Ermington Terrace is in Plymouth and in City Of Plymouth district. PL4 6QQ is located in the Compton electoral ward, within the English Parliamentary constituency of Plymouth, Sutton and Devonport. This postcode has been in use since 2003-03-01.
StreetScan combines information about Ermington Terrace, Plymouth, PL4 6QQ and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: PL4 6QG, PL4 6QJ, PL4 6ER, PL4 6HB, PL4 6QL, PL4 6PA, PL4 6QN, PL4 6QS, PL4 6EX.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. However, the area surrounding PL4 6QQ is primarily male, with 61.1% 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 | 37.5% | 38.9% | 1.4% | 51.0% | -12.1% |
| Male | 62.5% | 61.1% | -1.4% | 49.0% | 12.1% |
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 6QQ, a significant portion of the population is single, making up 82% 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 | 81% | 82% | 1.0% | 37.9% | 44.1% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 10.5% | 11% | 0.5% | 44.2% | -33.2% |
| Separated | 2.3% | 1.3% | -1.0% | 2.2% | -0.9% |
| Divorced | 4.7% | 5.7% | 1.0% | 9.1% | -3.4% |
| Widowed | 1.5% | 0% | -1.5% | 6.1% | -6.1% |
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 | 49.3% | 49.4% | 0.1% | 48.4% | 1.0% |
| Good health | 35.5% | 34.3% | -1.2% | 33.6% | 0.7% |
| Fair health | 11.3% | 13.5% | 2.2% | 12.7% | 0.8% |
| Bad health | 3.3% | 2.8% | -0.5% | 4.0% | -1.2% |
| Very bad health | 0.6% | 0% | -0.6% | 1.2% | -1.2% |
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% | 10.4% | 2.8% | 18.2% | -7.8% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 7.9% | 4.3% | -3.6% | 9.6% | -5.3% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 11.7% | 7.4% | -4.3% | 13.4% | -6.0% |
| Apprenticeship | 2.9% | 2% | -0.9% | 5.3% | -3.3% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 38% | 33.1% | -4.9% | 16.9% | 16.2% |
| Degree or Similar | 26.6% | 42.8% | 16.2% | 33.8% | 9.0% |
| Other | 5.3% | 0% | -5.3% | 2.8% | -2.8% |
This area closely mirrors the overall ethnic composition of the UK, with 82.9% of the population identifying as white, with UK average of 81.4%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bangladeshi | 0% | 0.3% | 0.3% | 1.1% | -0.8% |
| Chinese | 1.4% | 2.2% | 0.8% | 0.7% | 1.5% |
| Indian | 0.6% | 2.8% | 2.2% | 3.1% | -0.3% |
| Other Asian | 2.2% | 4.7% | 2.5% | 1.6% | 3.1% |
| Black African | 0.3% | 1.9% | 1.6% | 2.5% | -0.6% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 1.9% | 0.6% | -1.3% | 0.8% | -0.2% |
| 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% | 0.9% | 0.3% | 0.8% | 0.1% |
| White | 92% | 82.9% | -9.1% | 81.4% | 1.5% |
| Gypsy or Irish Traveller | 0% | 0.6% | 0.6% | 0.1% | 0.5% |
| Roma | 0% | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.2% | 0.1% |
| Arab | 0.8% | 0.9% | 0.1% | 0.6% | 0.3% |
| Other | 0.3% | 1.2% | 0.9% | 1.6% | -0.4% |
In this area, 71.7% 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 | 88.2% | 71.7% | -16.5% | 83.2% | -11.5% |
| European Union | 6.1% | 14% | 7.9% | 6.1% | 7.9% |
| Rest of Europe | 0.3% | 0.9% | 0.6% | 0.8% | 0.1% |
| Africa | 0.6% | 2.5% | 1.9% | 2.7% | -0.2% |
| Middle East and Asia | 4.7% | 8.4% | 3.7% | 5.6% | 2.8% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 0.3% | 2.2% | 1.9% | 1.3% | 0.9% |
| Oceania | 0% | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.0% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 86.8% | 72.3% | -14.5% | 83.2% | -10.9% |
| 10+ Years | 4.4% | 11.6% | 7.2% | 9.8% | 1.8% |
| 5-10 Years | 3.6% | 3.8% | 0.2% | 2.9% | 0.9% |
| 2-5 Years | 2.8% | 4.1% | 1.3% | 2.2% | 1.9% |
| Less than 2 years | 2.5% | 8.2% | 5.7% | 1.9% | 6.3% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 70.3% | 76.7% | -6.4% |
| Ireland | 0.3% | 0.6% | -0.3% |
| Italy | 0.6% | 0.6% | 0.0% |
| Portugal | 1.3% | 0.5% | 0.8% |
| Spain | 0.6% | 0.4% | 0.2% |
| Lithuania | 1.9% | 0.3% | 1.6% |
