Prospect Street is in Plymouth and in Plymouth district. PL4 8NY 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 8NY and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: PL4 8NZ, PL4 8NT, PL4 8LZ, PL4 8NW, PL4 8DJ, PL4 8NS, PL4 8NX, PL4 8ND, PL4 8NB.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. However, the area surrounding PL4 8NY, has a female population slightly higher than UK average, with 53.4% 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 | 48.2% | 53.4% | 5.2% | 51.0% | 2.4% |
| Male | 51.8% | 46.6% | -5.2% | 49.0% | -2.4% |
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 8NY, a significant portion of the population is single, making up 82.3% 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 | 83.2% | 82.3% | -0.9% | 37.9% | 44.4% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 7.6% | 8.7% | 1.1% | 44.2% | -35.5% |
| Married: Same sex | 1.3% | 0% | -1.3% | 0.3% | -0.3% |
| Separated | 1.3% | 2.3% | 1.0% | 2.2% | 0.1% |
| Divorced | 6% | 5.7% | -0.3% | 9.1% | -3.4% |
| Widowed | 0.6% | 1.1% | 0.5% | 6.1% | -5.0% |
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.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Very good health | 52.7% | 51% | -1.7% | 48.4% | 2.6% |
| Good health | 28.6% | 31% | 2.4% | 33.6% | -2.6% |
| Fair health | 13.9% | 12.6% | -1.3% | 12.7% | -0.1% |
| Bad health | 3.9% | 4.4% | 0.5% | 4.0% | 0.4% |
| Very bad health | 0.9% | 1% | 0.1% | 1.2% | -0.2% |
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 8NY this area, 6.4% 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 | 8.6% | 6.4% | -2.2% | 18.2% | -11.8% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 9.8% | 5.6% | -4.2% | 9.6% | -4.0% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 7% | 8.6% | 1.6% | 13.4% | -4.8% |
| Apprenticeship | 1% | 3% | 2.0% | 5.3% | -2.3% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 50.8% | 44.9% | -5.9% | 16.9% | 28.0% |
| Degree or Similar | 20% | 29.2% | 9.2% | 33.8% | -4.6% |
| Other | 2.9% | 2.2% | -0.7% | 2.8% | -0.6% |
This area closely mirrors the overall ethnic composition of the UK, with 85.4% of the population identifying as white, with UK average of 81.4%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bangladeshi | 0% | 0.7% | 0.7% | 1.1% | -0.4% |
| Chinese | 4.5% | 0.3% | -4.2% | 0.7% | -0.4% |
| Indian | 0.6% | 2% | 1.4% | 3.1% | -1.1% |
| Other Asian | 0.3% | 3.4% | 3.1% | 1.6% | 1.8% |
| Black African | 0.6% | 1.4% | 0.8% | 2.5% | -1.1% |
| Other Black | 0.3% | 0.7% | 0.4% | 0.5% | 0.2% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 1.5% | 2% | 0.5% | 0.8% | 1.2% |
| Mixed White and African | 0.6% | 0% | -0.6% | 0.4% | -0.4% |
| Mixed White and Caribbean | 0.6% | 1% | 0.4% | 0.9% | 0.1% |
| Mixed Other | 0% | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.8% | -0.5% |
| White | 89.2% | 85.4% | -3.8% | 81.4% | 4.0% |
| Other | 1.8% | 2.7% | 0.9% | 1.6% | 1.1% |
In this area, 83.7% 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 | 83.4% | 83.7% | 0.3% | 83.2% | 0.5% |
| European Union | 4.8% | 4.4% | -0.4% | 6.1% | -1.7% |
| Rest of Europe | 0.6% | 1.7% | 1.1% | 0.8% | 0.9% |
| Africa | 2.4% | 1.4% | -1.0% | 2.7% | -1.3% |
| Middle East and Asia | 7.2% | 7.1% | -0.1% | 5.6% | 1.5% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 0.9% | 1.7% | 0.8% | 1.3% | 0.4% |
| British Overseas | 0.6% | 0% | -0.6% | 0.0% | 0.0% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 83.4% | 84% | 0.6% | 83.2% | 0.8% |
| 10+ Years | 4.8% | 7.5% | 2.7% | 9.8% | -2.3% |
| 5-10 Years | 1.8% | 3.7% | 1.9% | 2.9% | 0.8% |
| 2-5 Years | 3.9% | 1.7% | -2.2% | 2.2% | -0.5% |
| Less than 2 years | 6% | 3.1% | -2.9% | 1.9% | 1.2% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 75.3% | 76.7% | -1.4% |
| Germany | 0.3% | 0.2% | 0.1% |
| Portugal | 1% | 0.5% | 0.5% |
| Lithuania | 1% | 0.3% | 0.7% |
| Poland | 1.4% | 1.3% | 0.1% |
| Romania | 0.3% | 0.9% | -0.6% |
| Other EU countries | 0.7% | 1.5% | -0.8% |
| Other Europe | 1% | 0.2% | 0.8% |
| Middle East | 0.7% | 0.1% | 0.6% |
| Southern Asia | 1.4% | 1.2% | 0.2% |
| North America and the Caribbean | 0.7% | 0.3% | 0.4% |
| Central and South America | 0.3% | 0.2% | 0.1% |
| No passport held | 15.9% | 13.5% | 2.4% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 60.1% | 37.2% | 22.9% |
| Christian | 22.2% | 46.2% | -24.0% |
| Hindu | 1.7% | 1.7% | 0.0% |
| Muslim | 2.7% | 6.5% | -3.8% |
| Other religion | 2.4% | 0.6% | 1.8% |
| Not answered | 10.9% | 6.0% | 4.9% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Prospect Street was 132.4 per 1,000 residents, which is 3.2% higher than the Drake average. The most reported crime type was Violence and sexual offences.
