Waverley Road is in Plymouth and in Plymouth district. PL5 1SH is located in the St Budeaux 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 Waverley Road, Plymouth, PL5 1SH and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: PL5 1SP, PL5 1RZ, PL5 1SW, PL5 1RY, PL5 1SJ, PL5 1RA, PL5 1SD, PL5 1SA, PL5 1SR.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. The local area around PL5 1SH is generally consistent with those figures, having a male population of 49.5%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Female | 50% | 50.5% | 0.5% | 51.0% | -0.5% |
| Male | 50% | 49.5% | -0.5% | 49.0% | 0.5% |
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 1SH there is a very large concentration of residents that are married - 59.9% 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 | 22.3% | 24% | 1.7% | 37.9% | -13.9% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 62% | 59.9% | -2.1% | 44.2% | 15.7% |
| Married: Same sex | 0.8% | 0% | -0.8% | 0.3% | -0.3% |
| Separated | 2.9% | 0.8% | -2.1% | 2.2% | -1.4% |
| Divorced | 5.4% | 8.3% | 2.9% | 9.1% | -0.8% |
| Widowed | 6.6% | 7% | 0.4% | 6.1% | 0.9% |
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 | 44.6% | 50.3% | 5.7% | 48.4% | 1.9% |
| Good health | 37.5% | 32.4% | -5.1% | 33.6% | -1.2% |
| Fair health | 13.5% | 12.2% | -1.3% | 12.7% | -0.5% |
| Bad health | 3.4% | 3.7% | 0.3% | 4.0% | -0.3% |
| Very bad health | 1% | 1.4% | 0.4% | 1.2% | 0.2% |
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 | 19.4% | 17.9% | -1.5% | 18.2% | -0.3% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 12.4% | 8.1% | -4.3% | 9.6% | -1.5% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 17.8% | 13% | -4.8% | 13.4% | -0.4% |
| Apprenticeship | 9.5% | 6.9% | -2.6% | 5.3% | 1.6% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 13.6% | 20.7% | 7.1% | 16.9% | 3.8% |
| Degree or Similar | 21.9% | 30.1% | 8.2% | 33.8% | -3.7% |
| Other | 5.4% | 3.3% | -2.1% | 2.8% | 0.5% |
In this area, the population is predominantly white, with 94.6% 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) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Indian | 0% | 2% | 2.0% | 3.1% | -1.1% |
| Other Asian | 0.3% | 1% | 0.7% | 1.6% | -0.6% |
| Other Black | 0% | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.5% | -0.2% |
| Mixed White and Caribbean | 0% | 0.7% | 0.7% | 0.9% | -0.2% |
| Mixed Other | 0.7% | 1% | 0.3% | 0.8% | 0.2% |
| White | 98.6% | 94.6% | -4.0% | 81.4% | 13.2% |
| Arab | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.0% | 0.6% | -0.3% |
In this area, 94.2% 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 | 96.3% | 94.2% | -2.1% | 83.2% | 11.0% |
| European Union | 1.4% | 2.4% | 1.0% | 6.1% | -3.7% |
| Africa | 0.3% | 0% | -0.3% | 2.7% | -2.7% |
| Middle East and Asia | 1.4% | 3.1% | 1.7% | 5.6% | -2.5% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 0.7% | 0.3% | -0.4% | 1.3% | -1.0% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 94.9% | 94.5% | -0.4% | 83.2% | 11.3% |
| 10+ Years | 0.3% | 2.7% | 2.4% | 9.8% | -7.1% |
| 5-10 Years | 0% | 0.3% | 0.3% | 2.9% | -2.6% |
| 2-5 Years | 2% | 0% | -2.0% | 2.2% | -2.2% |
| Less than 2 years | 2.7% | 2.4% | -0.3% | 1.9% | 0.5% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 85.8% | 76.7% | 9.1% |
| Ireland | 0.3% | 0.6% | -0.3% |
| France | 0.7% | 0.3% | 0.4% |
| Spain | 0.3% | 0.4% | -0.1% |
| Poland | 0.3% | 1.3% | -1.0% |
| Southern Asia | 1.7% | 1.2% | 0.5% |
| South-East Asia | 0.3% | 0.2% | 0.1% |
| No passport held | 10.5% | 13.5% | -3.0% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 34.2% | 37.2% | -3.0% |
| Christian | 58.6% | 46.2% | 12.4% |
| Muslim | 0.7% | 6.5% | -5.8% |
| Sikh | 0.3% | 0.9% | -0.6% |
| Other religion | 1% | 0.6% | 0.4% |
| Not answered | 5.1% | 6.0% | -0.9% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Waverley Road was 20.3 per 1,000 residents, which is 82.5% lower than the Honicknowle average. The most reported crime type was Anti-social behaviour.
Waverley Road has the 4th lowest crime rate of 24 local areas in Honicknowle and the 104th lowest crime rate of 839 local areas in Plymouth .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 6.8 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been falling year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has fallen by about -61.3%.

Households in this area have a lower level of wealth compared to the average household in England and Wales. 81% of analyzed areas in England and Wales have higher average household annual income than this area.

