Montrose Way is in Plymouth and in City Of Plymouth district. PL5 3FP is located in the Eggbuckland electoral ward, within the English Parliamentary constituency of Plymouth, Moor View. This postcode has been in use since 2018-09-01.
StreetScan combines information about Montrose Way, Plymouth, PL5 3FP and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: PL5 3FQ, PL5 3FL, PL5 3UP, PL5 3JX, PL5 3UF, PL5 3UW, PL5 3HN, PL5 3UX, PL5 3EH.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. The local area around PL5 3FP is generally consistent with those figures, having a male population of 48.1%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Female | 49.2% | 51.9% | 2.7% | 51.0% | 0.9% |
| Male | 50.8% | 48.1% | -2.7% | 49.0% | -0.9% |
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 | 36.1% | 40.5% | 4.4% | 37.9% | 2.6% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 46.3% | 42.4% | -3.9% | 44.2% | -1.8% |
| Separated | 3.5% | 1.9% | -1.6% | 2.2% | -0.3% |
| Divorced | 11% | 9.7% | -1.3% | 9.1% | 0.6% |
| Widowed | 3.1% | 5.6% | 2.5% | 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 | 64.1% | 47.7% | -16.4% | 48.4% | -0.7% |
| Good health | 27.5% | 33.2% | 5.7% | 33.6% | -0.4% |
| Fair health | 5.8% | 13.7% | 7.9% | 12.7% | 1.0% |
| Bad health | 2.4% | 4.4% | 2.0% | 4.0% | 0.4% |
| Very bad health | 0.3% | 1% | 0.7% | 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 | 7.9% | 16.7% | 8.8% | 18.2% | -1.5% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 13.7% | 7.5% | -6.2% | 9.6% | -2.1% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 13.7% | 11.8% | -1.9% | 13.4% | -1.6% |
| Apprenticeship | 1.8% | 9.1% | 7.3% | 5.3% | 3.8% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 17.6% | 25.8% | 8.2% | 16.9% | 8.9% |
| Degree or Similar | 37.9% | 26.1% | -11.8% | 33.8% | -7.7% |
| Other | 7.5% | 3% | -4.5% | 2.8% | 0.2% |
In this area, the population is predominantly white, with 97.2% 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) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Chinese | 0% | 0.2% | 0.2% | 0.7% | -0.5% |
| Indian | 1.7% | 0.6% | -1.1% | 3.1% | -2.5% |
| Pakistani | 0.3% | 0.2% | -0.1% | 2.7% | -2.5% |
| Other Asian | 0% | 0.2% | 0.2% | 1.6% | -1.4% |
| Black African | 2% | 0% | -2.0% | 2.5% | -2.5% |
| Black Caribbean | 1.4% | 0% | -1.4% | 1.0% | -1.0% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 0% | 0.2% | 0.2% | 0.8% | -0.6% |
| Mixed White and Caribbean | 1.4% | 0% | -1.4% | 0.9% | -0.9% |
| Mixed Other | 1% | 0.4% | -0.6% | 0.8% | -0.4% |
| White | 88.5% | 97.2% | 8.7% | 81.4% | 15.8% |
| Gypsy or Irish Traveller | 0% | 0.8% | 0.8% | 0.1% | 0.7% |
| Roma | 0% | 0.2% | 0.2% | 0.2% | 0.0% |
| Arab | 0.7% | 0% | -0.7% | 0.6% | -0.6% |
| Other | 3.1% | 0% | -3.1% | 1.6% | -1.6% |
In this area, 94.5% 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 | 81% | 94.5% | 13.5% | 83.2% | 11.3% |
| European Union | 7.1% | 3.8% | -3.3% | 6.1% | -2.3% |
| Rest of Europe | 1% | 0.2% | -0.8% | 0.8% | -0.6% |
| Africa | 1.7% | 0% | -1.7% | 2.7% | -2.7% |
| Middle East and Asia | 3.7% | 1% | -2.7% | 5.6% | -4.6% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 4.1% | 0.4% | -3.7% | 1.3% | -0.9% |
| Oceania | 1% | 0% | -1.0% | 0.3% | -0.3% |
| British Overseas | 0.3% | 0% | -0.3% | 0.0% | 0.0% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 81% | 94.5% | 13.5% | 83.2% | 11.3% |
| 10+ Years | 4.7% | 3.8% | -0.9% | 9.8% | -6.0% |
| 5-10 Years | 2.7% | 0.6% | -2.1% | 2.9% | -2.3% |
| 2-5 Years | 6.8% | 0.6% | -6.2% | 2.2% | -1.6% |
| Less than 2 years | 4.7% | 0.4% | -4.3% | 1.9% | -1.5% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 79% | 76.7% | 2.3% |
| Poland | 1% | 1.3% | -0.3% |
| Other EU countries | 1.8% | 1.5% | 0.3% |
| South-East Asia | 0.2% | 0.2% | 0.0% |
| North America and the Caribbean | 0.2% | 0.3% | -0.1% |
