Ivydale Road is in Plymouth and in Plymouth district. PL4 7DF 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 Ivydale Road, Plymouth, PL4 7DF and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: PL4 7BJ, PL4 7DG, PL4 7DE, PL4 7BH, PL4 7DQ, PL4 7DD, PL4 7AS, PL4 7BD, PL4 7AD.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. The area surrounding PL4 7DF has a slightly higher male population, with 52.4% 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 | 41.4% | 47.6% | 6.2% | 51.0% | -3.4% |
| Male | 58.6% | 52.4% | -6.2% | 49.0% | 3.4% |
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 7DF, a significant portion of the population is single, making up 62.3% 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 | 69.9% | 62.3% | -7.6% | 37.9% | 24.4% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 21% | 27.5% | 6.5% | 44.2% | -16.7% |
| Married: Same sex | 0% | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.0% |
| Separated | 2.3% | 1.3% | -1.0% | 2.2% | -0.9% |
| Divorced | 5.4% | 8.3% | 2.9% | 9.1% | -0.8% |
| Widowed | 1.4% | 0.3% | -1.1% | 6.1% | -5.8% |
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 | 53.1% | 49.3% | -3.8% | 48.4% | 0.9% |
| Good health | 36.7% | 34.2% | -2.5% | 33.6% | 0.6% |
| Fair health | 6.9% | 11.4% | 4.5% | 12.7% | -1.3% |
| Bad health | 2% | 4.3% | 2.3% | 4.0% | 0.3% |
| Very bad health | 1.2% | 0.9% | -0.3% | 1.2% | -0.3% |
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 | 5.4% | 10.3% | 4.9% | 18.2% | -7.9% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 8.2% | 4.6% | -3.6% | 9.6% | -5.0% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 9.1% | 13.6% | 4.5% | 13.4% | 0.2% |
| Apprenticeship | 2.3% | 4.6% | 2.3% | 5.3% | -0.7% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 38.9% | 24.8% | -14.1% | 16.9% | 7.9% |
| Degree or Similar | 29% | 40.1% | 11.1% | 33.8% | 6.3% |
| Other | 7.1% | 2% | -5.1% | 2.8% | -0.8% |
In this area, the population is predominantly white, with 90.4% 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.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Chinese | 1% | 0% | -1.0% | 0.7% | -0.7% |
| Indian | 0% | 0.3% | 0.3% | 3.1% | -2.8% |
| Pakistani | 0% | 0.3% | 0.3% | 2.7% | -2.4% |
| Other Asian | 1% | 2.3% | 1.3% | 1.6% | 0.7% |
| Black African | 0.7% | 1.1% | 0.4% | 2.5% | -1.4% |
| Other Black | 0% | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.5% | -0.2% |
| Mixed White and African | 0.2% | 0.3% | 0.1% | 0.4% | -0.1% |
| Mixed White and Caribbean | 0.5% | 0.6% | 0.1% | 0.9% | -0.3% |
| Mixed Other | 0.7% | 2% | 1.3% | 0.8% | 1.2% |
| White | 95.3% | 90.4% | -4.9% | 81.4% | 9.0% |
| Roma | 0% | 0.8% | 0.8% | 0.2% | 0.6% |
| Arab | 0.2% | 0% | -0.2% | 0.6% | -0.6% |
| Other | 0.2% | 1.7% | 1.5% | 1.6% | 0.1% |
In this area, 85.8% 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 | 88.1% | 85.8% | -2.3% | 83.2% | 2.6% |
| European Union | 7.9% | 6.8% | -1.1% | 6.1% | 0.7% |
