Pentyre Terrace is in Plymouth and in City Of Plymouth district. PL4 8RR is located in the Sutton and Mount Gould 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 Pentyre Terrace, Plymouth, PL4 8RR and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: PL4 8RN, PL4 8RL, PL4 8RH, PL4 8RP, PL4 8RJ, PL4 8RU, PL4 8RQ, PL4 8RD, PL4 8RS.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. The area surrounding PL4 8RR has a slightly higher male population, with 51.5% of residents 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 | 46.8% | 48.5% | 1.7% | 51.0% | -2.5% |
| Male | 53.2% | 51.5% | -1.7% | 49.0% | 2.5% |
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 8RR, a significant portion of the population is single, making up 61.2% 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 | 63.8% | 61.2% | -2.6% | 37.9% | 23.3% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 21.9% | 24.6% | 2.7% | 44.2% | -19.6% |
| Separated | 2.5% | 3.8% | 1.3% | 2.2% | 1.6% |
| Divorced | 7.5% | 7.9% | 0.4% | 9.1% | -1.2% |
| Widowed | 4.3% | 2.5% | -1.8% | 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.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Very good health | 47% | 46.5% | -0.5% | 48.4% | -1.9% |
| Good health | 35.6% | 34.7% | -0.9% | 33.6% | 1.1% |
| Fair health | 14.2% | 13.8% | -0.4% | 12.7% | 1.1% |
| Bad health | 2.1% | 3.8% | 1.7% | 4.0% | -0.2% |
| Very bad health | 1.1% | 1.2% | 0.1% | 1.2% | 0.0% |
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.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| No qualifications | 14.3% | 13.6% | -0.7% | 18.2% | -4.6% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 9% | 7.9% | -1.1% | 9.6% | -1.7% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 14.1% | 10.9% | -3.2% | 13.4% | -2.5% |
| Apprenticeship | 1.8% | 5.7% | 3.9% | 5.3% | 0.4% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 21.6% | 21.8% | 0.2% | 16.9% | 4.9% |
| Degree or Similar | 36.7% | 39% | 2.3% | 33.8% | 5.2% |
| Other | 2.5% | 1.1% | -1.4% | 2.8% | -1.7% |
This area closely mirrors the overall ethnic composition of the UK, with 88.9% of the population identifying as white, with UK average of 81.4%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bangladeshi | 0.2% | 0% | -0.2% | 1.1% | -1.1% |
| Chinese | 3.9% | 0.5% | -3.4% | 0.7% | -0.2% |
| Indian | 0.2% | 0.9% | 0.7% | 3.1% | -2.2% |
| Other Asian | 1.1% | 1.4% | 0.3% | 1.6% | -0.2% |
| Black African | 0% | 2.8% | 2.8% | 2.5% | 0.3% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 1.1% | 0.2% | -0.9% | 0.8% | -0.6% |
| Mixed White and African | 0% | 1.2% | 1.2% | 0.4% | 0.8% |
| Mixed White and Caribbean | 0.7% | 1.2% | 0.5% | 0.9% | 0.3% |
| Mixed Other | 1.4% | 1.2% | -0.2% | 0.8% | 0.4% |
| White | 90.9% | 88.9% | -2.0% | 81.4% | 7.5% |
| Arab | 0.2% | 0.2% | 0.0% | 0.6% | -0.4% |
| Other | 0.2% | 1.4% | 1.2% | 1.6% | -0.2% |
In this area, 81.5% 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 | 85.8% | 81.5% | -4.3% | 83.2% | -1.7% |
| European Union | 8% | 10.1% | 2.1% | 6.1% | 4.0% |
| Rest of Europe | 0% | 0.5% | 0.5% | 0.8% | -0.3% |
| Africa | 0.9% | 3.1% | 2.2% | 2.7% | 0.4% |
| Middle East and Asia | 4.1% | 4.5% | 0.4% | 5.6% | -1.1% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 0.7% | 0.2% | -0.5% | 1.3% | -1.1% |
| Oceania | 0.2% | 0.2% | 0.0% | 0.3% | -0.1% |
| British Overseas | 0.2% | 0% | -0.2% | 0.0% | 0.0% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 85.2% | 81.5% | -3.7% | 83.2% | -1.7% |
| 10+ Years | 2.7% | 6.6% | 3.9% | 9.8% | -3.2% |
| 5-10 Years | 4.1% | 6.1% | 2.0% | 2.9% | 3.2% |
| 2-5 Years | 4.6% | 4% | -0.6% | 2.2% | 1.8% |
| Less than 2 years | 3.4% | 1.9% | -1.5% | 1.9% | 0.0% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 70.2% | 76.7% | -6.5% |
