Loughboro Road, Plymouth, PL5 1NS

People

Gender

In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. The local area around PL5 1NS 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.

In the immediate vicinity of PL5 1NS there is a very large concentration of residents that are married - 54.9% of the resident population. In contrast, the average marriage rate across the census is about 44%.

Areas with a high percentage of married residents are typically suburban neighborhoods, towns with good schools and family-friendly amenities, and regions with affordable, spacious housing options. Additionally, such areas can be popular among retirees.

	2011	2021	10y change (pp)	UK Average	postcode vs UK (pp)
Single	21%	24.3%	3.3%	37.9%	-13.6%
Married: Opposite sex	58.5%	54.9%	-3.6%	44.2%	10.7%
Married: Same sex	0.9%	0%	-0.9%	0.3%	-0.3%
Civil partnership: Same sex	0%	0.9%	0.9%	0.1%	0.8%
Separated	2.6%	0.9%	-1.7%	2.2%	-1.3%
Divorced	7.9%	8%	0.1%	9.1%	-1.1%
Widowed	9.2%	11.1%	1.9%	6.1%	5.0%

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	34.5%	35.4%	0.9%	48.4%	-13.0%
Good health	37.6%	39%	1.4%	33.6%	5.4%
Fair health	19.8%	17.7%	-2.1%	12.7%	5.0%
Bad health	5.4%	7.5%	2.1%	4.0%	3.5%
Very bad health	2.7%	0.4%	-2.3%	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 18.8%.

	2011	2021	10y change (pp)	UK Average	postcode vs UK (pp)
No qualifications	31.9%	27.8%	-4.1%	18.2%	9.6%
1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent	16.2%	10.3%	-5.9%	9.6%	0.7%
5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels	19.2%	13%	-6.2%	13.4%	-0.4%
Apprenticeship	9.6%	10.8%	1.2%	5.3%	5.5%
HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels	8.3%	15.2%	6.9%	16.9%	-1.7%
Degree or Similar	12.7%	18.8%	6.1%	33.8%	-15.0%
Other	2.2%	4%	1.8%	2.8%	1.2%

Culture

Ethnic Group

In this area, the population is predominantly white, with 98.8% 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%	0.4%	0.4%	1.1%	-0.7%
Other Asian	0.4%	0%	-0.4%	1.6%	-1.6%
Black Caribbean	0.4%	0%	-0.4%	1.0%	-1.0%
Mixed White and Asian	0%	0.4%	0.4%	0.8%	-0.4%
White	99.2%	98.8%	-0.4%	81.4%	17.4%
Other	0%	0.4%	0.4%	1.6%	-1.2%

Country of Birth

In this area, 92.5% 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	96.1%	92.5%	-3.6%	83.2%	9.3%
European Union	1.6%	4.7%	3.1%	6.1%	-1.4%
Africa	0.8%	0%	-0.8%	2.7%	-2.7%
Middle East and Asia	1.2%	2.4%	1.2%	5.6%	-3.2%
The Americas and the Caribbean	0.4%	0.4%	0.0%	1.3%	-0.9%

Length of Residence

	2011	2021	10y change (pp)	UK Average	postcode vs UK (pp)
Born in the UK	96.1%	92.9%	-3.2%	83.2%	9.7%
10+ Years	0.4%	4.7%	4.3%	9.8%	-5.1%
5-10 Years	0%	0.4%	0.4%	2.9%	-2.5%
2-5 Years	0%	0.8%	0.8%	2.2%	-1.4%
Less than 2 years	3.5%	1.2%	-2.3%	1.9%	-0.7%

Passport Held

	2021	UK Average	postcode vs UK (pp)
United Kingdom	75.2%	76.7%	-1.5%
Ireland	1.2%	0.6%	0.6%
Spain	0.4%	0.4%	0.0%
Romania	0.4%	0.9%	-0.5%
Other EU countries	1.6%	1.5%	0.1%
No passport held	21.3%	13.5%	7.8%

Religion

	2021	UK Average	postcode vs UK (pp)
No religion	39.4%	37.2%	2.2%
Christian	57.5%	46.2%	11.3%
Muslim	0.4%	6.5%	-6.1%
Not answered	2.8%	6.0%	-3.2%

Safety

Is Loughboro Road dangerous?

Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Loughboro Road was 80.8 per 1,000 residents, which is 5.8% lower than the Ham average. The most reported crime type was Violence and sexual offences.

Loughboro Road has the 42nd highest crime rate of 85 local areas in Ham and the 363rd highest crime rate of 839 local areas in Plymouth .

Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 38.5 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been falling year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has risen by about 3.3%.

🔎 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 1NS, 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 Loughboro Road are based on 1 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 Loughboro Road, Plymouth, PL5 1NS

Estimated Average Property Prices for PL5 1NS

Average Price
£225,804

Semi-Detached
£225,804

Terraced
no sales

Detached
no sales

Flats/Maisonettes
no sales

Other
no sales

Estimated Average Property Prices for Loughboro Road

Average Price
£303,917

Semi-Detached
£303,917

Terraced
no sales

Detached
no sales

Flats/Maisonettes
no sales

Other
no sales

Property Prices Comparison

Latest Property Sales on Loughboro Road

Address	Sale Price	Sale Date	Price Estimate 2025
21 Loughboro Road, Plymouth, City Of Plymouth Semi-Detached, an established residential building	£250,000	2024-02-19	£268,834
4 Loughboro Road, Plymouth, City Of Plymouth Semi-Detached, an established residential building	£195,000	2023-07-27	£207,761
8 Loughboro Road, Plymouth, City Of Plymouth Semi-Detached, an established residential building	£217,000	2022-01-21	£247,119
7 Loughboro Road, Plymouth, City Of Plymouth Semi-Detached, an established residential building	£215,000	2021-09-27	£254,002
21 Loughboro Road, Plymouth, City Of Plymouth Semi-Detached, an established residential building	£180,000	2018-09-18	£240,462

