Rosebery Lane is in Plymouth and in City Of Plymouth district. PL4 8TE 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 Rosebery Lane, Plymouth, PL4 8TE and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: PL4 7PU, PL4 8ST, PL4 8SU, PL4 7PT, PL4 8TH, PL4 8SR, PL4 7NL, PL4 8SH, PL4 8SW.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. However, the area surrounding PL4 8TE is primarily male, with 55.9% 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 | 49.6% | 44.1% | -5.5% | 51.0% | -6.9% |
| Male | 50.4% | 55.9% | 5.5% | 49.0% | 6.9% |
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 8TE, a significant portion of the population is single, making up 60.9% 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 | 63.3% | 60.9% | -2.4% | 37.9% | 23.0% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 13.1% | 16.2% | 3.1% | 44.2% | -28.0% |
| Separated | 1.3% | 3.9% | 2.6% | 2.2% | 1.7% |
| Divorced | 9.3% | 15.1% | 5.8% | 9.1% | 6.0% |
| Widowed | 13.1% | 3.9% | -9.2% | 6.1% | -2.2% |
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 | 43.7% | 48.5% | 4.8% | 48.4% | 0.1% |
| Good health | 31.1% | 32.7% | 1.6% | 33.6% | -0.9% |
| Fair health | 16.7% | 14.9% | -1.8% | 12.7% | 2.2% |
| Bad health | 6.7% | 2% | -4.7% | 4.0% | -2.0% |
| Very bad health | 1.9% | 2% | 0.1% | 1.2% | 0.8% |
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 | 20.3% | 12.8% | -7.5% | 18.2% | -5.4% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 13.5% | 11.7% | -1.8% | 9.6% | 2.1% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 14.3% | 10.1% | -4.2% | 13.4% | -3.3% |
| Apprenticeship | 1.7% | 3.9% | 2.2% | 5.3% | -1.4% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 21.9% | 17.9% | -4.0% | 16.9% | 1.0% |
| Degree or Similar | 24.5% | 41.3% | 16.8% | 33.8% | 7.5% |
| Other | 3.8% | 2.2% | -1.6% | 2.8% | -0.6% |
This area closely mirrors the overall ethnic composition of the UK, with 89.6% of the population identifying as white, with UK average of 81.4%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Chinese | 0.7% | 0% | -0.7% | 0.7% | -0.7% |
| Other Asian | 0.4% | 0% | -0.4% | 1.6% | -1.6% |
| Black African | 0.4% | 1.5% | 1.1% | 2.5% | -1.0% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 0.4% | 1% | 0.6% | 0.8% | 0.2% |
| Mixed White and African | 1.5% | 0.5% | -1.0% | 0.4% | 0.1% |
| Mixed White and Caribbean | 0.7% | 1% | 0.3% | 0.9% | 0.1% |
| Mixed Other | 0.4% | 2.5% | 2.1% | 0.8% | 1.7% |
| White | 94.4% | 89.6% | -4.8% | 81.4% | 8.2% |
| Arab | 0.7% | 0.5% | -0.2% | 0.6% | -0.1% |
| Other | 0.4% | 3.5% | 3.1% | 1.6% | 1.9% |
In this area, 86.1% 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 | 85.6% | 86.1% | 0.5% | 83.2% | 2.9% |
| European Union | 8.1% | 5.9% | -2.2% | 6.1% | -0.2% |
| Rest of Europe | 0.4% | 0.5% | 0.1% | 0.8% | -0.3% |
| Africa | 1.9% | 1.5% | -0.4% | 2.7% | -1.2% |
| Middle East and Asia | 1.9% | 5.4% | 3.5% | 5.6% | -0.2% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 0.7% | 0.5% | -0.2% | 1.3% | -0.8% |
| Oceania | 0.4% | 0% | -0.4% | 0.3% | -0.3% |
| British Overseas | 1.1% | 0% | -1.1% | 0.0% | 0.0% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 85.2% | 85.3% | 0.1% | 83.2% | 2.1% |
| 10+ Years | 2.2% | 9.3% | 7.1% | 9.8% | -0.5% |
| 5-10 Years | 3% | 2.5% | -0.5% | 2.9% | -0.4% |
| 2-5 Years | 3.7% | 1.5% | -2.2% | 2.2% | -0.7% |
| Less than 2 years | 5.9% | 1.5% | -4.4% | 1.9% | -0.4% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 71.7% | 76.7% | -5.0% |
| France | 0.5% | 0.3% | 0.2% |
| Spain | 0.5% | 0.4% | 0.1% |
| Poland | 2% | 1.3% | 0.7% |
| Romania | 1% | 0.9% | 0.1% |
| Other EU countries | 2% | 1.5% | 0.5% |
| Central and Western Africa | 1.5% | 0.3% | 1.2% |
| South and Eastern Africa | 0.5% | 0.2% | 0.3% |
| Middle East | 0.5% | 0.1% | 0.4% |
| South-East Asia | 0.5% | 0.2% | 0.3% |
| No passport held | 19.5% | 13.5% | 6.0% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 58.9% | 37.2% | 21.7% |
| Christian | 30.7% | 46.2% | -15.5% |
| Muslim | 3.5% | 6.5% | -3.0% |
| Other religion | 2.5% | 0.6% | 1.9% |
| Not answered | 4.5% | 6.0% | -1.5% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Rosebery Lane was 188.8 per 1,000 residents, which is 70.4% higher than the Efford and Lipson average. The most reported crime type was Violence and sexual offences.
