Bridwell Road is in Plymouth and in Plymouth district. PL5 1AA is located in the Ham electoral ward, within the English Parliamentary constituency of Plymouth, Moor View. This postcode has been in use since 1980-01-01.
StreetScan combines information about Bridwell Road, Plymouth, PL5 1AA and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: PL5 1BB, PL5 1AB, PL5 1SE, PL5 1BJ, PL5 1BD, PL5 1AZ, PL5 1BA, PL5 1BE, PL5 1AH.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. The area surrounding PL5 1AA has a slightly higher male population, with 50.4% 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 | 50% | 49.6% | -0.4% | 51.0% | -1.4% |
| Male | 50% | 50.4% | 0.4% | 49.0% | 1.4% |
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 PL5 1AA, a significant portion of the population is single, making up 47.2% 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 | 38.3% | 47.2% | 8.9% | 37.9% | 9.3% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 42.3% | 31.3% | -11.0% | 44.2% | -12.9% |
| Married: Same sex | 0.4% | 0.9% | 0.5% | 0.3% | 0.6% |
| Separated | 3.6% | 2.8% | -0.8% | 2.2% | 0.6% |
| Divorced | 8.5% | 12.1% | 3.6% | 9.1% | 3.0% |
| Widowed | 6.9% | 5.6% | -1.3% | 6.1% | -0.5% |
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 | 38.8% | 49.2% | 10.4% | 48.4% | 0.8% |
| Good health | 43.8% | 32.4% | -11.4% | 33.6% | -1.2% |
| Fair health | 12.2% | 13.3% | 1.1% | 12.7% | 0.6% |
| Bad health | 4.9% | 4.7% | -0.2% | 4.0% | 0.7% |
| Very bad health | 0.3% | 0.4% | 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 | 22.2% | 15.2% | -7.0% | 18.2% | -3.0% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 15.7% | 6.5% | -9.2% | 9.6% | -3.1% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 15.3% | 18% | 2.7% | 13.4% | 4.6% |
| Apprenticeship | 7.3% | 8.3% | 1.0% | 5.3% | 3.0% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 17.3% | 24.9% | 7.6% | 16.9% | 8.0% |
| Degree or Similar | 20.2% | 24.9% | 4.7% | 33.8% | -8.9% |
| Other | 2% | 2.3% | 0.3% | 2.8% | -0.5% |
In this area, the population is predominantly white, with 98% 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) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Indian | 0% | 0.4% | 0.4% | 3.1% | -2.7% |
| Other Asian | 0.3% | 0% | -0.3% | 1.6% | -1.6% |
| Black African | 0% | 0.4% | 0.4% | 2.5% | -2.1% |
| Black Caribbean | 0.3% | 0% | -0.3% | 1.0% | -1.0% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 1.3% | 0% | -1.3% | 0.8% | -0.8% |
| Mixed White and African | 0.3% | 0% | -0.3% | 0.4% | -0.4% |
| Mixed White and Caribbean | 0.3% | 0.8% | 0.5% | 0.9% | -0.1% |
| Mixed Other | 0.7% | 0% | -0.7% | 0.8% | -0.8% |
| White | 96.7% | 98% | 1.3% | 81.4% | 16.6% |
| Other | 0% | 0.4% | 0.4% | 1.6% | -1.2% |
In this area, 95% of the population were born in the United Kingdom, which is higher than the UK average of 83.2%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 96.4% | 95% | -1.4% | 83.2% | 11.8% |
| European Union | 0.7% | 1.9% | 1.2% | 6.1% | -4.2% |
| Rest of Europe | 1% | 0% | -1.0% | 0.8% | -0.8% |
| Africa | 0% | 1.9% | 1.9% | 2.7% | -0.8% |
| Middle East and Asia | 1.6% | 0.4% | -1.2% | 5.6% | -5.2% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 0% | 0.4% | 0.4% | 1.3% | -0.9% |
| Oceania | 0.3% | 0.4% | 0.1% | 0.3% | 0.1% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 96.4% | 95.3% | -1.1% | 83.2% | 12.1% |
| 10+ Years | 0.3% | 4.3% | 4.0% | 9.8% | -5.5% |
| 5-10 Years | 0.7% | 0% | -0.7% | 2.9% | -2.9% |
| 2-5 Years | 0.3% | 0.4% | 0.1% | 2.2% | -1.8% |
| Less than 2 years | 2.3% | 0% | -2.3% | 1.9% | -1.9% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 84.9% | 76.7% | 8.2% |
| Other EU countries | 0.8% | 1.5% | -0.7% |
| Oceania | 0.4% | 0.1% | 0.3% |
| No passport held | 14% | 13.5% | 0.5% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 60.3% | 37.2% | 23.1% |
| Christian | 34.6% | 46.2% | -11.6% |
| Hindu | 0.4% | 1.7% | -1.3% |
| Muslim | 0.4% | 6.5% | -6.1% |
| Other religion | 0.8% | 0.6% | 0.2% |
| Not answered | 3.5% | 6.0% | -2.5% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Bridwell Road was 22.0 per 1,000 residents, which is 75.6% lower than the Ham average. The most reported crime type was Violence and sexual offences.
Bridwell Road has the 9th lowest crime rate of 84 local areas in Ham and the 127th lowest crime rate of 837 local areas in Plymouth .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 7.3 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been falling year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has fallen by about -69.8%.

Households in this area have a lower level of wealth compared to the average household in England and Wales. 79% of analyzed areas in England and Wales have higher average household annual income than this area.

