Durham Avenue is in Plymouth and in Plymouth district. PL4 8SP 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 Durham Avenue, Plymouth, PL4 8SP and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: PL4 8SJ, PL4 8SX, PL4 8SL, PL4 8SD, PL4 8SZ, PL4 9EE, PL4 9ED, PL4 8TF, PL4 8SF.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. The local area around PL4 8SP is generally consistent with those figures, having a male population of 48.7%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Female | 46.8% | 51.3% | 4.5% | 51.0% | 0.3% |
| Male | 53.2% | 48.7% | -4.5% | 49.0% | -0.3% |
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 8SP, a significant portion of the population is single, making up 53.6% 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 | 47.6% | 53.6% | 6.0% | 37.9% | 15.7% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 33.5% | 25.9% | -7.6% | 44.2% | -18.3% |
| Married: Same sex | 0.9% | 0% | -0.9% | 0.3% | -0.3% |
| Civil partnership: Same sex | 0% | 0.4% | 0.4% | 0.1% | 0.3% |
| Separated | 1.7% | 0.4% | -1.3% | 2.2% | -1.8% |
| Divorced | 12.4% | 15.2% | 2.8% | 9.1% | 6.1% |
| Widowed | 3.9% | 4.5% | 0.6% | 6.1% | -1.6% |
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 | 53.9% | 49.3% | -4.6% | 48.4% | 0.9% |
| Good health | 34.4% | 35.2% | 0.8% | 33.6% | 1.6% |
| Fair health | 8.5% | 11.5% | 3.0% | 12.7% | -1.2% |
| Bad health | 2.5% | 3% | 0.5% | 4.0% | -1.0% |
| Very bad health | 0.7% | 1.1% | 0.4% | 1.2% | -0.1% |
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.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| No qualifications | 15.5% | 16.5% | 1.0% | 18.2% | -1.7% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 9.4% | 5.8% | -3.6% | 9.6% | -3.8% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 14.6% | 13.4% | -1.2% | 13.4% | 0.0% |
| Apprenticeship | 4.7% | 6.3% | 1.6% | 5.3% | 1.0% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 21% | 18.8% | -2.2% | 16.9% | 1.9% |
| Degree or Similar | 29.6% | 35.3% | 5.7% | 33.8% | 1.5% |
| Other | 5.2% | 4% | -1.2% | 2.8% | 1.2% |
In this area, the population is predominantly white, with 92.9% identifying as such, significantly higher than the UK average of 81.4%. This indicates a lower level of ethnic diversity compared to the broader UK population.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bangladeshi | 0.7% | 0% | -0.7% | 1.1% | -1.1% |
| Chinese | 0% | 1.9% | 1.9% | 0.7% | 1.2% |
| Indian | 1.8% | 1.5% | -0.3% | 3.1% | -1.6% |
| Black African | 1.4% | 0% | -1.4% | 2.5% | -2.5% |
| Mixed White and African | 1.1% | 0.4% | -0.7% | 0.4% | 0.0% |
| Mixed White and Caribbean | 0% | 0.4% | 0.4% | 0.9% | -0.5% |
| Mixed Other | 0.7% | 1.1% | 0.4% | 0.8% | 0.3% |
| White | 94.3% | 92.9% | -1.4% | 81.4% | 11.5% |
| Other | 0% | 1.9% | 1.9% | 1.6% | 0.3% |
In this area, 84.4% 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 | 92.2% | 84.4% | -7.8% | 83.2% | 1.2% |
| European Union | 2.5% | 10.4% | 7.9% | 6.1% | 4.3% |
| Rest of Europe | 0.4% | 0.4% | 0.0% | 0.8% | -0.4% |
| Africa | 2.5% | 0.4% | -2.1% | 2.7% | -2.3% |
| Middle East and Asia | 2.1% | 3% | 0.9% | 5.6% | -2.6% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 0.4% | 1.1% | 0.7% | 1.3% | -0.2% |
| British Overseas | 0% | 0.4% | 0.4% | 0.0% | 0.4% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 91.5% | 84.4% | -7.1% | 83.2% | 1.2% |
| 10+ Years | 1.8% | 6.3% | 4.5% | 9.8% | -3.5% |
| 5-10 Years | 2.1% | 2.2% | 0.1% | 2.9% | -0.7% |
| 2-5 Years | 1.8% | 5.9% | 4.1% | 2.2% | 3.7% |
| Less than 2 years | 2.8% | 1.1% | -1.7% | 1.9% | -0.8% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 76.4% | 76.7% | -0.3% |
| Ireland | 0.4% | 0.6% | -0.2% |
| Portugal | 0.4% | 0.5% | -0.1% |
| Spain | 2.2% | 0.4% | 1.8% |
| Poland | 1.5% | 1.3% | 0.2% |
| Romania | 3.3% | 0.9% | 2.4% |
| Other EU countries | 2.6% | 1.5% | 1.1% |
| Eastern Asia | 0.4% | 0.3% | 0.1% |
| Southern Asia | 0.7% | 1.2% | -0.5% |