Rosebery Lane has the 11th highest crime rate of 82 local areas in Efford and Lipson and the 124th highest crime rate of 839 local areas in Plymouth .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 77.3 crimes per 1,000 residents and have remained broadly unchanged year on year.

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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 11 Rosebery Lane, Plymouth, City Of Plymouth Detached, an established residential building | £49,000 | 2012-08-23 | £79,304 |
The percentage of student residents living in PL4 8TE 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 | 66 |
| Retired | 18 |
| Part-Time Employee | 16 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 16 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 15 |
| Self-Employed | 14 |
| Other | 11 |
| Unemployed | 11 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 7 |
| Looking after home or family | 6 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 22 |
| Human health and social work activities | 18 |
| Manufacturing | 16 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 11 |
| Other | 10 |
| Construction | 10 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 8 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 7 |
| Education | 6 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 5 |
| Water supply; sewerage, waste management and remediation activities | 2 |
| Agriculture, forestry and fishing | 2 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 2 |
| Information and communication | 2 |
| Transport and storage | 1 |
| 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 | 4,008 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Plym Bridge Nursery and Day Care Miller Way , Estover PL6 8UN | 3out of 4 | 4,255 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 | 428 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Lipson Vale Primary School Bernice Terrace , Lipson PL4 7HW | 3out of 4 | 453 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Prince Rock Primary School Embankment Road , PL4 9JF | 4out of 4 | 981 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Mount Street Primary School Mount Street , Greenbank PL4 8NZ | 2out of 4 | 1,041 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 | 1,079 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 | 453 yd | Academy converter | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Plymouth High School for Girls St Lawrence Road , PL4 6HT | - not rated | 1,071 yd | Academy converter | No | Girls | More About School |
| Eggbuckland Community College Westcott Close , Eggbuckland PL6 5YB | 3out of 4 | 2,656 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Stoke Damerel Community College Somerset Place , Stoke PL3 4BD | 2out of 4 | 2,868 yd | Academy converter | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Devonport High School for Girls Lyndhurst Road , Peverell PL2 3DL | 3out of 4 | 2,869 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 | 3,544 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 | 2,667 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 | 1,298 yd | Higher education institutions | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Plymouth College of Art Tavistock Place , PL4 8AT | - not rated | 1,311 yd | Higher education institutions | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Fletewood School at Derry Villas 88 North Road East , PL4 6AN | - not rated | 1,373 yd | Other independent school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Plymouth College Ford Park , Plymouth PL4 6RN | - not rated | 1,409 yd | Other independent school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| ACE Schools Plymouth Martins Gate , Bretonside PL4 0AT | 3out of 4 | 1,451 yd | Academy alternative provision converter | Not Applicable | 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 | 238 yd | |
| Cobblers and Coffee | 117 Beaumont Road | 295 yd | |
| Live Well Community Cafe | Mount Gould Local Care Centre, 200 Mount Gould Road | 365 yd | |
| The Park Pavilion Cafe | The Lodge, Freedom Fields Park, 49 Greenbank Terrace | 583 yd | |
| The Backstreet Spot | 17 Ivydale Road | 862 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Saltram Club | 54 Salisbury Road | 257 yd | |
| The Penguin | Ashford Crescent | 661 yd | |
| Grenville Hotel | 82-84 Grenville Road | 708 yd | |
| Friary Vaults | 177-183 Grenville Road | 749 yd | |
| Fawn Private Members Club | 39 Prospect Street | 994 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Lipson Tandoori | 10 Ladysmith Road | 222 yd | |
| St Judes Grill | 17 Cecil Avenue | 222 yd | |
| Wok n Roll | 78 Beaumont Road | 357 yd | |
| Atlantic Fryers & Pizza Ltd | 58 Faringdon Road | 379 yd | |
| Lilahs kitchen | 28 Percy Terrace, Alexandra Road | 512 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| The Co-operative Food | 56 Salisbury Road | 257 yd | |
| The Co-operative Food | 131 Beaumont Road | 339 yd | |
| Tesco Express | 125-129 Alexandra Road | 663 yd | |
| Aldi | Longfield Place | 800 yd | |
| Mini Deli | 56 Embankment Road | 877 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Tothill Park CARMARTHEN ROAD | grass pitches, tennis courts | 493 yd |
| Lipson Playing Field Bernice Terrace | grass pitches | 568 yd |
| Pure Gym (Plymouth) ENDEVOUR HOUSE ENDEVOUR HOUSE ALEXANDRA ROAD | health and fitness suite | 747 yd |
| Astor Park Cattedown Road | grass pitches | 948 yd |
| Lipson Community Sports & Arts Centre BERNICE TERRACE | artificial grass pitch, grass pitches, health and fitness suite | 959 yd |
| Prince Rock Playing Fields Embankment Lane | grass pitches | 968 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 | 20.0% |
| Percentage of premises that have Ultrafast Broadband (300Mbit/s or greater) coverage from fixed broadband | 20.0% |
| Percentage of premises that have coverage from a Gigabit capable service from fixed broadband | 20.0% |
| 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.