| No passport held | 17.8% | 13.5% | 4.3% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 56.7% | 37.2% | 19.5% |
| Christian | 38.8% | 46.2% | -7.4% |
| Hindu | 0.6% | 1.7% | -1.1% |
| Not answered | 3.8% | 6.0% | -2.2% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Montrose Way was 44.2 per 1,000 residents, which is 54.4% lower than the Budshead average. The most reported crime type was Violence and sexual offences.
Montrose Way has the 53rd lowest crime rate of 144 local areas in Budshead and the 291st lowest crime rate of 839 local areas in Plymouth .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 29.5 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been falling year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has fallen by about -47.2%.

Households in this area have a lower level of wealth compared to the average household in England and Wales. 74% of analyzed areas in England and Wales have higher average household annual income than this area.

| Address | Sale Price | Sale Date | Price Estimate 2025 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 7 Montrose Way, Plymouth, City Of Plymouth Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £317,000 | 2025-07-25 | £312,206 |
| 40 Montrose Way, Plymouth, City Of Plymouth Detached, an established residential building | £530,000 | 2025-07-04 | £519,288 |
| 23 Montrose Way, Plymouth, City Of Plymouth Terraced, an established residential building | £305,000 | 2024-03-27 | £327,733 |
| 33 Montrose Way, Plymouth, City Of Plymouth Detached, an established residential building | £470,000 | 2024-03-22 | £498,396 |
| 35 Montrose Way, Plymouth, City Of Plymouth Terraced, an established residential building | £320,000 | 2022-06-27 | £341,728 |
PL5 3FP 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 | 158 |
| Retired | 59 |
| Part-Time Employee | 57 |
| Self-Employed | 22 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 21 |
| Looking after home or family | 17 |
| Other | 12 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 11 |
| Unemployed | 10 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 3 |
| Human health and social work activities | 28 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 24 |
| Education | 22 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 17 |
| Manufacturing | 14 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 10 |
| Other | 9 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 8 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 7 |
| Transport and storage | 7 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 6 |
| Real estate activities | 5 |
| Construction | 5 |
| Information and communication | 4 |
| Electricity, gas, steam and air conditioning supply | 2 |
| Water supply; sewerage, waste management and remediation activities | 1 |
| Mining and quarrying | 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 | 2,077 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Plym Bridge Nursery and Day Care Miller Way , Estover PL6 8UN | 3out of 4 | 3,573 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Shakespeare Primary School 400 Honicknowle Lane , Honicknowle PL5 3JU | 3out of 4 | 784 yd | Academy converter | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Manadon Vale Primary School St Peter's Road , Manadon PL5 3DL | 3out of 4 | 1,004 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Pennycross Primary School Arden Grove , Pennycross PL2 3RL | 3out of 4 | 1,197 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Whitleigh Community Primary School Lancaster Gardens , Whitleigh PL5 4AA | 3out of 4 | 1,393 yd | Foundation school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Widey Court Primary School Widey Lane , Crownhill PL6 5JS | 3out of 4 | 1,462 yd | Academy converter | No | 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 | 1out of 4 | 867 yd | Academy sponsor led | No | Boys | More About School |
