Overview of PL4 7AY

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Elm Road is in Mannamead, Plymouth and in Plymouth district. PL4 7AY 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 Road, Mannamead, Plymouth, PL4 7AY and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.

Nearby postcodes are: PL4 7BG, PL4 7BA, PL4 7AX, PL4 7BE, PL4 7BL, PL4 7AZ, PL4 7BB, PL4 7BN, PL4 7BD.

People

Gender

In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. The local area around PL4 7AY is generally consistent with those figures, having a male population of 49.8%.

2011202110y change (pp)UK Averagepostcode vs UK (pp)
Female52.8%50.2%-2.6% 51.0% -0.8%
Male47.2%49.8%2.6% 49.0% 0.8%

Partnership Status

Across the UK, the average relationship status breakdown is roughly 44% married, 38% single, 9% divorced, 6% widowed, and 2% separated.

2011202110y change (pp)UK Averagepostcode vs UK (pp)
Single38%38%0.0% 37.9% 0.1%
Married: Opposite sex42.2%40%-2.2% 44.2% -4.2%
Married: Same sex0.8%0.8%0.0% 0.3% 0.5%
Civil partnership: Opposite sex0%0.8%0.8% 0.1% 0.7%
Separated0.8%2.4%1.6% 2.2% 0.2%
Divorced5.8%9%3.2% 9.1% -0.1%
Widowed12.4%9%-3.4% 6.1% 2.9%

Health

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.

2011202110y change (pp)UK Averagepostcode vs UK (pp)
Very good health48.2%50.3%2.1% 48.4% 1.9%
Good health28.1%25.5%-2.6% 33.6% -8.1%
Fair health16.4%13.4%-3.0% 12.7% 0.7%
Bad health5.7%5.4%-0.3% 4.0% 1.4%
Very bad health1.7%5.4%3.7% 1.2% 4.2%

Education and Qualifications

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 45.3%.

2011202110y change (pp)UK Averagepostcode vs UK (pp)
No qualifications23.6%15.4%-8.2% 18.2% -2.8%
1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent 7.4%5.1%-2.3% 9.6% -4.5%
5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels7.8%13.4%5.6% 13.4% 0.0%
Apprenticeship4.3%7.9%3.6% 5.3% 2.6%
HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels12.4%11.4%-1.0% 16.9% -5.5%
Degree or Similar41.5%45.3%3.8% 33.8% 11.5%
Other3.1%1.6%-1.5% 2.8% -1.2%

Culture

Ethnic Group

In this area, the population is predominantly white, with 96% 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.

2011202110y change (pp)UK Averagepostcode vs UK (pp)
Chinese1.7%0%-1.7% 0.7% -0.7%
Pakistani0.3%0%-0.3% 2.7% -2.7%
Other Asian0.3%0%-0.3% 1.6% -1.6%
Black African1.7%1%-0.7% 2.5% -1.5%
Other Black1%0%-1.0% 0.5% -0.5%
Mixed White and African0%0.3%0.3% 0.4% -0.1%
Mixed White and Caribbean0.7%0%-0.7% 0.9% -0.9%
Mixed Other0%1%1.0% 0.8% 0.2%
White90.6%96%5.4% 81.4% 14.6%
Gypsy or Irish Traveller0%0.7%0.7% 0.1% 0.6%
Arab2.7%0%-2.7% 0.6% -0.6%
Other1%1%0.0% 1.6% -0.6%

Country of Birth

In this area, 92.3% of the population were born in the United Kingdom, which is higher than the UK average of 83.2%.

2011202110y change (pp)UK Averagepostcode vs UK (pp)
United Kingdom83.3%92.3%9.0% 83.2% 9.1%
European Union7.7%4.4%-3.3% 6.1% -1.7%
Rest of Europe0%0.7%0.7% 0.8% -0.1%
Africa1.3%1.7%0.4% 2.7% -1.0%
Middle East and Asia7%1%-6.0% 5.6% -4.6%
The Americas and the Caribbean0.3%0%-0.3% 1.3% -1.3%
British Overseas0.3%0%-0.3% 0.0% 0.0%

Length of Residence

2011202110y change (pp)UK Averagepostcode vs UK (pp)
Born in the UK82.9%91.9%9.0% 83.2% 8.7%
10+ Years4.3%5.7%1.4% 9.8% -4.1%
5-10 Years3.7%2.3%-1.4% 2.9% -0.6%
2-5 Years3.7%0%-3.7% 2.2% -2.2%
Less than 2 years5.4%0%-5.4% 1.9% -1.9%

Passport Held

2021UK Averagepostcode vs UK (pp)
United Kingdom74.2% 76.7% -2.5%
Ireland1% 0.6% 0.4%
France0.3% 0.3% 0.0%
Germany0.7% 0.2% 0.5%
Spain0.3% 0.4% -0.1%
Poland1.7% 1.3% 0.4%
Other EU countries0.7% 1.5% -0.8%
Oceania0.3% 0.1% 0.2%
No passport held20.7% 13.5% 7.2%

Religion

2021UK Averagepostcode vs UK (pp)
No religion49.7% 37.2% 12.5%
Christian45.3% 46.2% -0.9%
Buddhist0.3% 0.5% -0.2%
Jewish1% 0.5% 0.5%
Not answered3.7% 6.0% -2.3%

Safety

Is Elm Road dangerous?

Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Elm Road was 76.1 per 1,000 residents, which is 24.3% lower than the Compton average. The most reported crime type was Criminal damage and arson.

Elm Road has the 27th highest crime rate of 71 local areas in Compton and the 382nd highest crime rate of 839 local areas in Plymouth .

Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 17.3 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been rising year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has fallen by about -78.2%.



🔎 See full breakdown of local crime, hotspots & trends 

Affluence

Household Income

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.

Average Household Income
£37,900
Income Rank
3/10

Household Income in PL4 7AY, Local Authority and Region

Deprivation

Property Prices

Average property prices on Elm Road are based on 7 property sales since the beginning of 1995. Estimated property prices are calculated by adjusting the last sale price by current House Price Index for Plymouth.
StreetScan downloads house price data directly from the HM Land Registry and uses it to create these statistics.

House Prices for Elm Road, Mannamead, Plymouth, PL4 7AY

Estimated Average Property Prices for PL4 7AY

Average Price
£203,703
Semi-Detached
no sales
Terraced
£295,789
Detached
no sales
Flats/Maisonettes
£146,149
Other
no sales

Estimated Average Property Prices for Elm Road

Average Price
£219,357
Semi-Detached
no sales
Terraced
£277,646
Detached
no sales
Flats/Maisonettes
£141,637
Other
no sales

Property Prices Comparison

Latest Property Sales on Elm Road

Address Sale Price Sale Date Price Estimate 2025
35 Elm Road, Plymouth, City Of Plymouth
Terraced, an established residential building
£236,5002024-09-20 £244,023
39A Elm Road, Plymouth, City Of Plymouth
Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building
£131,0002024-09-20 £131,662
39B Elm Road, Plymouth, City Of Plymouth
Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building
£135,0002020-01-23 £163,846
33 Elm Road, Plymouth, City Of Plymouth
Terraced, an established residential building
£220,0002019-04-15 £291,648
23 Elm Road, Plymouth, City Of Plymouth
Terraced, an established residential building
£168,0002019-03-06 £229,151
View All Property Sales and Other Statistics for PL4 7AY

Employment

PL4 7AY area has a high level of entrepreneurship. Only 17% 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 7AY 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.

Economic Activity

Full-Time Employee77
Retired55
Part-Time Employee33
Self-Employed33
Long-Term Sick or disabled27
Student (economically inactive)9
Looking after home or family8
Full-Time Student (with or without job)5
Other4
Unemployed3

Employment Industry

Education22
Human health and social work activities20
Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles17
Accommodation and food service activities15
Professional, scientific and technical activities13
Manufacturing12
Public administration and defence; compulsory social security12
Construction7
Administrative and support service activities6
Other4
Transport and storage4
Information and communication3
Real estate activities3
Financial and insurance activities1

Schools

Nursery

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 3,334 yd Local authority nursery school Yes Mixed More About School
Plym Bridge Nursery and Day Care
Miller Way , Estover PL6 8UN
3out of 4 3,787 yd Local authority nursery school Yes Mixed More About School

Primary

Ofsted Overall Effectiveness Distance Establishment Type Has Nursery Classes Gender More Info
Lipson Vale Primary School
Bernice Terrace , Lipson PL4 7HW
3out of 4 728 yd Community school No Mixed More About School
Hyde Park Infants' School
Hyde Park Road , Mutley PL3 4RS
4out of 4 794 yd Academy converter No Mixed More About School
Hyde Park Junior School
Hyde Park Road , Mutley PL3 4RH
2out of 4 828 yd Academy converter No Mixed More About School
Compton CofE Primary School
Higher Compton Road , PL3 5JB
3out of 4 1,073 yd Voluntary controlled school No Mixed More About School
Salisbury Road Primary School
Salisbury Road , PL4 8QZ
2out of 4 1,150 yd Academy converter No Mixed More About School

Secondary

Ofsted Overall Effectiveness Distance Establishment Type Has Nursery Classes Gender More Info
Lipson Co-operative Academy
Bernice Terrace , Lipson PL4 7PG
2out of 4 728 yd Academy converter Not Applicable Mixed More About School
Plymouth High School for Girls
St Lawrence Road , PL4 6HT
- not rated 946 yd Academy converter No Girls More About School
Eggbuckland Community College
Westcott Close , Eggbuckland PL6 5YB
3out of 4 1,955 yd Academy converter No Mixed More About School
Devonport High School for Girls
Lyndhurst Road , Peverell PL2 3DL
3out of 4 2,155 yd Academy converter Not Applicable Girls More About School
Stoke Damerel Community College
Somerset Place , Stoke PL3 4BD
2out of 4 2,494 yd Academy converter Not Applicable Mixed More About School

