Gibbon Street is in Plymouth and in Plymouth district. PL4 8BZ is located in the Drake 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 Gibbon Street, Plymouth, PL4 8BZ and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: PL4 8AX, PL4 8BE, PL4 8BA, PL4 8BG, PL4 8BS, PL4 8EB, PL4 8AB, PL4 8AR, PL4 8AY.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. However, the area surrounding PL4 8BZ, has a female population slightly higher than UK average, with 53.6% 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 | 48% | 53.6% | 5.6% | 51.0% | 2.6% |
| Male | 52% | 46.4% | -5.6% | 49.0% | -2.6% |
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 8BZ, a significant portion of the population is single, making up 97.7% 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 | 96.8% | 97.7% | 0.9% | 37.9% | 59.8% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 1.7% | 1.4% | -0.3% | 44.2% | -42.8% |
| Married: Same sex | 0.1% | 0% | -0.1% | 0.3% | -0.3% |
| Separated | 0.4% | 0.3% | -0.1% | 2.2% | -1.9% |
| Divorced | 0.5% | 0.4% | -0.1% | 9.1% | -8.7% |
| Widowed | 0.5% | 0.1% | -0.4% | 6.1% | -6.0% |
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 (90.4%) 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 | 58.3% | 51.8% | -6.5% | 48.4% | 3.4% |
| Good health | 35.9% | 38.6% | 2.7% | 33.6% | 5.0% |
| Fair health | 4.4% | 7.9% | 3.5% | 12.7% | -4.8% |
| Bad health | 1% | 1.5% | 0.5% | 4.0% | -2.5% |
| Very bad health | 0.3% | 0.1% | -0.2% | 1.2% | -1.1% |
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 8BZ this area, 1.1% of residents have no qualifications. This is significantly lower than the UK average of 18.2%. This area stands out for its low percentage of residents with higher education degree. The UK average is 33.8%, while in this area it is 8.8%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| No qualifications | 1.1% | 1.1% | 0.0% | 18.2% | -17.1% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 2.1% | 0.8% | -1.3% | 9.6% | -8.8% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 9.9% | 5.1% | -4.8% | 13.4% | -8.3% |
| Apprenticeship | 0.4% | 0.2% | -0.2% | 5.3% | -5.1% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 77.1% | 82.8% | 5.7% | 16.9% | 65.9% |
| Degree or Similar | 7.2% | 8.8% | 1.6% | 33.8% | -25.0% |
| Other | 2.2% | 1.1% | -1.1% | 2.8% | -1.7% |
This area closely mirrors the overall ethnic composition of the UK, with 82.2% 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% | 0.2% | 0.2% | 1.1% | -0.9% |
| Chinese | 1.1% | 1% | -0.1% | 0.7% | 0.3% |
| Indian | 0.4% | 3.2% | 2.8% | 3.1% | 0.1% |
| Pakistani | 0.3% | 1.6% | 1.3% | 2.7% | -1.1% |
| Other Asian | 1% | 2.1% | 1.1% | 1.6% | 0.5% |
| Black African | 0.8% | 3.2% | 2.4% | 2.5% | 0.7% |
| Black Caribbean | 0.4% | 0.4% | 0.0% | 1.0% | -0.6% |
| Other Black | 0.1% | 0.3% | 0.2% | 0.5% | -0.2% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 0.8% | 1.5% | 0.7% | 0.8% | 0.7% |
| Mixed White and African | 0% | 0.9% | 0.9% | 0.4% | 0.5% |
| Mixed White and Caribbean | 0.3% | 0.8% | 0.5% | 0.9% | -0.1% |
| Mixed Other | 0.3% | 0.6% | 0.3% | 0.8% | -0.2% |
| White | 93.9% | 82.2% | -11.7% | 81.4% | 0.8% |
| Gypsy or Irish Traveller | 0.4% | 0% | -0.4% | 0.1% | -0.1% |
| Roma | 0% | 0.1% | 0.1% | 0.2% | -0.1% |
| Arab | 0% | 1.2% | 1.2% | 0.6% | 0.6% |
| Other | 0% | 0.6% | 0.6% | 1.6% | -1.0% |
In this area, 82.9% 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 | 89.2% | 82.9% | -6.3% | 83.2% | -0.3% |
| European Union | 4.6% | 6% | 1.4% | 6.1% | -0.1% |
| Rest of Europe | 0.5% | 0.8% | 0.3% | 0.8% | 0.0% |
| Africa | 1.2% | 3.3% | 2.1% | 2.7% | 0.6% |
| Middle East and Asia | 2.7% | 5.6% | 2.9% | 5.6% | 0.0% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 1% | 1.3% | 0.3% | 1.3% | 0.0% |
| Oceania | 0.2% | 0% | -0.2% | 0.3% | -0.3% |
| British Overseas | 0.5% | 0.1% | -0.4% | 0.0% | 0.1% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 89% | 82.9% | -6.1% | 83.2% | -0.3% |
| 10+ Years | 4.1% | 5.5% | 1.4% | 9.8% | -4.3% |
| 5-10 Years | 1.7% | 2.3% | 0.6% | 2.9% | -0.6% |
| 2-5 Years | 1% | 2.8% | 1.8% | 2.2% | 0.6% |
| Less than 2 years | 4.1% | 6.4% | 2.3% | 1.9% | 4.5% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 83.4% | 76.7% | 6.7% |
| Ireland | 0.8% | 0.6% | 0.2% |
| France | 0.4% | 0.3% | 0.1% |
| Germany | 0.2% | 0.2% | 0.0% |
| Italy | 0.8% | 0.6% | 0.2% |
| Portugal | 0.5% | 0.5% | 0.0% |
