Elm Terrace is in Plymouth and in Plymouth district. PL4 7AQ 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 Elm Terrace, Plymouth, PL4 7AQ and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: PL4 7AH, PL3 4SP, PL4 7AJ, PL4 7AG, PL4 7AE, PL4 7AP, PL4 7AL, PL3 5AS, PL3 4RT.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. However, the area surrounding PL4 7AQ has a female population much higher than UK average, with 58% of the population being female. Several factors can contribute to this. Women generally live longer than men, resulting in a higher proportion of women in neighborhoods with significant elderly populations. Typically, as people grow older, they tend to relocate from city center addresses to suburban areas, smaller towns, and rural locations. Consequently, these areas often have a higher number of females. A higher female population can also be found in areas with industries that employ more women, such as healthcare, education, and retail.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Female | 54.7% | 58% | 3.3% | 51.0% | 7.0% |
| Male | 45.3% | 42% | -3.3% | 49.0% | -7.0% |
Across the UK, the average relationship status breakdown is roughly 44% married, 38% single, 9% divorced, 6% widowed, and 2% separated.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Single | 35.2% | 32.1% | -3.1% | 37.9% | -5.8% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 32.4% | 42.2% | 9.8% | 44.2% | -2.0% |
| Separated | 1.7% | 0.7% | -1.0% | 2.2% | -1.5% |
| Divorced | 7.5% | 9.7% | 2.2% | 9.1% | 0.6% |
| Widowed | 23.2% | 15.3% | -7.9% | 6.1% | 9.2% |
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.
This area has a lower percentage of residents reporting their health as Good or Very Good (70%) compared to the average (82%). This typically indicates either an older population or social deprivation in the area.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Very good health | 34.8% | 41% | 6.2% | 48.4% | -7.4% |
| Good health | 24.3% | 29% | 4.7% | 33.6% | -4.6% |
| Fair health | 30.3% | 19.5% | -10.8% | 12.7% | 6.8% |
| Bad health | 8.4% | 8.5% | 0.1% | 4.0% | 4.5% |
| Very bad health | 2.1% | 2% | -0.1% | 1.2% | 0.8% |
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.
This area stands out for its high percentage of residents with higher education degree or similar. The UK average is 33.8%, while in this area it is 44.6%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| No qualifications | 28% | 22.8% | -5.2% | 18.2% | 4.6% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 5.8% | 2.6% | -3.2% | 9.6% | -7.0% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 13% | 11.2% | -1.8% | 13.4% | -2.2% |
| Apprenticeship | 2.7% | 2.2% | -0.5% | 5.3% | -3.1% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 16.7% | 13.5% | -3.2% | 16.9% | -3.4% |
| Degree or Similar | 30% | 44.6% | 14.6% | 33.8% | 10.8% |
| Other | 3.8% | 3% | -0.8% | 2.8% | 0.2% |
This area closely mirrors the overall ethnic composition of the UK, with 89.6% of the population identifying as white, with UK average of 81.4%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bangladeshi | 0.6% | 2% | 1.4% | 1.1% | 0.9% |
| Chinese | 0.9% | 1.3% | 0.4% | 0.7% | 0.6% |
| Indian | 1.8% | 0% | -1.8% | 3.1% | -3.1% |
| Other Asian | 0% | 3.9% | 3.9% | 1.6% | 2.3% |
| Black African | 0.6% | 0.7% | 0.1% | 2.5% | -1.8% |
| Other Black | 0.9% | 1% | 0.1% | 0.5% | 0.5% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 2.1% | 0% | -2.1% | 0.8% | -0.8% |
| Mixed White and African | 0% | 1% | 1.0% | 0.4% | 0.6% |
| Mixed Other | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.0% | 0.8% | -0.5% |
| White | 91% | 89.6% | -1.4% | 81.4% | 8.2% |