| Address | Sale Price | Sale Date | Price Estimate 2025 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 25 Bridwell Road, Plymouth, City Of Plymouth Terraced, an established residential building | £185,000 | 2026-02-27 | £185,000 |
| 11 Bridwell Road, Plymouth, City Of Plymouth Terraced, an established residential building | £183,000 | 2024-09-27 | £190,458 |
| 35 Bridwell Road, Plymouth, City Of Plymouth Terraced, an established residential building | £237,500 | 2024-04-26 | £255,563 |
| 17 Bridwell Road, Plymouth, City Of Plymouth Terraced, an established residential building | £205,000 | 2023-05-17 | £221,045 |
| 2A Bridwell Road, Plymouth, City Of Plymouth Terraced, an established residential building | £195,000 | 2022-11-25 | £204,165 |
PL5 1AA 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 | 103 |
| Retired | 38 |
| Part-Time Employee | 26 |
| Self-Employed | 19 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 10 |
| Looking after home or family | 8 |
| Unemployed | 6 |
| Other | 4 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 3 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 1 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 32 |
| Manufacturing | 21 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 17 |
| Human health and social work activities | 16 |
| Transport and storage | 14 |
| Education | 12 |
| Construction | 12 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 9 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 9 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 6 |
| Other | 5 |
| Real estate activities | 2 |
| Information and communication | 1 |
| Financial and insurance 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 | 1,175 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Weston Mill Community Primary Academy Ferndale Road , PL2 2EL | - not rated | 390 yd | Academy converter | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Weston Mill Community Primary School Ferndale Road , PL2 2EL | - not rated | 390 yd | Foundation school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Barne Barton Community School Poole Park Road , St Budeaux PL5 1JH | - not rated | 634 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Victoria Road Primary School Trelawney Avenue , St Budeaux PL5 1RH | - not rated | 665 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Victoria Road Primary Trelawney Avenue , St Budeaux PL5 1RH | - not rated | 665 yd | Academy converter | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Barne Barton School Roberts Road , Barne Barton PL5 1DL | - not rated | 710 yd | Community school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Marine Academy Plymouth Trevithick Road , PL5 2AF | - not rated | 968 yd | Academy sponsor led | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Tamarside Community College Trevithick Road , PL5 2AF | - not rated | 980 yd | Community school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Marine Academy Plymouth Trevithick Road , PL5 2AF | 3out of 4 | 1,047 yd | Academy sponsor led | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Kings Tamerton School Trevithick Road , Budeaux PL2 2AF | - not rated | 1,475 yd | Community school | 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 | 3,154 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 | 4,211 yd | Free schools | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mount Tamar School Row Lane , Higher St Budeaux PL5 2EF | - not rated | 1,111 yd | Community special school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Mount Tamar School Row Lane , Higher St Budeaux PL5 2EF | 1out of 4 | 1,113 yd | Academy special sponsor led | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Oneschool Global Uk Plymouth Campus Foulston Avenue , PL5 1HL | - not rated | 1,332 yd | Other independent school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Mill Ford School Rochford Crescent , Ernesettle PL5 2PY | 4out of 4 | 2,511 yd | Community special school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Belmont House School Plymouth Youth Hostel , Belmont House PL3 4DW | - not rated | 2,539 yd | Other independent school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
School statistics for this postcode are based on Ofsted rankings.
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| The Square Table Cafe | 632 Wolseley Road | 562 yd | |
| Honeys Coffee | 644 Wolseley Road | 633 yd | |
| Taste Of India | 2 Barne Road | 700 yd | |
| The Pioneer Project CIC | The Barn, Kit Hill Crescent | 734 yd | |
| Billy's Cafe | William Sutton Memorial Hall, 6 Shelley Way | 777 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Weston Mill Pub | 57 Bridwell Road | 102 yd | |
| Weston Mill Oak Villa Association | Oak Villa Social Club, Ferndale Road | 370 yd | |
| St Budeaux Members Bar Ltd | St Budeaux Members Bar Ltd, Wolseley Road | 398 yd | |
| Queen Victoria Masonic Hall | 76 Victoria Road | 968 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| KFC | 565 Wolseley Road | 398 yd | |
| Weston Mill Chinese | 392 Wolseley Road | 451 yd | |
| Papa John's | 608-610 Wolseley Road | 519 yd | |
| Pizza Hut | 642 Wolseley Road | 562 yd | |
| Domino's Pizza | 616 Wolseley Road | 562 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Lidl UK GmbH | St Budeaux Car Park, Wolseley Road | 562 yd | |
| The Co-operative Food | 2 Victoria Road | 672 yd | |
| SPAR - Wessex Retail | Tamar View Complex, 171 Poole Park Road | 872 yd | |
| Asia Mini Market | 107 Victoria Road | 1,020 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Weston Mill Community Primary Academy Ferndale Road | grass pitches | 385 yd |
| Weston Mill Oak Villa FERNDALE ROAD | grass pitches | 450 yd |
| St Pauls Catholic Primary School PEMROS ROAD | grass pitches | 890 yd |
| Wyvern Centre | artificial grass pitch, grass pitches, health and fitness suite, squash courts, swimming pool | 910 yd |
| Riverside Primary School POOLE PARK ROAD | grass pitches | 960 yd |
| Marine Academy Plymouth TREVITHICK ROAD | grass pitches | 1,047 yd |
| Bull Point Recreation Ground Bull Point | grass pitches | 1,084 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 | 93.0% |
| Percentage of premises that have Ultrafast Broadband (300Mbit/s or greater) coverage from fixed broadband | 93.0% |
| Percentage of premises that have coverage from a Gigabit capable service from fixed broadband | 93.0% |
| 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 | 208.1 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 600 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 600 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 20 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 22.2 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 40 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.