Wolseley Road, Plymouth, PL5 1JU

People

Gender

In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. The area surrounding PL5 1JU has a slightly higher male population, with 52.2% 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	49.6%	47.8%	-1.8%	51.0%	-3.2%
Male	50.4%	52.2%	1.8%	49.0%	3.2%

Partnership Status

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	31.1%	37.7%	6.6%	37.9%	-0.2%
Married: Opposite sex	45%	37.7%	-7.3%	44.2%	-6.5%
Civil partnership: Same sex	0%	0.9%	0.9%	0.1%	0.8%
Separated	2.4%	0.9%	-1.5%	2.2%	-1.3%
Divorced	17.2%	18.4%	1.2%	9.1%	9.3%
Widowed	4.3%	4.5%	0.2%	6.1%	-1.6%

Health

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	48%	38%	-10.0%	48.4%	-10.4%
Good health	35.5%	38.7%	3.2%	33.6%	5.1%
Fair health	11.3%	15.9%	4.6%	12.7%	3.2%
Bad health	3.9%	6.6%	2.7%	4.0%	2.6%
Very bad health	1.2%	0.7%	-0.5%	1.2%	-0.5%

Education and Qualifications

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	17.2%	12.8%	-4.4%	18.2%	-5.4%
1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent	12.9%	15.9%	3.0%	9.6%	6.3%
5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels	16.3%	18.9%	2.6%	13.4%	5.5%
Apprenticeship	9.1%	8.4%	-0.7%	5.3%	3.1%
HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels	14.8%	14.5%	-0.3%	16.9%	-2.4%
Degree or Similar	26.3%	26%	-0.3%	33.8%	-7.8%
Other	3.3%	3.5%	0.2%	2.8%	0.7%

Culture

Ethnic Group

In this area, the population is predominantly white, with 98.2% 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	0.4%	0%	-0.4%	1.1%	-1.1%
Chinese	0%	0.4%	0.4%	0.7%	-0.3%
Other Asian	1.2%	0%	-1.2%	1.6%	-1.6%
Black Caribbean	0.4%	0%	-0.4%	1.0%	-1.0%
Mixed White and Asian	0.4%	0%	-0.4%	0.8%	-0.8%
White	96.5%	98.2%	1.7%	81.4%	16.8%
Gypsy or Irish Traveller	1.2%	0.4%	-0.8%	0.1%	0.3%
Other	0%	1.1%	1.1%	1.6%	-0.5%

Country of Birth

In this area, 94.1% 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	91%	94.1%	3.1%	83.2%	10.9%
European Union	4.3%	2.6%	-1.7%	6.1%	-3.5%
Rest of Europe	0%	1.1%	1.1%	0.8%	0.3%
Africa	1.6%	0%	-1.6%	2.7%	-2.7%
Middle East and Asia	2%	2.2%	0.2%	5.6%	-3.4%
The Americas and the Caribbean	0.8%	0%	-0.8%	1.3%	-1.3%
Oceania	0.4%	0%	-0.4%	0.3%	-0.3%

Length of Residence

	2011	2021	10y change (pp)	UK Average	postcode vs UK (pp)
Born in the UK	90.6%	94.1%	3.5%	83.2%	10.9%
10+ Years	0.4%	4.8%	4.4%	9.8%	-5.0%
5-10 Years	1.2%	1.1%	-0.1%	2.9%	-1.8%
2-5 Years	3.1%	0%	-3.1%	2.2%	-2.2%
Less than 2 years	4.7%	0%	-4.7%	1.9%	-1.9%

Passport Held

	2021	UK Average	postcode vs UK (pp)
United Kingdom	73.3%	76.7%	-3.4%
Ireland	0.4%	0.6%	-0.2%
Other EU countries	0.4%	1.5%	-1.1%
Middle East	0.4%	0.1%	0.3%
No passport held	25.6%	13.5%	12.1%

Religion

	2021	UK Average	postcode vs UK (pp)
No religion	50.4%	37.2%	13.2%
Christian	46.3%	46.2%	0.1%
Not answered	3.3%	6.0%	-2.7%

Safety

Is Wolseley Road dangerous?

Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Wolseley Road was 78.4 per 1,000 residents, which is 8.5% lower than the Ham average. The most reported crime type was Anti-social behaviour.

Wolseley Road has the 42nd lowest crime rate of 85 local areas in Ham and the 374th highest crime rate of 839 local areas in Plymouth .

Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 34.3 crimes per 1,000 residents and have remained broadly unchanged year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has fallen by about -58.2%.

🔎 See full breakdown of local crime, hotspots & trends

Affluence

Household Income

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.

Average Household Income
£37,200

Income Rank
3/10

Household Income in PL5 1JU, Local Authority and Region

Deprivation

Index of Multiple Deprivation (IMD) - 7/10 (above average )
Indices of multiple deprivation (IMD) is used to classify the relative deprivation (a measure of poverty) of the area. It considers the following domains:
Income Deprivation Domain - 7/10 (above average )
The Income Deprivation Domain measures the percentage of people in the population who are experiencing poverty due to having a low income. It includes both those who are unemployed and those who are employed but earn very little (and who satisfy the respective means tests).
Employment Deprivation Domain - 7/10 (above average )
The Employment Deprivation Domain measures the proportion of the working-age population in an area involuntarily excluded from the labour market. This includes people who would like to work but are unable to do so due to unemployment, sickness or disability, or caring responsibilities.
Education, Skills and Training Domain - 7/10 (above average )
The Education, Skills, and Training Deprivation Domain measures the lack of education and skills in a local area. It has two parts: one for children and young people, and one for adults. The part for children and young people looks at their school achievements ('flow'), while the part for adults looks at the number of adults without qualifications ('stock').
Health Deprivation and Disability Domain - 9/10 (very high )
The Health Deprivation and Disability Domain measures the risk of early death and poor quality of life due to bad physical or mental health. It looks at illness, disability, and early death, but not at behaviors or environments that might affect future health.
Crime Domain - 7/10 (above average )
The Crime Domain measures the risk of people and property being victims of crime in a local area.
Barriers to Housing and Services Domain - 6/10 (average )
The Barriers to Housing and Services Domain measures how easy or hard it is to access housing and local services. It has two parts: one looks at how close local services are, and the other looks at issues like how affordable housing is.
Living Environment Deprivation Domain - 6/10 (average )
The Living Environment Deprivation Domain measures the quality of the local environment. It has two parts: the "indoors" part looks at housing quality, and the "outdoors" part looks at air quality and road traffic accidents.
Income Deprivation Affecting Children Index (IDACI) - 9/10 (very high )
The Income Deprivation Affecting Children Index (IDACI) measures how many children aged 0 to 15 live in low-income families. It is part of the Income Deprivation Domain, which looks at how many people in an area have low incomes. This includes both those who are unemployed and those who work but earn very little (and who satisfy the respective means tests).
Income Deprivation Affecting Older People Index (IDAOPI) - 4/10 (below average )
The Income Deprivation Affecting Older People Index (IDAOPI) measures the percentage of people aged 60 or older who have low income. It is part of the Income Deprivation Domain, which looks at how many people in an area have low income, including both unemployed people and those with low-paying jobs (and who satisfy the respective means tests).

Property Prices

Average property prices on Wolseley Road are based on 50 property sales since the beginning of 1995. Estimated property prices are calculated by adjusting the last sale price by current House Price Index for Plymouth.
StreetScan downloads house price data directly from the HM Land Registry and uses it to create these statistics.

