South View is in Crownhill, Plymouth and in City Of Plymouth district. PL5 3BE is located in the Eggbuckland 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 South View, Crownhill, Plymouth, PL5 3BE and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: PL5 3BG, PL5 3BD, PL5 3AT, PL5 3AU, PL5 3AS, PL5 3AW, PL5 3BA, PL5 3AR, PL5 3AH.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. The local area around PL5 3BE is generally consistent with those figures, having a male population of 48.4%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Female | 53.5% | 51.6% | -1.9% | 51.0% | 0.6% |
| Male | 46.5% | 48.4% | 1.9% | 49.0% | -0.6% |
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 | 27.5% | 40.6% | 13.1% | 37.9% | 2.7% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 46.7% | 37.5% | -9.2% | 44.2% | -6.7% |
| Separated | 4.7% | 2.8% | -1.9% | 2.2% | 0.6% |
| Divorced | 14.5% | 13.5% | -1.0% | 9.1% | 4.4% |
| Widowed | 6.7% | 5.6% | -1.1% | 6.1% | -0.5% |
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 | 52.5% | 42% | -10.5% | 48.4% | -6.4% |
| Good health | 29.3% | 35.8% | 6.5% | 33.6% | 2.2% |
| Fair health | 13.7% | 17.6% | 3.9% | 12.7% | 4.9% |
| Bad health | 2.9% | 3.6% | 0.7% | 4.0% | -0.4% |
| Very bad health | 1.6% | 1% | -0.6% | 1.2% | -0.2% |
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 | 23.1% | 20.1% | -3.0% | 18.2% | 1.9% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 9.4% | 5.9% | -3.5% | 9.6% | -3.7% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 17.6% | 16.1% | -1.5% | 13.4% | 2.7% |
| Apprenticeship | 5.9% | 6.7% | 0.8% | 5.3% | 1.4% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 18% | 21.3% | 3.3% | 16.9% | 4.4% |
| Degree or Similar | 20.8% | 27.2% | 6.4% | 33.8% | -6.6% |
| Other | 5.1% | 2.8% | -2.3% | 2.8% | 0.0% |
In this area, the population is predominantly white, with 95.4% 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) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bangladeshi | 0.6% | 0% | -0.6% | 1.1% | -1.1% |
| Chinese | 0% | 0.7% | 0.7% | 0.7% | 0.0% |
| Indian | 0% | 1% | 1.0% | 3.1% | -2.1% |
| Other Asian | 0.3% | 1.3% | 1.0% | 1.6% | -0.3% |
| Other Black | 0% | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.5% | -0.2% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 0% | 1% | 1.0% | 0.8% | 0.2% |
| Mixed White and Caribbean | 0% | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.9% | -0.6% |
| Mixed Other | 1.3% | 0% | -1.3% | 0.8% | -0.8% |
| White | 97.8% | 95.4% | -2.4% | 81.4% | 14.0% |
In this area, 92.5% 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 | 93.9% | 92.5% | -1.4% | 83.2% | 9.3% |
| European Union | 3.5% | 3.9% | 0.4% | 6.1% | -2.2% |
| Africa | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.0% | 2.7% | -2.4% |
| Middle East and Asia | 1.6% | 2.6% | 1.0% | 5.6% | -3.0% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 0.6% | 0% | -0.6% | 1.3% | -1.3% |
| Oceania | 0% | 0.7% | 0.7% | 0.3% | 0.4% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 93.9% | 93.1% | -0.8% | 83.2% | 9.9% |
| 10+ Years | 1.9% | 4.6% | 2.7% | 9.8% | -5.2% |
| 5-10 Years | 0% | 1.6% | 1.6% | 2.9% | -1.3% |
| 2-5 Years | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.0% | 2.2% | -1.9% |
| Less than 2 years | 3.8% | 0.3% | -3.5% | 1.9% | -1.6% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 79.2% | 76.7% | 2.5% |
| Portugal | 1% | 0.5% | 0.5% |
| Spain | 0.7% | 0.4% | 0.3% |
| Poland | 0.7% | 1.3% | -0.6% |
| Other EU countries | 1% | 1.5% | -0.5% |
| Eastern Asia | 0.7% | 0.3% | 0.4% |
| South-East Asia | 0.3% | 0.2% | 0.1% |
| No passport held | 16.6% | 13.5% | 3.1% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 42.2% | 37.2% | 5.0% |
| Christian | 45.1% | 46.2% | -1.1% |
| Buddhist | 1.6% | 0.5% | 1.1% |
| Hindu | 1.6% | 1.7% | -0.1% |
| Not answered | 9.5% | 6.0% | 3.5% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around South View was 290.0 per 1,000 residents, which is 192.1% higher than the Budshead average. The most reported crime type was Shoplifting.
South View has the 6th highest crime rate of 145 local areas in Budshead and the 60th highest crime rate of 837 local areas in Plymouth .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 26.7 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been rising year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has fallen by about -56.6%.

Households in this area have a similar level level of wealth to the average household in England and Wales. 52% of analyzed areas in England and Wales have lower average household annual income than this area.

