Seaton Avenue is in Plymouth and in Plymouth district. PL4 6QJ is located in the Compton 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 Seaton Avenue, Plymouth, PL4 6QJ and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: PL4 6QG, PL4 6QQ, PL4 6QS, PL4 6QH, PL4 6QL, PL4 6ER, PL4 6QY, PL4 6NA, PL4 6HB.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. The area surrounding PL4 6QJ has a slightly higher male population, with 53% 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 | 47.8% | 47% | -0.8% | 51.0% | -4.0% |
| Male | 52.2% | 53% | 0.8% | 49.0% | 4.0% |
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 6QJ, a significant portion of the population is single, making up 71% 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 | 66.7% | 71% | 4.3% | 37.9% | 33.1% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 15% | 12.9% | -2.1% | 44.2% | -31.3% |
| Married: Same sex | 0.5% | 0% | -0.5% | 0.3% | -0.3% |
| Separated | 1.9% | 2.6% | 0.7% | 2.2% | 0.4% |
| Divorced | 6.6% | 7.9% | 1.3% | 9.1% | -1.2% |
| Widowed | 9.4% | 5.6% | -3.8% | 6.1% | -0.5% |
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 | 49% | 56.1% | 7.1% | 48.4% | 7.7% |
| Good health | 35.3% | 26.9% | -8.4% | 33.6% | -6.7% |
| Fair health | 11.4% | 11.9% | 0.5% | 12.7% | -0.8% |
| Bad health | 3.3% | 4.3% | 1.0% | 4.0% | 0.3% |
| Very bad health | 1% | 0.8% | -0.2% | 1.2% | -0.4% |
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 6QJ this area, 9.6% 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 | 16% | 9.6% | -6.4% | 18.2% | -8.6% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 6.8% | 6.5% | -0.3% | 9.6% | -3.1% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 12% | 19.1% | 7.1% | 13.4% | 5.7% |
| Apprenticeship | 0.5% | 2.8% | 2.3% | 5.3% | -2.5% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 27.5% | 32.6% | 5.1% | 16.9% | 15.7% |
| Degree or Similar | 24.2% | 26.8% | 2.6% | 33.8% | -7.0% |
| Other | 13.1% | 2.6% | -10.5% | 2.8% | -0.2% |
This area closely mirrors the overall ethnic composition of the UK, with 85.9% of the population identifying as white, with UK average of 81.4%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bangladeshi | 1.6% | 0% | -1.6% | 1.1% | -1.1% |
| Chinese | 5.7% | 1.6% | -4.1% | 0.7% | 0.9% |
| Indian | 0% | 1.6% | 1.6% | 3.1% | -1.5% |
| Pakistani | 0.4% | 0% | -0.4% | 2.7% | -2.7% |
| Other Asian | 1% | 0.8% | -0.2% | 1.6% | -0.8% |
| Black African | 0.8% | 3.7% | 2.9% | 2.5% | 1.2% |
| Black Caribbean | 0% | 0.4% | 0.4% | 1.0% | -0.6% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 1.6% | 1.6% | 0.0% | 0.8% | 0.8% |
| Mixed White and African | 0.4% | 0.8% | 0.4% | 0.4% | 0.4% |
| Mixed White and Caribbean | 0.2% | 0.6% | 0.4% | 0.9% | -0.3% |
| Mixed Other | 1.2% | 0.8% | -0.4% | 0.8% | 0.0% |
| White | 85.3% | 85.9% | 0.6% | 81.4% | 4.5% |
| Gypsy or Irish Traveller | 0% | 0.2% | 0.2% | 0.1% | 0.1% |
| Arab | 1.2% | 0.2% | -1.0% | 0.6% | -0.4% |
| Other | 0.4% | 1.6% | 1.2% | 1.6% | 0.0% |
In this area, 75.8% 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 | 72% | 75.8% | 3.8% | 83.2% | -7.4% |
| European Union | 12% | 12% | 0.0% | 6.1% | 5.9% |
| Rest of Europe | 2.7% | 0.2% | -2.5% | 0.8% | -0.6% |
| Africa | 1.2% | 4.1% | 2.9% | 2.7% | 1.4% |
| Middle East and Asia | 10.2% | 5.3% | -4.9% | 5.6% | -0.3% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 0.4% | 1.2% | 0.8% | 1.3% | -0.1% |
| Oceania | 1% | 1.2% | 0.2% | 0.3% | 0.9% |
| British Overseas | 0.4% | 0.2% | -0.2% | 0.0% | 0.2% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 71.6% | 75.8% | 4.2% | 83.2% | -7.4% |
| 10+ Years | 12.9% | 5.1% | -7.8% | 9.8% | -4.7% |
| 5-10 Years | 7.1% | 4.1% | -3.0% | 2.9% | 1.2% |
| 2-5 Years | 3.7% | 4.9% | 1.2% | 2.2% | 2.7% |
| Less than 2 years | 4.7% | 10.2% | 5.5% | 1.9% | 8.3% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 73.7% | 76.7% | -3.0% |
| France | 1.2% | 0.3% | 0.9% |
| Italy | 2% | 0.6% | 1.4% |
| Portugal | 0.6% | 0.5% | 0.1% |
| Spain | 0.4% | 0.4% | 0.0% |
| Poland | 2.2% | 1.3% | 0.9% |
| Romania | 1% | 0.9% | 0.1% |
| Other EU countries | 3.8% | 1.5% | 2.3% |
| North Africa | 0.2% | 0.1% | 0.1% |