| Spain | 0.2% | 0.4% | -0.2% |
| Lithuania | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.0% |
| Poland | 0.9% | 1.3% | -0.4% |
| Romania | 0.4% | 0.9% | -0.5% |
| Other EU countries | 1.5% | 1.5% | 0.0% |
| North Africa | 0.4% | 0.1% | 0.3% |
| Central and Western Africa | 0.8% | 0.3% | 0.5% |
| South and Eastern Africa | 0.4% | 0.2% | 0.2% |
| Middle East | 0.4% | 0.1% | 0.3% |
| Eastern Asia | 0.4% | 0.3% | 0.1% |
| Southern Asia | 0.8% | 1.2% | -0.4% |
| South-East Asia | 0.5% | 0.2% | 0.3% |
| North America and the Caribbean | 0.6% | 0.3% | 0.3% |
| Central and South America | 0.1% | 0.2% | -0.1% |
| British Overseas Territories | 0.1% | 0.0% | 0.1% |
| No passport held | 6.1% | 13.5% | -7.4% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 61.1% | 37.2% | 23.9% |
| Christian | 20.6% | 46.2% | -25.6% |
| Buddhist | 0.6% | 0.5% | 0.1% |
| Hindu | 1% | 1.7% | -0.7% |
| Muslim | 3.8% | 6.5% | -2.7% |
| Sikh | 0.6% | 0.9% | -0.3% |
| Other religion | 0.8% | 0.6% | 0.2% |
| Not answered | 11.5% | 6.0% | 5.5% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Gibbon Street was 62.4 per 1,000 residents, which is 48.1% lower than the Drake average. The most reported crime type was Shoplifting.
Gibbon Street has the 8th lowest crime rate of 61 local areas in Drake and the 408th lowest crime rate of 837 local areas in Plymouth .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 17.0 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been falling year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has risen by about 22.7%.

Households in this area have a much lower level of wealth compared to the average household in England and Wales. 94% of analyzed areas in England and Wales have higher average household annual income than this area.

| Address | Sale Price | Sale Date | Price Estimate 2025 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 34 Gibbon Street, Plymouth, City Of Plymouth Other, an established residential building | £238,000 | 2023-03-29 | £242,163 |
| 34 Gibbon Street, Plymouth, City Of Plymouth Other, an established residential building | £374,060 | 2020-03-24 | £452,809 |
| 50 Gibbon Street, Plymouth, City Of Plymouth Terraced, an established residential building | £125,000 | 2005-10-12 | £222,199 |
| 52 Gibbon Street, Plymouth, City Of Plymouth Terraced, an established residential building | £53,000 | 2000-07-14 | £237,141 |
| 51 Gibbon Street, Plymouth, City Of Plymouth Terraced, an established residential building | £20,500 | 1999-06-08 | £104,700 |
PL4 8BZ 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 student residents living in PL4 8BZ 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) | 1080 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 297 |
| Full-Time Employee | 17 |
| Unemployed | 8 |
| Part-Time Employee | 7 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 7 |
| Self-Employed | 5 |
| Looking after home or family | 5 |
| Retired | 1 |
| Other | 0 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 49 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 45 |
| Education | 18 |
| Human health and social work activities | 9 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 9 |
| Other | 9 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 6 |
| Transport and storage | 5 |
| Manufacturing | 4 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 4 |
| Information and communication | 3 |
| Construction | 3 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 2 |
| Electricity, gas, steam and air conditioning supply | 1 |
| 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 | 3,507 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 | 5,213 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 | 3out of 4 | 181 yd | Academy sponsor led | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Mount Street Primary School Mount Street , Greenbank PL4 8NZ | - not rated | 192 yd | Foundation school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Holy Cross Catholic Primary School 2 Beaumont Road , St Jude's PL4 9BE | 3out of 4 | 443 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Holy Cross Catholic Primary School 2 Beaumont Road , St Jude's PL4 9BE | - not rated | 443 yd | Voluntary aided school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Pilgrim Primary School Oxford Street , PL1 5BQ | - not rated | 780 yd | Foundation 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 | 598 yd | Academy converter | No | Girls | More About School |
