York Road is in Plymouth and in Plymouth district. PL5 1AU 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 York Road, Plymouth, PL5 1AU and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: PL5 1AS, PL5 1AF, PL5 1AL, PL5 1AW, PL5 1AG, PL5 1AE, PL5 1AQ, PL5 1AX, PL5 1AJ.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. The area surrounding PL5 1AU has a slightly higher male population, with 50.6% 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 | 50.4% | 49.4% | -1.0% | 51.0% | -1.6% |
| Male | 49.6% | 50.6% | 1.0% | 49.0% | 1.6% |
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 | 32.9% | 37.8% | 4.9% | 37.9% | -0.1% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 50% | 40.8% | -9.2% | 44.2% | -3.4% |
| Married: Same sex | 0% | 1.3% | 1.3% | 0.3% | 1.0% |
| Separated | 1.8% | 2.9% | 1.1% | 2.2% | 0.7% |
| Divorced | 11% | 11.3% | 0.3% | 9.1% | 2.2% |
| Widowed | 4.4% | 5.9% | 1.5% | 6.1% | -0.2% |
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 | 41.2% | 40.1% | -1.1% | 48.4% | -8.3% |
| Good health | 37.2% | 40.1% | 2.9% | 33.6% | 6.5% |
| Fair health | 15.7% | 11.6% | -4.1% | 12.7% | -1.1% |
| Bad health | 4% | 6.4% | 2.4% | 4.0% | 2.4% |
| Very bad health | 1.8% | 1.9% | 0.1% | 1.2% | 0.7% |
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% | 16.3% | -10.9% | 18.2% | -1.9% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 12.3% | 10.9% | -1.4% | 9.6% | 1.3% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 21.5% | 17.6% | -3.9% | 13.4% | 4.2% |
| Apprenticeship | 6.6% | 13% | 6.4% | 5.3% | 7.7% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 14.5% | 16.3% | 1.8% | 16.9% | -0.6% |
| Degree or Similar | 13.6% | 23.4% | 9.8% | 33.8% | -10.4% |
| Other | 4.4% | 2.5% | -1.9% | 2.8% | -0.3% |
In this area, the population is predominantly white, with 96.6% 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% | 1.5% | 1.5% | 1.1% | 0.4% |
| Indian | 1.5% | 0% | -1.5% | 3.1% | -3.1% |
| Other Asian | 0% | 0.4% | 0.4% | 1.6% | -1.2% |
| Black African | 0.4% | 0% | -0.4% | 2.5% | -2.5% |
| Black Caribbean | 0.4% | 0% | -0.4% | 1.0% | -1.0% |
| Mixed White and Caribbean | 0% | 1.1% | 1.1% | 0.9% | 0.2% |
| Mixed Other | 0.7% | 0.4% | -0.3% | 0.8% | -0.4% |
| White | 97.1% | 96.6% | -0.5% | 81.4% | 15.2% |
In this area, 93.6% 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% | 93.6% | -2.8% | 83.2% | 10.4% |
| European Union | 1.5% | 3.4% | 1.9% | 6.1% | -2.7% |
| Africa | 0.7% | 0.8% | 0.1% | 2.7% | -1.9% |
| Middle East and Asia | 1.1% | 1.1% | 0.0% | 5.6% | -4.5% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 0.4% | 1.1% | 0.7% | 1.3% | -0.2% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 95.6% | 93.6% | -2.0% | 83.2% | 10.4% |
| 10+ Years | 0% | 5.3% | 5.3% | 9.8% | -4.5% |
| 5-10 Years | 0.4% | 0.8% | 0.4% | 2.9% | -2.1% |
| 2-5 Years | 1.5% | 0% | -1.5% | 2.2% | -2.2% |
| Less than 2 years | 2.6% | 0.4% | -2.2% | 1.9% | -1.5% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 77.4% | 76.7% | 0.7% |
| Other EU countries | 1.5% | 1.5% | 0.0% |
| North America and the Caribbean | 0.4% | 0.3% | 0.1% |
| No passport held | 20.7% | 13.5% | 7.2% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 46% | 37.2% | 8.8% |
| Christian | 48.3% | 46.2% | 2.1% |
| Muslim | 1.5% | 6.5% | -5.0% |
| Other religion | 0.4% | 0.6% | -0.2% |
| Not answered | 3.8% | 6.0% | -2.2% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around York Road was 36.3 per 1,000 residents, which is 57.7% lower than the Ham average. The most reported crime type was Violence and sexual offences.
York Road has the 20th lowest crime rate of 85 local areas in Ham and the 238th lowest crime rate of 839 local areas in Plymouth .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 20.2 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been rising year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has fallen by about -61.6%.