| Central and Western Africa | 0.8% | 0.3% | 0.5% |
| South and Eastern Africa | 1.6% | 0.2% | 1.4% |
| Eastern Asia | 1.8% | 0.3% | 1.5% |
| Southern Asia | 1% | 1.2% | -0.2% |
| South-East Asia | 0.2% | 0.2% | 0.0% |
| North America and the Caribbean | 0.4% | 0.3% | 0.1% |
| No passport held | 8.9% | 13.5% | -4.6% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 51.3% | 37.2% | 14.1% |
| Christian | 30.4% | 46.2% | -15.8% |
| Buddhist | 0.8% | 0.5% | 0.3% |
| Hindu | 1% | 1.7% | -0.7% |
| Jewish | 1.8% | 0.5% | 1.3% |
| Muslim | 2.2% | 6.5% | -4.3% |
| Other religion | 1% | 0.6% | 0.4% |
| Not answered | 11.4% | 6.0% | 5.4% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Seaton Avenue was 198.3 per 1,000 residents, which is 97.3% higher than the Compton average. The most reported crime type was Violence and sexual offences.
Seaton Avenue has the 7th highest crime rate of 71 local areas in Compton and the 111th highest crime rate of 839 local areas in Plymouth .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 111.7 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been rising year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has fallen by about -49.1%.

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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 8 Seaton Avenue, Plymouth, City Of Plymouth Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £135,000 | 2025-06-10 | £135,957 |
| 19 Seaton Avenue, Plymouth, City Of Plymouth Terraced, an established residential building | £340,000 | 2025-01-10 | £352,567 |
| Flat B 8 Seaton Avenue, Plymouth, City Of Plymouth Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £110,000 | 2024-08-09 | £111,800 |
| Ground Floor Flat 2 Seaton Avenue, Plymouth, City Of Plymouth Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £135,000 | 2024-06-26 | £136,650 |
| 11 Seaton Avenue, Plymouth, City Of Plymouth Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £335,000 | 2023-08-18 | £355,468 |
The percentage of student residents living in PL4 6QJ 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) | 143 |
| Full-Time Employee | 110 |
| Retired | 44 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 43 |
| Part-Time Employee | 28 |
| Unemployed | 15 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 15 |
| Self-Employed | 14 |
| Other | 10 |
| Looking after home or family | 5 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 34 |
| Education | 32 |
| Human health and social work activities | 19 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 17 |
| Other | 13 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 12 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 10 |
| Transport and storage | 9 |
| Manufacturing | 8 |
| Construction | 3 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 3 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 3 |
| Real estate activities | 3 |
| Electricity, gas, steam and air conditioning supply | 2 |
| Information and communication | 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 | 2,824 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Plym Bridge Nursery and Day Care Miller Way , Estover PL6 8UN | 3out of 4 | 4,431 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Hyde Park Infants' School Hyde Park Road , Mutley PL3 4RS | 4out of 4 | 425 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Hyde Park Junior School Hyde Park Road , Mutley PL3 4RH | 2out of 4 | 442 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Mount Street Primary School Mount Street , Greenbank PL4 8NZ | 2out of 4 | 847 yd | Academy sponsor led | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Pilgrim Primary Academy Oxford Street , PL1 5BQ | 4out of 4 | 1,199 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Salisbury Road Primary School Salisbury Road , PL4 8QZ | 2out of 4 | 1,295 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 | 385 yd | Academy converter | No | Girls | More About School |
