Budshead Road is in Plymouth and in Plymouth district. PL5 2PL 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 Budshead Road, Plymouth, PL5 2PL and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: PL5 2NY, PL5 2NX, PL5 2NU, PL5 2NT, PL5 3QG, PL5 2PA, PL5 2PJ, PL5 2NR, PL5 2NS.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. The area surrounding PL5 2PL has a slightly higher male population, with 50.8% 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 | 51.4% | 49.2% | -2.2% | 51.0% | -1.8% |
| Male | 48.6% | 50.8% | 2.2% | 49.0% | 1.8% |
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 | 28.8% | 34.2% | 5.4% | 37.9% | -3.7% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 41.5% | 38.6% | -2.9% | 44.2% | -5.6% |
| Married: Same sex | 0% | 0.4% | 0.4% | 0.3% | 0.1% |
| Separated | 0.9% | 2.6% | 1.7% | 2.2% | 0.4% |
| Divorced | 13.2% | 14.9% | 1.7% | 9.1% | 5.8% |
| Widowed | 15.6% | 9.2% | -6.4% | 6.1% | 3.1% |
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 | 35.6% | 43.1% | 7.5% | 48.4% | -5.3% |
| Good health | 35.2% | 31.3% | -3.9% | 33.6% | -2.3% |
| Fair health | 18.2% | 16% | -2.2% | 12.7% | 3.3% |
| Bad health | 7.9% | 7.6% | -0.3% | 4.0% | 3.6% |
| Very bad health | 3.2% | 1.9% | -1.3% | 1.2% | 0.7% |
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 16.7%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| No qualifications | 34.9% | 21.5% | -13.4% | 18.2% | 3.3% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 15.6% | 11.4% | -4.2% | 9.6% | 1.8% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 17.9% | 17.5% | -0.4% | 13.4% | 4.1% |
| Apprenticeship | 7.1% | 9.6% | 2.5% | 5.3% | 4.3% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 12.3% | 21.1% | 8.8% | 16.9% | 4.2% |
| Degree or Similar | 8.5% | 16.7% | 8.2% | 33.8% | -17.1% |
| Other | 3.8% | 2.2% | -1.6% | 2.8% | -0.6% |
In this area, the population is predominantly white, with 99.2% 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) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Other Asian | 0% | 0.4% | 0.4% | 1.6% | -1.2% |
| Mixed White and Caribbean | 0% | 0.4% | 0.4% | 0.9% | -0.5% |
| White | 100% | 99.2% | -0.8% | 81.4% | 17.8% |
In this area, 92% 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 | 96.8% | 92% | -4.8% | 83.2% | 8.8% |
| European Union | 1.2% | 5.3% | 4.1% | 6.1% | -0.8% |
| Africa | 0.8% | 0.8% | 0.0% | 2.7% | -1.9% |
| Middle East and Asia | 0.4% | 0.8% | 0.4% | 5.6% | -4.8% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 0.8% | 1.1% | 0.3% | 1.3% | -0.2% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 95.7% | 92% | -3.7% | 83.2% | 8.8% |
| 10+ Years | 0.4% | 6.5% | 6.1% | 9.8% | -3.3% |
| 5-10 Years | 0% | 1.1% | 1.1% | 2.9% | -1.8% |
| Less than 2 years | 4% | 0.4% | -3.6% | 1.9% | -1.5% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 70.6% | 76.7% | -6.1% |
| Poland | 3.4% | 1.3% | 2.1% |
| Romania | 0.8% | 0.9% | -0.1% |
| Other EU countries | 0.4% | 1.5% | -1.1% |
| South and Eastern Africa | 0.4% | 0.2% | 0.2% |
| South-East Asia | 0.4% | 0.2% | 0.2% |
| No passport held | 24% | 13.5% | 10.5% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 50% | 37.2% | 12.8% |
| Christian | 44.7% | 46.2% | -1.5% |
| Muslim | 0.4% | 6.5% | -6.1% |
| Not answered | 5% | 6.0% | -1.0% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Budshead Road was 99.2 per 1,000 residents, which is 14.5% lower than the Honicknowle average. The most reported crime type was Anti-social behaviour.
Budshead Road has the 6th highest crime rate of 24 local areas in Honicknowle and the 299th highest crime rate of 839 local areas in Plymouth .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 47.6 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been rising year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has fallen by about -58.2%.