| Plymouth High School for Girls St Lawrence Road , PL4 6HT | - not rated | 598 yd | Community school | No | Girls | More About School |
| St Peter's CofE Secondary School Wyndham Square , PL1 5EG | - not rated | 1,421 yd | Voluntary aided school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Millbay Academy 22 Millbay Road , PL1 3EG | 3out of 4 | 1,469 yd | Free schools | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Lipson Co-operative Academy Bernice Terrace , Lipson PL4 7PG | 3out of 4 | 1,608 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 | 2,423 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 | 1,469 yd | Free schools | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Arts University Plymouth Tavistock Place , PL4 8AT | - not rated | 117 yd | Higher education institutions | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| University of Plymouth Drake Circus , PL4 8AA | - not rated | 215 yd | Higher education institutions | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Immanuel School Shaftesbury Centre , Shaftesbury Cottages PL4 8JD | - not rated | 440 yd | Other independent school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| ACE Schools Plymouth Martins Gate , Bretonside PL4 0AT | 3out of 4 | 468 yd | Academy alternative provision converter | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| A.C.E - Alternative Complementary Education Martins Gate , Bretonside PL4 0AT | - not rated | 468 yd | Pupil referral unit | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
School statistics for this postcode are based on Ofsted rankings.
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Robbins Conference | Robbins Hall, Gibbon Street | 1 yd | |
| Caffeine Club | 46 Tavistock Place | 61 yd | |
| The Box Kitchen & Bar | The Box, Tavistock Place | 62 yd | |
| Jakes | 5 Regent Street | 68 yd | |
| Mrs Browns | 12 Gibbon Lane | 111 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Fresher & Professor | Grand Duchess, 34 Gibbon Street | 1 yd | |
| Beggars Banquet | Ground Floor Cafe, 45 Tavistock Place | 61 yd | |
| Nowhere Inn | 21 Gilwell Street | 73 yd | |
| Air | 3-4 Sherwell Arcade | 141 yd | |
| The Roundabout | Drake Circus | 150 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Pizza Hot | 67 Ebrington Street | 270 yd | |
| Imperial Garden | 45 Ebrington Street | 270 yd | |
| Jazmin Bangladesh and Indian Takeaway | 53 Ebrington Street | 270 yd | |
| Aroma Woodfired Pizza | 67c Ebrington Street | 270 yd | |
| New Jade Garden | 74 Ebrington Street | 280 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| The Co-operative Food | 10 Regent Street | 66 yd | |
| Gibbon Lane Stores | 3 Gibbon Lane | 111 yd | |
| Sainsbury's Local | 64-66 Ebrington Street | 280 yd | |
| Marks & Spencer plc | Drake Circus, 1 Cornwall Street | 359 yd | |
| Tesco | St Teresa House, Beaumont Road | 360 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Morgan'S Wellbeing Centre (Plymouth) (Closed) 11-14 11-14 Gibbon Lane | health and fitness suite | 150 yd |
| Nancy Astor Sports Centre DRAKE CIRCUS | health and fitness suite, squash courts | 202 yd |
| Ymca (Plymouth Triangle Centre) (Closed) Cobourg Street | health and fitness suite | 351 yd |
| Trugym Plymouth Lunar Rise Lunar Rise Exeter Street | health and fitness suite | 351 yd |
| Fletewood School NORTH ROAD EAST | 500 yd | |
| Le Club At Copthorne Hotel Plymouth (Closed) Armada Way | health and fitness suite, swimming pool | 526 yd |
| Plymouth High School For Girls ST. LAWRENCE ROAD | tennis courts | 618 yd |
| Club Moativation (Plymouth) ARMADA WAY | health and fitness suite, swimming pool | 926 yd |
| The Gym (Plymouth) DERRYS CROSS | health and fitness suite | 932 yd |
| Mccaulay'S Health Club (Plymouth) THE CRESCENT | health and fitness suite | 1,074 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 | 85.7% |
| Percentage of premises that have Ultrafast Broadband (100Mbit/s or greater) coverage from fixed broadband | 85.7% |
| Percentage of premises that have Ultrafast Broadband (300Mbit/s or greater) coverage from fixed broadband | 85.7% |
| Percentage of premises that have coverage from a Gigabit capable service from fixed broadband | 71.4% |
| 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 | 14.3% |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.