Architect Way is in Plymouth and in City Of Plymouth district. PL5 1GZ is located in the St Budeaux electoral ward, within the English Parliamentary constituency of Plymouth, Moor View. This postcode has been in use since 2012-05-01.
StreetScan combines information about Architect Way, Plymouth, PL5 1GZ and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: PL5 1HN, PL5 1HR, PL5 1HU, PL5 1HZ, PL5 1HT, PL5 1HL, PL5 1HY, PL5 1HS.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. However, the area surrounding PL5 1GZ, has a female population slightly higher than UK average, with 54.7% of residents being female. Several factors can contribute to this. Women generally live longer than men, resulting in a higher proportion of women in neighborhoods with significant elderly populations. Typically, as people grow older, they tend to relocate from city center addresses to suburban areas, smaller towns, and rural locations. Consequently, these areas often have a higher number of females. A higher female population can also be found in areas with industries that employ more women, such as healthcare, education, and retail.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Female | 54.3% | 54.7% | 0.4% | 51.0% | 3.7% |
| Male | 45.7% | 45.3% | -0.4% | 49.0% | -3.7% |
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 PL5 1GZ, a significant portion of the population is single, making up 49.4% 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 | 44.3% | 49.4% | 5.1% | 37.9% | 11.5% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 33.3% | 29.2% | -4.1% | 44.2% | -15.0% |
| Civil partnership: Same sex | 0% | 0.5% | 0.5% | 0.1% | 0.4% |
| Separated | 3.9% | 4.1% | 0.2% | 2.2% | 1.9% |
| Divorced | 16.5% | 12.5% | -4.0% | 9.1% | 3.4% |
| Widowed | 2% | 4.3% | 2.3% | 6.1% | -1.8% |
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.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Very good health | 51.1% | 52% | 0.9% | 48.4% | 3.6% |
| Good health | 32.5% | 30% | -2.5% | 33.6% | -3.6% |
| Fair health | 10.7% | 11.3% | 0.6% | 12.7% | -1.4% |
| Bad health | 3.7% | 4.6% | 0.9% | 4.0% | 0.6% |
| Very bad health | 2% | 2.1% | 0.1% | 1.2% | 0.9% |
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 17.6%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| No qualifications | 29.4% | 18.3% | -11.1% | 18.2% | 0.1% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 16.9% | 14.2% | -2.7% | 9.6% | 4.6% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 25.5% | 18.8% | -6.7% | 13.4% | 5.4% |
| Apprenticeship | 4.7% | 6.6% | 1.9% | 5.3% | 1.3% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 11.8% | 22.4% | 10.6% | 16.9% | 5.5% |
| Degree or Similar | 9.4% | 17.6% | 8.2% | 33.8% | -16.2% |
| Other | 2.4% | 2.1% | -0.3% | 2.8% | -0.7% |
In this area, the population is predominantly white, with 95.6% 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) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Chinese | 0% | 0.2% | 0.2% | 0.7% | -0.5% |
| Other Asian | 0.2% | 0.7% | 0.5% | 1.6% | -0.9% |
| Black African | 0% | 0.7% | 0.7% | 2.5% | -1.8% |
| Black Caribbean | 0% | 0.3% | 0.3% | 1.0% | -0.7% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 0.5% | 0.8% | 0.3% | 0.8% | 0.0% |
| Mixed White and African | 0% | 0.5% | 0.5% | 0.4% | 0.1% |
| Mixed White and Caribbean | 0.7% | 0.7% | 0.0% | 0.9% | -0.2% |
| Mixed Other | 0% | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.8% | -0.5% |
| White | 98.5% | 95.6% | -2.9% | 81.4% | 14.2% |
| Roma | 0% | 0.2% | 0.2% | 0.2% | 0.0% |
| Arab | 0% | 0.2% | 0.2% | 0.6% | -0.4% |
In this area, 92% 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% | 92% | -4.0% | 83.2% | 8.8% |
| European Union | 2.5% | 5.1% | 2.6% | 6.1% | -1.0% |
| Rest of Europe | 0% | 0.7% | 0.7% | 0.8% | -0.1% |
| Africa | 0% | 1% | 1.0% | 2.7% | -1.7% |
| Middle East and Asia | 1.5% | 0.7% | -0.8% | 5.6% | -4.9% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 0% | 0.3% | 0.3% | 1.3% | -1.0% |
| Oceania | 0% | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.0% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 96% | 91.7% | -4.3% | 83.2% | 8.5% |
| 10+ Years | 0% | 7% | 7.0% | 9.8% | -2.8% |
| 5-10 Years | 0.5% | 0.7% | 0.2% | 2.9% | -2.2% |
| 2-5 Years | 0.7% | 0.3% | -0.4% | 2.2% | -1.9% |
| Less than 2 years | 2.7% | 0.3% | -2.4% | 1.9% | -1.6% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 67.5% | 76.7% | -9.2% |
| Lithuania | 0.2% | 0.3% | -0.1% |
| Poland | 3.9% | 1.3% | 2.6% |
| Romania | 0.3% | 0.9% | -0.6% |
| Other EU countries | 0.7% | 1.5% | -0.8% |
| North America and the Caribbean | 0.2% | 0.3% | -0.1% |
| Oceania | 0.3% | 0.1% | 0.2% |
| No passport held | 27% | 13.5% | 13.5% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 59.6% | 37.2% | 22.4% |
| Christian | 32.7% | 46.2% | -13.5% |
| Buddhist | 0.2% | 0.5% | -0.3% |
| Other religion | 0.3% | 0.6% | -0.3% |
| Not answered | 7.2% | 6.0% | 1.2% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Architect Way was 163.3 per 1,000 residents, which is 5.9% higher than the Devonport average. The most reported crime type was Violence and sexual offences.