| Rest of Europe | 0% | 0.6% | 0.6% | 0.8% | -0.2% |
| Africa | 1% | 1.1% | 0.1% | 2.7% | -1.6% |
| Middle East and Asia | 1.5% | 4% | 2.5% | 5.6% | -1.6% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 1.2% | 1.4% | 0.2% | 1.3% | 0.1% |
| Oceania | 0.2% | 0.3% | 0.1% | 0.3% | 0.0% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 88.1% | 86% | -2.1% | 83.2% | 2.8% |
| 10+ Years | 0.5% | 5.4% | 4.9% | 9.8% | -4.4% |
| 5-10 Years | 3.7% | 2.3% | -1.4% | 2.9% | -0.6% |
| 2-5 Years | 5% | 3.7% | -1.3% | 2.2% | 1.5% |
| Less than 2 years | 2.7% | 2.6% | -0.1% | 1.9% | 0.7% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 77.5% | 76.7% | 0.8% |
| Germany | 0.6% | 0.2% | 0.4% |
| Italy | 0.6% | 0.6% | 0.0% |
| Spain | 1.1% | 0.4% | 0.7% |
| Poland | 2% | 1.3% | 0.7% |
| Romania | 1.7% | 0.9% | 0.8% |
| Central and Western Africa | 0.6% | 0.3% | 0.3% |
| Middle East | 0.6% | 0.1% | 0.5% |
| Eastern Asia | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.0% |
| Southern Asia | 0.3% | 1.2% | -0.9% |
| South-East Asia | 0.6% | 0.2% | 0.4% |
| North America and the Caribbean | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.0% |
| No passport held | 14% | 13.5% | 0.5% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 61.1% | 37.2% | 23.9% |
| Christian | 28.7% | 46.2% | -17.5% |
| Jewish | 0.3% | 0.5% | -0.2% |
| Muslim | 1.1% | 6.5% | -5.4% |
| Other religion | 0.3% | 0.6% | -0.3% |
| Not answered | 8.5% | 6.0% | 2.5% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Ivydale Road was 23.5 per 1,000 residents, which is 76.7% lower than the Compton average. The most reported crime type was Violence and sexual offences.
Ivydale Road has the 14th lowest crime rate of 71 local areas in Compton and the 132nd lowest crime rate of 839 local areas in Plymouth .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 11.7 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been falling year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has fallen by about -48.6%.

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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 33 Ivydale Road, Plymouth, City Of Plymouth Terraced, an established residential building | £248,500 | 2023-05-30 | £265,647 |
| 23 Ivydale Road, Plymouth, City Of Plymouth Terraced, an established residential building | £197,500 | 2022-09-20 | £203,580 |
| 25 Ivydale Road, Plymouth, City Of Plymouth Terraced, an established residential building | £175,000 | 2020-07-17 | £229,067 |
| 28 Ivydale Road, Plymouth, City Of Plymouth Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £125,000 | 2017-10-16 | £148,802 |
| 33 Ivydale Road, Plymouth, City Of Plymouth Terraced, an established residential building | £173,800 | 2016-10-07 | £250,910 |
PL4 7DF area has a high level of entrepreneurship. Only 24% of streets have higher percent of entrepreneur residents. 12% 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.