| Roma | 0% | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.2% | 0.1% |
| Arab | 0.3% | 0% | -0.3% | 0.6% | -0.6% |
| Other | 1.5% | 0% | -1.5% | 1.6% | -1.6% |
In this area, 87.6% 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 | 88.6% | 87.6% | -1.0% | 83.2% | 4.4% |
| European Union | 3.9% | 4.2% | 0.3% | 6.1% | -1.9% |
| Rest of Europe | 0.6% | 0% | -0.6% | 0.8% | -0.8% |
| Africa | 1.5% | 0.7% | -0.8% | 2.7% | -2.0% |
| Middle East and Asia | 5.4% | 5.9% | 0.5% | 5.6% | 0.3% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 0% | 1.6% | 1.6% | 1.3% | 0.3% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 88.3% | 87.3% | -1.0% | 83.2% | 4.1% |
| 10+ Years | 3.3% | 7.8% | 4.5% | 9.8% | -2.0% |
| 5-10 Years | 2.1% | 2.9% | 0.8% | 2.9% | 0.0% |
| 2-5 Years | 1.5% | 0.7% | -0.8% | 2.2% | -1.5% |
| Less than 2 years | 4.8% | 1.3% | -3.5% | 1.9% | -0.6% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 70.7% | 76.7% | -6.0% |
| Italy | 0.7% | 0.6% | 0.1% |
| Portugal | 0.7% | 0.5% | 0.2% |
| Spain | 0.3% | 0.4% | -0.1% |
| Lithuania | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.0% |
| Poland | 1.3% | 1.3% | 0.0% |
| Romania | 0.3% | 0.9% | -0.6% |
| Other EU countries | 1.3% | 1.5% | -0.2% |
| Eastern Asia | 1% | 0.3% | 0.7% |
| Southern Asia | 1.3% | 1.2% | 0.1% |
| South-East Asia | 0.7% | 0.2% | 0.5% |
| North America and the Caribbean | 0.7% | 0.3% | 0.4% |
| Central and South America | 0.3% | 0.2% | 0.1% |
| No passport held | 20.5% | 13.5% | 7.0% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 52.8% | 37.2% | 15.6% |
| Christian | 37.5% | 46.2% | -8.7% |
| Buddhist | 0.7% | 0.5% | 0.2% |
| Muslim | 3.9% | 6.5% | -2.6% |
| Other religion | 1.3% | 0.6% | 0.7% |
| Not answered | 3.9% | 6.0% | -2.1% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Elm Terrace was 43.1 per 1,000 residents, which is 52.5% lower than the Compton average. The most reported crime type was Violence and sexual offences.
Elm Terrace has the 34th lowest crime rate of 71 local areas in Compton and the 293rd lowest crime rate of 837 local areas in Plymouth .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 30.8 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been rising year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has fallen by about -51.1%.

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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 4 Elm Terrace, Plymouth, City Of Plymouth Terraced, an established residential building | £192,000 | 2022-11-22 | £201,024 |
| 3 Elm Terrace, Plymouth, City Of Plymouth Terraced, an established residential building | £198,000 | 2019-12-20 | £267,492 |
| 2 Elm Terrace, Plymouth, City Of Plymouth Terraced, an established residential building | £175,000 | 2017-04-21 | £250,993 |
| 2 Elm Terrace, Plymouth, City Of Plymouth Terraced, an established residential building | £157,650 | 2007-04-23 | £243,810 |
| 4 Elm Terrace, Plymouth, City Of Plymouth Terraced, an established residential building | £75,000 | 1998-11-16 | £400,638 |
PL4 7AQ area has a high level of entrepreneurship. Only 18% of streets have higher percent of entrepreneur residents. 13% of population in this area is self-employed, while the average in the UK is 9.7%. High number of entrepreneurs usually leads to relatively high economic growth, higher paid jobs and better quality of life in the area.
PL4 7AQ area has a low unemployment rate. According to Census 2021, 1% 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 retired residents living in PL4 7AQ area is much higher than the country's average. According to Census 2011, 34% residents of this area were retired, while the average in the UK was 14%.
