% | 33.8% | 3.1% |
| Other | 1.8% | 1.5% | -0.3% | 2.8% | -1.3% |
In this area, the population is predominantly white, with 90.6% 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) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bangladeshi | 0.3% | 0% | -0.3% | 1.1% | -1.1% |
| Chinese | 0.6% | 1.4% | 0.8% | 0.7% | 0.7% |
| Indian | 1.4% | 0.3% | -1.1% | 3.1% | -2.8% |
| Pakistani | 0.3% | 0.8% | 0.5% | 2.7% | -1.9% |
| Other Asian | 0.8% | 1.1% | 0.3% | 1.6% | -0.5% |
| Black African | 1.9% | 0.8% | -1.1% | 2.5% | -1.7% |
| Black Caribbean | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.0% | 1.0% | -0.7% |
| Other Black | 0% | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.5% | -0.2% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 0.3% | 0.6% | 0.3% | 0.8% | -0.2% |
| Mixed White and African | 0.6% | 0% | -0.6% | 0.4% | -0.4% |
| Mixed White and Caribbean | 1.1% | 0.6% | -0.5% | 0.9% | -0.3% |
| White | 91.4% | 90.6% | -0.8% | 81.4% | 9.2% |
| Arab | 0% | 0.6% | 0.6% | 0.6% | 0.0% |
| Other | 1.1% | 2.8% | 1.7% | 1.6% | 1.2% |
In this area, 89.8% 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 | 90% | 89.8% | -0.2% | 83.2% | 6.6% |
| European Union | 2.8% | 4.7% | 1.9% | 6.1% | -1.4% |
| Africa | 2.5% | 1.7% | -0.8% | 2.7% | -1.0% |
| Middle East and Asia | 3.1% | 3.9% | 0.8% | 5.6% | -1.7% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 0.6% | 0% | -0.6% | 1.3% | -1.3% |
| Oceania | 0.8% | 0% | -0.8% | 0.3% | -0.3% |
| British Overseas | 0.3% | 0% | -0.3% | 0.0% | 0.0% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 89.7% | 89.8% | 0.1% | 83.2% | 6.6% |
| 10+ Years | 1.7% | 5.8% | 4.1% | 9.8% | -4.0% |
| 5-10 Years | 3.3% | 2.2% | -1.1% | 2.9% | -0.7% |
| 2-5 Years | 2.8% | 0.8% | -2.0% | 2.2% | -1.4% |
| Less than 2 years | 2.5% | 1.4% | -1.1% | 1.9% | -0.5% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 81.2% | 76.7% | 4.5% |
| Ireland | 0.3% | 0.6% | -0.3% |
| Spain | 0.3% | 0.4% | -0.1% |
| Lithuania | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.0% |
| Poland | 1.1% | 1.3% | -0.2% |
| Romania | 1.9% | 0.9% | 1.0% |
| Other EU countries | 0.8% | 1.5% | -0.7% |
| Middle East | 0.6% | 0.1% | 0.5% |
| South-East Asia | 0.6% | 0.2% | 0.4% |
| No passport held | 13% | 13.5% | -0.5% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 59.3% | 37.2% | 22.1% |
| Christian | 28.3% | 46.2% | -17.9% |
| Buddhist | 0.6% | 0.5% | 0.1% |
| Hindu | 0.8% | 1.7% | -0.9% |
| Jewish | 0.3% | 0.5% | -0.2% |
| Muslim | 2.5% | 6.5% | -4.0% |
| Other religion | 2.2% | 0.6% | 1.6% |
| Not answered | 6.1% | 6.0% | 0.1% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Hamilton Gardens was 130.3 per 1,000 residents, which is 29.6% higher than the Compton average. The most reported crime type was Violence and sexual offences.
Hamilton Gardens has the 13th highest crime rate of 71 local areas in Compton and the 219th highest crime rate of 839 local areas in Plymouth .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 63.0 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been rising year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has fallen by about -30.8%.

