Sea View Avenue is in Plymouth and in Plymouth district. PL4 8RU 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 Sea View Avenue, Plymouth, PL4 8RU and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: PL4 8RN, PL4 8RP, PL4 8SQ, PL4 8RJ, PL4 8RR, PL4 7PS, PL4 8SS, PL4 8RL, PL4 8RH.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. However, the area surrounding PL4 8RU is primarily male, with 54.3% 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 | 43.5% | 45.7% | 2.2% | 51.0% | -5.3% |
| Male | 56.5% | 54.3% | -2.2% | 49.0% | 5.3% |
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 8RU, a significant portion of the population is single, making up 57.4% 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 | 71.2% | 57.4% | -13.8% | 37.9% | 19.5% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 17.5% | 20.2% | 2.7% | 44.2% | -24.0% |
| Separated | 1.5% | 2.7% | 1.2% | 2.2% | 0.5% |
| Divorced | 7.7% | 16.6% | 8.9% | 9.1% | 7.5% |
| Widowed | 2.2% | 3.1% | 0.9% | 6.1% | -3.0% |
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 | 45.2% | 42.7% | -2.5% | 48.4% | -5.7% |
| Good health | 36.1% | 39% | 2.9% | 33.6% | 5.4% |
| Fair health | 13.3% | 13.1% | -0.2% | 12.7% | 0.4% |
| Bad health | 3.4% | 4.5% | 1.1% | 4.0% | 0.5% |
| Very bad health | 2% | 0.7% | -1.3% | 1.2% | -0.5% |
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 | 5.1% | 15.2% | 10.1% | 18.2% | -3.0% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 5.5% | 8.5% | 3.0% | 9.6% | -1.1% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 13.9% | 12.5% | -1.4% | 13.4% | -0.9% |
| Apprenticeship | 2.9% | 4% | 1.1% | 5.3% | -1.3% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 41.2% | 26.3% | -14.9% | 16.9% | 9.4% |
| Degree or Similar | 26.3% | 31.3% | 5.0% | 33.8% | -2.5% |
| Other | 5.1% | 2.2% | -2.9% | 2.8% | -0.6% |
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% | 1.5% | 1.5% | 1.1% | 0.4% |
| Chinese | 0% | 0.4% | 0.4% | 0.7% | -0.3% |
| Pakistani | 0% | 1.1% | 1.1% | 2.7% | -1.6% |
| Other Asian | 1.4% | 1.1% | -0.3% | 1.6% | -0.5% |
| Black African | 0.7% | 4.1% | 3.4% | 2.5% | 1.6% |
| Black Caribbean | 0% | 3% | 3.0% | 1.0% | 2.0% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 0.3% | 1.5% | 1.2% | 0.8% | 0.7% |
| Mixed White and African | 0% | 1.9% | 1.9% | 0.4% | 1.5% |
| Mixed Other | 0% | 0.7% | 0.7% | 0.8% | -0.1% |
| White | 96.9% | 82.2% | -14.7% | 81.4% | 0.8% |
| Arab | 0.7% | 2.6% | 1.9% | 0.6% | 2.0% |
In this area, 77.2% 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 | 90.1% | 77.2% | -12.9% | 83.2% | -6.0% |
| European Union | 5.8% | 7.9% | 2.1% | 6.1% | 1.8% |
| Rest of Europe | 0.3% | 0.4% | 0.1% | 0.8% | -0.4% |
| Africa | 1% | 4.1% | 3.1% | 2.7% | 1.4% |
| Middle East and Asia | 2% | 6% | 4.0% | 5.6% | 0.4% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 0.3% | 4.1% | 3.8% | 1.3% | 2.8% |
| Oceania | 0.3% | 0.4% | 0.1% | 0.3% | 0.1% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 90.1% | 77.7% | -12.4% | 83.2% | -5.5% |
| 10+ Years | 0.7% | 8.7% | 8.0% | 9.8% | -1.1% |
| 5-10 Years | 4.4% | 4.5% | 0.1% | 2.9% | 1.6% |
| 2-5 Years | 2.7% | 4.5% | 1.8% | 2.2% | 2.3% |
| Less than 2 years | 2% | 4.5% | 2.5% | 1.9% | 2.6% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 61.7% | 76.7% | -15.0% |
| France | 0.4% | 0.3% | 0.1% |
| Portugal | 0.8% | 0.5% | 0.3% |
| Spain | 0.8% | 0.4% | 0.4% |
| Poland | 1.1% | 1.3% | -0.2% |
| Romania | 2.3% | 0.9% | 1.4% |
| Other EU countries | 5.7% | 1.5% | 4.2% |
| Southern Asia | 1.5% | 1.2% | 0.3% |
| North America and the Caribbean | 0.8% | 0.3% | 0.5% |
| Oceania | 0.4% | 0.1% | 0.3% |
| No passport held | 24.6% | 13.5% | 11.1% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 50.9% | 37.2% | 13.7% |
| Christian | 30% | 46.2% | -16.2% |
| Buddhist | 0.4% | 0.5% | -0.1% |
| Muslim | 8.2% | 6.5% | 1.7% |
| Other religion | 1.9% | 0.6% | 1.3% |
| Not answered | 8.6% | 6.0% | 2.6% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Sea View Avenue was 215.7 per 1,000 residents, which is 95.3% higher than the Efford and Lipson average. The most reported crime type was Violence and sexual offences.
Sea View Avenue has the 8th highest crime rate of 81 local areas in Efford and Lipson and the 94th highest crime rate of 837 local areas in Plymouth .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 82.4 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been rising year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has fallen by about -22.5%.

