Hawkinge Gardens, Plymouth, PL5 2RW

People

Gender

In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. However, the area surrounding PL5 2RW is primarily male, with 53.2% of the population 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	48.9%	46.8%	-2.1%	51.0%	-4.2%
Male	51.1%	53.2%	2.1%	49.0%	4.2%

Partnership Status

Across the UK, the average relationship status breakdown is roughly 44% married, 38% single, 9% divorced, 6% widowed, and 2% separated.

In the immediate area around PL5 2RW, a significant portion of the population is single, making up 49.3% of the residents. On average, approximately 38% of individuals who responded to the census in the UK were single. Areas with higher single populations are typically urban centers, university towns, regions with dynamic job markets, rich cultural offerings and entertainment facilities. These regions also tend to have a younger demographic.

	2011	2021	10y change (pp)	UK Average	postcode vs UK (pp)
Single	39.6%	49.3%	9.7%	37.9%	11.4%
Married: Opposite sex	28.5%	17.7%	-10.8%	44.2%	-26.5%
Married: Same sex	0%	1%	1.0%	0.3%	0.7%
Separated	3.4%	6.2%	2.8%	2.2%	4.0%
Divorced	21.7%	18.7%	-3.0%	9.1%	9.6%
Widowed	6.8%	7.2%	0.4%	6.1%	1.1%

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 (65%) 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	26.6%	35%	8.4%	48.4%	-13.4%
Good health	31.4%	30%	-1.4%	33.6%	-3.6%
Fair health	26.6%	21.7%	-4.9%	12.7%	9.0%
Bad health	12.2%	10.8%	-1.4%	4.0%	6.8%
Very bad health	3.1%	2.5%	-0.6%	1.2%	1.3%

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 17.3%.

	2011	2021	10y change (pp)	UK Average	postcode vs UK (pp)
No qualifications	41.5%	26%	-15.5%	18.2%	7.8%
1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent	17.9%	9.1%	-8.8%	9.6%	-0.5%
5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels	14%	17.3%	3.3%	13.4%	3.9%
Apprenticeship	5.3%	9.1%	3.8%	5.3%	3.8%
HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels	11.6%	19.2%	7.6%	16.9%	2.3%
Degree or Similar	6.3%	17.3%	11.0%	33.8%	-16.5%
Other	3.4%	1.9%	-1.5%	2.8%	-0.9%

Culture

Ethnic Group

In this area, the population is predominantly white, with 100% 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	0.4%	0%	-0.4%	3.1%	-3.1%
Mixed White and Caribbean	0.9%	0%	-0.9%	0.9%	-0.9%
Mixed Other	0.9%	0%	-0.9%	0.8%	-0.8%
White	97.8%	100%	2.2%	81.4%	18.6%

Country of Birth

In this area, 95.4% 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	96.5%	95.4%	-1.1%	83.2%	12.2%
European Union	2.2%	4.2%	2.0%	6.1%	-1.9%
Rest of Europe	0.9%	0%	-0.9%	0.8%	-0.8%
Africa	0.4%	0%	-0.4%	2.7%	-2.7%
Oceania	0%	0.4%	0.4%	0.3%	0.1%

Length of Residence

	2011	2021	10y change (pp)	UK Average	postcode vs UK (pp)
Born in the UK	96.5%	94.6%	-1.9%	83.2%	11.4%
10+ Years	0%	4.6%	4.6%	9.8%	-5.2%
2-5 Years	0%	0.8%	0.8%	2.2%	-1.4%
Less than 2 years	3.5%	0%	-3.5%	1.9%	-1.9%

Passport Held

	2021	UK Average	postcode vs UK (pp)
United Kingdom	67.4%	76.7%	-9.3%
Ireland	0.4%	0.6%	-0.2%
Lithuania	0.4%	0.3%	0.1%
Poland	2.1%	1.3%	0.8%
Other EU countries	0.4%	1.5%	-1.1%
No passport held	29.3%	13.5%	15.8%

Religion

	2021	UK Average	postcode vs UK (pp)
No religion	54.5%	37.2%	17.3%
Christian	36%	46.2%	-10.2%
Buddhist	0.4%	0.5%	-0.1%
Other religion	2.9%	0.6%	2.3%
Not answered	6.2%	6.0%	0.2%

Safety

Is Hawkinge Gardens Street dangerous?

Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Hawkinge Gardens was 186.3 per 1,000 residents, which is 87.6% higher than the Budshead average. The most reported crime type was Violence and sexual offences.

Hawkinge Gardens has the 14th highest crime rate of 145 local areas in Budshead and the 122nd highest crime rate of 837 local areas in Plymouth .

Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 117.6 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been rising year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has fallen by about -44.4%.

🔎 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 2RW, Local Authority and Region

Deprivation

Index of Multiple Deprivation (IMD) - 10/10 (very 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 - 10/10 (very 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 - 10/10 (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 - 9/10 (very 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 - 10/10 (very 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 - 9/10 (very high )
The Crime Domain measures the risk of people and property being victims of crime in a local area.
Barriers to Housing and Services Domain - 5/10 (average )
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 - 4/10 (below 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) - 10/10 (very 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) - 8/10 (high )
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 Hawkinge Gardens are based on 2 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 Hawkinge Gardens, Plymouth, PL5 2RW

Estimated Average Property Prices for PL5 2RW

Average Price
£134,824

Semi-Detached
£145,456

Terraced
£172,018

Detached
no sales

Flats/Maisonettes
£90,324

Other
no sales

Estimated Average Property Prices for Hawkinge Gardens

Average Price
£193,586

Semi-Detached
no sales

Terraced
£193,586

Detached
no sales

Flats/Maisonettes
no sales

Other
no sales

Property Prices Comparison

Latest Property Sales on Hawkinge GardensStreet

Address	Sale Price	Sale Date	Price Estimate 2025
34 Hawkinge Gardens, Plymouth, City Of Plymouth Terraced, an established residential building	£265,000	2025-10-29	£266,272
56 Hawkinge Gardens, Plymouth, City Of Plymouth Terraced, an established residential building	£220,000	2025-02-14	£228,966
61A Hawkinge Gardens, Plymouth, City Of Plymouth Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building	£103,000	2023-03-31	£104,801
28B Hawkinge Gardens, Plymouth, City Of Plymouth Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building	£75,000	2022-09-13	£74,027
63B Hawkinge Gardens, Plymouth, City Of Plymouth Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building	£87,000	2022-07-01	£86,389

View All Property Sales and Other Statistics for PL5 2RW

Employment

Economic Activity

Full-Time Employee	70
Retired	37
Part-Time Employee	28
Long-Term Sick or disabled	23
Looking after home or family	14
Other	12
Unemployed	9
Self-Employed	9
Student (economically inactive)	4
Full-Time Student (with or without job)	3

Employment Industry

Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles	14
Human health and social work activities	12
Construction	11
Accommodation and food service activities	11
Manufacturing	9
Administrative and support service activities	7
Transport and storage	6
Education	4
Other	4
Public administration and defence; compulsory social security	3
Information and communication	2
Electricity, gas, steam and air conditioning supply	1
Water supply; sewerage, waste management and remediation activities	1
Financial and insurance activities	1
Real estate activities	1
Professional, scientific and technical 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	2,757 yd	Local authority nursery school	Yes	Mixed	More About School

Primary

	Ofsted Overall Effectiveness	Distance	Establishment Type	Has Nursery Classes	Gender	More Info
Ernesettle Junior School Biggin Hill , Ernesettle PL5 2RB	- not rated	406 yd	Community school	No	Mixed	More About School
Ernesettle Infants' School Biggin Hill , Ernesettle PL5 2RB	- not rated	406 yd	Community school	Yes	Mixed	More About School
Ernesettle Community School Biggin Hill , Ernesettle PL5 2RB	4out of 4	460 yd	Academy converter	Yes	Mixed	More About School
Ernesettle Community School Biggin Hill , Ernesettle PL5 2RB	- not rated	460 yd	Community school	Yes	Mixed	More About School
St Budeaux CofE Primary Academy Priestley Avenue , Higher Saint Budeaux PL5 2DW	3out of 4	906 yd	Academy converter	Yes	Mixed	More About School

