Budshead Road, Plymouth, PL5 2PJ

People

Gender

In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. The local area around PL5 2PJ is generally consistent with those figures, having a male population of 49.3%.

	2011	2021	10y change (pp)	UK Average	postcode vs UK (pp)
Female	54.8%	50.7%	-4.1%	51.0%	-0.3%
Male	45.2%	49.3%	4.1%	49.0%	0.3%

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	27.9%	33.2%	5.3%	37.9%	-4.7%
Married: Opposite sex	50.8%	44.5%	-6.3%	44.2%	0.3%
Married: Same sex	0%	0.8%	0.8%	0.3%	0.5%
Separated	2.5%	2.5%	0.0%	2.2%	0.3%
Divorced	9.6%	10.9%	1.3%	9.1%	1.8%
Widowed	9.2%	8%	-1.2%	6.1%	1.9%

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.

This area has a lower percentage of residents reporting their health as Good or Very Good (70.7%) 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	35.4%	40.7%	5.3%	48.4%	-7.7%
Good health	35.4%	30%	-5.4%	33.6%	-3.6%
Fair health	18.7%	20%	1.3%	12.7%	7.3%
Bad health	5.8%	7.6%	1.8%	4.0%	3.6%
Very bad health	4.8%	1.7%	-3.1%	1.2%	0.5%

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 15.7%.

	2011	2021	10y change (pp)	UK Average	postcode vs UK (pp)
No qualifications	34.6%	27.1%	-7.5%	18.2%	8.9%
1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent	15.4%	10.2%	-5.2%	9.6%	0.6%
5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels	15.8%	17.4%	1.6%	13.4%	4.0%
Apprenticeship	6.3%	10.6%	4.3%	5.3%	5.3%
HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels	10.8%	16.9%	6.1%	16.9%	0.0%
Degree or Similar	12.1%	15.7%	3.6%	33.8%	-18.1%
Other	5%	2.1%	-2.9%	2.8%	-0.7%

Culture

Ethnic Group

In this area, the population is predominantly white, with 97.3% 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%	1.7%	1.7%	0.7%	1.0%
Other Asian	0.3%	0%	-0.3%	1.6%	-1.6%
Mixed White and Asian	0.3%	0.7%	0.4%	0.8%	-0.1%
Mixed White and Caribbean	0.3%	0%	-0.3%	0.9%	-0.9%
White	99%	97.3%	-1.7%	81.4%	15.9%
Other	0%	0.3%	0.3%	1.6%	-1.3%

Country of Birth

In this area, 93.8% 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	98.3%	93.8%	-4.5%	83.2%	10.6%
European Union	0.7%	2.1%	1.4%	6.1%	-4.0%
Middle East and Asia	0.7%	2.4%	1.7%	5.6%	-3.2%
The Americas and the Caribbean	0.3%	0%	-0.3%	1.3%	-1.3%
Oceania	0%	1%	1.0%	0.3%	0.7%
British Overseas	0%	0.7%	0.7%	0.0%	0.7%

Length of Residence

	2011	2021	10y change (pp)	UK Average	postcode vs UK (pp)
Born in the UK	97.3%	93.8%	-3.5%	83.2%	10.6%
10+ Years	0%	4.8%	4.8%	9.8%	-5.0%
2-5 Years	0%	1%	1.0%	2.2%	-1.2%
Less than 2 years	2.7%	0.3%	-2.4%	1.9%	-1.6%

Passport Held

	2021	UK Average	postcode vs UK (pp)
United Kingdom	72.9%	76.7%	-3.8%
Ireland	0.3%	0.6%	-0.3%
Germany	0.3%	0.2%	0.1%
Poland	1%	1.3%	-0.3%
Other EU countries	0.7%	1.5%	-0.8%
Oceania	0.3%	0.1%	0.2%
No passport held	24.4%	13.5%	10.9%

Religion

	2021	UK Average	postcode vs UK (pp)
No religion	46.6%	37.2%	9.4%
Christian	46.9%	46.2%	0.7%
Muslim	0.7%	6.5%	-5.8%
Not answered	5.9%	6.0%	-0.1%

Safety

Is Budshead Road dangerous?

Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Budshead Road was 50.4 per 1,000 residents, which is 49.3% lower than the Budshead average. The most reported crime type was Violence and sexual offences.

Budshead Road has the 59th lowest crime rate of 145 local areas in Budshead and the 343rd lowest crime rate of 837 local areas in Plymouth .

Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 32.4 crimes per 1,000 residents and have remained broadly unchanged year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has fallen by about -80.0%.

🔎 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. 85% of analyzed areas in England and Wales have higher average household annual income than this area.

Average Household Income
£35,500

Income Rank
2/10

Household Income in PL5 2PJ, 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 - 8/10 (high )
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 - 8/10 (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 - 7/10 (above 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 - 3/10 (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 - 7/10 (above average )
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) - 8/10 (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) - 6/10 (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 Budshead Road are based on 21 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 Budshead Road, Plymouth, PL5 2PJ

Estimated Average Property Prices for PL5 2PJ

Average Price
£228,153

Semi-Detached
£229,040

Terraced
£204,199

Detached
no sales

Flats/Maisonettes
no sales

Other
no sales

Estimated Average Property Prices for Budshead Road

Average Price
£205,928

Semi-Detached
£220,589

Terraced
£212,296

Detached
no sales

Flats/Maisonettes
£74,944

Other
no sales

Property Prices Comparison

Latest Property Sales on Budshead Road

Address	Sale Price	Sale Date	Price Estimate 2025
121 Budshead Road, Plymouth, City Of Plymouth Semi-Detached, an established residential building	£220,000	2025-11-13	£218,129
109 Budshead Road, Plymouth, City Of Plymouth Semi-Detached, an established residential building	£132,000	2025-10-17	£132,505
63 Budshead Road, Plymouth, City Of Plymouth Semi-Detached, an established residential building	£290,000	2025-08-01	£290,000
105 Budshead Road, Plymouth, City Of Plymouth Semi-Detached, an established residential building	£163,000	2023-09-20	£174,299
121 Budshead Road, Plymouth, City Of Plymouth Semi-Detached, an established residential building	£178,000	2023-08-29	£190,145

View All Property Sales and Other Statistics for PL5 2PJ

Employment

PL5 2PJ 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.

Economic Activity

Full-Time Employee	72
Retired	66
Part-Time Employee	35
Long-Term Sick or disabled	15
Self-Employed	13
Student (economically inactive)	11
Other	8
Looking after home or family	8
Unemployed	8
Full-Time Student (with or without job)	0

Employment Industry

Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles	25
Manufacturing	11
Human health and social work activities	10
Transport and storage	10
Other	10
Construction	10
Public administration and defence; compulsory social security	8
Education	8
Accommodation and food service activities	5
Professional, scientific and technical activities	5
Information and communication	3
Administrative and support service activities	2
Real estate activities	2
Water supply; sewerage, waste management and remediation activities	2
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	2,445 yd	Local authority nursery school	Yes	Mixed	More About School
Plym Bridge Nursery School and Day Care Miller Way , Estover PL6 8UN	3out of 4	5,400 yd	Local authority nursery school	Yes	Mixed	More About School

Primary

	Ofsted Overall Effectiveness	Distance	Establishment Type	Has Nursery Classes	Gender	More Info
Ernesettle Community School Biggin Hill , Ernesettle PL5 2RB	4out of 4	203 yd	Academy converter	Yes	Mixed	More About School
Ernesettle Community School Biggin Hill , Ernesettle PL5 2RB	- not rated	203 yd	Community school	Yes	Mixed	More About School
Ernesettle Junior School Biggin Hill , Ernesettle PL5 2RB	- not rated	276 yd	Community school	No	Mixed	More About School
Ernesettle Infants' School Biggin Hill , Ernesettle PL5 2RB	- not rated	276 yd	Community school	Yes	Mixed	More About School
Knowle Primary School Ringmore Way , West Park PL5 3QG	- not rated	418 yd	Community school	No	Mixed	More About School

