Mainstone Avenue is in Plymouth and in Plymouth district. PL4 9NA 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 Mainstone Avenue, Plymouth, PL4 9NA and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: PL4 9NE, PL4 9NB, PL4 9NF, PL4 9NG, PL4 0PR, PL4 9NQ, PL4 0QP, PL4 9HY, PL4 0PS.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. The area surrounding PL4 9NA has a slightly higher male population, with 50.3% 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 | 52.7% | 49.7% | -3.0% | 51.0% | -1.3% |
| Male | 47.3% | 50.3% | 3.0% | 49.0% | 1.3% |
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 9NA, a significant portion of the population is single, making up 50% 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 | 43.8% | 50% | 6.2% | 37.9% | 12.1% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 35.5% | 22.7% | -12.8% | 44.2% | -21.5% |
| Married: Same sex | 0% | 0.7% | 0.7% | 0.3% | 0.4% |
| Separated | 1% | 2.3% | 1.3% | 2.2% | 0.1% |
| Divorced | 13.4% | 16% | 2.6% | 9.1% | 6.9% |
| Widowed | 6.2% | 8.3% | 2.1% | 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.
This area has a lower percentage of residents reporting their health as Good or Very Good (69.8%) compared to the average (82%). This typically indicates either an older population or social deprivation in the area.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Very good health | 35.8% | 36.8% | 1.0% | 48.4% | -11.6% |
| Good health | 36.4% | 33% | -3.4% | 33.6% | -0.6% |
| Fair health | 16.3% | 20.5% | 4.2% | 12.7% | 7.8% |
| Bad health | 8.7% | 7.1% | -1.6% | 4.0% | 3.1% |
| Very bad health | 2.7% | 2.6% | -0.1% | 1.2% | 1.4% |
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 | 27.2% | 26.3% | -0.9% | 18.2% | 8.1% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 13.1% | 13% | -0.1% | 9.6% | 3.4% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 12.4% | 11.7% | -0.7% | 13.4% | -1.7% |
| Apprenticeship | 4.8% | 7.3% | 2.5% | 5.3% | 2.0% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 14.8% | 16.3% | 1.5% | 16.9% | -0.6% |
| Degree or Similar | 20.7% | 23.3% | 2.6% | 33.8% | -10.5% |
| Other | 6.9% | 2% | -4.9% | 2.8% | -0.8% |
In this area, the population is predominantly white, with 91.2% 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 | 0.3% | 0% | -0.3% | 1.1% | -1.1% |
| Chinese | 1.5% | 0% | -1.5% | 0.7% | -0.7% |
| Other Asian | 1.5% | 2.3% | 0.8% | 1.6% | 0.7% |
| Black African | 0.6% | 0.6% | 0.0% | 2.5% | -1.9% |
| Black Caribbean | 0% | 1.1% | 1.1% | 1.0% | 0.1% |
| Other Black | 0% | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.5% | -0.2% |
| Mixed White and African | 0.6% | 2% | 1.4% | 0.4% | 1.6% |
| Mixed White and Caribbean | 0% | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.9% | -0.6% |
| Mixed Other | 1.2% | 0.3% | -0.9% | 0.8% | -0.5% |
| White | 93.7% | 91.2% | -2.5% | 81.4% | 9.8% |
| Arab | 0% | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.6% | -0.3% |
| Other | 0.6% | 1.7% | 1.1% | 1.6% | 0.1% |
In this area, 82.9% 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 | 91% | 82.9% | -8.1% | 83.2% | -0.3% |
| European Union | 2.7% | 11.7% | 9.0% | 6.1% | 5.6% |
| Rest of Europe | 0% | 0.6% | 0.6% | 0.8% | -0.2% |
| Africa | 1.2% | 0.9% | -0.3% | 2.7% | -1.8% |
| Middle East and Asia | 4.8% | 3.1% | -1.7% | 5.6% | -2.5% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 0.3% | 0.9% | 0.6% | 1.3% | -0.4% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 91% | 82.2% | -8.8% | 83.2% | -1.0% |
| 10+ Years | 0.3% | 7.3% | 7.0% | 9.8% | -2.5% |
| 5-10 Years | 2.1% | 4% | 1.9% | 2.9% | 1.1% |
| 2-5 Years | 3% | 4.8% | 1.8% | 2.2% | 2.6% |
| Less than 2 years | 3.6% | 1.7% | -1.9% | 1.9% | -0.2% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 61.9% | 76.7% | -14.8% |
| Germany | 0.3% | 0.2% | 0.1% |
| Lithuania | 0.6% | 0.3% | 0.3% |
| Poland | 2% | 1.3% | 0.7% |
