Cardinal Avenue is in Plymouth and in Plymouth district. PL5 1UW 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 Cardinal Avenue, Plymouth, PL5 1UW and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: PL5 1UN, PL5 1UQ, PL5 1TQ, PL5 1UP, PL5 1TG, PL5 1TL, PL5 1TZ, PL5 1UU, PL5 1AH.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. The area surrounding PL5 1UW has a slightly higher male population, with 51.3% 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 | 52% | 48.7% | -3.3% | 51.0% | -2.3% |
| Male | 48% | 51.3% | 3.3% | 49.0% | 2.3% |
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 | 34.3% | 38.2% | 3.9% | 37.9% | 0.3% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 44.8% | 38.2% | -6.6% | 44.2% | -6.0% |
| Separated | 1.9% | 3.1% | 1.2% | 2.2% | 0.9% |
| Divorced | 13.8% | 15.6% | 1.8% | 9.1% | 6.5% |
| Widowed | 5.2% | 4.9% | -0.3% | 6.1% | -1.2% |
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 | 37.8% | 41.8% | 4.0% | 48.4% | -6.6% |
| Good health | 42.1% | 39.2% | -2.9% | 33.6% | 5.6% |
| Fair health | 14.6% | 15.2% | 0.6% | 12.7% | 2.5% |
| Bad health | 5.1% | 3.4% | -1.7% | 4.0% | -0.6% |
| Very bad health | 0.4% | 0.4% | 0.0% | 1.2% | -0.8% |
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 | 30% | 18.2% | -11.8% | 18.2% | 0.0% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 15.2% | 10.2% | -5.0% | 9.6% | 0.6% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 19% | 18.7% | -0.3% | 13.4% | 5.3% |
| Apprenticeship | 3.8% | 5.8% | 2.0% | 5.3% | 0.5% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 14.3% | 20.4% | 6.1% | 16.9% | 3.5% |
| Degree or Similar | 14.3% | 23.6% | 9.3% | 33.8% | -10.2% |
| Other | 3.3% | 3.1% | -0.2% | 2.8% | 0.3% |
In this area, the population is predominantly white, with 98.9% 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% | 0.4% | 0.4% | 3.1% | -2.7% |
| 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 | 0.4% | 0% | -0.4% | 0.8% | -0.8% |
| Mixed White and African | 0% | 0.4% | 0.4% | 0.4% | 0.0% |
| Mixed Other | 0% | 0.4% | 0.4% | 0.8% | -0.4% |
| White | 98.8% | 98.9% | 0.1% | 81.4% | 17.5% |
In this area, 96.6% 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 | 96.9% | 96.6% | -0.3% | 83.2% | 13.4% |
| European Union | 0.4% | 1.5% | 1.1% | 6.1% | -4.6% |
| Rest of Europe | 0.4% | 0% | -0.4% | 0.8% | -0.8% |
| Africa | 0.4% | 0.4% | 0.0% | 2.7% | -2.3% |
| Middle East and Asia | 1.6% | 1.1% | -0.5% | 5.6% | -4.5% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 0.4% | 0.4% | 0.0% | 1.3% | -0.9% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 96.1% | 96.6% | 0.5% | 83.2% | 13.4% |
| 10+ Years | 0% | 3.4% | 3.4% | 9.8% | -6.4% |
| 5-10 Years | 0.4% | 0% | -0.4% | 2.9% | -2.9% |
| 2-5 Years | 0.4% | 0% | -0.4% | 2.2% | -2.2% |
| Less than 2 years | 3.1% | 0% | -3.1% | 1.9% | -1.9% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 71.5% | 76.7% | -5.2% |
| Poland | 1.1% | 1.3% | -0.2% |
| Other EU countries | 0.8% | 1.5% | -0.7% |
| No passport held | 26.6% | 13.5% | 13.1% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 50.2% | 37.2% | 13.0% |
| Christian | 44.8% | 46.2% | -1.4% |
| Other religion | 0.8% | 0.6% | 0.2% |
| Not answered | 4.2% | 6.0% | -1.8% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Cardinal Avenue was 142.2 per 1,000 residents, which is 65.9% higher than the Ham average. The most reported crime type was Violence and sexual offences.
Cardinal Avenue has the 16th highest crime rate of 85 local areas in Ham and the 186th highest crime rate of 839 local areas in Plymouth .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 66.7 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been falling year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has fallen by about -8.7%.

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.