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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 141 Budshead Road, Plymouth, City Of Plymouth Terraced, an established residential building | £172,500 | 2024-04-26 | £184,024 |
| 133 Budshead Road, Plymouth, City Of Plymouth Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £85,000 | 2024-03-01 | £87,645 |
| 143 Budshead Road, Plymouth, City Of Plymouth Terraced, an established residential building | £180,000 | 2022-11-15 | £186,840 |
| 143 Budshead Road, Plymouth, City Of Plymouth Terraced, an established residential building | £185,000 | 2022-11-15 | £192,030 |
| 129 Budshead Road, Plymouth, City Of Plymouth Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £120,000 | 2022-10-26 | £119,042 |
| Full-Time Employee | 70 |
| Retired | 54 |
| Part-Time Employee | 32 |
| Self-Employed | 18 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 16 |
| Other | 12 |
| Unemployed | 9 |
| Looking after home or family | 8 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 6 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 4 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 20 |
| Human health and social work activities | 19 |
| Manufacturing | 14 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 10 |
| Construction | 9 |
| Transport and storage | 8 |
| Education | 7 |
| Other | 4 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 3 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 3 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 2 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 1 |
| Information and communication | 1 |
| Real estate activities | 1 |
| Mining and quarrying | 1 |
| Water supply; sewerage, waste management and remediation 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 | 2,586 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Plym Bridge Nursery and Day Care Miller Way , Estover PL6 8UN | 3out of 4 | 5,308 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ernesettle Community School Biggin Hill , Ernesettle PL5 2RB | 3out of 4 | 271 yd | Academy converter | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Knowle Primary School Ringmore Way , West Park PL5 3QG | 2out of 4 | 311 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 | 1,020 yd | Voluntary aided school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| St Peter's RC Primary School Brentford Avenue , Whitleigh PL5 4HD | 3out of 4 | 1,082 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Plaistow Hill Infant and Nursery School Roman Way , Higher St Budeaux PL5 2DT | 3out of 4 | 1,127 yd | Academy converter | 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 | 1,379 yd | Academy sponsor led | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Sir John Hunt Community Sports College Lancaster Gardens , Whitleigh PL5 4AA | 2out of 4 | 1,910 yd | Foundation school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| All Saints Church of England Academy Pennycross , PL5 3NE | 1out of 4 | 1,995 yd | Academy sponsor led | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| St Boniface's RC College 21 Boniface Lane , Crownhill PL5 3AG | 1out of 4 | 2,895 yd | Academy sponsor led | No | Boys | More About School |
| Devonport High School for Girls Lyndhurst Road , Peverell PL2 3DL | 3out of 4 | 3,211 yd | Academy converter | Not Applicable | Girls | 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 | 5,216 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | 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 | 200 yd | Community special school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Brook Green Centre for Learning Bodmin Road , Whitleigh PL5 4DZ | 4out of 4 | 980 yd | Community special school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Mount Tamar School Row Lane , Higher St Budeaux PL5 2EF | 3out of 4 | 1,409 yd | Community special school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Woodlands School Woodview Learning Community , Picklecombe Drive PL6 5ES | 3out of 4 | 2,348 yd | Foundation special school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Oneschool Global Uk Plymouth Campus Foulston Avenue , PL5 1HL | - not rated | 2,905 yd | Other independent school | No | 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 | 450 yd | |
| Pearce's Snacks | 9 Honicknowle Green | 885 yd | |
| Sea Salt Cafe | St Aidens Church, 42 West Malling Avenue | 922 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Parkway Sports & Social Club | Parkway Sports & Social Club, Ernesettle Lane | 591 yd | |
| The Bull & Bush | Uxbridge Drive | 736 yd | |
| The Albemarle | The Albemarle, Budshead Road | 999 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| West Park Chinese Takeaway | 436 Crownhill Road | 381 yd | |
| West Park Chippy | 435 Crownhill Road | 441 yd | |
| Seven Up Express | 429 Crownhill Road | 450 yd | |
| Papadums | 427 Crownhill Road | 450 yd | |
| Grillin Like a Villain | 429a Crownhill Road | 451 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| The Co-operative Food | 34-38 Hornchurch Road | 888 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Knowle Battery Ringmore Way | grass pitches | 348 yd |
| West Park Playing Field Wollaton Grove | grass pitches | 496 yd |
| Ernesettle Green (Closed) Ernesettle Green | grass pitches | 823 yd |
| Lakeside Bottoms Lakeside Drive | grass pitches | 840 yd |
| The Brook Green Centre For Learning BODMIN ROAD | grass pitches | 887 yd |
| St. Budeaux Foundation Junior School PRIESTLEY AVENUE | grass pitches | 990 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 | 39.3 Mbit/s |
| Average download speed | 63.1 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 200 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 200 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 8.5 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 8.3 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 20 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.