Ford Park Road is in Plymouth and in Plymouth district. PL4 6QY 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 Ford Park Road, Plymouth, PL4 6QY and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: PL4 6QS, PL4 6QU, PL4 6QH, PL4 6LP, PL4 6LE, PL4 6RP, PL4 6QD, PL4 6LF, PL4 6RB.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. The area surrounding PL4 6QY 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 6QY, 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 6QY 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 Ford Park Road 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.
Ford Park Road 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Flat 1 4 Ford Park Road, Plymouth, City Of Plymouth Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £110,000 | 2022-08-01 | £109,669 |
| 6B Ford Park Road, Plymouth, City Of Plymouth Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £133,000 | 2020-11-26 | £159,088 |
| 6 Ford Park Road, Plymouth, City Of Plymouth Other, an established residential building | £15,100 | 2020-06-18 | £18,260 |
| 10B Ford Park Road, Plymouth, City Of Plymouth Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £110,000 | 2019-03-29 | £134,490 |
| 10A Ford Park Road, Plymouth, City Of Plymouth Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £123,000 | 2018-10-01 | £146,950 |
The percentage of student residents living in PL4 6QY 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 | 2,771 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Plym Bridge Nursery and Day Care Miller Way , Estover PL6 8UN | 3out of 4 | 4,331 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 | 312 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Hyde Park Junior School Hyde Park Road , Mutley PL3 4RH | 2out of 4 | 331 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Mount Street Primary School Mount Street , Greenbank PL4 8NZ | 2out of 4 | 960 yd | Academy sponsor led | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Pilgrim Primary Academy Oxford Street , PL1 5BQ | 4out of 4 | 1,301 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Salisbury Road Primary School Salisbury Road , PL4 8QZ | 2out of 4 | 1,365 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 | 500 yd | Academy converter | No | Girls | More About School |
| Lipson Co-operative Academy Bernice Terrace , Lipson PL4 7PG | 2out of 4 | 1,374 yd | Academy converter | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Devonport High School for Girls Lyndhurst Road , Peverell PL2 3DL | 3out of 4 | 1,660 yd | Academy converter | Not Applicable | Girls | More About School |
| Stoke Damerel Community College Somerset Place , Stoke PL3 4BD | 2out of 4 | 1,760 yd | Academy converter | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Scott Medical and Healthcare College Somerset Place , Stoke PL3 4BD | - not rated | 1,760 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 | 2,651 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 | 2,183 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 | 222 yd | Other independent school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Fletewood School at Derry Villas 88 North Road East , PL4 6AN | - not rated | 742 yd | Other independent school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| University of Plymouth Drake Circus , PL4 8AA | - not rated | 967 yd | Higher education institutions | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| King's School Hartley Road , Mannamead PL3 5LW | - not rated | 1,101 yd | Other independent school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Plymouth College of Art Tavistock Place , PL4 8AT | - not rated | 1,175 yd | Higher education institutions | Not Applicable | 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 | 93 yd | |
| Mediterraneo | 72 Mutley Plain | 115 yd | |
| Buddha hut | 72 Mutley Plain | 115 yd | |
| Cafe Plus | 64 Mutley Plain | 115 yd | |
| Starbucks | 67 Mutley Plain | 130 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| The Mannamead | 61-63 Mutley Plain | 134 yd | |
| Old Plymothians and Mannameadians Members Club | Plymouth College, Ford Park Road | 141 yd | |
| Raffles | 5 Ermington Terrace | 156 yd | |
| Fortescue | 37 Mutley Plain | 171 yd | |
| BulletProof Brewing Ltd | 91 Mutley Plain | 176 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Perillas | 1A Ford Park Road | 8 yd | |
| Domino's Pizza | 36 Mutley Plain | 133 yd | |
| Pizza Hut | 71 Mutley Plain | 134 yd | |
| Uni Food | 35 Mutley Plain | 251 yd | |
| Papa John's | 35 Mutley Plain | 251 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| The Co-Operative Food | 54-56 Mutley Plain | 115 yd | |
| Tesco Express | 83 Mutley Plain | 165 yd | |
| Mutley Bazzar Ltd | 29 Mutley Plain | 251 yd | |
| Sainsbury's Local | 9-11 Mutley Plain | 251 yd | |
| Aldi | Longfield Place | 489 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Plymouth College Ford Park FORD PARK | artificial grass pitch, grass pitches, health and fitness suite, squash courts, swimming pool | 322 yd |
| Plymouth High School For Girls ST. LAWRENCE ROAD | tennis courts | 411 yd |
| Pure Gym (Plymouth) ENDEVOUR HOUSE ENDEVOUR HOUSE ALEXANDRA ROAD | health and fitness suite | 599 yd |
| Core Fitness (Closed) Rear of Blake Lodge Rear of Blake Lodge Seymour Road | health and fitness suite | 604 yd |
| Fletewood School NORTH ROAD EAST | 713 yd | |
| Whiteford Road Tennis And Badminton Club WHITEFORD ROAD | tennis courts | 789 yd |
| Morgan'S Wellbeing Centre (Plymouth) (Closed) 11-14 11-14 Gibbon Lane | health and fitness suite | 885 yd |
| Nancy Astor Sports Centre DRAKE CIRCUS | health and fitness suite, squash courts | 924 yd |
| Central Park Playing Fields Inverdene | grass pitches | 1,002 yd |
| Home Park East Barn Park Road | grass pitches | 1,088 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 | 94.7% |
| Percentage of premises that have Ultrafast Broadband (300Mbit/s or greater) coverage from fixed broadband | 94.7% |
| Percentage of premises that have coverage from a Gigabit capable service from fixed broadband | 94.7% |
| 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 | 127.8 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 1000 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 1000 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 10 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 14.1 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 50 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.