House Prices for Wolseley Road, Plymouth, PL5 1JU

Estimated Average Property Prices for PL5 1JU

Average Price
£330,982

Semi-Detached
£297,503

Terraced
£450,702

Detached
£239,274

Flats/Maisonettes
no sales

Other
£317,163

Estimated Average Property Prices for Wolseley Road

Average Price
£233,357

Semi-Detached
£250,262

Terraced
£216,812

Detached
£491,059

Flats/Maisonettes
£73,368

Other
no sales

Property Prices Comparison

Latest Property Sales on Wolseley Road

Address	Sale Price	Sale Date	Price Estimate 2025
838 Wolseley Road, Plymouth, City Of Plymouth Semi-Detached, an established residential building	£302,000	2022-03-31	£338,734
848 Wolseley Road, Plymouth, City Of Plymouth Semi-Detached, an established residential building	£240,000	2019-11-22	£321,440
850 Wolseley Road, Plymouth, City Of Plymouth Other, an established residential building	£265,000	2017-07-27	£320,061
836 Wolseley Road, Plymouth, City Of Plymouth Semi-Detached, an established residential building	£112,500	2009-11-20	£193,760
838 Wolseley Road, Plymouth, City Of Plymouth Semi-Detached, an established residential building	£180,000	2006-11-24	£295,370

View All Property Sales and Other Statistics for PL5 1JU

Employment

PL5 1JU area has a low unemployment rate. According to Census 2021, 0% 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.

The percentage of retired residents living in PL5 1JU area is much higher than the country's average. According to Census 2011, 33% residents of this area were retired, while the average in the UK was 14%.

Economic Activity

Retired	74
Full-Time Employee	68
Part-Time Employee	27
Self-Employed	21
Looking after home or family	14
Long-Term Sick or disabled	8
Student (economically inactive)	7
Other	4
Full-Time Student (with or without job)	2
Unemployed	0

Employment Industry

Human health and social work activities	27
Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles	22
Public administration and defence; compulsory social security	16
Transport and storage	12
Manufacturing	10
Construction	10
Education	9
Other	6
Financial and insurance activities	6
Professional, scientific and technical activities	4
Administrative and support service activities	4
Accommodation and food service activities	3
Information and communication	2
Electricity, gas, steam and air conditioning supply	2
Mining and quarrying	1
Real estate activities	1

Schools

Nursery

	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	2,968 yd	Local authority nursery school	Yes	Mixed	More About School

Primary

	Ofsted Overall Effectiveness	Distance	Establishment Type	Has Nursery Classes	Gender	More Info
St Paul's Roman Catholic Primary School Pemros Road , St Budeaux PL5 1NE	3out of 4	1,059 yd	Academy sponsor led	No	Mixed	More About School
Riverside Community Primary School 210 Poole Park Road , St Budeaux PL5 1DD	3out of 4	1,102 yd	Foundation school	Yes	Mixed	More About School
Bishop Cornish CofE VA Primary School Lynher Drive , PL12 4PA	3out of 4	1,181 yd	Voluntary aided school	No	Mixed	More About School
Victoria Road Primary Trelawney Avenue , St Budeaux PL5 1RH	3out of 4	1,317 yd	Academy converter	No	Mixed	More About School
Brunel Primary & Nursery Academy Callington Road , PL12 6DX	1out of 4	1,507 yd	Academy converter	Yes	Mixed	More About School

Secondary

	Ofsted Overall Effectiveness	Distance	Establishment Type	Has Nursery Classes	Gender	More Info
Saltash Community School Wearde Road , PL12 4AY	2out of 4	1,422 yd	Academy converter	Not Applicable	Mixed	More About School
Marine Academy Plymouth Trevithick Road , PL5 2AF	- not rated	2,086 yd	Academy sponsor led	Not Applicable	Mixed	More About School
Torpoint Community College Trevol Road , PL11 2NH	3out of 4	3,387 yd	Foundation school	No	Mixed	More About School
All Saints Church of England Academy Pennycross , PL5 3NE	1out of 4	3,498 yd	Academy sponsor led	Not Applicable	Mixed	More About School
UTC Plymouth Park Avenue , PL1 4RL	1out of 4	3,828 yd	University technical college	No	Mixed	More About School