| Lipson Co-operative Academy Bernice Terrace , Lipson PL4 7PG | 2out of 4 | 1,376 yd | Academy converter | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Stoke Damerel Community College Somerset Place , Stoke PL3 4BD | 2out of 4 | 1,734 yd | Academy converter | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Devonport High School for Girls Lyndhurst Road , Peverell PL2 3DL | 3out of 4 | 1,734 yd | Academy converter | Not Applicable | Girls | More About School |
| Scott Medical and Healthcare College Somerset Place , Stoke PL3 4BD | - not rated | 1,735 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 | 2,590 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 | 2,081 yd | Free schools | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Plymouth College Ford Park , Plymouth PL4 6RN | - not rated | 331 yd | Other independent school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Fletewood School at Derry Villas 88 North Road East , PL4 6AN | - not rated | 629 yd | Other independent school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| University of Plymouth Drake Circus , PL4 8AA | - not rated | 850 yd | Higher education institutions | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Plymouth College of Art Tavistock Place , PL4 8AT | - not rated | 1,059 yd | Higher education institutions | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| King's School Hartley Road , Mannamead PL3 5LW | - not rated | 1,218 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| The Little Kitchen | 40 Mutley Plain | 139 yd | |
| Good Body's | 49 Mutley Plain | 166 yd | |
| The Earlybird | 51 Mutley Plain | 173 yd | |
| Starbucks | 67 Mutley Plain | 190 yd | |
| Pickle Deli | 21 Mutley Plain | 201 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Raffles | 5 Ermington Terrace | 39 yd | |
| Fortescue | 37 Mutley Plain | 166 yd | |
| The Mannamead | 61-63 Mutley Plain | 187 yd | |
| Old Plymothians and Mannameadians Members Club | Plymouth College, Ford Park Road | 248 yd | |
| BulletProof Brewing Ltd | 91 Mutley Plain | 281 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Perillas | 1A Ford Park Road | 117 yd | |
| Domino's Pizza | 36 Mutley Plain | 120 yd | |
| Pizza Hut | 71 Mutley Plain | 187 yd | |
| City Charcoal Grill | 12 Mutley Plain | 195 yd | |
| Uni Food | 35 Mutley Plain | 201 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Mutley Bazzar Ltd | 29 Mutley Plain | 201 yd | |
| Sainsbury's Local | 9-11 Mutley Plain | 201 yd | |
| The Co-Operative Food | 54-56 Mutley Plain | 227 yd | |
| Tesco Express | 83 Mutley Plain | 264 yd | |
| Aldi | Longfield Place | 422 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Plymouth High School For Girls ST. LAWRENCE ROAD | tennis courts | 295 yd |
| Plymouth College Ford Park FORD PARK | artificial grass pitch, grass pitches, health and fitness suite, squash courts, swimming pool | 421 yd |
| Fletewood School NORTH ROAD EAST | 607 yd | |
| Pure Gym (Plymouth) ENDEVOUR HOUSE ENDEVOUR HOUSE ALEXANDRA ROAD | health and fitness suite | 621 yd |
| Core Fitness (Closed) Rear of Blake Lodge Rear of Blake Lodge Seymour Road | health and fitness suite | 694 yd |
| Morgan'S Wellbeing Centre (Plymouth) (Closed) 11-14 11-14 Gibbon Lane | health and fitness suite | 769 yd |
| Nancy Astor Sports Centre DRAKE CIRCUS | health and fitness suite, squash courts | 808 yd |
| Whiteford Road Tennis And Badminton Club WHITEFORD ROAD | tennis courts | 906 yd |
| Ymca (Plymouth Triangle Centre) (Closed) Cobourg Street | health and fitness suite | 977 yd |
| Central Park Playing Fields Inverdene | grass pitches | 998 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 | 98.6% |
| Percentage of premises that have Ultrafast Broadband (300Mbit/s or greater) coverage from fixed broadband | 98.6% |
| Percentage of premises that have coverage from a Gigabit capable service from fixed broadband | 98.6% |
| 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 | 176.8 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 600 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 600 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 20 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 19 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 40 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.