Prospect Street is in Plymouth and in City Of Plymouth district. PL4 8NX 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 Prospect Street, Plymouth, PL4 8NX and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: PL4 8NW, PL4 8DR, PL4 8DS, PL4 8DU, PL4 8DX, PL4 8DW, PL4 8BU, PL4 8NY, PL4 8NT.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. However, the area surrounding PL4 8NX is primarily male, with 56% of the population 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 | 44.8% | 44% | -0.8% | 51.0% | -7.0% |
| Male | 55.2% | 56% | 0.8% | 49.0% | 7.0% |
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 8NX, a significant portion of the population is single, making up 67.2% 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 | 80% | 67.2% | -12.8% | 37.9% | 29.3% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 12.6% | 18.1% | 5.5% | 44.2% | -26.1% |
| Married: Same sex | 0% | 0.8% | 0.8% | 0.3% | 0.5% |
| Separated | 1.4% | 3% | 1.6% | 2.2% | 0.8% |
| Divorced | 4.3% | 9.4% | 5.1% | 9.1% | 0.3% |
| Widowed | 1.7% | 1.5% | -0.2% | 6.1% | -4.6% |
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.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Very good health | 52.6% | 45.5% | -7.1% | 48.4% | -2.9% |
| Good health | 34.4% | 38.9% | 4.5% | 33.6% | 5.3% |
| Fair health | 9.6% | 12.5% | 2.9% | 12.7% | -0.2% |
| Bad health | 2.9% | 2.8% | -0.1% | 4.0% | -1.2% |
| Very bad health | 0.5% | 0.3% | -0.2% | 1.2% | -0.9% |
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 8NX this area, 9.9% 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 | 8.7% | 9.9% | 1.2% | 18.2% | -8.3% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 7.2% | 7.6% | 0.4% | 9.6% | -2.0% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 10.7% | 7.2% | -3.5% | 13.4% | -6.2% |
| Apprenticeship | 1.6% | 2.7% | 1.1% | 5.3% | -2.6% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 53.7% | 31.6% | -22.1% | 16.9% | 14.7% |
| Degree or Similar | 14.7% | 37.3% | 22.6% | 33.8% | 3.5% |
| Other | 3.5% | 3.8% | 0.3% | 2.8% | 1.0% |
This area closely mirrors the overall ethnic composition of the UK, with 81.4% of the population identifying as white, with UK average of 81.4%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bangladeshi | 1.8% | 0.3% | -1.5% | 1.1% | -0.8% |
| Chinese | 1.1% | 3.4% | 2.3% | 0.7% | 2.7% |
| Indian | 1.3% | 4.5% | 3.2% | 3.1% | 1.4% |
| Pakistani | 0.5% | 0.7% | 0.2% | 2.7% | -2.0% |
| Other Asian | 2.5% | 0.3% | -2.2% | 1.6% | -1.3% |
| Black African | 0.9% | 1.4% | 0.5% | 2.5% | -1.1% |
| Black Caribbean | 0% | 0.3% | 0.3% | 1.0% | -0.7% |
| Other Black | 0% | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.5% | -0.2% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 1.3% | 1.4% | 0.1% | 0.8% | 0.6% |
| Mixed White and African | 0.4% | 0.3% | -0.1% | 0.4% | -0.1% |
| Mixed White and Caribbean | 0.9% | 0.7% | -0.2% | 0.9% | -0.2% |
| Mixed Other | 0.4% | 1.4% | 1.0% | 0.8% | 0.6% |
| White | 88.8% | 81.4% | -7.4% | 81.4% | 0.0% |
| Roma | 0% | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.2% | 0.1% |
| Arab | 0% | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.6% | -0.3% |
| Other | 0.2% | 2.8% | 2.6% | 1.6% | 1.2% |