| Poland | 3.2% | 1.3% | 1.9% |
| Romania | 1.3% | 0.9% | 0.4% |
| Other EU countries | 1.9% | 1.5% | 0.4% |
| Turkey | 0.6% | 0.1% | 0.5% |
| North Africa | 0.3% | 0.1% | 0.2% |
| Central and Western Africa | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.0% |
| South and Eastern Africa | 0.3% | 0.2% | 0.1% |
| Eastern Asia | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.0% |
| Southern Asia | 2.8% | 1.2% | 1.6% |
| South-East Asia | 2.8% | 0.2% | 2.6% |
| Central and South America | 0.3% | 0.2% | 0.1% |
| No passport held | 10.8% | 13.5% | -2.7% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 54.6% | 37.2% | 17.4% |
| Christian | 28.4% | 46.2% | -17.8% |
| Buddhist | 1.6% | 0.5% | 1.1% |
| Hindu | 2.8% | 1.7% | 1.1% |
| Muslim | 2.5% | 6.5% | -4.0% |
| Other religion | 1.6% | 0.6% | 1.0% |
| Not answered | 8.5% | 6.0% | 2.5% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Ermington Terrace was 624.8 per 1,000 residents, which is 521.6% higher than the Compton average. The most reported crime type was Violence and sexual offences.
Ermington Terrace has the 2nd highest crime rate of 71 local areas in Compton and the 16th highest crime rate of 839 local areas in Plymouth .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 227.9 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been falling year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has fallen by about -58.4%.

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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Flat D 22 Ermington Terrace, Plymouth, City Of Plymouth Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £122,000 | 2021-09-29 | £132,100 |
| Flat A 22 Ermington Terrace, Plymouth, City Of Plymouth Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £82,000 | 2021-06-25 | £91,685 |
| Flat C 22 Ermington Terrace, Plymouth, City Of Plymouth Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £90,000 | 2018-03-16 | £108,965 |
| Flat B 22 Ermington Terrace, Plymouth, City Of Plymouth Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £95,000 | 2017-08-01 | £113,634 |
| Flat A 22 Ermington Terrace, Plymouth, City Of Plymouth Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £68,000 | 2016-04-06 | £89,172 |
The percentage of student residents living in PL4 6QQ 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 | 97 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 73 |
| Part-Time Employee | 35 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 31 |
| Self-Employed | 16 |
| Unemployed | 14 |
| Retired | 13 |
| Other | 9 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 8 |
| Looking after home or family | 3 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 37 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 20 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 17 |
| Manufacturing | 17 |
| Education | 15 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 11 |
| Construction | 10 |
| Human health and social work activities | 9 |
| Information and communication | 7 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 7 |
| Transport and storage | 7 |
| Other | 6 |
| Real estate activities | 3 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 3 |
| Electricity, gas, steam and air conditioning supply | 2 |
| 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 | 2,828 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Plym Bridge Nursery and Day Care Miller Way , Estover PL6 8UN | 3out of 4 | 4,488 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 | 473 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Hyde Park Junior School Hyde Park Road , Mutley PL3 4RH | 2out of 4 | 486 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Mount Street Primary School Mount Street , Greenbank PL4 8NZ | 2out of 4 | 805 yd | Academy sponsor led | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Pilgrim Primary Academy Oxford Street , PL1 5BQ | 4out of 4 | 1,141 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Holy Cross Catholic Primary School 2 Beaumont Road , St Jude's PL4 9BE | 4out of 4 | 1,274 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 | 342 yd | Academy converter | No | Girls | More About School |