Prospect Street has the 22nd lowest crime rate of 62 local areas in Drake and the 212th highest crime rate of 839 local areas in Plymouth .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 91.3 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been rising year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has fallen by about -46.7%.

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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| First Floor Flat 14 Prospect Street, Plymouth, City Of Plymouth Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £130,000 | 2024-10-21 | £128,833 |
| 29 Prospect Street, Plymouth, City Of Plymouth Terraced, an established residential building | £209,000 | 2024-06-12 | £221,144 |
| 37A Prospect Street, Plymouth, City Of Plymouth Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £80,000 | 2023-08-14 | £81,643 |
| First Floor Flat 14 Prospect Street, Plymouth, City Of Plymouth Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £110,250 | 2023-05-25 | £111,711 |
| 13 Prospect Street, Plymouth, City Of Plymouth Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £70,000 | 2022-11-21 | £69,789 |
The percentage of student residents living in PL4 8NY 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) | 88 |
| Full-Time Employee | 58 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 46 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 18 |
| Part-Time Employee | 15 |
| Retired | 11 |
| Unemployed | 10 |
| Other | 9 |
| Self-Employed | 6 |
| Looking after home or family | 5 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 16 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 16 |
| Education | 16 |
| Human health and social work activities | 10 |
| Manufacturing | 7 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 6 |
| Other | 6 |
| Construction | 6 |
| Information and communication | 5 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 5 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 4 |
| Transport and storage | 2 |
| Real estate activities | 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 | 3,425 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Plym Bridge Nursery and Day Care Miller Way , Estover PL6 8UN | 3out of 4 | 4,946 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 | 93 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 | 556 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Salisbury Road Primary School Salisbury Road , PL4 8QZ | 2out of 4 | 814 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Pilgrim Primary Academy Oxford Street , PL1 5BQ | 4out of 4 | 927 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Hyde Park Infants' School Hyde Park Road , Mutley PL3 4RS | 4out of 4 | 1,184 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 | 379 yd | Academy converter | No | Girls | More About School |
| Lipson Co-operative Academy Bernice Terrace , Lipson PL4 7PG | 2out of 4 | 1,378 yd | Academy converter | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Stoke Damerel Community College Somerset Place , Stoke PL3 4BD | 2out of 4 | 1,999 yd | Academy converter | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Scott Medical and Healthcare College Somerset Place , Stoke PL3 4BD | - not rated | 2,002 yd | Studio schools | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Devonport High School for Boys Paradise Road , Stoke PL1 5QP | 4out of 4 | 2,111 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 | 2,563 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 | 1,696 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 | 304 yd | Higher education institutions | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Plymouth College of Art Tavistock Place , PL4 8AT | - not rated | 380 yd | Higher education institutions | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Fletewood School at Derry Villas 88 North Road East , PL4 6AN | - not rated | 448 yd | Other independent school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| ACE Schools Plymouth Martins Gate , Bretonside PL4 0AT | 3out of 4 | 714 yd | Academy alternative provision converter | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Plymouth College Ford Park , Plymouth PL4 6RN | - not rated | 1,092 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 | 175 yd | |
| Plates Plymouth | 1 Sherwell Arcade | 245 yd | |
| The Camel | 51 Regent Street | 267 yd | |
| Robbins Conference | Robbins Hall, Gibbon Street | 271 yd | |
| Little Box | The Box, 10 Tavistock Place | 281 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Fawn Private Members Club | 39 Prospect Street | 1 yd | |
| The Seymour Arms | The Seymour Arms, 10 Seymour Street | 160 yd | |
| Nowhere Inn | 21 Gilwell Street | 198 yd | |
| Play | 1 Sherwell Arcade | 245 yd | |
| Switch | 2 Sherwell Arcade | 245 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Little India of Plymouth | 44 Armada Street | 71 yd | |
| Bangkok Bites | 41 Regent Street | 219 yd | |
| Master Chef | 56 North Hill | 271 yd | |
| Food 4U | 79 North Hill | 321 yd | |
| New Jade Garden | 74 Ebrington Street | 347 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Gibbon Lane Stores | 3 Gibbon Lane | 175 yd | |
| The Co-operative Food | 10 Regent Street | 271 yd | |
| Sainsbury's Local | 64-66 Ebrington Street | 347 yd | |
| Tesco | St Teresa House, Beaumont Road | 406 yd | |
| Aldi | Longfield Place | 529 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Morgan'S Wellbeing Centre (Plymouth) (Closed) 11-14 11-14 Gibbon Lane | health and fitness suite | 165 yd |
| Nancy Astor Sports Centre DRAKE CIRCUS | health and fitness suite, squash courts | 370 yd |
| Plymouth High School For Girls ST. LAWRENCE ROAD | tennis courts | 475 yd |
| Trugym Plymouth Lunar Rise Lunar Rise Exeter Street | health and fitness suite | 476 yd |
| Fletewood School NORTH ROAD EAST | 557 yd | |
| Ymca (Plymouth Triangle Centre) (Closed) Cobourg Street | health and fitness suite | 582 yd |
| Le Club At Copthorne Hotel Plymouth (Closed) Armada Way | health and fitness suite, swimming pool | 747 yd |
| Pure Gym (Plymouth) ENDEVOUR HOUSE ENDEVOUR HOUSE ALEXANDRA ROAD | health and fitness suite | 952 yd |
| Astor Park Cattedown Road | grass pitches | 1,052 yd |
| Hybrid Mma And Fitness Centre CLARE PLACE | 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 | 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 | 129.3 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 350 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 350 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 20 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 17.3 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 35 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.