| Address | Sale Price | Sale Date | Price Estimate 2025 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2 South View, Plymouth, City Of Plymouth Terraced, an established residential building | £175,000 | 2025-10-03 | £175,840 |
| 2 South View, Plymouth, City Of Plymouth Terraced, an established residential building | £185,000 | 2025-06-27 | £189,340 |
| 1 South View, Plymouth, City Of Plymouth Terraced, an established residential building | £180,000 | 2023-07-03 | £193,292 |
| 1 South View, Plymouth, City Of Plymouth Terraced, an established residential building | £153,000 | 2021-01-15 | £195,355 |
| 5 South View, Plymouth, City Of Plymouth Terraced, an established residential building | £129,950 | 2014-09-19 | £197,471 |
PL5 3BE area has a low unemployment rate. According to Census 2021, 2% 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 | 100 |
| Retired | 64 |
| Part-Time Employee | 31 |
| Self-Employed | 16 |
| Looking after home or family | 11 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 9 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 8 |
| Unemployed | 6 |
| Other | 3 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 1 |
| Human health and social work activities | 27 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 25 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 17 |
| Education | 12 |
| Manufacturing | 11 |
| Construction | 9 |
| Transport and storage | 8 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 8 |
| Information and communication | 7 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 7 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 7 |
| Other | 6 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 6 |
| Electricity, gas, steam and air conditioning supply | 2 |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Plym Bridge Nursery School and Day Care Miller Way , Estover PL6 8UN | 3out of 4 | 2,784 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ham Drive Nursery School and Day Care Ham Drive , Ham PL2 2NJ | 3out of 4 | 2,792 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Manadon Vale Primary School St Peter's Road , Manadon PL5 3DL | 3out of 4 | 796 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Manadon Vale Primary School St Peter's Road , Manadon PL5 3DL | - not rated | 796 yd | Foundation school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Widey Court Primary School Widey Lane , Crownhill PL6 5JS | 3out of 4 | 812 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Widey Court Primary School Widey Lane , Crownhill PL6 5JS | - not rated | 812 yd | Foundation school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Chaucer Primary School Chaucer Way , PL5 3EJ | - not rated | 1,084 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| St Boniface's RC College 21 Boniface Lane , Crownhill PL5 3AG | - not rated | 396 yd | Academy sponsor led | No | Boys | More About School |
| St Boniface's RC College 21 Boniface Lane , Crownhill PL5 3AG | - not rated | 396 yd | Voluntary aided school | No | Boys | More About School |
| Widey High School for Boys Widey Lane , Crownhill PL6 5JT | - not rated | 1,073 yd | Community school | Not Applicable | Boys | More About School |
| Sir John Hunt Community Sports College Lancaster Gardens , Whitleigh PL5 4AA | 3out of 4 | 1,381 yd | Foundation school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Eggbuckland Community College Westcott Close , Eggbuckland PL6 5YB | 2out of 4 | 1,472 yd | Academy converter | 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 | 4,850 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Plymouth School of Creative Arts The Red House , 22 Millbay Road PL1 3EG | - not rated | 5,030 yd | Free schools | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Courtlands School Widey Lane , Crownhill PL6 5JS | - not rated | 1,021 yd | Community special school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Courtlands School Widey Lane , Crownhill PL6 5JS | 1out of 4 | 1,021 yd | Academy special converter | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Plymouth Tuition Service: Young Parent's Centre Lancaster Gardens , Whitleigh PL5 4AA | - not rated | 1,237 yd | Pupil referral unit | Not Applicable | Girls | More About School |
| Woodlands School Woodview Learning Community , Picklecombe Drive PL6 5ES | 3out of 4 | 1,519 yd | Foundation special school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Brook Green Centre for Learning Bodmin Road , Whitleigh PL5 4DZ | - not rated | 1,841 yd | Community 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Village Bakery And Takeaway | 19 Morshead Road | 318 yd | |
| Nibana | 9 Morshead Road | 318 yd | |
| Crownhill Charcoal Grill | 26 Morshead Road | 358 yd | |
| Manadon Sports & Community Hub | 121 St Peters Road | 814 yd | |
| Just Imagine | (First Floor) Unit 2-22, Christian Mill, Tamerton Foliot Road | 829 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| The Tamar | Tamar Hotel, 1-5 Morshead Road | 318 yd | |
| Manadon Masonic Hall | 104 Tavistock Road | 545 yd | |
| Crownhill Family Centre | Crownhill Family Centre, Crownhill Fort Road | 729 yd | |
| Royal British Legion | Tailyour Road | 747 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Crownhill Chinese Takeaway | 8 Alexandra Road | 298 yd | |
| Babas 40 Dishes | 33 Morshead Road | 318 yd | |
| Baba's Indian Takeaway | 33 Morshead Road | 318 yd | |
| China Palace | 52 Morshead Road | 359 yd | |
| Mill Snacks | Unit 3, Christian Mill, Tamerton Foliot Road | 829 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| The Co-operative Food | 27-29A Morshead Road | 318 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| St Boniface'S Catholic College BONIFACE LANE | grass pitches, health and fitness suite | 339 yd |
| Bolitho Park ST. PETERS ROAD | grass pitches | 806 yd |
| Manadon Football Development Centre MANADON SPORTS GROUND MANADON SPORTS GROUND ST PETERS ROAD | artificial grass pitch, grass pitches | 828 yd |
| Morgan'S Wellbeing Centre (Plymouth) CHRISTIAN MILL CHRISTIAN MILL TAMERTON FOLIOT ROAD | health and fitness suite | 828 yd |
| Chaucer Way Chaucer Way | grass pitches | 955 yd |
| Courtlands School Widey Lane | grass pitches | 1,021 yd |
| Chaucer Primary School (Closed) Chaucer Way | grass pitches | 1,076 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 | 67.5 Mbit/s |
| Average download speed | 137.1 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 500 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 500 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 20 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 20.7 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 35 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.