| Lipson Co-operative Academy Bernice Terrace , Lipson PL4 7PG | 2out of 4 | 1,405 yd | Academy converter | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Stoke Damerel Community College Somerset Place , Stoke PL3 4BD | 2out of 4 | 1,701 yd | Academy converter | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Scott Medical and Healthcare College Somerset Place , Stoke PL3 4BD | - not rated | 1,702 yd | Studio schools | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Devonport High School for Girls Lyndhurst Road , Peverell PL2 3DL | 3out of 4 | 1,751 yd | Academy converter | Not Applicable | Girls | 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 | 2,543 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 | 2,023 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 | 377 yd | Other independent school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Fletewood School at Derry Villas 88 North Road East , PL4 6AN | - not rated | 571 yd | Other independent school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| University of Plymouth Drake Circus , PL4 8AA | - not rated | 797 yd | Higher education institutions | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Plymouth College of Art Tavistock Place , PL4 8AT | - not rated | 1,008 yd | Higher education institutions | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| King's School Hartley Road , Mannamead PL3 5LW | - not rated | 1,268 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 | 195 yd | |
| Plain Tasty | 2-4 Mutley Plain | 204 yd | |
| Good Body's | 49 Mutley Plain | 209 yd | |
| Pickle Deli | 21 Mutley Plain | 223 yd | |
| Todays Kebab Plymouth | 1-3 Mutley Plain | 223 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Raffles | 5 Ermington Terrace | 29 yd | |
| Fortescue | 37 Mutley Plain | 209 yd | |
| The Mannamead | 61-63 Mutley Plain | 242 yd | |
| Old Plymothians and Mannameadians Members Club | Plymouth College, Ford Park Road | 294 yd | |
| BulletProof Brewing Ltd | 91 Mutley Plain | 339 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Domino's Pizza | 36 Mutley Plain | 168 yd | |
| Perillas | 1A Ford Park Road | 170 yd | |
| City Charcoal Grill | 12 Mutley Plain | 195 yd | |
| Uni Food | 35 Mutley Plain | 223 yd | |
| Papa John's | 35 Mutley Plain | 223 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Mutley Bazzar Ltd | 29 Mutley Plain | 223 yd | |
| Sainsbury's Local | 9-11 Mutley Plain | 223 yd | |
| The Co-Operative Food | 54-56 Mutley Plain | 284 yd | |
| Tesco Express | 83 Mutley Plain | 323 yd | |
| Aldi | Longfield Place | 423 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Plymouth High School For Girls ST. LAWRENCE ROAD | tennis courts | 249 yd |
| Plymouth College Ford Park FORD PARK | artificial grass pitch, grass pitches, health and fitness suite, squash courts, swimming pool | 460 yd |
| Fletewood School NORTH ROAD EAST | 548 yd | |
| Pure Gym (Plymouth) ENDEVOUR HOUSE ENDEVOUR HOUSE ALEXANDRA ROAD | health and fitness suite | 661 yd |
| Morgan'S Wellbeing Centre (Plymouth) (Closed) 11-14 11-14 Gibbon Lane | health and fitness suite | 720 yd |
| Core Fitness (Closed) Rear of Blake Lodge Rear of Blake Lodge Seymour Road | health and fitness suite | 751 yd |
| Nancy Astor Sports Centre DRAKE CIRCUS | health and fitness suite, squash courts | 753 yd |
| Ymca (Plymouth Triangle Centre) (Closed) Cobourg Street | health and fitness suite | 919 yd |
| Whiteford Road Tennis And Badminton Club WHITEFORD ROAD | tennis courts | 959 yd |
| Central Park Playing Fields Inverdene | grass pitches | 976 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.