Old Woodlands Road, Plymouth, PL5 3SY

People

Gender

In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. The local area around PL5 3SY is generally consistent with those figures, having a male population of 49%.

	2011	2021	10y change (pp)	UK Average	postcode vs UK (pp)
Female	49.8%	51%	1.2%	51.0%	0.0%
Male	50.2%	49%	-1.2%	49.0%	0.0%

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 vicinity of PL5 3SY there is a very large concentration of residents that are married - 55.2% of the resident population. In contrast, the average marriage rate across the census is about 44%.

Areas with a high percentage of married residents are typically suburban neighborhoods, towns with good schools and family-friendly amenities, and regions with affordable, spacious housing options. Additionally, such areas can be popular among retirees.

	2011	2021	10y change (pp)	UK Average	postcode vs UK (pp)
Single	21.8%	21.4%	-0.4%	37.9%	-16.5%
Married: Opposite sex	56.8%	55.2%	-1.6%	44.2%	11.0%
Married: Same sex	0.9%	0%	-0.9%	0.3%	-0.3%
Separated	2.7%	1.4%	-1.3%	2.2%	-0.8%
Divorced	10.5%	10.5%	0.0%	9.1%	1.4%
Widowed	7.3%	11.4%	4.1%	6.1%	5.3%

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.

	2011	2021	10y change (pp)	UK Average	postcode vs UK (pp)
Very good health	43.4%	41.4%	-2.0%	48.4%	-7.0%
Good health	29.1%	32.4%	3.3%	33.6%	-1.2%
Fair health	18.9%	16.4%	-2.5%	12.7%	3.7%
Bad health	6.4%	7%	0.6%	4.0%	3.0%
Very bad health	2.3%	2.9%	0.6%	1.2%	1.7%

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.

	2011	2021	10y change (pp)	UK Average	postcode vs UK (pp)
No qualifications	31.8%	22.3%	-9.5%	18.2%	4.1%
1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent	18.6%	11.8%	-6.8%	9.6%	2.2%
5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels	15.9%	11.8%	-4.1%	13.4%	-1.6%
Apprenticeship	6.4%	12.3%	5.9%	5.3%	7.0%
HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels	8.2%	14.2%	6.0%	16.9%	-2.7%
Degree or Similar	15.9%	23.7%	7.8%	33.8%	-10.1%
Other	3.2%	3.8%	0.6%	2.8%	1.0%

Culture

Ethnic Group

In this area, the population is predominantly white, with 97.9% 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%	1.2%	1.2%	0.7%	0.5%
Indian	0%	0.4%	0.4%	3.1%	-2.7%
Other Asian	0.4%	0%	-0.4%	1.6%	-1.6%
Mixed White and Asian	0.8%	0.4%	-0.4%	0.8%	-0.4%
White	98.5%	97.9%	-0.6%	81.4%	16.5%
Other	0.4%	0%	-0.4%	1.6%	-1.6%

Country of Birth

In this area, 96.7% 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	98.1%	96.7%	-1.4%	83.2%	13.5%
European Union	0.4%	1.6%	1.2%	6.1%	-4.5%
Africa	0.4%	0.4%	0.0%	2.7%	-2.3%
Middle East and Asia	1.1%	1.2%	0.1%	5.6%	-4.4%

Length of Residence

	2011	2021	10y change (pp)	UK Average	postcode vs UK (pp)
Born in the UK	98.1%	96.7%	-1.4%	83.2%	13.5%
10+ Years	0%	2.1%	2.1%	9.8%	-7.7%
2-5 Years	0.4%	0%	-0.4%	2.2%	-2.2%
Less than 2 years	1.5%	1.2%	-0.3%	1.9%	-0.7%

Passport Held

	2021	UK Average	postcode vs UK (pp)
United Kingdom	81.7%	76.7%	5.0%
Eastern Asia	1.2%	0.3%	0.9%
No passport held	17%	13.5%	3.5%

Religion

	2021	UK Average	postcode vs UK (pp)
No religion	44.3%	37.2%	7.1%
Christian	45.9%	46.2%	-0.3%
Hindu	0.4%	1.7%	-1.3%
Jewish	0.4%	0.5%	-0.1%
Other religion	0.4%	0.6%	-0.2%
Not answered	8.6%	6.0%	2.6%

Safety

Is Old Woodlands Road dangerous?

Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Old Woodlands Road was 734.4 per 1,000 residents, which is 658.2% higher than the Budshead average. The most reported crime type was Anti-social behaviour.

Old Woodlands Road has the highest crime rate of 144 local areas in Budshead and the 9th highest crime rate of 839 local areas in Plymouth .

Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 156.3 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been rising year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has fallen by about -38.9%.

🔎 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. 74% of analyzed areas in England and Wales have higher average household annual income than this area.

