Sidmouth Cottages is in Plymouth and in Plymouth district. PL4 7LR is located in the Efford and Lipson 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 Sidmouth Cottages, Plymouth, PL4 7LR and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: PL4 7LW, PL4 7LB, PL4 7LF, PL4 7LN, PL4 7LA, PL4 7LH, PL4 7LE, PL4 7LS, PL4 7LG.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. The local area around PL4 7LR is generally consistent with those figures, having a male population of 48.9%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Female | 50.1% | 51.1% | 1.0% | 51.0% | 0.1% |
| Male | 49.9% | 48.9% | -1.0% | 49.0% | -0.1% |
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 7LR, a significant portion of the population is single, making up 55.6% 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 | 64.7% | 55.6% | -9.1% | 37.9% | 17.7% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 22% | 32.4% | 10.4% | 44.2% | -11.8% |
| Married: Same sex | 0.3% | 0% | -0.3% | 0.3% | -0.3% |
| Separated | 1% | 2.2% | 1.2% | 2.2% | 0.0% |
| Divorced | 7.8% | 7.3% | -0.5% | 9.1% | -1.8% |
| Widowed | 4.1% | 2.5% | -1.6% | 6.1% | -3.6% |
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 high percentage of residents reporting their health as Good or Very Good (85.3%) compared to the average (82%). This typically indicates either a younger population or more affluent area.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Very good health | 53.1% | 47.3% | -5.8% | 48.4% | -1.1% |
| Good health | 35.8% | 38% | 2.2% | 33.6% | 4.4% |
| Fair health | 8.2% | 9.9% | 1.7% | 12.7% | -2.8% |
| Bad health | 2.1% | 3.5% | 1.4% | 4.0% | -0.5% |
| Very bad health | 0.9% | 1.3% | 0.4% | 1.2% | 0.1% |
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 7LR this area, 9.4% 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 | 12.5% | 9.4% | -3.1% | 18.2% | -8.8% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 7.1% | 8.3% | 1.2% | 9.6% | -1.3% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 12.9% | 11.9% | -1.0% | 13.4% | -1.5% |
| Apprenticeship | 1.4% | 2.9% | 1.5% | 5.3% | -2.4% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 25.8% | 28.1% | 2.3% | 16.9% | 11.2% |
| Degree or Similar | 34.6% | 39.6% | 5.0% | 33.8% | 5.8% |
| Other | 5.8% | 0% | -5.8% | 2.8% | -2.8% |
This area closely mirrors the overall ethnic composition of the UK, with 83.5% 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% | 1.6% | 1.6% | 1.1% | 0.5% |
| Chinese | 0.9% | 0.3% | -0.6% | 0.7% | -0.4% |
| Indian | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.0% | 3.1% | -2.8% |
| Other Asian | 0.6% | 5.2% | 4.6% | 1.6% | 3.6% |
| Black African | 0.9% | 4.2% | 3.3% | 2.5% | 1.7% |
| Black Caribbean | 0% | 0.3% | 0.3% | 1.0% | -0.7% |
| Other Black | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.0% | 0.5% | -0.2% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 0.6% | 1.9% | 1.3% | 0.8% | 1.1% |
| Mixed White and African | 0.3% | 0.6% | 0.3% | 0.4% | 0.2% |
| Mixed Other | 0% | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.8% | -0.5% |
| White | 93.3% | 83.5% | -9.8% | 81.4% | 2.1% |
| Other | 2.9% | 1.3% | -1.6% | 1.6% | -0.3% |
In this area, 81.8% 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 | 90.3% | 81.8% | -8.5% | 83.2% | -1.4% |
| European Union | 4.4% | 7% | 2.6% | 6.1% | 0.9% |
| Rest of Europe | 0.6% | 0.6% | 0.0% | 0.8% | -0.2% |
| Africa | 0.9% | 4.2% | 3.3% | 2.7% | 1.5% |
| Middle East and Asia | 2.6% | 5.4% | 2.8% | 5.6% | -0.2% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 0.3% | 1% | 0.7% | 1.3% | -0.3% |
| Oceania | 0.9% | 0% | -0.9% | 0.3% | -0.3% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 90% | 81.8% | -8.2% | 83.2% | -1.4% |
| 10+ Years | 2.6% | 9.6% | 7.0% | 9.8% | -0.2% |
| 5-10 Years | 2.1% | 1.6% | -0.5% | 2.9% | -1.3% |
| 2-5 Years | 2.3% | 3.5% | 1.2% | 2.2% | 1.3% |
| Less than 2 years | 2.9% | 3.5% | 0.6% | 1.9% | 1.6% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 75% | 76.7% | -1.7% |