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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| First Floor Flat 11 Hamilton Gardens, Plymouth, City Of Plymouth Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £165,000 | 2025-05-21 | £164,834 |
| 12 Hamilton Gardens, Plymouth, City Of Plymouth Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £122,000 | 2024-09-20 | £122,617 |
| 7 Hamilton Gardens, Plymouth, City Of Plymouth Terraced, an established residential building | £242,500 | 2024-07-31 | £256,068 |
| 13 Hamilton Gardens, Plymouth, City Of Plymouth Terraced, an established residential building | £315,000 | 2023-08-18 | £332,963 |
| First Floor Flat 11 Hamilton Gardens, Plymouth, City Of Plymouth Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £140,000 | 2022-07-18 | £139,719 |
PL4 6PQ 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 6PQ 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 | 83 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 79 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 48 |
| Retired | 46 |
| Part-Time Employee | 30 |
| Self-Employed | 20 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 11 |
| Unemployed | 9 |
| Other | 4 |
| Looking after home or family | 2 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 30 |
| Human health and social work activities | 24 |
| Education | 18 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 15 |
| Manufacturing | 12 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 10 |
| Construction | 10 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 10 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 10 |
| Other | 7 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 6 |
| Transport and storage | 6 |
| Information and communication | 4 |
| Real estate activities | 3 |
| Agriculture, forestry and fishing | 2 |
| Electricity, gas, steam and air conditioning supply | 1 |
| 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 | 2,618 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Plym Bridge Nursery and Day Care Miller Way , Estover PL6 8UN | 3out of 4 | 4,851 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Hyde Park Junior School Hyde Park Road , Mutley PL3 4RH | 2out of 4 | 719 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Hyde Park Infants' School Hyde Park Road , Mutley PL3 4RS | 4out of 4 | 725 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Pilgrim Primary Academy Oxford Street , PL1 5BQ | 4out of 4 | 814 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Mount Street Primary School Mount Street , Greenbank PL4 8NZ | 2out of 4 | 860 yd | Academy sponsor led | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| The Cathedral School of St Mary Cecil Street , Stonehouse PL1 5HW | 3out of 4 | 1,118 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 | 510 yd | Academy converter | No | Girls | More About School |
| Stoke Damerel Community College Somerset Place , Stoke PL3 4BD | 2out of 4 | 1,308 yd | Academy converter | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Scott Medical and Healthcare College Somerset Place , Stoke PL3 4BD | - not rated | 1,309 yd | Studio schools | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Devonport High School for Girls Lyndhurst Road , Peverell PL2 3DL | 3out of 4 | 1,652 yd | Academy converter | Not Applicable | Girls | More About School |
| Devonport High School for Boys Paradise Road , Stoke PL1 5QP | 4out of 4 | 1,698 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 | 2,123 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 | 1,683 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 | 421 yd | Other independent school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Plymouth College Ford Park , Plymouth PL4 6RN | - not rated | 637 yd | Other independent school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| University of Plymouth Drake Circus , PL4 8AA | - not rated | 715 yd | Higher education institutions | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Plymouth College of Art Tavistock Place , PL4 8AT | - not rated | 943 yd | Higher education institutions | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| ACE Schools Plymouth Martins Gate , Bretonside PL4 0AT | 3out of 4 | 1,345 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Cafe Local | Plymouth Railway Station, Unit 1,North Road | 308 yd | |
| Coffee Plus | Concourse Quicksnack, Plymouth Station | 309 yd | |
| Ford Park Cemetery Cafe | Ford Park Cemetery, Ford Park Road | 322 yd | |
| O'Pirate | 59 North Hill | 492 yd | |
| The Red Lantern | 57 North Hill | 507 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| James Street Vaults | 24 James Street | 432 yd | |
| Raffles | 5 Ermington Terrace | 449 yd | |
| The Crafty Half | 50 North Hill | 539 yd | |
| Old Toms | 40 North Hill | 559 yd | |
| Old Plymothians and Mannameadians Members Club | Plymouth College, Ford Park Road | 579 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| New Dragon House Chinese Takeaway | 40 Welbeck Avenue | 261 yd | |
| Food 4U | 79 North Hill | 492 yd | |
| Perillas | 1A Ford Park Road | 532 yd | |
| Master Chef | 56 North Hill | 539 yd | |
| City Charcoal Grill | 12 Mutley Plain | 576 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Mutley Bazzar Ltd | 29 Mutley Plain | 632 yd | |
| Sainsbury's Local | 9-11 Mutley Plain | 632 yd | |
| The Co-Operative Food | 54-56 Mutley Plain | 646 yd | |
| Tesco Express | 83 Mutley Plain | 703 yd | |
| Tesco | Discovery Heights, 27-31 Cobourg Street | 716 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Fletewood School NORTH ROAD EAST | 323 yd | |
| Plymouth High School For Girls ST. LAWRENCE ROAD | tennis courts | 445 yd |
| Nancy Astor Sports Centre DRAKE CIRCUS | health and fitness suite, squash courts | 630 yd |
| Plymouth College Ford Park FORD PARK | artificial grass pitch, grass pitches, health and fitness suite, squash courts, swimming pool | 653 yd |
| Central Park Playing Fields Inverdene | grass pitches | 657 yd |
| Le Club At Copthorne Hotel Plymouth (Closed) Armada Way | health and fitness suite, swimming pool | 692 yd |
| Ymca (Plymouth Triangle Centre) (Closed) Cobourg Street | health and fitness suite | 700 yd |
| Morgan'S Wellbeing Centre (Plymouth) (Closed) 11-14 11-14 Gibbon Lane | health and fitness suite | 717 yd |
| Pure Gym (Plymouth) ENDEVOUR HOUSE ENDEVOUR HOUSE ALEXANDRA ROAD | health and fitness suite | 1,079 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 | 155.4 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 500 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 500 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 20 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 18.3 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 35 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.