Secondary

	Ofsted Overall Effectiveness	Distance	Establishment Type	Has Nursery Classes	Gender	More Info
Marine Academy Plymouth Trevithick Road , PL5 2AF	3out of 4	1,316 yd	Academy sponsor led	Not Applicable	Mixed	More About School
Marine Academy Plymouth Trevithick Road , PL5 2AF	- not rated	1,332 yd	Academy sponsor led	Not Applicable	Mixed	More About School
Tamarside Community College Trevithick Road , PL5 2AF	- not rated	1,362 yd	Community school	Not Applicable	Mixed	More About School
Honicknowle Secondary School Honicknowle Green , PL5 3PY	- not rated	1,619 yd	Community school	Not Applicable	Mixed	More About School
All Saints Church of England Academy Pennycross , PL5 3NE	3out of 4	2,428 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	5,303 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	600 yd	Community special school	Yes	Mixed	More About School
Mount Tamar School Row Lane , Higher St Budeaux PL5 2EF	1out of 4	1,157 yd	Academy special sponsor led	Not Applicable	Mixed	More About School
Mount Tamar School Row Lane , Higher St Budeaux PL5 2EF	- not rated	1,159 yd	Community special school	Not Applicable	Mixed	More About School
Brook Green Centre for Learning Bodmin Road , Whitleigh PL5 4DZ	- not rated	1,705 yd	Community special school	Not Applicable	Mixed	More About School
Oneschool Global Uk Plymouth Campus Foulston Avenue , PL5 1HL	- not rated	2,413 yd	Other independent school	No	Mixed	More About School

School statistics for this postcode are based on Ofsted rankings.

Food and Drink

Restaurants, Cafes, Canteens

Business Name	Address	Distance
Sea Salt Cafe	St Aidens Church, 42 West Malling Avenue	447 yd
The Hatch at KPM	Kawasaki Precision Machinery U, Ernesettle Lane	804 yd
Premiere Bar and Grill	429A Crownhill Road	1,037 yd

Pubs, Bars, Nightclubs

Business Name	Address	Food hygiene rating	Distance
The Bull & Bush	Uxbridge Drive		268 yd
Parkway Sports & Social Club	Parkway Sports & Social Club, Ernesettle Lane		1,068 yd

Takeaway, Sandwich Shops

Business Name	Address	Distance
Food Nation	5 Hornchurch Road	225 yd
Dragon Park Take Away	Uxbridge Drive	269 yd
West Park Chippy	435 Crownhill Road	939 yd
West Park Chinese Takeaway	436 Crownhill Road	947 yd
Grillin Like a Villain	429a Crownhill Road	1,032 yd

Supermarkets, Hypermarkets

Business Name	Address	Food hygiene rating	Distance
The Co-operative Food	34-38 Hornchurch Road		228 yd

Sport

Facility Name	Sport Objects	Distance
Ernesettle Green (Closed) Ernesettle Green	grass pitches	372 yd
The Parkway ERNESETTLE LANE	grass pitches	517 yd
Lakeside Bottoms Lakeside Drive	grass pitches	680 yd
West Park Playing Field Wollaton Grove	grass pitches	822 yd
St. Budeaux Foundation Junior School PRIESTLEY AVENUE	grass pitches	930 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	93.8%
Percentage of premises that have Ultrafast Broadband (300Mbit/s or greater) coverage from fixed broadband	93.8%
Percentage of premises that have coverage from a Gigabit capable service from fixed broadband	93.8%

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	38.7 Mbit/s
Average download speed	117 Mbit/s
Minimum download speed	600 Mbit/s
Maximum download speed	600 Mbit/s

Upload Speed

Median upload speed	8.3 Mbit/s
Average upload speed	11.8 Mbit/s
Maximum upload speed	40 Mbit/s

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