Kensington Road is in Plymouth and in Plymouth district. PL4 7LU 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 Kensington Road, Plymouth, PL4 7LU and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: PL4 7LY, PL4 7LX, PL4 7LS, PL4 7JZ, PL4 7JW, PL4 7QT, PL4 7JY, PL4 7DY, PL4 7QR.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. However, the area surrounding PL4 7LU, has a female population slightly higher than UK average, with 52.6% of residents 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 | 44.2% | 52.6% | 8.4% | 51.0% | 1.6% |
| Male | 55.8% | 47.4% | -8.4% | 49.0% | -1.6% |
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 7LU, a significant portion of the population is single, making up 69% 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 | 72.5% | 69% | -3.5% | 37.9% | 31.1% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 15.1% | 16.5% | 1.4% | 44.2% | -27.7% |
| Married: Same sex | 0.5% | 0.6% | 0.1% | 0.3% | 0.3% |
| Civil partnership: Same sex | 0% | 0.6% | 0.6% | 0.1% | 0.5% |
| Separated | 1.3% | 1.7% | 0.4% | 2.2% | -0.5% |
| Divorced | 7.8% | 7.7% | -0.1% | 9.1% | -1.4% |
| Widowed | 2.7% | 4% | 1.3% | 6.1% | -2.1% |
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 | 51% | 48.9% | -2.1% | 48.4% | 0.5% |
| Good health | 35.4% | 33.7% | -1.7% | 33.6% | 0.1% |
| Fair health | 9.3% | 12.9% | 3.6% | 12.7% | 0.2% |
| Bad health | 4% | 3.4% | -0.6% | 4.0% | -0.6% |
| Very bad health | 0.3% | 1.1% | 0.8% | 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 7LU this area, 8.4% 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 | 9.7% | 8.4% | -1.3% | 18.2% | -9.8% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 7.8% | 3.2% | -4.6% | 9.6% | -6.4% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 11.3% | 8.7% | -2.6% | 13.4% | -4.7% |
| Apprenticeship | 1.1% | 1.4% | 0.3% | 5.3% | -3.9% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 33.2% | 42.8% | 9.6% | 16.9% | 25.9% |
| Degree or Similar | 32.3% | 35% | 2.7% | 33.8% | 1.2% |
| Other | 4.6% | 0.6% | -4.0% | 2.8% | -2.2% |
This area closely mirrors the overall ethnic composition of the UK, with 81.8% 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 | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.0% | 0.7% | -0.4% |
| Indian | 1.5% | 2.6% | 1.1% | 3.1% | -0.5% |
| Pakistani | 0% | 4% | 4.0% | 2.7% | 1.3% |
| Other Asian | 0.5% | 1.3% | 0.8% | 1.6% | -0.3% |
| Black African | 0.8% | 2.4% | 1.6% | 2.5% | -0.1% |
| Black Caribbean | 0% | 0.8% | 0.8% | 1.0% | -0.2% |
| Other Black | 0.5% | 0% | -0.5% | 0.5% | -0.5% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 1.3% | 0.8% | -0.5% | 0.8% | 0.0% |
| Mixed White and African | 0% | 0.8% | 0.8% | 0.4% | 0.4% |
| Mixed White and Caribbean | 0.5% | 0.8% | 0.3% | 0.9% | -0.1% |
| Mixed Other | 0.8% | 1.1% | 0.3% | 0.8% | 0.3% |
| White | 92.9% | 81.8% | -11.1% | 81.4% | 0.4% |
| Gypsy or Irish Traveller | 0.5% | 0% | -0.5% | 0.1% | -0.1% |
| Roma | 0% | 0.5% | 0.5% | 0.2% | 0.3% |
| Arab | 0% | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.6% | -0.3% |
| Other | 0.5% | 1.1% | 0.6% | 1.6% | -0.5% |
In this area, 76.7% 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% | 76.7% | -11.4% | 83.2% | -6.5% |
| European Union | 4.5% | 11.3% | 6.8% | 6.1% | 5.2% |
| Rest of Europe | 0% | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.8% | -0.5% |
| Africa | 2.5% | 5.2% | 2.7% | 2.7% | 2.5% |
| Middle East and Asia | 3% | 3.1% | 0.1% | 5.6% | -2.5% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 0.8% | 2.6% | 1.8% | 1.3% | 1.3% |
| Oceania | 0.5% | 0.8% | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.5% |
| British Overseas | 0.5% | 0% | -0.5% | 0.0% | 0.0% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 87.9% | 76.9% | -11.0% | 83.2% | -6.3% |
| 10+ Years | 4.5% | 12.6% | 8.1% | 9.8% | 2.8% |
| 5-10 Years | 2.5% | 4.7% | 2.2% | 2.9% | 1.8% |
| 2-5 Years | 1.8% | 2.4% | 0.6% | 2.2% | 0.2% |
| Less than 2 years | 3.3% | 3.4% | 0.1% | 1.9% | 1.5% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 71.7% | 76.7% | -5.0% |
| Germany | 0.5% | 0.2% | 0.3% |