View All Property Sales and Other Statistics for PL5 1NS

Employment

PL5 1NS 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 1NS 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	31
Long-Term Sick or disabled	18
Self-Employed	12
Looking after home or family	9
Full-Time Student (with or without job)	6
Student (economically inactive)	4
Other	2
Unemployed	1

Employment Industry

Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles	23
Human health and social work activities	18
Public administration and defence; compulsory social security	12
Construction	12
Transport and storage	12
Manufacturing	9
Other	8
Accommodation and food service activities	6
Administrative and support service activities	5
Professional, scientific and technical activities	5
Education	5
Financial and insurance activities	3
Electricity, gas, steam and air conditioning supply	3
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	2,562 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	592 yd	Academy sponsor led	No	Mixed	More About School
Victoria Road Primary Trelawney Avenue , St Budeaux PL5 1RH	3out of 4	839 yd	Academy converter	No	Mixed	More About School
Riverside Community Primary School 210 Poole Park Road , St Budeaux PL5 1DD	3out of 4	1,019 yd	Foundation school	Yes	Mixed	More About School
Marine Academy Primary Trevithick Road , St. Budeaux PL5 2AF	4out of 4	1,370 yd	Free schools	Yes	Mixed	More About School
Plaistow Hill Infant and Nursery School Roman Way , Higher St Budeaux PL5 2DT	3out of 4	1,459 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	1,522 yd	Academy sponsor led	Not Applicable	Mixed	More About School
Saltash Community School Wearde Road , PL12 4AY	2out of 4	2,005 yd	Academy converter	Not Applicable	Mixed	More About School
All Saints Church of England Academy Pennycross , PL5 3NE	1out of 4	2,977 yd	Academy sponsor led	Not Applicable	Mixed	More About School
Torpoint Community College Trevol Road , PL11 2NH	3out of 4	3,688 yd	Foundation school	No	Mixed	More About School
Devonport High School for Girls Lyndhurst Road , Peverell PL2 3DL	3out of 4	3,737 yd	Academy converter	Not Applicable	Girls	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	4,451 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	587 yd	Other independent school	No	Mixed	More About School
Mount Tamar School Row Lane , Higher St Budeaux PL5 2EF	3out of 4	1,215 yd	Community special school	Not Applicable	Mixed	More About School
Mill Ford School Rochford Crescent , Ernesettle PL5 2PY	3out of 4	2,397 yd	Community special school	Yes	Mixed	More About School
Fountain Head House School - Saltash The Saltash Campus , Church Road PL12 4AE	- not rated	2,457 yd	Other independent special school	Not Applicable	Mixed	More About School
Brook Green Centre for Learning Bodmin Road , Whitleigh PL5 4DZ	4out of 4	3,324 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	526 yd
Rose's Cafe	935 Wolseley Road	538 yd
Taste Of India	2 Barne Road	660 yd
The Pioneer Project CIC	The Barn, Kit Hill Crescent	674 yd
Honeys Coffee	644 Wolseley Road	705 yd

Pubs, Bars, Nightclubs

Business Name	Address	Distance
Cornwall Gates Sports Bar	74 Normandy Way	389 yd
Ferry House Inn	888 Wolseley Road	507 yd
Royal Albert Bridge Inn	Royal Albert Bridge Inn, 930 Wolseley Road	513 yd
Queen Victoria Masonic Hall	76 Victoria Road	567 yd
St Budeaux Members Bar Ltd	St Budeaux Members Bar Ltd, Wolseley Road	930 yd

Takeaway, Sandwich Shops

Business Name	Address	Distance
China Valley	95 Victoria Road	532 yd
Selekt Chicken	105 Victoria Road	532 yd
New East Eat	18 Barne Road	559 yd
Kenny Kuet	9 Pemros Road	577 yd
Drakes Plaice	609 Wolseley Road	716 yd

Supermarkets, Hypermarkets

Business Name	Address	Distance
Asia Mini Market	107 Victoria Road	543 yd
The Co-operative Food	2 Victoria Road	670 yd
Lidl UK GmbH	St Budeaux Car Park, Wolseley Road	781 yd
SPAR - Wessex Retail	Tamar View Complex, 171 Poole Park Road	932 yd

Sport

Facility Name	Sport Objects	Distance
St Pauls Catholic Primary School PEMROS ROAD	grass pitches	461 yd
St Budeaux Tennis Club ST BUDEAUX TENNIS COURTS ST BUDEAUX TENNIS COURTS VERNA ROAD	tennis courts	909 yd
Bull Point Recreation Ground Bull Point	grass pitches	952 yd
Riverside Primary School POOLE PARK ROAD	grass pitches	952 yd
Bull Point BULL POINT HOUSE BULL POINT HOUSE BULL POINT	artificial grass pitch, grass pitches	1,000 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	71.1 Mbit/s
Average download speed	114.2 Mbit/s
Minimum download speed	600 Mbit/s
Maximum download speed	600 Mbit/s

Upload Speed

Median upload speed	16.1 Mbit/s
Average upload speed	15.5 Mbit/s
Maximum upload speed	40 Mbit/s

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

Overview of PL5 1NS