| Address | Sale Price | Sale Date | Price Estimate 2025 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 28A Cardinal Avenue, Plymouth, City Of Plymouth Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £150,000 | 2023-12-14 | £160,637 |
| 22 Cardinal Avenue, Plymouth, City Of Plymouth Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £155,000 | 2022-05-24 | £168,240 |
| 34 Cardinal Avenue, Plymouth, City Of Plymouth Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £165,000 | 2022-02-18 | £187,902 |
| 6 Cardinal Avenue, Plymouth, City Of Plymouth Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £160,000 | 2022-01-24 | £182,208 |
| 46 Cardinal Avenue, Plymouth, City Of Plymouth Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £176,500 | 2021-09-28 | £208,518 |
PL5 1UW area has a low unemployment rate. According to Census 2021, 3% 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 | 79 |
| Retired | 50 |
| Part-Time Employee | 32 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 12 |
| Self-Employed | 11 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 10 |
| Looking after home or family | 10 |
| Other | 8 |
| Unemployed | 6 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 5 |
| Manufacturing | 26 |
| Human health and social work activities | 23 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 22 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 15 |
| Education | 12 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 8 |
| Construction | 8 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 7 |
| Transport and storage | 3 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 3 |
| Other | 2 |
| Information and communication | 2 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 1 |
| Real estate 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 | 1,459 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Victoria Road Primary Trelawney Avenue , St Budeaux PL5 1RH | 3out of 4 | 269 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| St Paul's Roman Catholic Primary School Pemros Road , St Budeaux PL5 1NE | 3out of 4 | 517 yd | Academy sponsor led | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Marine Academy Primary Trevithick Road , St. Budeaux PL5 2AF | 4out of 4 | 618 yd | Free schools | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Weston Mill Community Primary Academy Ferndale Road , PL2 2EL | 3out of 4 | 810 yd | Academy converter | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Riverside Community Primary School 210 Poole Park Road , St Budeaux PL5 1DD | 3out of 4 | 898 yd | Foundation school | Yes | 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 | 757 yd | Academy sponsor led | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| All Saints Church of England Academy Pennycross , PL5 3NE | 1out of 4 | 1,954 yd | Academy sponsor led | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Devonport High School for Girls Lyndhurst Road , Peverell PL2 3DL | 3out of 4 | 2,631 yd | Academy converter | Not Applicable | Girls | More About School |
| Saltash Community School Wearde Road , PL12 4AY | 2out of 4 | 2,935 yd | Academy converter | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| UTC Plymouth Park Avenue , PL1 4RL | 1out of 4 | 2,986 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 | 3,593 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 | 4,637 yd | Free schools | Yes | 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 | 716 yd | Community special school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Oneschool Global Uk Plymouth Campus Foulston Avenue , PL5 1HL | - not rated | 1,166 yd | Other independent school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Mill Ford School Rochford Crescent , Ernesettle PL5 2PY | 3out of 4 | 2,161 yd | Community special school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Brook Green Centre for Learning Bodmin Road , Whitleigh PL5 4DZ | 4out of 4 | 2,774 yd | Community special school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Fountain Head House School - Saltash The Saltash Campus , Church Road PL12 4AE | - not rated | 3,493 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| The Square Table Cafe | 632 Wolseley Road | 339 yd | |
| Honeys Coffee | 644 Wolseley Road | 413 yd | |
| Billy's Cafe | William Sutton Memorial Hall, 6 Shelley Way | 432 yd | |
| Taste Of India | 2 Barne Road | 589 yd | |
| The Pioneer Project CIC | The Barn, Kit Hill Crescent | 658 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| St Budeaux Members Bar Ltd | St Budeaux Members Bar Ltd, Wolseley Road | 295 yd | |
| Weston Mill Pub | 57 Bridwell Road | 313 yd | |
| Weston Mill Oak Villa Association | Oak Villa Social Club, Ferndale Road | 642 yd | |
| Queen Victoria Masonic Hall | 76 Victoria Road | 655 yd | |
| Kings Tamerton Community Centre (Social side) | Social Club, Newton Avenue | 837 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| KFC | 565 Wolseley Road | 295 yd | |
| Papa John's | 608-610 Wolseley Road | 311 yd | |
| Pizza Hut | 642 Wolseley Road | 339 yd | |
| Domino's Pizza | 616 Wolseley Road | 339 yd | |
| The Chippy | 606A Wolseley Road | 339 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Lidl UK GmbH | St Budeaux Car Park, Wolseley Road | 339 yd | |
| The Co-operative Food | 2 Victoria Road | 442 yd | |
| Asia Mini Market | 107 Victoria Road | 706 yd | |
| SPAR - Wessex Retail | Tamar View Complex, 171 Poole Park Road | 938 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| St Pauls Catholic Primary School PEMROS ROAD | grass pitches | 645 yd |
| Weston Mill Oak Villa FERNDALE ROAD | grass pitches | 671 yd |
| Weston Mill Community Primary Academy Ferndale Road | grass pitches | 704 yd |
| Marine Academy Plymouth TREVITHICK ROAD | grass pitches | 754 yd |
| Mount Tamar School ROW LANE | grass pitches, health and fitness suite | 761 yd |
| St Budeaux Tennis Club ST BUDEAUX TENNIS COURTS ST BUDEAUX TENNIS COURTS VERNA ROAD | tennis courts | 798 yd |
| Riverside Primary School POOLE PARK ROAD | grass pitches | 1,028 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 | 55.6 Mbit/s |
| Average download speed | 78.5 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 200 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 200 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 12.4 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 13.6 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 20 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.