The percentage of student residents living in PL4 7DF 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 | 116 |
| Part-Time Employee | 39 |
| Self-Employed | 36 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 28 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 26 |
| Retired | 22 |
| Unemployed | 12 |
| Other | 10 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 10 |
| Looking after home or family | 6 |
| Education | 33 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 31 |
| Human health and social work activities | 28 |
| Manufacturing | 22 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 14 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 12 |
| Other | 12 |
| Construction | 12 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 11 |
| Transport and storage | 10 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 10 |
| Information and communication | 8 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 5 |
| Real estate activities | 2 |
| Electricity, gas, steam and air conditioning supply | 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 | 3,201 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Plym Bridge Nursery and Day Care Miller Way , Estover PL6 8UN | 3out of 4 | 3,916 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 | 643 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Hyde Park Junior School Hyde Park Road , Mutley PL3 4RH | 2out of 4 | 677 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Lipson Vale Primary School Bernice Terrace , Lipson PL4 7HW | 3out of 4 | 862 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Mount Street Primary School Mount Street , Greenbank PL4 8NZ | 2out of 4 | 1,138 yd | Academy sponsor led | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Compton CofE Primary School Higher Compton Road , PL3 5JB | 3out of 4 | 1,149 yd | Voluntary controlled 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 | - not rated | 798 yd | Academy converter | No | Girls | More About School |
| Lipson Co-operative Academy Bernice Terrace , Lipson PL4 7PG | 2out of 4 | 862 yd | Academy converter | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Eggbuckland Community College Westcott Close , Eggbuckland PL6 5YB | 3out of 4 | 2,031 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Devonport High School for Girls Lyndhurst Road , Peverell PL2 3DL | 3out of 4 | 2,032 yd | Academy converter | Not Applicable | Girls | More About School |
| Stoke Damerel Community College Somerset Place , Stoke PL3 4BD | 2out of 4 | 2,322 yd | Academy converter | 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 | 3,200 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 | 2,623 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 | 633 yd | Other independent school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| King's School Hartley Road , Mannamead PL3 5LW | - not rated | 1,126 yd | Other independent school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Fletewood School at Derry Villas 88 North Road East , PL4 6AN | - not rated | 1,144 yd | Other independent school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| University of Plymouth Drake Circus , PL4 8AA | - not rated | 1,268 yd | Higher education institutions | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Plymouth College of Art Tavistock Place , PL4 8AT | - not rated | 1,421 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 Backstreet Spot | 17 Ivydale Road | 56 yd | |
| The Veg Patch Bistro | 73 Mutley Plain | 426 yd | |
| Costa | 73c Mutley Plain | 427 yd | |
| Starbucks | 67 Mutley Plain | 435 yd | |
| The Earlybird | 51 Mutley Plain | 437 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| The Penguin | Ashford Crescent | 307 yd | |
| The Mannamead | 61-63 Mutley Plain | 433 yd | |
| BulletProof Brewing Ltd | 91 Mutley Plain | 440 yd | |
| Fortescue | 37 Mutley Plain | 448 yd | |
| The Hyde Park Hotel | 88 Mutley Plain | 503 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Pizza Hut | 71 Mutley Plain | 433 yd | |
| Top China | 29 Percy Terrace | 454 yd | |
| Lilahs kitchen | 28 Percy Terrace, Alexandra Road | 470 yd | |
| Wok Fusion | 23 Mutley Plain | 471 yd | |
| Uni Food | 35 Mutley Plain | 471 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Tesco Express | 125-129 Alexandra Road | 220 yd | |
| Tesco Express | 83 Mutley Plain | 428 yd | |
| Mutley Bazzar Ltd | 29 Mutley Plain | 471 yd | |
| Sainsbury's Local | 9-11 Mutley Plain | 471 yd | |
| The Co-Operative Food | 54-56 Mutley Plain | 491 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Pure Gym (Plymouth) ENDEVOUR HOUSE ENDEVOUR HOUSE ALEXANDRA ROAD | health and fitness suite | 134 yd |
| Core Fitness (Closed) Rear of Blake Lodge Rear of Blake Lodge Seymour Road | health and fitness suite | 287 yd |
| Plymouth College Ford Park FORD PARK | artificial grass pitch, grass pitches, health and fitness suite, squash courts, swimming pool | 732 yd |
| Plymouth High School For Girls ST. LAWRENCE ROAD | tennis courts | 763 yd |
| Whiteford Road Tennis And Badminton Club WHITEFORD ROAD | tennis courts | 801 yd |
| Lipson Playing Field Bernice Terrace | grass pitches | 909 yd |
| Mannamead Lawn Tennis Club EGGBUCKLAND ROAD | tennis courts | 1,062 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% |
| Median download speed | 100 Mbit/s |
| Average download speed | 217.9 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 1000 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 1000 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 11.4 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 17.4 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 50 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.