Duncombe Avenue is in Plymouth and in City Of Plymouth district. PL5 2JR is located in the Honicknowle 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 Duncombe Avenue, Plymouth, PL5 2JR and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: PL5 2LA, PL5 2NE, PL5 2JZ, PL5 2JX, PL5 2JU, PL5 2NB, PL5 2JP, PL5 2LH, PL5 2JS.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. The local area around PL5 2JR is generally consistent with those figures, having a male population of 48.6%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Female | 46.7% | 51.4% | 4.7% | 51.0% | 0.4% |
| Male | 53.3% | 48.6% | -4.7% | 49.0% | -0.4% |
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 | 37% | 39.6% | 2.6% | 37.9% | 1.7% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 36.1% | 38.1% | 2.0% | 44.2% | -6.1% |
| Civil partnership: Same sex | 0% | 0.7% | 0.7% | 0.1% | 0.6% |
| Separated | 4.2% | 5.6% | 1.4% | 2.2% | 3.4% |
| Divorced | 14.7% | 10.8% | -3.9% | 9.1% | 1.7% |
| Widowed | 8% | 5.2% | -2.8% | 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.
This area has a lower percentage of residents reporting their health as Good or Very Good (69.5%) compared to the average (82%). This typically indicates either an older population or social deprivation in the area.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Very good health | 46.4% | 34.9% | -11.5% | 48.4% | -13.5% |
| Good health | 27.9% | 34.6% | 6.7% | 33.6% | 1.0% |
| Fair health | 17.6% | 19.6% | 2.0% | 12.7% | 6.9% |
| Bad health | 6.1% | 8.7% | 2.6% | 4.0% | 4.7% |
| Very bad health | 2.1% | 2.1% | 0.0% | 1.2% | 0.9% |
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.
In the area around PL5 2JR this area, 29.2% of residents have no qualifications. This is significantly higher than the UK average of 18.2%. 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 11.6%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| No qualifications | 37.4% | 29.2% | -8.2% | 18.2% | 11.0% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 17.2% | 16.5% | -0.7% | 9.6% | 6.9% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 17.6% | 16.9% | -0.7% | 13.4% | 3.5% |
| Apprenticeship | 2.9% | 6.4% | 3.5% | 5.3% | 1.1% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 13% | 16.9% | 3.9% | 16.9% | 0.0% |
| Degree or Similar | 8.4% | 11.6% | 3.2% | 33.8% | -22.2% |
| Other | 3.4% | 2.6% | -0.8% | 2.8% | -0.2% |
In this area, the population is predominantly white, with 95.8% 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) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Chinese | 0% | 0.6% | 0.6% | 0.7% | -0.1% |
| Indian | 0% | 0.3% | 0.3% | 3.1% | -2.8% |
| Other Asian | 0.6% | 0% | -0.6% | 1.6% | -1.6% |
| Black African | 0.3% | 0% | -0.3% | 2.5% | -2.5% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 0.3% | 0.9% | 0.6% | 0.8% | 0.1% |
| Mixed White and African | 0.9% | 0% | -0.9% | 0.4% | -0.4% |
| Mixed Other | 0.3% | 0% | -0.3% | 0.8% | -0.8% |
| White | 97.6% | 95.8% | -1.8% | 81.4% | 14.4% |
| Other | 0% | 2.4% | 2.4% | 1.6% | 0.8% |
In this area, 93.1% 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 | 96.4% | 93.1% | -3.3% | 83.2% | 9.9% |
| European Union | 0.9% | 4.2% | 3.3% | 6.1% | -1.9% |
| Rest of Europe | 0.6% | 0% | -0.6% | 0.8% | -0.8% |
| Africa | 0.9% | 0% | -0.9% | 2.7% | -2.7% |
| Middle East and Asia | 1.2% | 2.1% | 0.9% | 5.6% | -3.5% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 0% | 0.3% | 0.3% | 1.3% | -1.0% |
| Oceania | 0% | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.0% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 96.1% | 93.1% | -3.0% | 83.2% | 9.9% |
| 10+ Years | 0% | 4.2% | 4.2% | 9.8% | -5.6% |
| 5-10 Years | 0.3% | 2.7% | 2.4% | 2.9% | -0.2% |
| 2-5 Years | 0.3% | 0% | -0.3% | 2.2% | -2.2% |
| Less than 2 years | 3.3% | 0% | -3.3% | 1.9% | -1.9% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 68.8% | 76.7% | -7.9% |
| Ireland | 0.3% | 0.6% | -0.3% |
| Italy | 1.8% | 0.6% | 1.2% |
| Poland | 0.6% | 1.3% | -0.7% |
| Romania | 0.6% | 0.9% | -0.3% |
| No passport held | 27.9% | 13.5% | 14.4% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 59.9% | 37.2% | 22.7% |
| Christian | 31.1% | 46.2% | -15.1% |
| Muslim | 3% | 6.5% | -3.5% |
| Not answered | 6% | 6.0% | 0.0% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Duncombe Avenue was 107.5 per 1,000 residents, which is 7.4% lower than the Honicknowle average. The most reported crime type was Violence and sexual offences.