| Ireland | 1.2% | 0.6% | 0.6% |
| Germany | 0.7% | 0.2% | 0.5% |
| Portugal | 0.2% | 0.5% | -0.3% |
| Spain | 0.2% | 0.4% | -0.2% |
| Poland | 2.1% | 1.3% | 0.8% |
| Romania | 3.8% | 0.9% | 2.9% |
| Other EU countries | 1.9% | 1.5% | 0.4% |
| North Africa | 0.2% | 0.1% | 0.1% |
| Central and Western Africa | 0.5% | 0.3% | 0.2% |
| South and Eastern Africa | 1.2% | 0.2% | 1.0% |
| Middle East | 0.5% | 0.1% | 0.4% |
| Eastern Asia | 0.2% | 0.3% | -0.1% |
| Southern Asia | 0.9% | 1.2% | -0.3% |
| Oceania | 0.2% | 0.1% | 0.1% |
| No passport held | 15.8% | 13.5% | 2.3% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 49.6% | 37.2% | 12.4% |
| Christian | 35.1% | 46.2% | -11.1% |
| Muslim | 2.4% | 6.5% | -4.1% |
| Sikh | 0.2% | 0.9% | -0.7% |
| Other religion | 0.9% | 0.6% | 0.3% |
| Not answered | 11.8% | 6.0% | 5.8% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Pentyre Terrace was 144.6 per 1,000 residents, which is 30.5% higher than the Efford and Lipson average. The most reported crime type was Violence and sexual offences.
Pentyre Terrace has the 20th highest crime rate of 82 local areas in Efford and Lipson and the 181st highest crime rate of 839 local areas in Plymouth .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 71.1 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been rising year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has fallen by about -49.1%.

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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 35 Pentyre Terrace, Plymouth, City Of Plymouth Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £261,000 | 2022-01-31 | £297,226 |
| 35 Pentyre Terrace, Plymouth, City Of Plymouth Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £67,500 | 2001-01-26 | £269,483 |
PL4 8RR 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 8RR 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 | 145 |
| Retired | 44 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 39 |
| Part-Time Employee | 36 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 33 |
| Self-Employed | 28 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 20 |
| Looking after home or family | 10 |
| Other | 8 |
| Unemployed | 6 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 49 |
| Education | 34 |
| Human health and social work activities | 28 |
| Manufacturing | 18 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 17 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 16 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 14 |
| Other | 14 |
| Transport and storage | 13 |
| Construction | 12 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 12 |
| Information and communication | 9 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 7 |
| 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 | 3,785 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Plym Bridge Nursery and Day Care Miller Way , Estover PL6 8UN | 3out of 4 | 4,459 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Salisbury Road Primary School Salisbury Road , PL4 8QZ | 2out of 4 | 366 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Mount Street Primary School Mount Street , Greenbank PL4 8NZ | 2out of 4 | 717 yd | Academy sponsor led | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Lipson Vale Primary School Bernice Terrace , Lipson PL4 7HW | 3out of 4 | 732 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Holy Cross Catholic Primary School 2 Beaumont Road , St Jude's PL4 9BE | 4out of 4 | 826 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Prince Rock Primary School Embankment Road , PL4 9JF | 4out of 4 | 1,116 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Lipson Co-operative Academy Bernice Terrace , Lipson PL4 7PG | 2out of 4 | 732 yd | Academy converter | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Plymouth High School for Girls St Lawrence Road , PL4 6HT | - not rated | 767 yd | Academy converter | No | Girls | More About School |