| Italy | 0.8% | 0.6% | 0.2% |
| Portugal | 0.8% | 0.5% | 0.3% |
| Spain | 0.8% | 0.4% | 0.4% |
| Poland | 3.1% | 1.3% | 1.8% |
| Romania | 3.7% | 0.9% | 2.8% |
| Other EU countries | 1.8% | 1.5% | 0.3% |
| Other Europe | 0.3% | 0.2% | 0.1% |
| Central and Western Africa | 0.8% | 0.3% | 0.5% |
| South and Eastern Africa | 0.5% | 0.2% | 0.3% |
| North America and the Caribbean | 1.3% | 0.3% | 1.0% |
| No passport held | 13.9% | 13.5% | 0.4% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 52.6% | 37.2% | 15.4% |
| Christian | 30% | 46.2% | -16.2% |
| Hindu | 2.1% | 1.7% | 0.4% |
| Muslim | 6.3% | 6.5% | -0.2% |
| Other religion | 1.1% | 0.6% | 0.5% |
| Not answered | 7.9% | 6.0% | 1.9% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Kensington Road was 192.4 per 1,000 residents, which is 73.7% higher than the Efford and Lipson average. The most reported crime type was Shoplifting.
Kensington Road has the 9th highest crime rate of 82 local areas in Efford and Lipson and the 119th highest crime rate of 839 local areas in Plymouth .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 35.4 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been rising year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has risen by about 11.5%.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 25 Kensington Road, Plymouth, City Of Plymouth Terraced, an established residential building | £225,000 | 2024-11-27 | £229,195 |
| 19 Kensington Road, Plymouth, City Of Plymouth Terraced, an established residential building | £248,000 | 2024-08-02 | £260,024 |
| 50 Kensington Road, Plymouth, City Of Plymouth Terraced, an established residential building | £160,000 | 2024-03-26 | £171,925 |
| 30 Kensington Road, Plymouth, City Of Plymouth Terraced, an established residential building | £197,000 | 2023-09-15 | £208,234 |
| 38 Kensington Road, Plymouth, City Of Plymouth Terraced, an established residential building | £173,000 | 2022-05-20 | £187,447 |
PL4 7LU area has a low unemployment rate. According to Census 2021, 3% 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 7LU 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) | 104 |
| Full-Time Employee | 81 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 50 |
| Retired | 30 |
| Part-Time Employee | 29 |
| Self-Employed | 26 |
| Unemployed | 11 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 11 |
| Other | 4 |
| Looking after home or family | 4 |
| Human health and social work activities | 34 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 24 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 21 |
| Education | 19 |
| Manufacturing | 14 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 14 |
| Other | 13 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 10 |
| Transport and storage | 8 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 8 |
| Construction | 7 |
| Information and communication | 5 |
| Water supply; sewerage, waste management and remediation activities | 3 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 2 |
| Real estate 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 | 3,288 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Plym Bridge Nursery and Day Care Miller Way , Estover PL6 8UN | 3out of 4 | 4,381 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mount Street Primary School Mount Street , Greenbank PL4 8NZ | 2out of 4 | 660 yd | Academy sponsor led | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Hyde Park Infants' School Hyde Park Road , Mutley PL3 4RS | 4out of 4 | 791 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Hyde Park Junior School Hyde Park Road , Mutley PL3 4RH | 2out of 4 | 820 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Salisbury Road Primary School Salisbury Road , PL4 8QZ | 2out of 4 | 846 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Lipson Vale Primary School Bernice Terrace , Lipson PL4 7HW | 3out of 4 | 978 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 | - not rated | 391 yd | Academy converter | No | Girls | More About School |
