Churchway is in Plymouth and in Plymouth district. PL5 1AH 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 Churchway, Plymouth, PL5 1AH and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: PL5 1UP, PL5 1AB, PL5 1UR, PL5 1UN, PL5 1AA, PL5 1UT, PL5 1AD, PL5 1AQ, PL5 1AE.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. The local area around PL5 1AH is generally consistent with those figures, having a male population of 48.5%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Female | 55.1% | 51.5% | -3.6% | 51.0% | 0.5% |
| Male | 44.9% | 48.5% | 3.6% | 49.0% | -0.5% |
Across the UK, the average relationship status breakdown is roughly 44% married, 38% single, 9% divorced, 6% widowed, and 2% separated.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Single | 35.3% | 40.7% | 5.4% | 37.9% | 2.8% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 43.3% | 44% | 0.7% | 44.2% | -0.2% |
| Separated | 2.9% | 1.5% | -1.4% | 2.2% | -0.7% |
| Divorced | 12.2% | 10.9% | -1.3% | 9.1% | 1.8% |
| Widowed | 6.3% | 2.9% | -3.4% | 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 | 50.5% | 45.6% | -4.9% | 48.4% | -2.8% |
| Good health | 32.8% | 37.1% | 4.3% | 33.6% | 3.5% |
| Fair health | 9.5% | 11.5% | 2.0% | 12.7% | -1.2% |
| Bad health | 5.6% | 4.4% | -1.2% | 4.0% | 0.4% |
| Very bad health | 1.6% | 1.5% | -0.1% | 1.2% | 0.3% |
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 15.7%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| No qualifications | 20.6% | 17.5% | -3.1% | 18.2% | -0.7% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 17.2% | 11.3% | -5.9% | 9.6% | 1.7% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 23.1% | 15% | -8.1% | 13.4% | 1.6% |
| Apprenticeship | 9.2% | 9.1% | -0.1% | 5.3% | 3.8% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 10.1% | 27% | 16.9% | 16.9% | 10.1% |
| Degree or Similar | 15.5% | 15.7% | 0.2% | 33.8% | -18.1% |
| Other | 4.2% | 4.4% | 0.2% | 2.8% | 1.6% |
In this area, the population is predominantly white, with 96.7% 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) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Other Asian | 0% | 0.9% | 0.9% | 1.6% | -0.7% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 0.7% | 0.3% | -0.4% | 0.8% | -0.5% |
| Mixed White and African | 0.3% | 0% | -0.3% | 0.4% | -0.4% |
| Mixed Other | 0% | 0.9% | 0.9% | 0.8% | 0.1% |
| White | 99% | 96.7% | -2.3% | 81.4% | 15.3% |
| Other | 0% | 1.2% | 1.2% | 1.6% | -0.4% |
In this area, 93.5% 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 | 97.4% | 93.5% | -3.9% | 83.2% | 10.3% |
| European Union | 1.6% | 4.1% | 2.5% | 6.1% | -2.0% |
| Africa | 0.7% | 0.6% | -0.1% | 2.7% | -2.1% |
| Middle East and Asia | 0.3% | 1.8% | 1.5% | 5.6% | -3.8% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 97% | 93.5% | -3.5% | 83.2% | 10.3% |
| 10+ Years | 0.3% | 5.3% | 5.0% | 9.8% | -4.5% |
| 5-10 Years | 0% | 0.3% | 0.3% | 2.9% | -2.6% |
| 2-5 Years | 0.7% | 0.9% | 0.2% | 2.2% | -1.3% |
| Less than 2 years | 2% | 0% | -2.0% | 1.9% | -1.9% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 74.3% | 76.7% | -2.4% |
| Poland | 1.5% | 1.3% | 0.2% |
| South and Eastern Africa | 0.3% | 0.2% | 0.1% |
| No passport held | 24% | 13.5% | 10.5% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 56.4% | 37.2% | 19.2% |
| Christian | 38.6% | 46.2% | -7.6% |
| Buddhist | 0.9% | 0.5% | 0.4% |
| Hindu | 0.3% | 1.7% | -1.4% |
| Jewish | 0.3% | 0.5% | -0.2% |
| Not answered | 3.6% | 6.0% | -2.4% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Churchway was 77.2 per 1,000 residents, which is 14.4% lower than the Ham average. The most reported crime type was Violence and sexual offences.
Churchway has the 40th lowest crime rate of 84 local areas in Ham and the 367th highest crime rate of 837 local areas in Plymouth .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 34.0 crimes per 1,000 residents and have remained broadly unchanged year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has fallen by about -81.1%.

