White Friars Lane is in St Judes, Plymouth and in Plymouth district. PL4 9RA is located in the St Peter and the Waterfront electoral ward, within the English Parliamentary constituency of Plymouth, Sutton and Devonport. This postcode has been in use since 1993-01-01.
StreetScan combines information about White Friars Lane, St Judes, Plymouth, PL4 9RA and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: PL4 9RG, PL4 9BG, PL4 9RB, PL4 8PJ, PL4 0HF, PL4 8QR, PL4 9BJ, PL4 8QN, PL4 9BT.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. The local area around PL4 9RA is generally consistent with those figures, having a male population of 49.6%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Female | 50.2% | 50.4% | 0.2% | 51.0% | -0.6% |
| Male | 49.8% | 49.6% | -0.2% | 49.0% | 0.6% |
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 9RA, a significant portion of the population is single, making up 65.2% 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 | 65.2% | 65.2% | 0.0% | 37.9% | 27.3% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 15.6% | 14.8% | -0.8% | 44.2% | -29.4% |
| Separated | 1.2% | 4.3% | 3.1% | 2.2% | 2.1% |
| Divorced | 13.1% | 12.9% | -0.2% | 9.1% | 3.8% |
| Widowed | 4.9% | 2.9% | -2.0% | 6.1% | -3.2% |
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 | 51% | 40.9% | -10.1% | 48.4% | -7.5% |
| Good health | 33.5% | 40.1% | 6.6% | 33.6% | 6.5% |
| Fair health | 11.2% | 15.1% | 3.9% | 12.7% | 2.4% |
| Bad health | 2.8% | 3.4% | 0.6% | 4.0% | -0.6% |
| Very bad health | 1.6% | 0.4% | -1.2% | 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 | 12.3% | 10% | -2.3% | 18.2% | -8.2% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 9.8% | 4.8% | -5.0% | 9.6% | -4.8% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 9.8% | 14.8% | 5.0% | 13.4% | 1.4% |
| Apprenticeship | 3.3% | 6.2% | 2.9% | 5.3% | 0.9% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 28.7% | 22.9% | -5.8% | 16.9% | 6.0% |
| Degree or Similar | 31.6% | 38.6% | 7.0% | 33.8% | 4.8% |
| Other | 4.5% | 2.9% | -1.6% | 2.8% | 0.1% |
This area closely mirrors the overall ethnic composition of the UK, with 87.2% of the population identifying as white, with UK average of 81.4%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Chinese | 2.8% | 1.3% | -1.5% | 0.7% | 0.6% |
| Pakistani | 0% | 0.9% | 0.9% | 2.7% | -1.8% |
| Other Asian | 0.8% | 1.3% | 0.5% | 1.6% | -0.3% |
| Black African | 2.4% | 2.1% | -0.3% | 2.5% | -0.4% |
| Other Black | 0% | 0.9% | 0.9% | 0.5% | 0.4% |
| Mixed White and African | 1.2% | 0.9% | -0.3% | 0.4% | 0.5% |
| Mixed White and Caribbean | 0% | 0.4% | 0.4% | 0.9% | -0.5% |
| Mixed Other | 0.4% | 1.7% | 1.3% | 0.8% | 0.9% |
| White | 92.4% | 87.2% | -5.2% | 81.4% | 5.8% |
| Arab | 0% | 2.6% | 2.6% | 0.6% | 2.0% |
| Other | 0% | 0.9% | 0.9% | 1.6% | -0.7% |
In this area, 75.5% 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 | 82.1% | 75.5% | -6.6% | 83.2% | -7.7% |
| European Union | 8% | 15.9% | 7.9% | 6.1% | 9.8% |
| Rest of Europe | 0% | 0.4% | 0.4% | 0.8% | -0.4% |
| Africa | 3.6% | 3.4% | -0.2% | 2.7% | 0.7% |
| Middle East and Asia | 6% | 3.4% | -2.6% | 5.6% | -2.2% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 0.4% | 1.3% | 0.9% | 1.3% | 0.0% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 81.3% | 75.9% | -5.4% | 83.2% | -7.3% |
| 10+ Years | 3.6% | 7.3% | 3.7% | 9.8% | -2.5% |
| 5-10 Years | 6% | 11.2% | 5.2% | 2.9% | 8.3% |
| 2-5 Years | 4% | 3% | -1.0% | 2.2% | 0.8% |
| Less than 2 years | 5.2% | 2.6% | -2.6% | 1.9% | 0.7% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 70.9% | 76.7% | -5.8% |
| France | 0.9% | 0.3% | 0.6% |
| Italy | 0.9% | 0.6% | 0.3% |
| Portugal | 0.9% | 0.5% | 0.4% |
| Lithuania | 0.9% | 0.3% | 0.6% |
| Poland | 5.1% | 1.3% | 3.8% |
| Romania | 3.8% | 0.9% | 2.9% |
| Other EU countries | 4.7% | 1.5% | 3.2% |
| North Africa | 1.7% | 0.1% | 1.6% |
| Middle East | 0.4% | 0.1% | 0.3% |
| Central and South America | 0.4% | 0.2% | 0.2% |
| No passport held | 9.4% | 13.5% | -4.1% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 53% | 37.2% | 15.8% |