Secondary

	Ofsted Overall Effectiveness	Distance	Establishment Type	Has Nursery Classes	Gender	More Info
Honicknowle Secondary School Honicknowle Green , PL5 3PY	- not rated	995 yd	Community school	Not Applicable	Mixed	More About School
Marine Academy Plymouth Trevithick Road , PL5 2AF	3out of 4	1,197 yd	Academy sponsor led	Not Applicable	Mixed	More About School
Tamarside Community College Trevithick Road , PL5 2AF	- not rated	1,263 yd	Community school	Not Applicable	Mixed	More About School
Marine Academy Plymouth Trevithick Road , PL5 2AF	- not rated	1,282 yd	Academy sponsor led	Not Applicable	Mixed	More About School
All Saints Church of England Academy Pennycross , PL5 3NE	3out of 4	1,917 yd	Academy sponsor led	Not Applicable	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	5,067 yd	Further education	Not Applicable	Mixed	More About School

Not applicable

	Ofsted Overall Effectiveness	Distance	Establishment Type	Has Nursery Classes	Gender	More Info
Mill Ford School Rochford Crescent , Ernesettle PL5 2PY	4out of 4	297 yd	Community special school	Yes	Mixed	More About School
Brook Green Centre for Learning Bodmin Road , Whitleigh PL5 4DZ	- not rated	1,112 yd	Community special school	Not Applicable	Mixed	More About School
Mount Tamar School Row Lane , Higher St Budeaux PL5 2EF	- not rated	1,220 yd	Community special school	Not Applicable	Mixed	More About School
Mount Tamar School Row Lane , Higher St Budeaux PL5 2EF	1out of 4	1,222 yd	Academy special sponsor led	Not Applicable	Mixed	More About School
Plymouth Tuition Service: Young Parent's Centre Lancaster Gardens , Whitleigh PL5 4AA	- not rated	2,071 yd	Pupil referral unit	Not Applicable	Girls	More About School

School statistics for this postcode are based on Ofsted rankings.

Food and Drink

Restaurants, Cafes, Canteens

Business Name	Address	Distance
Premiere Bar and Grill	429A Crownhill Road	452 yd
Sea Salt Cafe	St Aidens Church, 42 West Malling Avenue	829 yd
Pearce's Snacks	9 Honicknowle Green	993 yd

Pubs, Bars, Nightclubs

Business Name	Address	Food hygiene rating	Distance
The Bull & Bush	Uxbridge Drive		614 yd
Parkway Sports & Social Club	Parkway Sports & Social Club, Ernesettle Lane		739 yd

Takeaway, Sandwich Shops

Business Name	Address	Distance
West Park Chinese Takeaway	436 Crownhill Road	362 yd
West Park Chippy	435 Crownhill Road	391 yd
Grillin Like a Villain	429a Crownhill Road	450 yd
Seven Up Express	429 Crownhill Road	452 yd
Papadums	427 Crownhill Road	452 yd

Supermarkets, Hypermarkets

Business Name	Address	Food hygiene rating	Distance
The Co-operative Food	34-38 Hornchurch Road		748 yd

Sport

Facility Name	Sport Objects	Distance
West Park Playing Field Wollaton Grove	grass pitches	372 yd
Knowle Battery Ringmore Way	grass pitches	520 yd
Ernesettle Green (Closed) Ernesettle Green	grass pitches	722 yd
St. Budeaux Foundation Junior School PRIESTLEY AVENUE	grass pitches	816 yd
Lakeside Bottoms Lakeside Drive	grass pitches	821 yd
The Parkway ERNESETTLE LANE	grass pitches	1,000 yd
The Brook Green Centre For Learning BODMIN ROAD	grass pitches	1,092 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	51.3 Mbit/s
Average download speed	112.6 Mbit/s
Minimum download speed	1000 Mbit/s
Maximum download speed	1000 Mbit/s

Upload Speed

Median upload speed	10 Mbit/s
Average upload speed	11.9 Mbit/s
Maximum upload speed	50 Mbit/s

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

Overview of PL5 2PJ