Architect Way has the 21st highest crime rate of 76 local areas in Devonport and the 153rd highest crime rate of 839 local areas in Plymouth .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 100.9 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been falling year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has fallen by about -51.0%.

Households in this area have a slightly lower level of wealth to the average household in England and Wales. 65% of analyzed areas in England and Wales have higher average household annual income than this area.

| Address | Sale Price | Sale Date | Price Estimate 2025 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10 Architect Way, Plymouth, City Of Plymouth Terraced, an established residential building | £206,000 | 2023-03-31 | £221,354 |
| 8 Architect Way, Plymouth, City Of Plymouth Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £180,000 | 2023-03-31 | £192,765 |
| 8 Architect Way, Plymouth, City Of Plymouth Semi-Detached, a newly built property | £145,000 | 2012-08-31 | £242,910 |
| 10 Architect Way, Plymouth, City Of Plymouth Terraced, a newly built property | £145,000 | 2012-06-29 | £241,589 |
| 4 Architect Way, Plymouth, City Of Plymouth Terraced, a newly built property | £135,000 | 2012-06-27 | £224,928 |
| Full-Time Employee | 158 |
| Part-Time Employee | 77 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 41 |
| Retired | 36 |
| Looking after home or family | 32 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 28 |
| Self-Employed | 25 |
| Other | 17 |
| Unemployed | 17 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 8 |
| Human health and social work activities | 26 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 23 |
| Manufacturing | 14 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 13 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 12 |
| Education | 11 |
| Construction | 9 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 9 |
| Other | 7 |
| Real estate activities | 5 |
| Transport and storage | 5 |
| Water supply; sewerage, waste management and remediation activities | 4 |
| Information and communication | 3 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 1 |
| Professional, scientific and technical 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 | 2,755 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Riverside Community Primary School 210 Poole Park Road , St Budeaux PL5 1DD | 3out of 4 | 771 yd | Foundation school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| St Paul's Roman Catholic Primary School Pemros Road , St Budeaux PL5 1NE | 3out of 4 | 1,027 yd | Academy sponsor led | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Victoria Road Primary Trelawney Avenue , St Budeaux PL5 1RH | 3out of 4 | 1,257 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Bishop Cornish CofE VA Primary School Lynher Drive , PL12 4PA | 3out of 4 | 1,280 yd | Voluntary aided school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Brunel Primary & Nursery Academy Callington Road , PL12 6DX | 1out of 4 | 1,813 yd | Academy converter | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Saltash Community School Wearde Road , PL12 4AY | 2out of 4 | 1,501 yd | Academy converter | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Marine Academy Plymouth Trevithick Road , PL5 2AF | - not rated | 2,098 yd | Academy sponsor led | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Torpoint Community College Trevol Road , PL11 2NH | 3out of 4 | 2,960 yd | Foundation school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| All Saints Church of England Academy Pennycross , PL5 3NE | 1out of 4 | 3,404 yd | Academy sponsor led | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| UTC Plymouth Park Avenue , PL1 4RL | 1out of 4 | 3,414 yd | University technical college | 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 | 4,160 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 | 5,377 yd | Free schools | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Oneschool Global Uk Plymouth Campus Foulston Avenue , PL5 1HL | - not rated | 297 yd | Other independent school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Mount Tamar School Row Lane , Higher St Budeaux PL5 2EF | 3out of 4 | 1,860 yd | Community special school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Fountain Head House School - Saltash The Saltash Campus , Church Road PL12 4AE | - not rated | 2,134 yd | Other independent special school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Mill Ford School Rochford Crescent , Ernesettle PL5 2PY | 3out of 4 | 3,169 yd | Community special school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Brook Green Centre for Learning Bodmin Road , Whitleigh PL5 4DZ | 4out of 4 | 4,035 yd | Community special 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 Pioneer Project CIC | The Barn, Kit Hill Crescent | 796 yd | |
| Rose's Cafe | 935 Wolseley Road | 817 yd | |
| Taste Of India | 2 Barne Road | 867 yd | |
| Courtyard Cafe | Mary Newmans Cottage, 48 Culver Road | 1,030 yd | |
| Hispania Tasty By Mavi | 3 Old Ferry Road, Saltash | 1,060 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Ferry House Inn | 888 Wolseley Road | 645 yd | |
| Royal Albert Bridge Inn | Royal Albert Bridge Inn, 930 Wolseley Road | 807 yd | |
| Saltash Sailing Club | Tamar Street, Saltash | 948 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| New East Eat | 18 Barne Road | 753 yd | |
| Kenny Kuet | 9 Pemros Road | 994 yd | |
| Drakes Plaice | 609 Wolseley Road | 1,001 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| SPAR - Wessex Retail | Tamar View Complex, 171 Poole Park Road | 662 yd | |
| The Co-operative Food | 2 Victoria Road | 1,072 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Bull Point BULL POINT HOUSE BULL POINT HOUSE BULL POINT | artificial grass pitch, grass pitches | 330 yd |
| Bull Point Recreation Ground Bull Point | grass pitches | 494 yd |
| Riverside Primary School POOLE PARK ROAD | grass pitches | 599 yd |
| St Pauls Catholic Primary School PEMROS ROAD | grass pitches | 988 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 | 80.0% |
| Percentage of premises that have Ultrafast Broadband (100Mbit/s or greater) coverage from fixed broadband | 0.0% |
| Percentage of premises that have Ultrafast Broadband (300Mbit/s or greater) coverage from fixed broadband | 0.0% |
| Percentage of premises that have coverage from a Gigabit capable service from fixed broadband | 0.0% |
| 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 | 20.0% |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.