| Stoke Damerel Community College Somerset Place , Stoke PL3 4BD | 2out of 4 | 2,565 yd | Academy converter | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Scott Medical and Healthcare College Somerset Place , Stoke PL3 4BD | - not rated | 2,567 yd | Studio schools | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Devonport High School for Girls Lyndhurst Road , Peverell PL2 3DL | 3out of 4 | 2,677 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 | 3,218 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 | 2,348 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 | 971 yd | Higher education institutions | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Plymouth College of Art Tavistock Place , PL4 8AT | - not rated | 995 yd | Higher education institutions | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Fletewood School at Derry Villas 88 North Road East , PL4 6AN | - not rated | 1,051 yd | Other independent school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| ACE Schools Plymouth Martins Gate , Bretonside PL4 0AT | 3out of 4 | 1,176 yd | Academy alternative provision converter | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Plymouth College Ford Park , Plymouth PL4 6RN | - not rated | 1,214 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 Park Pavilion Cafe | The Lodge, Freedom Fields Park, 49 Greenbank Terrace | 281 yd | |
| Wayside Cafe at Salisbury Road Baptist Church | Salisbury Road Baptist Church, Rosebery Avenue | 407 yd | |
| Cobblers and Coffee | 117 Beaumont Road | 471 yd | |
| Cafe Pausa | 1 Friary Park, Exeter Street | 690 yd | |
| Live Well Community Cafe | Mount Gould Local Care Centre, 200 Mount Gould Road | 691 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Saltram Club | 54 Salisbury Road | 245 yd | |
| Fawn Private Members Club | 39 Prospect Street | 667 yd | |
| The Penguin | Ashford Crescent | 696 yd | |
| The Seymour Arms | The Seymour Arms, 10 Seymour Street | 702 yd | |
| Grenville Hotel | 82-84 Grenville Road | 708 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| St Judes Grill | 17 Cecil Avenue | 188 yd | |
| Lipson Tandoori | 10 Ladysmith Road | 252 yd | |
| Little India of Plymouth | 44 Armada Street | 609 yd | |
| Top China | 29 Percy Terrace | 613 yd | |
| Lilahs kitchen | 28 Percy Terrace, Alexandra Road | 615 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| The Co-operative Food | 56 Salisbury Road | 245 yd | |
| Aldi | Longfield Place | 539 yd | |
| The Co-operative Food | 131 Beaumont Road | 570 yd | |
| Tesco Express | 125-129 Alexandra Road | 634 yd | |
| Mutley Bazzar Ltd | 29 Mutley Plain | 770 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Pure Gym (Plymouth) ENDEVOUR HOUSE ENDEVOUR HOUSE ALEXANDRA ROAD | health and fitness suite | 659 yd |
| Tothill Park CARMARTHEN ROAD | grass pitches, tennis courts | 701 yd |
| Plymouth High School For Girls ST. LAWRENCE ROAD | tennis courts | 826 yd |
| Morgan'S Wellbeing Centre (Plymouth) (Closed) 11-14 11-14 Gibbon Lane | health and fitness suite | 830 yd |
| Lipson Playing Field Bernice Terrace | grass pitches | 846 yd |
| Astor Park Cattedown Road | grass pitches | 881 yd |
| Trugym Plymouth Lunar Rise Lunar Rise Exeter Street | health and fitness suite | 960 yd |
| Nancy Astor Sports Centre DRAKE CIRCUS | health and fitness suite, squash courts | 1,031 yd |
| Core Fitness (Closed) Rear of Blake Lodge Rear of Blake Lodge Seymour Road | health and fitness suite | 1,079 yd |
| Hybrid Mma And Fitness Centre CLARE PLACE | health and fitness suite | 1,092 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.