Williams Avenue is in Plymouth and in City Of Plymouth district. PL4 9NX 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 Williams Avenue, Plymouth, PL4 9NX and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: PL4 9NP, PL4 9NR, PL4 9PB, PL4 9NT, PL4 9PD, PL4 9NN, PL4 9LN, PL4 9NL, PL4 9NJ.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. However, the area surrounding PL4 9NX is primarily male, with 55.7% 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 | 43.1% | 44.3% | 1.2% | 51.0% | -6.7% |
| Male | 56.9% | 55.7% | -1.2% | 49.0% | 6.7% |
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 9NX, a significant portion of the population is single, making up 55% 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 | 46.6% | 55% | 8.4% | 37.9% | 17.1% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 28% | 22.2% | -5.8% | 44.2% | -22.0% |
| Separated | 1.2% | 5.3% | 4.1% | 2.2% | 3.1% |
| Divorced | 18% | 12.2% | -5.8% | 9.1% | 3.1% |
| Widowed | 6.2% | 5.3% | -0.9% | 6.1% | -0.8% |
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 (63.4%) 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 | 34.9% | 34.2% | -0.7% | 48.4% | -14.2% |
| Good health | 29.2% | 29.2% | 0.0% | 33.6% | -4.4% |
| Fair health | 21% | 23% | 2.0% | 12.7% | 10.3% |
| Bad health | 12.3% | 10.1% | -2.2% | 4.0% | 6.1% |
| Very bad health | 2.6% | 3.5% | 0.9% | 1.2% | 2.3% |
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.
This area stands out for its low percentage of residents with higher education degree. The UK average is 33.8%, while in this area it is 22%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| No qualifications | 37.9% | 21.5% | -16.4% | 18.2% | 3.3% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 20.5% | 17.3% | -3.2% | 9.6% | 7.7% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 14.3% | 14.1% | -0.2% | 13.4% | 0.7% |
| Apprenticeship | 4.3% | 3.7% | -0.6% | 5.3% | -1.6% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 6.8% | 17.3% | 10.5% | 16.9% | 0.4% |
| Degree or Similar | 13% | 22% | 9.0% | 33.8% | -11.8% |
| Other | 3.1% | 4.2% | 1.1% | 2.8% | 1.4% |
This area closely mirrors the overall ethnic composition of the UK, with 85.4% of the population identifying as white, with UK average of 81.4%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bangladeshi | 0.5% | 1.6% | 1.1% | 1.1% | 0.5% |
| Pakistani | 0% | 0.8% | 0.8% | 2.7% | -1.9% |
| Other Asian | 0% | 2% | 2.0% | 1.6% | 0.4% |
| Black African | 2.6% | 5.1% | 2.5% | 2.5% | 2.6% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 0.5% | 0% | -0.5% | 0.8% | -0.8% |
| Mixed White and African | 0.5% | 0% | -0.5% | 0.4% | -0.4% |
| Mixed White and Caribbean | 1% | 0% | -1.0% | 0.9% | -0.9% |
| White | 94.9% | 85.4% | -9.5% | 81.4% | 4.0% |
| Gypsy or Irish Traveller | 0% | 0.8% | 0.8% | 0.1% | 0.7% |
| Arab | 0% | 1.6% | 1.6% | 0.6% | 1.0% |
| Other | 0% | 2.8% | 2.8% | 1.6% | 1.2% |
In this area, 85.5% 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 | 93.8% | 85.5% | -8.3% | 83.2% | 2.3% |
| European Union | 2.6% | 5.9% | 3.3% | 6.1% | -0.2% |
| Africa | 2.1% | 3.9% | 1.8% | 2.7% | 1.2% |
| Middle East and Asia | 0.5% | 4.3% | 3.8% | 5.6% | -1.3% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 0.5% | 0% | -0.5% | 1.3% | -1.3% |
| Oceania | 0.5% | 0.4% | -0.1% | 0.3% | 0.1% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 93.3% | 85.2% | -8.1% | 83.2% | 2.0% |
| 10+ Years | 0% | 8.2% | 8.2% | 9.8% | -1.6% |
| 5-10 Years | 2.6% | 2.7% | 0.1% | 2.9% | -0.2% |
| 2-5 Years | 0% | 2.7% | 2.7% | 2.2% | 0.5% |
| Less than 2 years | 4.1% | 1.2% | -2.9% | 1.9% | -0.7% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 59.1% | 76.7% | -17.6% |
| Ireland | 0.8% | 0.6% | 0.2% |
| Poland | 0.4% | 1.3% | -0.9% |
| Romania | 1.6% | 0.9% | 0.7% |
| Other EU countries | 2.4% | 1.5% | 0.9% |
| North Africa | 0.8% | 0.1% | 0.7% |
| South and Eastern Africa | 0.4% | 0.2% | 0.2% |
| South-East Asia | 0.4% | 0.2% | 0.2% |
| No passport held | 34.3% | 13.5% | 20.8% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 45.5% | 37.2% | 8.3% |
| Christian | 34.1% | 46.2% | -12.1% |
| Buddhist | 0.4% | 0.5% | -0.1% |
| Hindu | 1.2% | 1.7% | -0.5% |
| Muslim | 9% | 6.5% | 2.5% |
| Sikh | 0.4% | 0.9% | -0.5% |
| Other religion | 1.6% | 0.6% | 1.0% |
| Not answered | 7.8% | 6.0% | 1.8% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Williams Avenue was 550.6 per 1,000 residents, which is 329.2% higher than the Drake average. The most reported crime type was Violence and sexual offences.