Duncombe Avenue has the 4th highest crime rate of 24 local areas in Honicknowle and the 274th highest crime rate of 839 local areas in Plymouth .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 59.7 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been falling year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has fallen by about -63.4%.

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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 24 Duncombe Avenue, Plymouth, City Of Plymouth Terraced, an established residential building | £65,000 | 2004-07-01 | £127,543 |
PL5 2JR 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 | 76 |
| Retired | 49 |
| Part-Time Employee | 37 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 34 |
| Looking after home or family | 26 |
| Self-Employed | 17 |
| Unemployed | 9 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 7 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 7 |
| Other | 6 |
| Human health and social work activities | 19 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 14 |
| Manufacturing | 13 |
| Construction | 12 |
| Transport and storage | 12 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 11 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 9 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 7 |
| Other | 4 |
| Education | 4 |
| Water supply; sewerage, waste management and remediation activities | 4 |
| Information and communication | 2 |
| Electricity, gas, steam and air conditioning supply | 2 |
| Real estate activities | 2 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 1 |
| Professional, scientific and technical 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 | 1,942 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Plym Bridge Nursery and Day Care Miller Way , Estover PL6 8UN | 3out of 4 | 5,348 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| St Budeaux Foundation CofE (Aided) Junior School Priestley Avenue , Higher Saint Budeaux PL5 2DW | 3out of 4 | 495 yd | Voluntary aided school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Plaistow Hill Infant and Nursery School Roman Way , Higher St Budeaux PL5 2DT | 3out of 4 | 607 yd | Academy converter | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ernesettle Community School Biggin Hill , Ernesettle PL5 2RB | 3out of 4 | 657 yd | Academy converter | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Knowle Primary School Ringmore Way , West Park PL5 3QG | 2out of 4 | 696 yd | Academy converter | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Marine Academy Primary Trevithick Road , St. Budeaux PL5 2AF | 4out of 4 | 888 yd | Free schools | 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 | 754 yd | Academy sponsor led | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| All Saints Church of England Academy Pennycross , PL5 3NE | 1out of 4 | 1,498 yd | Academy sponsor led | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Sir John Hunt Community Sports College Lancaster Gardens , Whitleigh PL5 4AA | 2out of 4 | 2,187 yd | Foundation school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Devonport High School for Girls Lyndhurst Road , Peverell PL2 3DL | 3out of 4 | 2,675 yd | Academy converter | Not Applicable | Girls | More About School |
| St Boniface's RC College 21 Boniface Lane , Crownhill PL5 3AG | 1out of 4 | 2,734 yd | Academy sponsor led | No | Boys | 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 | 4,562 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 | 5,362 yd | Free schools | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mill Ford School Rochford Crescent , Ernesettle PL5 2PY | 3out of 4 | 802 yd | Community special school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Mount Tamar School Row Lane , Higher St Budeaux PL5 2EF | 3out of 4 | 886 yd | Community special school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Brook Green Centre for Learning Bodmin Road , Whitleigh PL5 4DZ | 4out of 4 | 1,296 yd | Community special school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Oneschool Global Uk Plymouth Campus Foulston Avenue , PL5 1HL | - not rated | 2,451 yd | Other independent school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Woodlands School Woodview Learning Community , Picklecombe Drive PL6 5ES | 3out of 4 | 2,657 yd | Foundation special school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
School statistics for this postcode are based on Ofsted rankings.
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Premiere Bar and Grill | 429A Crownhill Road | 271 yd | |
| Pearce's Snacks | 9 Honicknowle Green | 742 yd | |
| Climbing Hangar Plymouth | Unit 9, 6 Burrington Road | 878 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Kings Tamerton Community Centre (Social side) | Social Club, Newton Avenue | 698 yd | |
| Victory Inn | Victory Inn, Farm Lane | 959 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| West Park Chippy | 435 Crownhill Road | 224 yd | |
| Grillin Like a Villain | 429a Crownhill Road | 265 yd | |
| Seven Up Express | 429 Crownhill Road | 271 yd | |
| Papadums | 427 Crownhill Road | 271 yd | |
| West Park Chinese Takeaway | 436 Crownhill Road | 293 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| West Park Playing Field Wollaton Grove | grass pitches | 229 yd |
| St. Budeaux Foundation Junior School PRIESTLEY AVENUE | grass pitches | 505 yd |
| Knowle Battery Ringmore Way | grass pitches | 663 yd |
| Marine Academy Plymouth TREVITHICK ROAD | grass pitches | 753 yd |
| Mount Tamar School ROW LANE | grass pitches, health and fitness suite | 934 yd |
| Shakespeare Primary School HONICKNOWLE LANE | grass pitches | 1,067 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 | 78.4% |
| Percentage of premises that have Ultrafast Broadband (300Mbit/s or greater) coverage from fixed broadband | 78.4% |
| Percentage of premises that have coverage from a Gigabit capable service from fixed broadband | 78.4% |
| 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 | 57.5 Mbit/s |
| Average download speed | 137.2 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 1000 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 1000 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 10 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 14.8 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 50 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.