Walters Road, Plymouth, PL5 1NR

People

Gender

In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. The local area around PL5 1NR is generally consistent with those figures, having a male population of 49.2%.

	2011	2021	10y change (pp)	UK Average	postcode vs UK (pp)
Female	50%	50.8%	0.8%	51.0%	-0.2%
Male	50%	49.2%	-0.8%	49.0%	0.2%

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	31.9%	39.1%	7.2%	37.9%	1.2%
Married: Opposite sex	45.7%	41.5%	-4.2%	44.2%	-2.7%
Married: Same sex	0.4%	0%	-0.4%	0.3%	-0.3%
Separated	2.4%	1.2%	-1.2%	2.2%	-1.0%
Divorced	10.6%	8.9%	-1.7%	9.1%	-0.2%
Widowed	9.1%	9.3%	0.2%	6.1%	3.2%

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	31.4%	37.4%	6.0%	48.4%	-11.0%
Good health	39.4%	34.8%	-4.6%	33.6%	1.2%
Fair health	17.9%	17.7%	-0.2%	12.7%	5.0%
Bad health	8.3%	8.2%	-0.1%	4.0%	4.2%
Very bad health	2.9%	2%	-0.9%	1.2%	0.8%

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.

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 17.8%.

	2011	2021	10y change (pp)	UK Average	postcode vs UK (pp)
No qualifications	29.1%	26.4%	-2.7%	18.2%	8.2%
1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent	17.7%	12%	-5.7%	9.6%	2.4%
5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels	22%	14.3%	-7.7%	13.4%	0.9%
Apprenticeship	7.5%	8.5%	1.0%	5.3%	3.2%
HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels	9.4%	19%	9.6%	16.9%	2.1%
Degree or Similar	8.3%	17.8%	9.5%	33.8%	-16.0%
Other	5.9%	1.9%	-4.0%	2.8%	-0.9%

Culture

Ethnic Group

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)
Other Asian	0.3%	0%	-0.3%	1.6%	-1.6%
Black Caribbean	0.6%	0%	-0.6%	1.0%	-1.0%
Mixed White and African	0.3%	0%	-0.3%	0.4%	-0.4%
Mixed White and Caribbean	0.3%	0.7%	0.4%	0.9%	-0.2%
Mixed Other	0.3%	1%	0.7%	0.8%	0.2%
White	98.1%	98%	-0.1%	81.4%	16.6%
Gypsy or Irish Traveller	0%	0.3%	0.3%	0.1%	0.2%

Country of Birth

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	98.7%	93.5%	-5.2%	83.2%	10.3%
European Union	0.6%	2.3%	1.7%	6.1%	-3.8%
Rest of Europe	0%	1%	1.0%	0.8%	0.2%
Africa	0.3%	2.3%	2.0%	2.7%	-0.4%
The Americas and the Caribbean	0.3%	0.3%	0.0%	1.3%	-1.0%
Oceania	0%	0.7%	0.7%	0.3%	0.4%

Length of Residence

	2011	2021	10y change (pp)	UK Average	postcode vs UK (pp)
Born in the UK	98.4%	93.5%	-4.9%	83.2%	10.3%
10+ Years	0%	2%	2.0%	9.8%	-7.8%
5-10 Years	0%	1.3%	1.3%	2.9%	-1.6%
2-5 Years	0%	2.6%	2.6%	2.2%	0.4%
Less than 2 years	1.6%	0.7%	-0.9%	1.9%	-1.2%

Passport Held

	2021	UK Average	postcode vs UK (pp)
United Kingdom	68.7%	76.7%	-8.0%
Romania	2%	0.9%	1.1%
Other EU countries	0.7%	1.5%	-0.8%
South and Eastern Africa	2.3%	0.2%	2.1%
Central and South America	0.3%	0.2%	0.1%
No passport held	26.1%	13.5%	12.6%

Religion

	2021	UK Average	postcode vs UK (pp)
No religion	41%	37.2%	3.8%
Christian	52.4%	46.2%	6.2%
Other religion	2.3%	0.6%	1.7%
Not answered	4.2%	6.0%	-1.8%

Safety

Is Walters Road dangerous?

Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Walters Road was 57.1 per 1,000 residents, which is 33.4% lower than the Ham average. The most reported crime type was Violence and sexual offences.

Walters Road has the 30th lowest crime rate of 85 local areas in Ham and the 372nd lowest crime rate of 839 local areas in Plymouth .

Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 32.1 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been rising year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has fallen by about -52.7%.

🔎 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 1NR, Local Authority and Region

Deprivation

Index of Multiple Deprivation (IMD) - 8/10 (high )
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 - 9/10 (very high )
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 - 8/10 (high )
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 - 5/10 (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 - 2/10 (very low )
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 - 9/10 (very high )
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) - 5/10 (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 Walters Road are based on 13 property sales since the beginning of 1995. Estimated property prices are calculated by adjusting the last sale price by current House Price Index for City Of Plymouth.
StreetScan downloads house price data directly from the HM Land Registry and uses it to create these statistics.

House Prices for Walters Road, Plymouth, PL5 1NR

Estimated Average Property Prices for PL5 1NR

Average Price
£234,357

Semi-Detached
£235,592

Terraced
£223,238

Detached
no sales

Flats/Maisonettes
no sales

Other
no sales

Estimated Average Property Prices for Walters Road

Average Price
£240,191

Semi-Detached
£241,087

Terraced
£229,427

Detached
no sales

Flats/Maisonettes
no sales

Other
no sales

Property Prices Comparison

Latest Property Sales on Walters Road

Address	Sale Price	Sale Date	Price Estimate 2025
16 Walters Road, Plymouth, City Of Plymouth Semi-Detached, an established residential building	£225,000	2024-10-18	£231,899
13 Walters Road, Plymouth, City Of Plymouth Semi-Detached, an established residential building	£315,000	2024-04-26	£338,033
2 Walters Road, Plymouth, City Of Plymouth Semi-Detached, an established residential building	£247,500	2021-04-07	£310,343
14 Walters Road, Plymouth, City Of Plymouth Terraced, an established residential building	£185,000	2021-04-01	£229,427
11 Walters Road, Plymouth, City Of Plymouth Semi-Detached, an established residential building	£160,000	2019-09-27	£214,569

View All Property Sales and Other Statistics for PL5 1NR

Employment

PL5 1NR area has a low unemployment rate. According to Census 2021, 2% 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.

Economic Activity

Retired	77
Full-Time Employee	64
Part-Time Employee	27
Long-Term Sick or disabled	26
Self-Employed	17
Looking after home or family	14
Other	12
Student (economically inactive)	12
Unemployed	6
Full-Time Student (with or without job)	3

Employment Industry

Human health and social work activities	22
Construction	18
Manufacturing	16
Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles	13
Education	13
Public administration and defence; compulsory social security	10
Transport and storage	7
Other	6
Administrative and support service activities	6
Accommodation and food service activities	5
Information and communication	3
Professional, scientific and technical activities	2
Mining and quarrying	1
Financial and insurance 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	2,531 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	576 yd	Academy sponsor led	No	Mixed	More About School
Victoria Road Primary Trelawney Avenue , St Budeaux PL5 1RH	3out of 4	804 yd	Academy converter	No	Mixed	More About School
Riverside Community Primary School 210 Poole Park Road , St Budeaux PL5 1DD	3out of 4	1,095 yd	Foundation school	Yes	Mixed	More About School
Marine Academy Primary Trevithick Road , St. Budeaux PL5 2AF	4out of 4	1,281 yd	Free schools	Yes	Mixed	More About School
Plaistow Hill Infant and Nursery School Roman Way , Higher St Budeaux PL5 2DT	3out of 4	1,346 yd	Academy converter	Yes	Mixed	More About School