In this area, 74.2% of the population were born in the United Kingdom, which is lower than the UK average of 83.2%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 84.1% | 74.2% | -9.9% | 83.2% | -9.0% |
| European Union | 6.3% | 11.7% | 5.4% | 6.1% | 5.6% |
| Rest of Europe | 1.3% | 0.3% | -1.0% | 0.8% | -0.5% |
| Africa | 0.7% | 1% | 0.3% | 2.7% | -1.7% |
| Middle East and Asia | 5.8% | 10.7% | 4.9% | 5.6% | 5.1% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 0.7% | 1.4% | 0.7% | 1.3% | 0.1% |
| British Overseas | 1.1% | 0.7% | -0.4% | 0.0% | 0.7% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 83.9% | 74.2% | -9.7% | 83.2% | -9.0% |
| 10+ Years | 5.6% | 7.2% | 1.6% | 9.8% | -2.6% |
| 5-10 Years | 3.3% | 7.2% | 3.9% | 2.9% | 4.3% |
| 2-5 Years | 3.3% | 4.8% | 1.5% | 2.2% | 2.6% |
| Less than 2 years | 4% | 6.5% | 2.5% | 1.9% | 4.6% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 73.3% | 76.7% | -3.4% |
| Ireland | 1% | 0.6% | 0.4% |
| France | 0.7% | 0.3% | 0.4% |
| Germany | 0.7% | 0.2% | 0.5% |
| Poland | 1.4% | 1.3% | 0.1% |
| Romania | 6.8% | 0.9% | 5.9% |
| Other EU countries | 0.7% | 1.5% | -0.8% |
| Central and Western Africa | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.0% |
| Middle East | 1% | 0.1% | 0.9% |
| Eastern Asia | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.0% |
| Southern Asia | 3.1% | 1.2% | 1.9% |
| South-East Asia | 0.3% | 0.2% | 0.1% |
| North America and the Caribbean | 0.7% | 0.3% | 0.4% |
| Central and South America | 0.7% | 0.2% | 0.5% |
| No passport held | 8.9% | 13.5% | -4.6% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 51.4% | 37.2% | 14.2% |
| Christian | 33.6% | 46.2% | -12.6% |
| Buddhist | 0.3% | 0.5% | -0.2% |
| Hindu | 0.3% | 1.7% | -1.4% |
| Muslim | 4.1% | 6.5% | -2.4% |
| Other religion | 1.4% | 0.6% | 0.8% |
| Not answered | 8.9% | 6.0% | 2.9% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Prospect Street was 82.6 per 1,000 residents, which is 35.6% lower than the Drake average. The most reported crime type was Violence and sexual offences.
Prospect Street has the 15th lowest crime rate of 62 local areas in Drake and the 352nd highest crime rate of 839 local areas in Plymouth .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 53.7 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been rising year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has fallen by about -42.5%.

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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 3A Prospect Street, Plymouth, City Of Plymouth Other, an established residential building | £70,000 | 2024-08-14 | £71,145 |
| 3A Prospect Street, Plymouth, City Of Plymouth Other, an established residential building | £62,000 | 2021-09-06 | £67,133 |
| 7 Prospect Street, Plymouth, City Of Plymouth Terraced, an established residential building | £240,000 | 2014-05-30 | £373,493 |
| 3 Prospect Street, Plymouth, City Of Plymouth Terraced, an established residential building | £129,000 | 2005-09-30 | £226,186 |
| 3 Prospect Street, Plymouth, City Of Plymouth Terraced, an established residential building | £72,000 | 2003-08-29 | £171,807 |
PL4 8NX area has a high level of entrepreneurship. Only 16% 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.