| Romania | 5.4% | 0.9% | 4.5% |
| Other EU countries | 2% | 1.5% | 0.5% |
| Central and Western Africa | 0.6% | 0.3% | 0.3% |
| No passport held | 27.3% | 13.5% | 13.8% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 48.9% | 37.2% | 11.7% |
| Christian | 42% | 46.2% | -4.2% |
| Hindu | 1.1% | 1.7% | -0.6% |
| Other religion | 1.7% | 0.6% | 1.1% |
| Not answered | 6.3% | 6.0% | 0.3% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Mainstone Avenue was 61.7 per 1,000 residents, which is 51.9% lower than the Drake average. The most reported crime type was Violence and sexual offences.
Mainstone Avenue has the 9th lowest crime rate of 62 local areas in Drake and the 393rd lowest crime rate of 839 local areas in Plymouth .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 32.2 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been rising year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has fallen by about -65.5%.

Households in this area have a lower level of wealth compared to the average household in England and Wales. 83% 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 Mainstone Avenue, Plymouth, City Of Plymouth Terraced, an established residential building | £202,450 | 2025-04-29 | £206,023 |
| 33 Mainstone Avenue, Plymouth, City Of Plymouth Terraced, an established residential building | £205,000 | 2025-04-17 | £208,618 |
| Ground Floor Flat 21 Mainstone Avenue, Plymouth, City Of Plymouth Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £55,000 | 2025-01-10 | £55,957 |
| 89 Mainstone Avenue, Plymouth, City Of Plymouth Terraced, an established residential building | £205,000 | 2024-10-11 | £209,233 |
| 69 Mainstone Avenue, Plymouth, City Of Plymouth Terraced, an established residential building | £187,500 | 2023-11-07 | £200,438 |
PL4 9NA 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 | 90 |
| Retired | 49 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 43 |
| Part-Time Employee | 38 |
| Self-Employed | 23 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 19 |
| Looking after home or family | 17 |
| Other | 8 |
| Unemployed | 8 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 4 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 29 |
| Human health and social work activities | 26 |
| Education | 17 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 14 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 14 |
| Manufacturing | 13 |
| Construction | 8 |
| Other | 6 |
| Transport and storage | 6 |
| Information and communication | 5 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 4 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 2 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 1 |
| Real estate activities | 1 |
| 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 | 4,673 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Plym Bridge Nursery and Day Care Miller Way , Estover PL6 8UN | 3out of 4 | 5,204 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Prince Rock Primary School Embankment Road , PL4 9JF | 4out of 4 | 470 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Salisbury Road Primary School Salisbury Road , PL4 8QZ | 2out of 4 | 662 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Holy Cross Catholic Primary School 2 Beaumont Road , St Jude's PL4 9BE | 4out of 4 | 822 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Mount Street Primary School Mount Street , Greenbank PL4 8NZ | 2out of 4 | 1,219 yd | Academy sponsor led | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Lipson Vale Primary School Bernice Terrace , Lipson PL4 7HW | 3out of 4 | 1,419 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 | 2out of 4 | 1,419 yd | Academy converter | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Plymouth High School for Girls St Lawrence Road , PL4 6HT | - not rated | 1,580 yd | Academy converter | No | Girls | More About School |