Secondary

	Ofsted Overall Effectiveness	Distance	Establishment Type	Has Nursery Classes	Gender	More Info
Marine Academy Plymouth Trevithick Road , PL5 2AF	- not rated	1,430 yd	Academy sponsor led	Not Applicable	Mixed	More About School
Saltash Community School Wearde Road , PL12 4AY	2out of 4	2,118 yd	Academy converter	Not Applicable	Mixed	More About School
All Saints Church of England Academy Pennycross , PL5 3NE	1out of 4	2,902 yd	Academy sponsor led	Not Applicable	Mixed	More About School
Devonport High School for Girls Lyndhurst Road , Peverell PL2 3DL	3out of 4	3,695 yd	Academy converter	Not Applicable	Girls	More About School
Torpoint Community College Trevol Road , PL11 2NH	3out of 4	3,802 yd	Foundation school	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	4,491 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	708 yd	Other independent school	No	Mixed	More About School
Mount Tamar School Row Lane , Higher St Budeaux PL5 2EF	3out of 4	1,112 yd	Community special school	Not Applicable	Mixed	More About School
Mill Ford School Rochford Crescent , Ernesettle PL5 2PY	3out of 4	2,266 yd	Community special school	Yes	Mixed	More About School
Fountain Head House School - Saltash The Saltash Campus , Church Road PL12 4AE	- not rated	2,549 yd	Other independent special school	Not Applicable	Mixed	More About School
Brook Green Centre for Learning Bodmin Road , Whitleigh PL5 4DZ	4out of 4	3,200 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
Salad and Sarnies	97 Victoria Road	439 yd
Rose's Cafe	935 Wolseley Road	611 yd
Honeys Coffee	644 Wolseley Road	692 yd
Taste Of India	2 Barne Road	692 yd
The Pioneer Project CIC	The Barn, Kit Hill Crescent	722 yd

Pubs, Bars, Nightclubs

Business Name	Address	Distance
Cornwall Gates Sports Bar	74 Normandy Way	263 yd
Queen Victoria Masonic Hall	76 Victoria Road	482 yd
Royal Albert Bridge Inn	Royal Albert Bridge Inn, 930 Wolseley Road	587 yd
Ferry House Inn	888 Wolseley Road	610 yd
St Budeaux Members Bar Ltd	St Budeaux Members Bar Ltd, Wolseley Road	929 yd

Takeaway, Sandwich Shops

Business Name	Address	Distance
China Valley	95 Victoria Road	443 yd
Selekt Chicken	105 Victoria Road	443 yd
Kenny Kuet	9 Pemros Road	568 yd
New East Eat	18 Barne Road	609 yd
Drakes Plaice	609 Wolseley Road	723 yd

Supermarkets, Hypermarkets

Business Name	Address	Distance
Asia Mini Market	107 Victoria Road	450 yd
The Co-operative Food	2 Victoria Road	653 yd
Lidl UK GmbH	St Budeaux Car Park, Wolseley Road	765 yd
SPAR - Wessex Retail	Tamar View Complex, 171 Poole Park Road	1,016 yd

Sport

Facility Name	Sport Objects	Distance
St Pauls Catholic Primary School PEMROS ROAD	grass pitches	435 yd
St Budeaux Tennis Club ST BUDEAUX TENNIS COURTS ST BUDEAUX TENNIS COURTS VERNA ROAD	tennis courts	793 yd
Mount Tamar School ROW LANE	grass pitches, health and fitness suite	1,027 yd
Riverside Primary School POOLE PARK ROAD	grass pitches	1,045 yd
Bull Point Recreation Ground Bull Point	grass pitches	1,056 yd

Broadband

Technology Aviability

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%

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	0.0%

Download Speed

Median download speed	89.7 Mbit/s
Average download speed	124.3 Mbit/s
Minimum download speed	500 Mbit/s
Maximum download speed	500 Mbit/s

Upload Speed

Median upload speed	18.6 Mbit/s
Average upload speed	15.5 Mbit/s
Maximum upload speed	35 Mbit/s

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

Overview of PL5 1NR