The percentage of student residents living in PL4 8NX 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 | 69 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 52 |
| Self-Employed | 35 |
| Part-Time Employee | 31 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 28 |
| Retired | 20 |
| Unemployed | 13 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 12 |
| Looking after home or family | 3 |
| Other | 0 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 45 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 35 |
| Human health and social work activities | 17 |
| Education | 16 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 11 |
| Other | 11 |
| Manufacturing | 10 |
| Construction | 8 |
| Information and communication | 7 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 7 |
| Transport and storage | 4 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 4 |
| Agriculture, forestry and fishing | 1 |
| Financial and insurance 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 | 3,496 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Plym Bridge Nursery and Day Care Miller Way , Estover PL6 8UN | 3out of 4 | 5,033 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 | 21 yd | Academy sponsor led | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Holy Cross Catholic Primary School 2 Beaumont Road , St Jude's PL4 9BE | 4out of 4 | 465 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Salisbury Road Primary School Salisbury Road , PL4 8QZ | 2out of 4 | 806 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Pilgrim Primary Academy Oxford Street , PL1 5BQ | 4out of 4 | 911 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Hyde Park Infants' School Hyde Park Road , Mutley PL3 4RS | 4out of 4 | 1,285 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 | 477 yd | Academy converter | No | Girls | More About School |
| Lipson Co-operative Academy Bernice Terrace , Lipson PL4 7PG | 2out of 4 | 1,429 yd | Academy converter | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Stoke Damerel Community College Somerset Place , Stoke PL3 4BD | 2out of 4 | 2,034 yd | Academy converter | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Scott Medical and Healthcare College Somerset Place , Stoke PL3 4BD | - not rated | 2,037 yd | Studio schools | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Devonport High School for Boys Paradise Road , Stoke PL1 5QP | 4out of 4 | 2,102 yd | Academy converter | Not Applicable | Boys | 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 | 2,555 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 | 1,644 yd | Free schools | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| University of Plymouth Drake Circus , PL4 8AA | - not rated | 289 yd | Higher education institutions | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Plymouth College of Art Tavistock Place , PL4 8AT | - not rated | 302 yd | Higher education institutions | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Fletewood School at Derry Villas 88 North Road East , PL4 6AN | - not rated | 495 yd | Other independent school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| ACE Schools Plymouth Martins Gate , Bretonside PL4 0AT | 3out of 4 | 613 yd | Academy alternative provision converter | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Plymouth College Ford Park , Plymouth PL4 6RN | - not rated | 1,192 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Mrs Browns | 12 Gibbon Lane | 164 yd | |
| The Camel | 51 Regent Street | 177 yd | |
| Robbins Conference | Robbins Hall, Gibbon Street | 223 yd | |
| Bread and Roses | 62 Ebrington Street | 245 yd | |
| Tilt | 68 Ebrington Street | 246 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| The Seymour Arms | The Seymour Arms, 10 Seymour Street | 64 yd | |
| Fawn Private Members Club | 39 Prospect Street | 102 yd | |
| Nowhere Inn | 21 Gilwell Street | 153 yd | |
| Fresher & Professor | Grand Duchess, 34 Gibbon Street | 223 yd | |
| The Pit and Pendulum | 50 Ebrington Street | 254 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bangkok Bites | 41 Regent Street | 130 yd | |
| Little India of Plymouth | 44 Armada Street | 164 yd | |
| New Jade Garden | 74 Ebrington Street | 246 yd | |
| India Express | 3 Beaumont Road | 287 yd | |
| Aroma Woodfired Pizza | 67c Ebrington Street | 292 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Gibbon Lane Stores | 3 Gibbon Lane | 164 yd | |
| The Co-operative Food | 10 Regent Street | 201 yd | |
| Sainsbury's Local | 64-66 Ebrington Street | 246 yd | |
| Tesco | St Teresa House, Beaumont Road | 306 yd | |
| Marks & Spencer plc | Drake Circus, 1 Cornwall Street | 570 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Morgan'S Wellbeing Centre (Plymouth) (Closed) 11-14 11-14 Gibbon Lane | health and fitness suite | 180 yd |
| Nancy Astor Sports Centre DRAKE CIRCUS | health and fitness suite, squash courts | 373 yd |
| Trugym Plymouth Lunar Rise Lunar Rise Exeter Street | health and fitness suite | 375 yd |
| Ymca (Plymouth Triangle Centre) (Closed) Cobourg Street | health and fitness suite | 564 yd |
| Plymouth High School For Girls ST. LAWRENCE ROAD | tennis courts | 571 yd |
| Fletewood School NORTH ROAD EAST | 608 yd | |
| Le Club At Copthorne Hotel Plymouth (Closed) Armada Way | health and fitness suite, swimming pool | 737 yd |
| Astor Park Cattedown Road | grass pitches | 992 yd |
| Hybrid Mma And Fitness Centre CLARE PLACE | health and fitness suite | 992 yd |
| Pure Gym (Plymouth) ENDEVOUR HOUSE ENDEVOUR HOUSE ALEXANDRA ROAD | health and fitness suite | 1,043 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 | 137.8 Mbit/s |
| Average download speed | 218.4 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 500 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 500 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 20 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 23.2 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 35 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.