| Lipson Co-operative Academy Bernice Terrace , Lipson PL4 7PG | 2out of 4 | 978 yd | Academy converter | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Stoke Damerel Community College Somerset Place , Stoke PL3 4BD | 2out of 4 | 2,141 yd | Academy converter | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Scott Medical and Healthcare College Somerset Place , Stoke PL3 4BD | - not rated | 2,142 yd | Studio schools | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Devonport High School for Girls Lyndhurst Road , Peverell PL2 3DL | 3out of 4 | 2,181 yd | Academy converter | Not Applicable | Girls | 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 | 2,899 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 | 2,197 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 | 722 yd | Other independent school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Fletewood School at Derry Villas 88 North Road East , PL4 6AN | - not rated | 745 yd | Other independent school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| University of Plymouth Drake Circus , PL4 8AA | - not rated | 810 yd | Higher education institutions | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Plymouth College of Art Tavistock Place , PL4 8AT | - not rated | 947 yd | Higher education institutions | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| ACE Schools Plymouth Martins Gate , Bretonside PL4 0AT | 3out of 4 | 1,270 yd | Academy alternative provision converter | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
School statistics for this postcode are based on Ofsted rankings.
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| The Park Pavilion Cafe | The Lodge, Freedom Fields Park, 49 Greenbank Terrace | 251 yd | |
| Pickle Deli | 21 Mutley Plain | 271 yd | |
| Todays Kebab Plymouth | 1-3 Mutley Plain | 271 yd | |
| KFC | 33 Mutley Plain | 271 yd | |
| Plain Tasty | 2-4 Mutley Plain | 278 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Fortescue | 37 Mutley Plain | 355 yd | |
| The Mannamead | 61-63 Mutley Plain | 427 yd | |
| Raffles | 5 Ermington Terrace | 452 yd | |
| The Crafty Half | 50 North Hill | 519 yd | |
| BulletProof Brewing Ltd | 91 Mutley Plain | 552 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Wok Fusion | 23 Mutley Plain | 271 yd | |
| Uni Food | 35 Mutley Plain | 271 yd | |
| Papa John's | 35 Mutley Plain | 271 yd | |
| City Charcoal Grill | 12 Mutley Plain | 278 yd | |
| Domino's Pizza | 36 Mutley Plain | 388 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Aldi | Longfield Place | 65 yd | |
| Mutley Bazzar Ltd | 29 Mutley Plain | 271 yd | |
| Sainsbury's Local | 9-11 Mutley Plain | 271 yd | |
| Tesco Express | 125-129 Alexandra Road | 470 yd | |
| Tesco Express | 83 Mutley Plain | 525 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Pure Gym (Plymouth) ENDEVOUR HOUSE ENDEVOUR HOUSE ALEXANDRA ROAD | health and fitness suite | 385 yd |
| Plymouth High School For Girls ST. LAWRENCE ROAD | tennis courts | 405 yd |
| Morgan'S Wellbeing Centre (Plymouth) (Closed) 11-14 11-14 Gibbon Lane | health and fitness suite | 676 yd |
| Core Fitness (Closed) Rear of Blake Lodge Rear of Blake Lodge Seymour Road | health and fitness suite | 729 yd |
| Fletewood School NORTH ROAD EAST | 794 yd | |
| Nancy Astor Sports Centre DRAKE CIRCUS | health and fitness suite, squash courts | 824 yd |
| Plymouth College Ford Park FORD PARK | artificial grass pitch, grass pitches, health and fitness suite, squash courts, swimming pool | 832 yd |
| Trugym Plymouth Lunar Rise Lunar Rise Exeter Street | health and fitness suite | 1,030 yd |
| Ymca (Plymouth Triangle Centre) (Closed) Cobourg Street | health and fitness suite | 1,043 yd |
| Lipson Playing Field Bernice Terrace | grass pitches | 1,069 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 | 133.3 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 600 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 600 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 10 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 13.2 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 40 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.