| North America and the Caribbean | 0.4% | 0.3% | 0.1% |
| Central and South America | 0.4% | 0.2% | 0.2% |
| No passport held | 11.4% | 13.5% | -2.1% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 52.2% | 37.2% | 15.0% |
| Christian | 39.6% | 46.2% | -6.6% |
| Hindu | 1.1% | 1.7% | -0.6% |
| Muslim | 0.7% | 6.5% | -5.8% |
| Not answered | 6.3% | 6.0% | 0.3% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Durham Avenue was 37.2 per 1,000 residents, which is 66.5% lower than the Efford and Lipson average. The most reported crime type was Violence and sexual offences.
Durham Avenue has the 17th lowest crime rate of 82 local areas in Efford and Lipson and the 248th lowest crime rate of 839 local areas in Plymouth .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 16.9 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been rising year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has fallen by about -78.0%.

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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 34 Durham Avenue, Plymouth, City Of Plymouth Terraced, an established residential building | £190,000 | 2025-03-14 | £192,598 |
| 35 Durham Avenue, Plymouth, City Of Plymouth Terraced, an established residential building | £212,000 | 2025-03-11 | £214,898 |
| 7 Durham Avenue, Plymouth, City Of Plymouth Terraced, an established residential building | £200,000 | 2024-10-04 | £204,130 |
| First Floor Flat, 48 Durham Avenue, Plymouth, City Of Plymouth Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £95,000 | 2024-05-20 | £96,951 |
| 40 Durham Avenue, Plymouth, City Of Plymouth Terraced, an established residential building | £172,000 | 2024-03-01 | £184,820 |
PL4 8SP area has a low unemployment rate. According to Census 2021, 3% 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.
| Full-Time Employee | 88 |
| Retired | 41 |
| Part-Time Employee | 27 |
| Self-Employed | 19 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 14 |
| Looking after home or family | 9 |
| Other | 7 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 7 |
| Unemployed | 6 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 5 |
| Human health and social work activities | 27 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 19 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 16 |
| Manufacturing | 11 |
| Education | 11 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 10 |
| Construction | 9 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 8 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 8 |
| Other | 8 |
| Information and communication | 6 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 4 |
| Transport and storage | 3 |
| Real estate activities | 2 |
| Electricity, gas, steam and air conditioning supply | 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 | 4,149 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Plym Bridge Nursery and Day Care Miller Way , Estover PL6 8UN | 3out of 4 | 4,474 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 | 225 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Lipson Vale Primary School Bernice Terrace , Lipson PL4 7HW | 3out of 4 | 662 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Prince Rock Primary School Embankment Road , PL4 9JF | 4out of 4 | 773 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Holy Cross Catholic Primary School 2 Beaumont Road , St Jude's PL4 9BE | 4out of 4 | 926 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Mount Street Primary School Mount Street , Greenbank PL4 8NZ | 2out of 4 | 992 yd | Academy sponsor led | Yes | 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 | 662 yd | Academy converter | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Plymouth High School for Girls St Lawrence Road , PL4 6HT | - not rated | 1,126 yd | Academy converter | No | Girls | More About School |