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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 67 Church Way, Plymouth, City Of Plymouth Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £240,000 | 2025-09-23 | £240,919 |
| 98 Church Way, Plymouth, City Of Plymouth Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £200,000 | 2025-08-01 | £200,000 |
| 85 Church Way, Plymouth, City Of Plymouth Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £192,000 | 2025-05-09 | £199,611 |
| 114 Church Way, Plymouth, City Of Plymouth Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £220,000 | 2025-04-25 | £229,861 |
| 98 Church Way, Plymouth, City Of Plymouth Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £143,700 | 2025-03-31 | £149,991 |
PL5 1AH area has a low unemployment rate. According to Census 2021, 1% 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 | 104 |
| Part-Time Employee | 52 |
| Retired | 42 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 18 |
| Self-Employed | 18 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 13 |
| Looking after home or family | 12 |
| Other | 10 |
| Unemployed | 4 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 1 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 25 |
| Human health and social work activities | 22 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 17 |
| Manufacturing | 16 |
| Education | 12 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 10 |
| Other | 7 |
| Transport and storage | 7 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 6 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 6 |
| Construction | 4 |
| Real estate activities | 3 |
| Water supply; sewerage, waste management and remediation activities | 2 |
| Information and communication | 2 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 2 |
| 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 | 1,225 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 | 524 yd | Academy converter | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Weston Mill Community Primary School Ferndale Road , PL2 2EL | - not rated | 524 yd | Foundation school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Victoria Road Primary School Trelawney Avenue , St Budeaux PL5 1RH | - not rated | 535 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Victoria Road Primary Trelawney Avenue , St Budeaux PL5 1RH | - not rated | 535 yd | Academy converter | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Barne Barton Community School Poole Park Road , St Budeaux PL5 1JH | - not rated | 601 yd | Community school | 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 | 738 yd | Community school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Marine Academy Plymouth Trevithick Road , PL5 2AF | - not rated | 804 yd | Academy sponsor led | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Tamarside Community College Trevithick Road , PL5 2AF | - not rated | 821 yd | Community school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Marine Academy Plymouth Trevithick Road , PL5 2AF | 3out of 4 | 890 yd | Academy sponsor led | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Kings Tamerton School Trevithick Road , Budeaux PL2 2AF | - not rated | 1,612 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 | 3,310 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 | 4,351 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 | 942 yd | Community special school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Mount Tamar School Row Lane , Higher St Budeaux PL5 2EF | 1out of 4 | 944 yd | Academy special sponsor led | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Oneschool Global Uk Plymouth Campus Foulston Avenue , PL5 1HL | - not rated | 1,307 yd | Other independent school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Mill Ford School Rochford Crescent , Ernesettle PL5 2PY | 4out of 4 | 2,348 yd | Community special school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Belmont House School Plymouth Youth Hostel , Belmont House PL3 4DW | - not rated | 2,685 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 | 455 yd | |
| Honeys Coffee | 644 Wolseley Road | 531 yd | |
| Billy's Cafe | William Sutton Memorial Hall, 6 Shelley Way | 620 yd | |
| Taste Of India | 2 Barne Road | 650 yd | |
| The Pioneer Project CIC | The Barn, Kit Hill Crescent | 702 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Weston Mill Pub | 57 Bridwell Road | 127 yd | |
| St Budeaux Members Bar Ltd | St Budeaux Members Bar Ltd, Wolseley Road | 330 yd | |
| Weston Mill Oak Villa Association | Oak Villa Social Club, Ferndale Road | 469 yd | |
| Queen Victoria Masonic Hall | 76 Victoria Road | 829 yd | |
| Kings Tamerton Community Centre (Social side) | Social Club, Newton Avenue | 986 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| KFC | 565 Wolseley Road | 330 yd | |
| Papa John's | 608-610 Wolseley Road | 416 yd | |
| Pizza Hut | 642 Wolseley Road | 455 yd | |
| Domino's Pizza | 616 Wolseley Road | 455 yd | |
| The Chippy | 606A Wolseley Road | 455 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Lidl UK GmbH | St Budeaux Car Park, Wolseley Road | 455 yd | |
| The Co-operative Food | 2 Victoria Road | 567 yd | |
| Asia Mini Market | 107 Victoria Road | 881 yd | |
| SPAR - Wessex Retail | Tamar View Complex, 171 Poole Park Road | 911 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Weston Mill Oak Villa FERNDALE ROAD | grass pitches | 516 yd |
| Weston Mill Community Primary Academy Ferndale Road | grass pitches | 519 yd |
| St Pauls Catholic Primary School PEMROS ROAD | grass pitches | 783 yd |
| Marine Academy Plymouth TREVITHICK ROAD | grass pitches | 890 yd |
| Mount Tamar School ROW LANE | grass pitches, health and fitness suite | 940 yd |
| St Budeaux Tennis Club ST BUDEAUX TENNIS COURTS ST BUDEAUX TENNIS COURTS VERNA ROAD | tennis courts | 988 yd |
| Riverside Primary School POOLE PARK ROAD | grass pitches | 1,002 yd |
| Wyvern Centre | artificial grass pitch, grass pitches, health and fitness suite, squash courts, swimming pool | 1,076 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 | 154.8 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 1000 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 1000 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 10 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 14.1 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 50 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.