| All Saints Church of England Academy Pennycross , PL5 3NE | 1out of 4 | 1,018 yd | Academy sponsor led | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Sir John Hunt Community Sports College Lancaster Gardens , Whitleigh PL5 4AA | 2out of 4 | 1,436 yd | Foundation school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Devonport High School for Girls Lyndhurst Road , Peverell PL2 3DL | 3out of 4 | 1,799 yd | Academy converter | Not Applicable | Girls | More About School |
| Eggbuckland Community College Westcott Close , Eggbuckland PL6 5YB | 3out of 4 | 2,018 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 | 4,359 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 | 4,720 yd | Free schools | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Brook Green Centre for Learning Bodmin Road , Whitleigh PL5 4DZ | 4out of 4 | 1,436 yd | Community special school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Courtlands School Widey Lane , Crownhill PL6 5JS | 3out of 4 | 1,601 yd | Academy special converter | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Woodlands School Woodview Learning Community , Picklecombe Drive PL6 5ES | 3out of 4 | 1,780 yd | Foundation special school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| King's School Hartley Road , Mannamead PL3 5LW | - not rated | 2,011 yd | Other independent school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Mill Ford School Rochford Crescent , Ernesettle PL5 2PY | 3out of 4 | 2,261 yd | Community special school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
School statistics for this postcode are based on Ofsted rankings.
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Manadon Sports & Community Hub | 121 St Peters Road | 485 yd | |
| Tesco Family Dining Ltd (Customer Cafe) | Transit Way | 642 yd | |
| Denzils Pasty Company and Coffee Shop | 11a Transit Way | 642 yd | |
| Village Bakery And Takeaway | 19 Morshead Road | 997 yd | |
| Nibana | 9 Morshead Road | 997 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Victory Inn | Victory Inn, Farm Lane | 915 yd | |
| The Tamar | Tamar Hotel, 1-5 Morshead Road | 997 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Ocean Delight | 83 St Pancras Avenue | 727 yd | |
| Little Chopsticks | Victory Cottage, Farm Lane | 915 yd | |
| Crownhill Chinese Takeaway | 8 Alexandra Road | 974 yd | |
| Babas 40 Dishes | 33 Morshead Road | 997 yd | |
| Baba's Indian Takeaway | 33 Morshead Road | 997 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Tesco | 17 Transit Way | 642 yd | |
| Lidl Great Britain Limited | Transit Way | 642 yd | |
| The Co-operative Food | 27-29A Morshead Road | 997 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Manadon Football Development Centre MANADON SPORTS GROUND MANADON SPORTS GROUND ST PETERS ROAD | artificial grass pitch, grass pitches | 222 yd |
| Bolitho Park ST. PETERS ROAD | grass pitches | 253 yd |
| Chaucer Way Chaucer Way | grass pitches | 270 yd |
| Chaucer Primary School (Closed) Chaucer Way | grass pitches | 355 yd |
| Sheridan Gardens Sheridan Road | grass pitches | 500 yd |
| St Boniface'S Catholic College BONIFACE LANE | grass pitches, health and fitness suite | 752 yd |
| Butt Park (Closed) | grass pitches | 799 yd |
| Ymca (Plymouth Kitto Centre) Honicknowle Lane | health and fitness suite, squash courts | 822 yd |
| Shakespeare Primary School HONICKNOWLE LANE | grass pitches | 850 yd |
| Manadon Playing Fields Treveneague Gardens | grass pitches | 924 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 | 80 Mbit/s |
| Average download speed | 209.4 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 1000 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 1000 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 20 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 32.1 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 115 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.