| Address | Sale Price | Sale Date | Price Estimate 2025 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 43 Waverley Road, Plymouth, City Of Plymouth Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £252,500 | 2024-07-16 | £269,299 |
| 21 Waverley Road, Plymouth, City Of Plymouth Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £290,000 | 2023-03-27 | £310,565 |
| 10 Waverley Road, Plymouth, City Of Plymouth Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £215,000 | 2023-01-13 | £224,030 |
| 18 Waverley Road, Plymouth, City Of Plymouth Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £325,000 | 2022-11-04 | £339,669 |
| 3 Waverley Road, Plymouth, City Of Plymouth Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £270,000 | 2022-07-29 | £285,335 |
PL5 1SH 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.
| Full-Time Employee | 82 |
| Retired | 70 |
| Part-Time Employee | 39 |
| Self-Employed | 14 |
| Looking after home or family | 13 |
| Other | 8 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 6 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 5 |
| Unemployed | 5 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 5 |
| Human health and social work activities | 23 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 18 |
| Manufacturing | 16 |
| Construction | 15 |
| Other | 14 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 13 |
| Education | 13 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 10 |
| Transport and storage | 10 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 7 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 5 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 4 |
| Water supply; sewerage, waste management and remediation activities | 3 |
| Information and communication | 2 |
| Real estate activities | 2 |
| Electricity, gas, steam and air conditioning supply | 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 | 2,260 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| 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 | 554 yd | Academy sponsor led | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Victoria Road Primary Trelawney Avenue , St Budeaux PL5 1RH | 3out of 4 | 636 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Marine Academy Primary Trevithick Road , St. Budeaux PL5 2AF | 4out of 4 | 862 yd | Free schools | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Plaistow Hill Infant and Nursery School Roman Way , Higher St Budeaux PL5 2DT | 3out of 4 | 870 yd | Academy converter | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| St Budeaux Foundation CofE (Aided) Junior School Priestley Avenue , Higher Saint Budeaux PL5 2DW | 3out of 4 | 974 yd | Voluntary aided school | 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 | 996 yd | Academy sponsor led | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| All Saints Church of England Academy Pennycross , PL5 3NE | 1out of 4 | 2,496 yd | Academy sponsor led | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Saltash Community School Wearde Road , PL12 4AY | 2out of 4 | 2,598 yd | Academy converter | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Devonport High School for Girls Lyndhurst Road , Peverell PL2 3DL | 3out of 4 | 3,379 yd | Academy converter | Not Applicable | Girls | More About School |
| Sir John Hunt Community Sports College Lancaster Gardens , Whitleigh PL5 4AA | 2out of 4 | 3,638 yd | Foundation school | 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 | 4,444 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | 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 | 656 yd | Community special school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Oneschool Global Uk Plymouth Campus Foulston Avenue , PL5 1HL | - not rated | 1,085 yd | Other independent school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Mill Ford School Rochford Crescent , Ernesettle PL5 2PY | 3out of 4 | 1,817 yd | Community special school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Brook Green Centre for Learning Bodmin Road , Whitleigh PL5 4DZ | 4out of 4 | 2,722 yd | Community special school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Fountain Head House School - Saltash The Saltash Campus , Church Road PL12 4AE | - not rated | 3,007 yd | Other independent 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Salad and Sarnies | 97 Victoria Road | 232 yd | |
| Billy's Cafe | William Sutton Memorial Hall, 6 Shelley Way | 440 yd | |
| Honeys Coffee | 644 Wolseley Road | 635 yd | |
| The Square Table Cafe | 632 Wolseley Road | 679 yd | |
| Taste Of India | 2 Barne Road | 788 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Cornwall Gates Sports Bar | 74 Normandy Way | 218 yd | |
| Queen Victoria Masonic Hall | 76 Victoria Road | 244 yd | |
| Kings Tamerton Community Centre (Social side) | Social Club, Newton Avenue | 850 yd | |
| St Budeaux Members Bar Ltd | St Budeaux Members Bar Ltd, Wolseley Road | 863 yd | |
| Royal Albert Bridge Inn | Royal Albert Bridge Inn, 930 Wolseley Road | 1,044 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| China Valley | 95 Victoria Road | 219 yd | |
| Selekt Chicken | 105 Victoria Road | 219 yd | |
| Kenny Kuet | 9 Pemros Road | 575 yd | |
| Pizza Hut | 642 Wolseley Road | 679 yd | |
| Domino's Pizza | 616 Wolseley Road | 679 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Asia Mini Market | 107 Victoria Road | 199 yd | |
| The Co-operative Food | 2 Victoria Road | 600 yd | |
| Lidl UK GmbH | St Budeaux Car Park, Wolseley Road | 679 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| St Budeaux Tennis Club ST BUDEAUX TENNIS COURTS ST BUDEAUX TENNIS COURTS VERNA ROAD | tennis courts | 316 yd |
| St Pauls Catholic Primary School PEMROS ROAD | grass pitches | 464 yd |
| Mount Tamar School ROW LANE | grass pitches, health and fitness suite | 560 yd |
| The Parkway ERNESETTLE LANE | grass pitches | 855 yd |
| Marine Academy Plymouth TREVITHICK ROAD | grass pitches | 898 yd |
| St. Budeaux Foundation Junior School PRIESTLEY AVENUE | grass pitches | 956 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 | 80 Mbit/s |
| Average download speed | 155.3 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 1000 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 1000 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 20 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 18.4 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 50 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.