| Germany | 1.6% | 0.2% | 1.4% |
| Portugal | 0.3% | 0.5% | -0.2% |
| Poland | 0.9% | 1.3% | -0.4% |
| Romania | 0.9% | 0.9% | 0.0% |
| Other EU countries | 2.2% | 1.5% | 0.7% |
| Other Europe | 0.6% | 0.2% | 0.4% |
| Central and Western Africa | 2.2% | 0.3% | 1.9% |
| Southern Asia | 1.9% | 1.2% | 0.7% |
| South-East Asia | 0.3% | 0.2% | 0.1% |
| North America and the Caribbean | 0.9% | 0.3% | 0.6% |
| No passport held | 13% | 13.5% | -0.5% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 48.1% | 37.2% | 10.9% |
| Christian | 36.9% | 46.2% | -9.3% |
| Hindu | 3.8% | 1.7% | 2.1% |
| Muslim | 1.6% | 6.5% | -4.9% |
| Other religion | 1.9% | 0.6% | 1.3% |
| Not answered | 7.7% | 6.0% | 1.7% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Sidmouth Cottages was 115.3 per 1,000 residents, which is 4.0% higher than the Efford and Lipson average. The most reported crime type was Violence and sexual offences.
Sidmouth Cottages has the 31st highest crime rate of 82 local areas in Efford and Lipson and the 258th highest crime rate of 839 local areas in Plymouth .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 47.5 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been rising year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has fallen by about -20.8%.

Households in this area have a lower level of wealth compared to the average household in England and Wales. 71% of analyzed areas in England and Wales have higher average household annual income than this area.

| Address | Sale Price | Sale Date | Price Estimate 2025 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 Sidmouth Cottages, Plymouth, City Of Plymouth Terraced, an established residential building | £195,000 | 2025-03-27 | £197,666 |
| 2 Sidmouth Cottages, Plymouth, City Of Plymouth Terraced, an established residential building | £190,000 | 2024-07-15 | £200,631 |
| 4 Sidmouth Cottages, Plymouth, City Of Plymouth Terraced, an established residential building | £160,000 | 2021-04-20 | £198,423 |
| 2 Sidmouth Cottages, Plymouth, City Of Plymouth Terraced, an established residential building | £179,000 | 2018-07-02 | £240,365 |
| 3 Sidmouth Cottages, Plymouth, City Of Plymouth Terraced, an established residential building | £144,000 | 2017-12-21 | £200,634 |
PL4 7LR area has a low unemployment rate. According to Census 2021, 2% 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 student residents living in PL4 7LR 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) | 53 |
| Retired | 30 |
| Part-Time Employee | 28 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 24 |
| Self-Employed | 19 |
| Looking after home or family | 9 |
| Other | 6 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 5 |
| Unemployed | 5 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 32 |
| Human health and social work activities | 23 |
| Education | 20 |
| Manufacturing | 13 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 13 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 12 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 11 |
| Transport and storage | 10 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 10 |
| Other | 7 |
| Construction | 7 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 5 |
| Information and communication | 4 |
| Real estate activities | 4 |
| Electricity, gas, steam and air conditioning supply | 2 |
| Water supply; sewerage, waste management and remediation activities | 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 | 3,323 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Plym Bridge Nursery and Day Care Miller Way , Estover PL6 8UN | 3out of 4 | 4,188 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 | 773 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Hyde Park Junior School Hyde Park Road , Mutley PL3 4RH | 2out of 4 | 805 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Lipson Vale Primary School Bernice Terrace , Lipson PL4 7HW | 3out of 4 | 834 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Mount Street Primary School Mount Street , Greenbank PL4 8NZ | 2out of 4 | 847 yd | Academy sponsor led | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Salisbury Road Primary School Salisbury Road , PL4 8QZ | 2out of 4 | 885 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 | 576 yd | Academy converter | No | Girls | More About School |