| Christian | 37.5% | 46.2% | -8.7% |
| Buddhist | 0.4% | 0.5% | -0.1% |
| Jewish | 0.9% | 0.5% | 0.4% |
| Muslim | 4.7% | 6.5% | -1.8% |
| Other religion | 0.4% | 0.6% | -0.2% |
| Not answered | 3% | 6.0% | -3.0% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around White Friars Lane was 45.3 per 1,000 residents, which is 62.3% lower than the Drake average. The most reported crime type was Anti-social behaviour.
White Friars Lane has the 7th lowest crime rate of 61 local areas in Drake and the 304th lowest crime rate of 837 local areas in Plymouth .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 7.5 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been falling year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has fallen by about -82.4%.

Households in this area have a much lower level of wealth compared to the average household in England and Wales. 94% of analyzed areas in England and Wales have higher average household annual income than this area.

| Address | Sale Price | Sale Date | Price Estimate 2025 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 5 White Friars Lane, Plymouth, City Of Plymouth Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £162,500 | 2025-09-05 | £161,358 |
| 85 White Friars Lane, Plymouth, City Of Plymouth Terraced, an established residential building | £225,000 | 2025-01-24 | £236,759 |
| 91 White Friars Lane, Plymouth, City Of Plymouth Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £120,000 | 2025-01-24 | £121,848 |
| 57 White Friars Lane, Plymouth, City Of Plymouth Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £180,000 | 2024-12-02 | £179,275 |
| 83 White Friars Lane, Plymouth, City Of Plymouth Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £245,000 | 2024-08-30 | £261,983 |
The percentage of student residents living in PL4 9RA 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 | 79 |
| Retired | 28 |
| Part-Time Employee | 22 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 17 |
| Self-Employed | 17 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 15 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 14 |
| Other | 11 |
| Unemployed | 8 |
| Looking after home or family | 1 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 23 |
| Education | 22 |
| Human health and social work activities | 18 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 12 |
| Manufacturing | 12 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 11 |
| Other | 9 |
| Transport and storage | 9 |
| Information and communication | 7 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 6 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 5 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 4 |
| Real estate activities | 2 |
| Construction | 2 |
| Agriculture, forestry and fishing | 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 | 4,053 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 | 5,143 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Holy Cross Catholic Primary School 2 Beaumont Road , St Jude's PL4 9BE | 3out of 4 | 217 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Holy Cross Catholic Primary School 2 Beaumont Road , St Jude's PL4 9BE | - not rated | 217 yd | Voluntary aided school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Salisbury Road Primary School Salisbury Road , PL4 8QZ | 3out of 4 | 504 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Salisbury Road Primary School Salisbury Road , PL4 8QZ | - not rated | 504 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Salisbury Road Junior School Salisbury Road , St Jude's PL4 8QZ | - not rated | 504 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Plymouth High School for Girls St Lawrence Road , PL4 6HT | 3out of 4 | 985 yd | Academy converter | No | Girls | More About School |
| Plymouth High School for Girls St Lawrence Road , PL4 6HT | - not rated | 985 yd | Community school | No | Girls | More About School |