| Eggbuckland Community College Westcott Close , Eggbuckland PL6 5YB | 3out of 4 | 2,898 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Stoke Damerel Community College Somerset Place , Stoke PL3 4BD | 2out of 4 | 2,919 yd | Academy converter | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Scott Medical and Healthcare College Somerset Place , Stoke PL3 4BD | - not rated | 2,921 yd | Studio schools | No | 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 | 3,527 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 | 2,580 yd | Free schools | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Plymouth College of Art Tavistock Place , PL4 8AT | - not rated | 1,231 yd | Higher education institutions | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| University of Plymouth Drake Circus , PL4 8AA | - not rated | 1,260 yd | Higher education institutions | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| ACE Schools Plymouth Martins Gate , Bretonside PL4 0AT | 3out of 4 | 1,309 yd | Academy alternative provision converter | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Fletewood School at Derry Villas 88 North Road East , PL4 6AN | - not rated | 1,385 yd | Other independent school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Plymouth College Ford Park , Plymouth PL4 6RN | - not rated | 1,566 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Wayside Cafe at Salisbury Road Baptist Church | Salisbury Road Baptist Church, Rosebery Avenue | 49 yd | |
| Cobblers and Coffee | 117 Beaumont Road | 105 yd | |
| Live Well Community Cafe | Mount Gould Local Care Centre, 200 Mount Gould Road | 499 yd | |
| The Park Pavilion Cafe | The Lodge, Freedom Fields Park, 49 Greenbank Terrace | 647 yd | |
| Curnows Cafe | 8 Elliott Road | 649 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Saltram Club | 54 Salisbury Road | 135 yd | |
| Grenville Hotel | 82-84 Grenville Road | 467 yd | |
| Friary Vaults | 177-183 Grenville Road | 525 yd | |
| The Penguin | Ashford Crescent | 893 yd | |
| The Seymour Arms | The Seymour Arms, 10 Seymour Street | 952 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| St Judes Grill | 17 Cecil Avenue | 180 yd | |
| Wok n Roll | 78 Beaumont Road | 302 yd | |
| Atlantic Fryers & Pizza Ltd | 58 Faringdon Road | 360 yd | |
| Lipson Tandoori | 10 Ladysmith Road | 419 yd | |
| Grenville Fish and Chips | 129 Grenville Road | 501 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| The Co-operative Food | 56 Salisbury Road | 135 yd | |
| The Co-operative Food | 131 Beaumont Road | 213 yd | |
| Mini Deli | 56 Embankment Road | 636 yd | |
| The Co-operative Food | 40 Embankment Road | 636 yd | |
| Kushiara Foods | 80 Embankment Road | 636 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Tothill Park CARMARTHEN ROAD | grass pitches, tennis courts | 333 yd |
| Astor Park Cattedown Road | grass pitches | 712 yd |
| Lipson Playing Field Bernice Terrace | grass pitches | 771 yd |
| Prince Rock Playing Fields Embankment Lane | grass pitches | 820 yd |
| Crossfit Plymouth UNIT 71 UNIT 71 FARADAY ROAD | 921 yd | |
| Pure Gym (Plymouth) ENDEVOUR HOUSE ENDEVOUR HOUSE ALEXANDRA ROAD | health and fitness suite | 946 yd |
| Hybrid Mma And Fitness Centre CLARE PLACE | health and fitness suite | 995 yd |
| Plymouth Performance Gym UNIT 34-35 UNIT 34-35 FARADAY ROAD | health and fitness suite | 998 yd |
| Extreme Fitness (Closed) Unit 101/103 Unit 101/103 Faraday Road | health and fitness suite | 999 yd |
| Lipson Community Sports & Arts Centre BERNICE TERRACE | artificial grass pitch, grass pitches, 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% |
| Median download speed | 100 Mbit/s |
| Average download speed | 164.4 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 1000 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 1000 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 19 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 17.8 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 50 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.