| Retired | 93 |
| Full-Time Employee | 74 |
| Self-Employed | 35 |
| Part-Time Employee | 22 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 18 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 11 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 7 |
| Other | 6 |
| Unemployed | 4 |
| Looking after home or family | 1 |
| Human health and social work activities | 27 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 19 |
| Manufacturing | 14 |
| Education | 14 |
| Other | 12 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 9 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 9 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 7 |
| Construction | 6 |
| Real estate activities | 5 |
| Information and communication | 3 |
| Transport and storage | 3 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 3 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 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 | 3,022 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Plym Bridge Nursery School and Day Care Miller Way , Estover PL6 8UN | 3out of 4 | 3,851 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Hyde Park Infants' School Hyde Park Road , Mutley PL3 4RS | 1out of 4 | 470 yd | Academy converter | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Hyde Park Infants' School Hyde Park Road , Mutley PL3 4RS | - not rated | 492 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Hyde Park Infants' School Hyde Park Road , Mutley PL3 4RS | - not rated | 492 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Hyde Park Junior School Hyde Park Road , Mutley PL3 4RH | 3out of 4 | 525 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Hyde Park Junior School Hyde Park Road , Mutley PL3 4RH | - not rated | 525 yd | Community school | 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 | 3out of 4 | 867 yd | Academy converter | No | Girls | More About School |
| Plymouth High School for Girls St Lawrence Road , PL4 6HT | - not rated | 867 yd | Community school | No | Girls | More About School |
| Lipson Co-operative Academy Bernice Terrace , Lipson PL4 7PG | 3out of 4 | 1,039 yd | Academy converter | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Lipson Community College Bernice Terrace , Lipson PL4 7PG | - not rated | 1,039 yd | Foundation school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Burleigh County Secondary School Burleigh Lane , PL3 5PP | - not rated | 1,305 yd | Community school | Not Applicable | 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 | 3,158 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Plymouth School of Creative Arts The Red House , 22 Millbay Road PL1 3EG | - not rated | 2,663 yd | Free schools | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Western College Preparatory School Seymour Road , PL3 5AS | - not rated | 119 yd | Other independent school | Not Applicable | Girls | More About School |
| Plymouth College Ford Park , Plymouth PL4 6RN | - not rated | 507 yd | Other independent school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Plymouth Tuition Services Years 3 -9 15 Eggbuckland Road , Mannamead PL3 5HF | - not rated | 678 yd | Pupil referral unit | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Plantings School 33 Old Park Road , Peverell PL3 4PY | - not rated | 810 yd | Other independent school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Plantings School 33 Old Park Road , Peverell PL3 4PY | - not rated | 810 yd | Other independent school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
School statistics for this postcode are based on Ofsted rankings.
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Baxterstorey 5037 BBC Plymouth | Plymouth Broadcasting House, Seymour Road | 249 yd | |
| Moo Music Plymouth | 95 Mutley Plain | 309 yd | |
| Costa | 73c Mutley Plain | 318 yd | |
| The Veg Patch Bistro | 73 Mutley Plain | 318 yd | |
| The Backstreet Spot | 17 Ivydale Road | 326 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| BulletProof Brewing Ltd | 91 Mutley Plain | 311 yd | |
| The Hyde Park Hotel | 88 Mutley Plain | 315 yd | |
| The Mannamead | 61-63 Mutley Plain | 404 yd | |
| Old Plymothians and Mannameadians Members Club | Plymouth College, Ford Park Road | 459 yd | |
| Fortescue | 37 Mutley Plain | 470 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Pizza Hut | 71 Mutley Plain | 404 yd | |
| Domino's Pizza | 36 Mutley Plain | 491 yd | |
| Perillas | 1A Ford Park Road | 491 yd | |
| Peking Chef | 81 Hyde Park Road | 543 yd | |
| Spice Merchant | 77 Hyde Park Road | 543 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Tesco Express | 83 Mutley Plain | 320 yd | |
| The Co-Operative Food | 54-56 Mutley Plain | 374 yd | |
| Tesco Express | 125-129 Alexandra Road | 529 yd | |
| Mutley Bazzar Ltd | 29 Mutley Plain | 545 yd | |
| Sainsbury's Local | 9-11 Mutley Plain | 545 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Core Fitness (Closed) Rear of Blake Lodge Rear of Blake Lodge Seymour Road | health and fitness suite | 130 yd |
| Pure Gym (Plymouth) ENDEVOUR HOUSE ENDEVOUR HOUSE ALEXANDRA ROAD | health and fitness suite | 440 yd |
| Whiteford Road Tennis And Badminton Club WHITEFORD ROAD | tennis courts | 494 yd |
| Plymouth College Ford Park FORD PARK | artificial grass pitch, grass pitches, health and fitness suite, squash courts, swimming pool | 507 yd |
| Plymouth High School For Girls ST. LAWRENCE ROAD | tennis courts | 831 yd |
| Hartley Park Mannamead Road | tennis courts | 904 yd |
| King'S School Plymouth BEECHFIELD BEECHFIELD HARTLEY ROAD | artificial grass pitch | 920 yd |
| Mannamead Lawn Tennis Club EGGBUCKLAND ROAD | tennis courts | 922 yd |
| Collings Park Eggbuckland Road | grass pitches | 1,029 yd |
| Hill Lane Tennis Club HILL LANE | tennis courts | 1,089 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.