Williams Avenue has the 8th highest crime rate of 62 local areas in Drake and the 21st highest crime rate of 839 local areas in Plymouth .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 303.6 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been rising year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has risen by about 7.7%.

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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 5B Williams Avenue, Plymouth, City Of Plymouth Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £109,010 | 2025-04-11 | £108,791 |
| 5B Williams Avenue, Plymouth, City Of Plymouth Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £95,000 | 2017-01-20 | £120,754 |
| 5B Williams Avenue, Plymouth, City Of Plymouth Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £82,000 | 2014-11-14 | £111,046 |
| 5B Williams Avenue, Plymouth, City Of Plymouth Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £73,000 | 2012-01-06 | £107,182 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 41 |
| Full-Time Employee | 40 |
| Part-Time Employee | 34 |
| Retired | 24 |
| Looking after home or family | 16 |
| Self-Employed | 12 |
| Other | 9 |
| Unemployed | 9 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 6 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 1 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 13 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 10 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 8 |
| Construction | 8 |
| Human health and social work activities | 6 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 5 |
| Transport and storage | 4 |
| Manufacturing | 4 |
| Water supply; sewerage, waste management and remediation activities | 3 |
| Education | 3 |
| Other | 2 |
| Information and communication | 2 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 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 | 4,831 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Plym Bridge Nursery and Day Care Miller Way , Estover PL6 8UN | 3out of 4 | 5,034 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 | 171 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Salisbury Road Primary School Salisbury Road , PL4 8QZ | 2out of 4 | 727 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Holy Cross Catholic Primary School 2 Beaumont Road , St Jude's PL4 9BE | 4out of 4 | 1,084 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Lipson Vale Primary School Bernice Terrace , Lipson PL4 7HW | 3out of 4 | 1,314 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Oreston Community Academy Oreston Road , Plymstock PL9 7JY | 3out of 4 | 1,412 yd | Academy converter | 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 | 1,314 yd | Academy converter | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Plymouth High School for Girls St Lawrence Road , PL4 6HT | - not rated | 1,739 yd | Academy converter | No | Girls | More About School |
| Plymstock School Church Road , Plymstock PL9 9AZ | 3out of 4 | 2,535 yd | Academy converter | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Devonport High School for Boys Paradise Road , Stoke PL1 5QP | 4out of 4 | 3,422 yd | Academy converter | Not Applicable | Boys | More About School |
| Stoke Damerel Community College Somerset Place , Stoke PL3 4BD | 2out of 4 | 3,442 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 | 3,866 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 | 2,743 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 | 1,407 yd | Academy alternative provision converter | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Plymouth College of Art Tavistock Place , PL4 8AT | - not rated | 1,548 yd | Higher education institutions | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| University of Plymouth Drake Circus , PL4 8AA | - not rated | 1,680 yd | Higher education institutions | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Fletewood School at Derry Villas 88 North Road East , PL4 6AN | - not rated | 1,899 yd | Other independent school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Plymouth College Ford Park , Plymouth PL4 6RN | - not rated | 2,295 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 | 174 yd | |
| The Hideaway Cafe | Unit 24-25, Faraday Mill Business Park, Cattewater Road | 238 yd | |
| Bonnie's Brunch | The Business Centre, 2 Cattedown Road | 568 yd | |
| Cobblers and Coffee | 117 Beaumont Road | 705 yd | |
| Bella Italia Plymouth also t/a Supa Nonna | Barbican Leisure Park, 12a Barbican Approach | 723 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Friary Vaults | 177-183 Grenville Road | 251 yd | |
| Grenville Hotel | 82-84 Grenville Road | 408 yd | |
| Eighteen 87 | Morley Arms, 4 Billacombe Road | 822 yd | |
| Saltram Club | 54 Salisbury Road | 852 yd | |
| Lockyers Quay Cookhouse and Pub | 1 Lockyers Quay | 887 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Grenville Fish and Chips | 129 Grenville Road | 277 yd | |
| China Express | 96 Embankment Road | 282 yd | |
| Aladdin's Indian Takeaway | 66 Embankment Road | 282 yd | |
| Embankment Kebab & Pizza | 76 Embankment Road | 287 yd | |
| Samni | 70B Lanhydrock Road | 674 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Mini Deli | 56 Embankment Road | 282 yd | |
| The Co-operative Food | 40 Embankment Road | 282 yd | |
| Kushiara Foods | 80 Embankment Road | 282 yd | |
| K W Foods | 5-7 Brunswick Road | 677 yd | |
| The Co-operative Food | 131 Beaumont Road | 696 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Crossfit Plymouth UNIT 71 UNIT 71 FARADAY ROAD | 149 yd | |
| Plymouth Performance Gym UNIT 34-35 UNIT 34-35 FARADAY ROAD | health and fitness suite | 235 yd |
| Extreme Fitness (Closed) Unit 101/103 Unit 101/103 Faraday Road | health and fitness suite | 237 yd |
| Astor Park Cattedown Road | grass pitches | 472 yd |
| Prince Rock Playing Fields Embankment Lane | grass pitches | 494 yd |
| Tothill Park CARMARTHEN ROAD | grass pitches, tennis courts | 560 yd |
| Nuffield Health (Plymouth) BARBICAN APPROACH | health and fitness suite, swimming pool | 687 yd |
| Hybrid Mma And Fitness Centre CLARE PLACE | health and fitness suite | 726 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 | 78.3 Mbit/s |
| Average download speed | 119.6 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 350 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 350 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 17.5 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 18.1 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 35 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.