16 plus

Ofsted Overall Effectiveness Distance Establishment Type Has Nursery Classes Gender More Info
City College Plymouth
Kings Road , Devonport PL1 5QG
- not rated 3,372 yd Further education Not Applicable Mixed More About School

All-through

Ofsted Overall Effectiveness Distance Establishment Type Has Nursery Classes Gender More Info
Millbay Academy
22 Millbay Road , PL1 3EG
- not rated 2,773 yd Free schools Yes Mixed More About School

Not applicable

Ofsted Overall Effectiveness Distance Establishment Type Has Nursery Classes Gender More Info
Plymouth College
Ford Park , Plymouth PL4 6RN
- not rated 794 yd Other independent school Yes Mixed More About School
King's School
Hartley Road , Mannamead PL3 5LW
- not rated 1,177 yd Other independent school Yes Mixed More About School
Fletewood School at Derry Villas
88 North Road East , PL4 6AN
- not rated 1,298 yd Other independent school Yes Mixed More About School
University of Plymouth
Drake Circus , PL4 8AA
- not rated 1,402 yd Higher education institutions Not Applicable Mixed More About School
Plymouth College of Art
Tavistock Place , PL4 8AT
- not rated 1,540 yd Higher education institutions Not Applicable Mixed More About School

School statistics for this postcode are based on Ofsted rankings.

Food and Drink

Restaurants, Cafes, Canteens

Business Name Address Food hygiene rating Distance
The Backstreet Spot17 Ivydale Road221 yd
Baxterstorey 5037 BBC PlymouthPlymouth Broadcasting House, Seymour Road489 yd
The Veg Patch Bistro73 Mutley Plain595 yd
Costa73c Mutley Plain596 yd
Starbucks67 Mutley Plain608 yd

Pubs, Bars, Nightclubs

Business Name Address Food hygiene rating Distance
The PenguinAshford Crescent173 yd
The Mannamead61-63 Mutley Plain606 yd
BulletProof Brewing Ltd91 Mutley Plain607 yd
Fortescue37 Mutley Plain619 yd
The Hyde Park Hotel88 Mutley Plain662 yd

Takeaway, Sandwich Shops

Business Name Address Food hygiene rating Distance
Top China29 Percy Terrace334 yd
Lilahs kitchen28 Percy Terrace, Alexandra Road349 yd
Pizza Hut71 Mutley Plain606 yd
Lipson Tandoori10 Ladysmith Road625 yd
Wok Fusion23 Mutley Plain635 yd

Supermarkets, Hypermarkets

Business Name Address Food hygiene rating Distance
Tesco Express125-129 Alexandra Road172 yd
Tesco Express83 Mutley Plain597 yd
Mutley Bazzar Ltd29 Mutley Plain635 yd
Sainsbury's Local9-11 Mutley Plain635 yd
AldiLongfield Place645 yd

Sport

Facility Name Sport Objects Distance
Pure Gym (Plymouth)
ENDEVOUR HOUSE ENDEVOUR HOUSE ALEXANDRA ROAD
health and fitness suite210 yd
Core Fitness (Closed)
Rear of Blake Lodge Rear of Blake Lodge Seymour Road
health and fitness suite340 yd
Lipson Playing Field
Bernice Terrace
grass pitches762 yd
Whiteford Road Tennis And Badminton Club
WHITEFORD ROAD
tennis courts869 yd
Plymouth College Ford Park
FORD PARK
artificial grass pitch, grass pitches, health and fitness suite, squash courts, swimming pool888 yd
Plymouth High School For Girls
ST. LAWRENCE ROAD
tennis courts920 yd
Mannamead Lawn Tennis Club
EGGBUCKLAND ROAD
tennis courts988 yd
Collings Park
Eggbuckland Road
grass pitches1,039 yd

This statistics are based on Active Places Data - Contains Data © Sport England

Broadband

Technology Aviability

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%

Speed Aviability

Percentage of premises unable to receive 2Mbit/s0.0%
Percentage of premises unable to receive 5Mbit/s0.0%
Percentage of premises unable to receive 10Mbit/s0.0%
Percentage of premises unable to receive 30Mbit/s0.0%

Download Speed

Median download speed150 Mbit/s
Average download speed199 Mbit/s
Minimum download speed600 Mbit/s
Maximum download speed600 Mbit/s

Upload Speed

Median upload speed15 Mbit/s
Average upload speed18.3 Mbit/s
Maximum upload speed40 Mbit/s

Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.