| Lipson Co-operative Academy Bernice Terrace , Lipson PL4 7PG | 2out of 4 | 834 yd | Academy converter | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Devonport High School for Girls Lyndhurst Road , Peverell PL2 3DL | 3out of 4 | 2,187 yd | Academy converter | Not Applicable | Girls | More About School |
| Stoke Damerel Community College Somerset Place , Stoke PL3 4BD | 2out of 4 | 2,271 yd | Academy converter | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Scott Medical and Healthcare College Somerset Place , Stoke PL3 4BD | - not rated | 2,272 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 | 3,068 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 | 2,392 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 | 724 yd | Other independent school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Fletewood School at Derry Villas 88 North Road East , PL4 6AN | - not rated | 932 yd | Other independent school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| University of Plymouth Drake Circus , PL4 8AA | - not rated | 1,006 yd | Higher education institutions | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Plymouth College of Art Tavistock Place , PL4 8AT | - not rated | 1,137 yd | Higher education institutions | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| King's School Hartley Road , Mannamead PL3 5LW | - not rated | 1,394 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 Backstreet Spot | 17 Ivydale Road | 264 yd | |
| Pickle Deli | 21 Mutley Plain | 349 yd | |
| Todays Kebab Plymouth | 1-3 Mutley Plain | 349 yd | |
| KFC | 33 Mutley Plain | 349 yd | |
| The Park Pavilion Cafe | The Lodge, Freedom Fields Park, 49 Greenbank Terrace | 360 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Fortescue | 37 Mutley Plain | 394 yd | |
| The Penguin | Ashford Crescent | 407 yd | |
| The Mannamead | 61-63 Mutley Plain | 438 yd | |
| BulletProof Brewing Ltd | 91 Mutley Plain | 530 yd | |
| Raffles | 5 Ermington Terrace | 546 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Wok Fusion | 23 Mutley Plain | 349 yd | |
| Uni Food | 35 Mutley Plain | 349 yd | |
| Papa John's | 35 Mutley Plain | 349 yd | |
| City Charcoal Grill | 12 Mutley Plain | 396 yd | |
| Pizza Hut | 71 Mutley Plain | 438 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Aldi | Longfield Place | 254 yd | |
| Tesco Express | 125-129 Alexandra Road | 275 yd | |
| Mutley Bazzar Ltd | 29 Mutley Plain | 349 yd | |
| Sainsbury's Local | 9-11 Mutley Plain | 349 yd | |
| Tesco Express | 83 Mutley Plain | 506 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Pure Gym (Plymouth) ENDEVOUR HOUSE ENDEVOUR HOUSE ALEXANDRA ROAD | health and fitness suite | 195 yd |
| Plymouth High School For Girls ST. LAWRENCE ROAD | tennis courts | 573 yd |
| Core Fitness (Closed) Rear of Blake Lodge Rear of Blake Lodge Seymour Road | health and fitness suite | 584 yd |
| Plymouth College Ford Park FORD PARK | artificial grass pitch, grass pitches, health and fitness suite, squash courts, swimming pool | 835 yd |
| Morgan'S Wellbeing Centre (Plymouth) (Closed) 11-14 11-14 Gibbon Lane | health and fitness suite | 871 yd |
| Lipson Playing Field Bernice Terrace | grass pitches | 914 yd |
| Fletewood School NORTH ROAD EAST | 973 yd | |
| Nancy Astor Sports Centre DRAKE CIRCUS | health and fitness suite, squash courts | 1,019 yd |
| Whiteford Road Tennis And Badminton Club WHITEFORD ROAD | tennis courts | 1,061 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.