| Plymstock School Church Road , Plymstock PL9 9AZ | 3out of 4 | 2,768 yd | Academy converter | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Devonport High School for Boys Paradise Road , Stoke PL1 5QP | 4out of 4 | 3,152 yd | Academy converter | Not Applicable | Boys | More About School |
| Stoke Damerel Community College Somerset Place , Stoke PL3 4BD | 2out of 4 | 3,218 yd | Academy converter | 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 | 3,592 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 | 2,450 yd | Free schools | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| ACE Schools Plymouth Martins Gate , Bretonside PL4 0AT | 3out of 4 | 1,120 yd | Academy alternative provision converter | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Plymouth College of Art Tavistock Place , PL4 8AT | - not rated | 1,298 yd | Higher education institutions | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| University of Plymouth Drake Circus , PL4 8AA | - not rated | 1,452 yd | Higher education institutions | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Fletewood School at Derry Villas 88 North Road East , PL4 6AN | - not rated | 1,693 yd | Other independent school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Plymouth College Ford Park , Plymouth PL4 6RN | - not rated | 2,193 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Curnows Cafe | 8 Elliott Road | 210 yd | |
| Bonnie's Brunch | The Business Centre, 2 Cattedown Road | 276 yd | |
| Bella Italia Plymouth also t/a Supa Nonna | Barbican Leisure Park, 12a Barbican Approach | 426 yd | |
| The Hideaway Cafe | Unit 24-25, Faraday Mill Business Park, Cattewater Road | 434 yd | |
| Pizza Express | Barbican Leisure Park, Barbican Approach | 457 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Grenville Hotel | 82-84 Grenville Road | 328 yd | |
| Friary Vaults | 177-183 Grenville Road | 395 yd | |
| Lockyers Quay Cookhouse and Pub | 1 Lockyers Quay | 586 yd | |
| Saltram Club | 54 Salisbury Road | 826 yd | |
| Royal Western Yacht Club | Queen Annes Battery, Queen Anne Place | 872 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Embankment Kebab & Pizza | 76 Embankment Road | 156 yd | |
| China Express | 96 Embankment Road | 158 yd | |
| Aladdin's Indian Takeaway | 66 Embankment Road | 158 yd | |
| Grenville Fish and Chips | 129 Grenville Road | 346 yd | |
| Golden Place | 204 Exeter Street | 416 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Mini Deli | 56 Embankment Road | 158 yd | |
| The Co-operative Food | 40 Embankment Road | 158 yd | |
| Kushiara Foods | 80 Embankment Road | 158 yd | |
| K W Foods | 5-7 Brunswick Road | 392 yd | |
| Asian Food Store | 7-9 Holborn Street | 471 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Astor Park Cattedown Road | grass pitches | 208 yd |
| Crossfit Plymouth UNIT 71 UNIT 71 FARADAY ROAD | 358 yd | |
| Nuffield Health (Plymouth) BARBICAN APPROACH | health and fitness suite, swimming pool | 410 yd |
| Hybrid Mma And Fitness Centre CLARE PLACE | health and fitness suite | 424 yd |
| Plymouth Performance Gym UNIT 34-35 UNIT 34-35 FARADAY ROAD | health and fitness suite | 456 yd |
| Extreme Fitness (Closed) Unit 101/103 Unit 101/103 Faraday Road | health and fitness suite | 459 yd |
| Tothill Park CARMARTHEN ROAD | grass pitches, tennis courts | 702 yd |
| Prince Rock Playing Fields Embankment Lane | grass pitches | 784 yd |
| Trugym Plymouth Lunar Rise Lunar Rise Exeter Street | health and fitness suite | 1,088 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 | 150.7 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 1000 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 1000 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 19.4 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 18.3 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 50 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.