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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 31 Sea View Avenue, Plymouth, City Of Plymouth Terraced, an established residential building | £185,000 | 2025-07-18 | £183,946 |
| 17 Sea View Avenue, Plymouth, City Of Plymouth Terraced, an established residential building | £245,000 | 2025-03-18 | £253,975 |
| First Floor Flat 21 Sea View Avenue, Plymouth, City Of Plymouth Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £115,000 | 2025-02-21 | £115,584 |
| 30 Sea View Avenue, Plymouth, City Of Plymouth Terraced, an established residential building | £215,000 | 2024-10-30 | £221,342 |
| 40 Sea View Avenue, Plymouth, City Of Plymouth Terraced, an established residential building | £255,000 | 2023-09-04 | £271,879 |
The percentage of student residents living in PL4 8RU 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 | 86 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 26 |
| Retired | 21 |
| Part-Time Employee | 16 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 16 |
| Self-Employed | 16 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 14 |
| Looking after home or family | 10 |
| Unemployed | 8 |
| Other | 7 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 19 |
| Human health and social work activities | 19 |
| Education | 16 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 13 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 9 |
| Construction | 7 |
| Transport and storage | 7 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 7 |
| Other | 6 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 6 |
| Information and communication | 5 |
| Manufacturing | 5 |
| Real estate activities | 5 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 2 |
| 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 | 3,941 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 | 4,428 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 | 3out of 4 | 282 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Salisbury Road Primary School Salisbury Road , PL4 8QZ | - not rated | 282 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Salisbury Road Junior School Salisbury Road , St Jude's PL4 8QZ | - not rated | 282 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Salisbury Road Infants' School Salisbury Road , Mount Gould PL4 8QZ | - not rated | 282 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Lipson Vale Primary School Bernice Terrace , Lipson PL4 7HW | 3out of 4 | 645 yd | Community school | 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 | 3out of 4 | 645 yd | Academy converter | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Lipson Community College Bernice Terrace , Lipson PL4 7PG | - not rated | 645 yd | Foundation school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Plymouth High School for Girls St Lawrence Road , PL4 6HT | 3out of 4 | 932 yd | Academy converter | No | Girls | More About School |
| Plymouth High School for Girls St Lawrence Road , PL4 6HT | - not rated | 932 yd | Community school | No | Girls | More About School |
| Burleigh County Secondary School Burleigh Lane , PL3 5PP | - not rated | 1,915 yd | Community school | 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 | 3,371 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 | 2,473 yd | Free schools | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Immanuel School Shaftesbury Centre , Shaftesbury Cottages PL4 8JD | - not rated | 714 yd | Other independent school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Tamar Education Trust 1 Holborn Street , Cattedown PL4 0NN | - not rated | 938 yd | Miscellaneous | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Tamar Education Trust C.O. Pws Holborn Street , PL4 0NN | - not rated | 938 yd | Other independent school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| University of Plymouth Drake Circus , PL4 8AA | - not rated | 1,114 yd | Higher education institutions | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Arts University Plymouth Tavistock Place , PL4 8AT | - not rated | 1,117 yd | Higher education institutions | 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 | 346 yd | |
| Wayside Cafe at Salisbury Road Baptist Church | Salisbury Road Baptist Church, Rosebery Avenue | 353 yd | |
| Cobblers and Coffee | 117 Beaumont Road | 419 yd | |
| Live Well Community Cafe | Mount Gould Local Care Centre, 200 Mount Gould Road | 612 yd | |
| Cafe Pausa | 1 Friary Park, Exeter Street | 744 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Saltram Club | 54 Salisbury Road | 213 yd | |
| The Penguin | Ashford Crescent | 664 yd | |
| Grenville Hotel | 82-84 Grenville Road | 704 yd | |
| Fawn Private Members Club | 39 Prospect Street | 747 yd | |
| The Seymour Arms | The Seymour Arms, 10 Seymour Street | 780 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| St Judes Grill | 17 Cecil Avenue | 146 yd | |
| Lipson Tandoori | 10 Ladysmith Road | 193 yd | |
| Top China | 29 Percy Terrace | 566 yd | |
| Lilahs kitchen | 28 Percy Terrace, Alexandra Road | 566 yd | |
| Wok n Roll | 78 Beaumont Road | 566 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| The Co-operative Food | 56 Salisbury Road | 213 yd | |
| The Co-operative Food | 131 Beaumont Road | 511 yd | |
| Aldi | Longfield Place | 590 yd | |
| Tesco Express | 125-129 Alexandra Road | 616 yd | |
| Mutley Bazzar Ltd | 29 Mutley Plain | 813 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Tothill Park CARMARTHEN ROAD | grass pitches, tennis courts | 648 yd |
| Pure Gym (Plymouth) ENDEVOUR HOUSE ENDEVOUR HOUSE ALEXANDRA ROAD | health and fitness suite | 657 yd |
| Lipson Playing Field Bernice Terrace | grass pitches | 771 yd |
| Plymouth High School For Girls ST. LAWRENCE ROAD | tennis courts | 890 yd |
| Astor Park Cattedown Road | grass pitches | 896 yd |
| Morgan'S Wellbeing Centre (Plymouth) (Closed) 11-14 11-14 Gibbon Lane | health and fitness suite | 910 yd |
| Trugym Plymouth Lunar Rise Lunar Rise Exeter Street | health and fitness suite | 1,033 yd |
| Core Fitness (Closed) Rear of Blake Lodge Rear of Blake Lodge Seymour Road | health and fitness suite | 1,076 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 | 144 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 600 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 600 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 10 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 15.7 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 40 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.