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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 71 York Road, Plymouth, City Of Plymouth Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £175,000 | 2024-08-05 | £185,882 |
| 81 York Road, Plymouth, City Of Plymouth Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £191,500 | 2024-05-31 | £206,139 |
| 79 York Road, Plymouth, City Of Plymouth Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £210,000 | 2023-10-02 | £225,820 |
| 85 York Road, Plymouth, City Of Plymouth Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £193,000 | 2023-09-29 | £205,001 |
| 67 York Road, Plymouth, City Of Plymouth Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £180,000 | 2023-09-08 | £191,193 |
| Full-Time Employee | 96 |
| Retired | 42 |
| Part-Time Employee | 28 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 18 |
| Self-Employed | 16 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 11 |
| Unemployed | 9 |
| Other | 8 |
| Looking after home or family | 7 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 4 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 31 |
| Manufacturing | 21 |
| Human health and social work activities | 20 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 18 |
| Transport and storage | 15 |
| Education | 12 |
| Other | 10 |
| Construction | 10 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 8 |
| Information and communication | 5 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 3 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 3 |
| 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 | 986 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 | 3out of 4 | 579 yd | Academy converter | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Marine Academy Primary Trevithick Road , St. Budeaux PL5 2AF | 4out of 4 | 639 yd | Free schools | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Victoria Road Primary Trelawney Avenue , St Budeaux PL5 1RH | 3out of 4 | 758 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Mayflower Academy 41 Ham Drive , PL2 2NJ | 4out of 4 | 986 yd | Academy sponsor led | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| St Paul's Roman Catholic Primary School Pemros Road , St Budeaux PL5 1NE | 3out of 4 | 1,012 yd | Academy sponsor led | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Marine Academy Plymouth Trevithick Road , PL5 2AF | - not rated | 687 yd | Academy sponsor led | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| All Saints Church of England Academy Pennycross , PL5 3NE | 1out of 4 | 1,491 yd | Academy sponsor led | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Devonport High School for Girls Lyndhurst Road , Peverell PL2 3DL | 3out of 4 | 2,141 yd | Academy converter | Not Applicable | Girls | More About School |
| Scott Medical and Healthcare College Somerset Place , Stoke PL3 4BD | - not rated | 2,702 yd | Studio schools | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Stoke Damerel Community College Somerset Place , Stoke PL3 4BD | 2out of 4 | 2,707 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 | 3,325 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 | 4,290 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 | 3out of 4 | 870 yd | Community special school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Oneschool Global Uk Plymouth Campus Foulston Avenue , PL5 1HL | - not rated | 1,639 yd | Other independent school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Mill Ford School Rochford Crescent , Ernesettle PL5 2PY | 3out of 4 | 2,152 yd | Community special school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Brook Green Centre for Learning Bodmin Road , Whitleigh PL5 4DZ | 4out of 4 | 2,565 yd | Community special school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| King's School Hartley Road , Mannamead PL3 5LW | - not rated | 3,284 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| The Square Table Cafe | 632 Wolseley Road | 834 yd | |
| Billy's Cafe | William Sutton Memorial Hall, 6 Shelley Way | 844 yd | |
| Climbing Hangar Plymouth | Unit 9, 6 Burrington Road | 858 yd | |
| Honeys Coffee | 644 Wolseley Road | 908 yd | |
| Taste Of India | 2 Barne Road | 1,068 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Weston Mill Pub | 57 Bridwell Road | 388 yd | |
| Weston Mill Oak Villa Association | Oak Villa Social Club, Ferndale Road | 406 yd | |
| St Budeaux Members Bar Ltd | St Budeaux Members Bar Ltd, Wolseley Road | 751 yd | |
| Kings Tamerton Community Centre (Social side) | Social Club, Newton Avenue | 880 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Weston Mill Chinese | 392 Wolseley Road | 594 yd | |
| KFC | 565 Wolseley Road | 751 yd | |
| Papa John's | 608-610 Wolseley Road | 804 yd | |
| Pizza Hut | 642 Wolseley Road | 834 yd | |
| Domino's Pizza | 616 Wolseley Road | 834 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Lidl UK GmbH | St Budeaux Car Park, Wolseley Road | 834 yd | |
| The Co-operative Food | 2 Victoria Road | 938 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Weston Mill Oak Villa FERNDALE ROAD | grass pitches | 339 yd |
| Weston Mill Community Primary Academy Ferndale Road | grass pitches | 531 yd |
| Marine Academy Plymouth TREVITHICK ROAD | grass pitches | 755 yd |
| Mayflower Community Academy HAM DRIVE | grass pitches | 888 yd |
| Mount Tamar School ROW LANE | grass pitches, health and fitness suite | 966 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 | 184.1 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 1000 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 1000 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 10 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 16.7 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 50 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.