| Lipson Co-operative Academy Bernice Terrace , Lipson PL4 7PG | 3out of 4 | 1,358 yd | Academy converter | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Lipson Community College Bernice Terrace , Lipson PL4 7PG | - not rated | 1,358 yd | Foundation school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Millbay Academy 22 Millbay Road , PL1 3EG | 3out of 4 | 1,921 yd | Free 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 | 2,989 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 | 1,921 yd | Free schools | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Tamar Education Trust 1 Holborn Street , Cattedown PL4 0NN | - not rated | 349 yd | Miscellaneous | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Tamar Education Trust C.O. Pws Holborn Street , PL4 0NN | - not rated | 349 yd | Other independent school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| ACE Schools Plymouth Martins Gate , Bretonside PL4 0AT | 3out of 4 | 597 yd | Academy alternative provision converter | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| A.C.E - Alternative Complementary Education Martins Gate , Bretonside PL4 0AT | - not rated | 597 yd | Pupil referral unit | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Martin's Gate Pupil Referral Unit Bretonside , Martinsgate PL4 0AT | - not rated | 597 yd | Pupil referral unit | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
School statistics for this postcode are based on Ofsted rankings.
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Cafe Pausa | 1 Friary Park, Exeter Street | 75 yd | |
| Costa | Friary Park, Unit 1 D Exeter Street | 156 yd | |
| Daisy's Tearooms & Coffee Shop | Pinnacle Quay, 6 Harbour Avenue | 267 yd | |
| HonkyTonk Wine Library | 1 Pinnacle Quay, Harbour Avenue | 272 yd | |
| Boon Tong Dha | 186 Exeter Street | 324 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Woodside | Woodside Inn, Gasking Street | 273 yd | |
| The Seymour Arms | The Seymour Arms, 10 Seymour Street | 389 yd | |
| The Pit and Pendulum | 50 Ebrington Street | 417 yd | |
| Plaza Snooker Club | 36 Bretonside | 441 yd | |
| The Kings Head | 21 Bretonside | 458 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| India Express | 3 Beaumont Road | 245 yd | |
| East End Fish & Chip Takeaway | 168 Exeter Street | 278 yd | |
| Bangkok Bites | 41 Regent Street | 322 yd | |
| Domino's Pizza | 65-67 Exeter Street | 328 yd | |
| New Jade Garden | 74 Ebrington Street | 347 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Tesco | St Teresa House, Beaumont Road | 286 yd | |
| Sainsbury's Local | 64-66 Ebrington Street | 347 yd | |
| Asian Food Store | 7-9 Holborn Street | 372 yd | |
| K W Foods | 5-7 Brunswick Road | 413 yd | |
| The Co-operative Food | 10 Regent Street | 541 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Trugym Plymouth Lunar Rise Lunar Rise Exeter Street | health and fitness suite | 400 yd |
| Astor Park Cattedown Road | grass pitches | 547 yd |
| Hybrid Mma And Fitness Centre CLARE PLACE | health and fitness suite | 563 yd |
| Morgan'S Wellbeing Centre (Plymouth) (Closed) 11-14 11-14 Gibbon Lane | health and fitness suite | 625 yd |
| Nuffield Health (Plymouth) BARBICAN APPROACH | health and fitness suite, swimming pool | 775 yd |
| Nancy Astor Sports Centre DRAKE CIRCUS | health and fitness suite, squash courts | 795 yd |
| Ymca (Plymouth Triangle Centre) (Closed) Cobourg Street | health and fitness suite | 940 yd |
| Tothill Park CARMARTHEN ROAD | grass pitches, tennis courts | 966 yd |
| Plymouth High School For Girls ST. LAWRENCE ROAD | tennis courts | 974 yd |
| Fletewood School NORTH ROAD EAST | 1,056 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 | 52.6% |
| Percentage of premises that have coverage from a Gigabit capable service from fixed broadband | 43.4% |
| 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 | 79.8 Mbit/s |
| Average download speed | 144.3 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 1000 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 1000 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 20 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 20.3 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 50 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.