16 plus

	Ofsted Overall Effectiveness	Distance	Establishment Type	Has Nursery Classes	Gender	More Info
City College Plymouth Kings Road , Devonport PL1 5QG	- not rated	4,563 yd	Further education	Not Applicable	Mixed	More About School

Not applicable

	Ofsted Overall Effectiveness	Distance	Establishment Type	Has Nursery Classes	Gender	More Info
Oneschool Global Uk Plymouth Campus Foulston Avenue , PL5 1HL	- not rated	505 yd	Other independent school	No	Mixed	More About School
Mount Tamar School Row Lane , Higher St Budeaux PL5 2EF	3out of 4	1,796 yd	Community special school	Not Applicable	Mixed	More About School
Fountain Head House School - Saltash The Saltash Campus , Church Road PL12 4AE	- not rated	1,932 yd	Other independent special school	Not Applicable	Mixed	More About School
Mill Ford School Rochford Crescent , Ernesettle PL5 2PY	3out of 4	2,970 yd	Community special school	Yes	Mixed	More About School
Brook Green Centre for Learning Bodmin Road , Whitleigh PL5 4DZ	4out of 4	3,913 yd	Community special school	Not Applicable	Mixed	More About School

School statistics for this postcode are based on Ofsted rankings.

Food and Drink

Restaurants, Cafes, Canteens

Business Name	Address	Distance
Rose's Cafe	935 Wolseley Road	378 yd
Hispania Tasty By Mavi	3 Old Ferry Road, Saltash	640 yd
Courtyard Cafe	Mary Newmans Cottage, 48 Culver Road	661 yd
Everest Kitchen	37 Lower Fore Street, Saltash	879 yd
Codfather	28 Fore Street, Saltash	879 yd

Pubs, Bars, Nightclubs

Business Name	Address	Distance
Ferry House Inn	888 Wolseley Road	209 yd
Royal Albert Bridge Inn	Royal Albert Bridge Inn, 930 Wolseley Road	372 yd
Saltash Sailing Club	Tamar Street, Saltash	568 yd
Cornwall Gates Sports Bar	74 Normandy Way	977 yd
Saltash Social Club	The Mansion, Fore Street	1,056 yd

Takeaway, Sandwich Shops

Business Name	Address	Distance
New East Eat	18 Barne Road	867 yd
China City	18 Fore Street, Saltash	1,026 yd
Stopby	Stop By, 10 Fore Street	1,026 yd
Kenny Kuet	9 Pemros Road	1,033 yd

Supermarkets, Hypermarkets

Business Name	Address	Food hygiene rating	Distance
SPAR - Wessex Retail	Tamar View Complex, 171 Poole Park Road		990 yd

Sport

Facility Name	Sport Objects	Distance
Bull Point BULL POINT HOUSE BULL POINT HOUSE BULL POINT	artificial grass pitch, grass pitches	771 yd
Bull Point Recreation Ground Bull Point	grass pitches	880 yd
Riverside Primary School POOLE PARK ROAD	grass pitches	955 yd
St Pauls Catholic Primary School PEMROS ROAD	grass pitches	965 yd

Broadband

Technology Aviability

Percentage of premises that have Superfast Broadband (30Mbit/s or greater) coverage from fixed broadband	60.0%
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%

Speed Aviability

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	40.0%

Download Speed

Median download speed	19 Mbit/s
Average download speed	19.4 Mbit/s
Minimum download speed	28.21 Mbit/s
Maximum download speed	28.21 Mbit/s

Upload Speed

Median upload speed	2.5 Mbit/s
Average upload speed	2.4 Mbit/s
Maximum upload speed	3.39 Mbit/s

Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.

Overview of PL5 1JU