Average Household Income
£38,300

Income Rank
3/10

Household Income in PL5 3SY, 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 - 7/10 (above average )
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 - 7/10 (above average )
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 - 9/10 (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 - 8/10 (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 - 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) - 5/10 (average )
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) - 7/10 (above 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 Old Woodlands Road are based on 7 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 Old Woodlands Road, Plymouth, PL5 3SY

Estimated Average Property Prices for PL5 3SY

Average Price
£273,412

Semi-Detached
£276,450

Terraced
£217,751

Detached
£281,908

Flats/Maisonettes
no sales

Other
no sales

Estimated Average Property Prices for Old Woodlands Road

Average Price
£280,352

Semi-Detached
£288,615

Terraced
£277,253

Detached
£271,056

Flats/Maisonettes
no sales

Other
no sales

Property Prices Comparison

Latest Property Sales on Old Woodlands Road

Address	Sale Price	Sale Date	Price Estimate 2025
18 Old Woodlands Road, Plymouth, City Of Plymouth Semi-Detached, an established residential building	£260,000	2025-05-29	£263,797
20 Old Woodlands Road, Plymouth, City Of Plymouth Semi-Detached, an established residential building	£288,000	2024-07-31	£307,161
29 Old Woodlands Road, Plymouth, City Of Plymouth Detached, an established residential building	£315,000	2024-06-21	£332,301
37 Old Woodlands Road, Plymouth, City Of Plymouth Semi-Detached, an established residential building	£250,000	2024-06-07	£266,906
42 Old Woodlands Road, Plymouth, City Of Plymouth Semi-Detached, an established residential building	£240,000	2023-07-03	£255,706

View All Property Sales and Other Statistics for PL5 3SY

Employment

PL5 3SY area has a low unemployment rate. According to Census 2021, 0% 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.

The percentage of retired residents living in PL5 3SY area is much higher than the country's average. According to Census 2011, 33% residents of this area were retired, while the average in the UK was 14%.

Economic Activity

Retired	70
Full-Time Employee	60
Part-Time Employee	25
Long-Term Sick or disabled	16
Self-Employed	14
Student (economically inactive)	12
Looking after home or family	9
Other	5
Full-Time Student (with or without job)	1
Unemployed	0

Employment Industry

Manufacturing	17
Human health and social work activities	15
Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles	13
Public administration and defence; compulsory social security	12
Construction	10
Education	8
Other	8
Administrative and support service activities	5
Accommodation and food service activities	5
Transport and storage	4
Financial and insurance activities	3
Professional, scientific and technical activities	2
Electricity, gas, steam and air conditioning supply	2
Mining and quarrying	1
Real estate activities	1
Information and communication	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	2,508 yd	Local authority nursery school	Yes	Mixed	More About School
Plym Bridge Nursery and Day Care Miller Way , Estover PL6 8UN	3out of 4	3,806 yd	Local authority nursery school	Yes	Mixed	More About School

Primary

	Ofsted Overall Effectiveness	Distance	Establishment Type	Has Nursery Classes	Gender	More Info
Shakespeare Primary School 400 Honicknowle Lane , Honicknowle PL5 3JU	3out of 4	617 yd	Academy converter	Yes	Mixed	More About School
Whitleigh Community Primary School Lancaster Gardens , Whitleigh PL5 4AA	3out of 4	878 yd	Foundation school	Yes	Mixed	More About School
Woodfield Primary School Taunton Avenue , Whitleigh PL5 4HW	3out of 4	882 yd	Academy converter	Yes	Mixed	More About School
St Peter's RC Primary School Brentford Avenue , Whitleigh PL5 4HD	3out of 4	1,030 yd	Academy converter	No	Mixed	More About School
Knowle Primary School Ringmore Way , West Park PL5 3QG	2out of 4	1,212 yd	Academy converter	Yes	Mixed	More About School

Secondary

	Ofsted Overall Effectiveness	Distance	Establishment Type	Has Nursery Classes	Gender	More Info
Sir John Hunt Community Sports College Lancaster Gardens , Whitleigh PL5 4AA	2out of 4	805 yd	Foundation school	No	Mixed	More About School
St Boniface's RC College 21 Boniface Lane , Crownhill PL5 3AG	1out of 4	1,445 yd	Academy sponsor led	No	Boys	More About School
All Saints Church of England Academy Pennycross , PL5 3NE	1out of 4	1,475 yd	Academy sponsor led	Not Applicable	Mixed	More About School
Notre Dame RC School Looseleigh Lane , Derriford PL6 5HN	3out of 4	2,011 yd	Academy converter	No	Girls	More About School
Marine Academy Plymouth Trevithick Road , PL5 2AF	- not rated	2,161 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	4,985 yd	Further education	Not Applicable	Mixed	More About School

All-through

	Ofsted Overall Effectiveness	Distance	Establishment Type	Has Nursery Classes	Gender	More Info
Millbay Academy 22 Millbay Road , PL1 3EG	- not rated	5,443 yd	Free schools	Yes	Mixed	More About School

Not applicable

	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	694 yd	Community special school	Not Applicable	Mixed	More About School
Woodlands School Woodview Learning Community , Picklecombe Drive PL6 5ES	3out of 4	1,251 yd	Foundation special school	Yes	Mixed	More About School
Mill Ford School Rochford Crescent , Ernesettle PL5 2PY	3out of 4	1,699 yd	Community special school	Yes	Mixed	More About School
Courtlands School Widey Lane , Crownhill PL6 5JS	3out of 4	2,168 yd	Academy special converter	Not Applicable	Mixed	More About School
Mount Tamar School Row Lane , Higher St Budeaux PL5 2EF	3out of 4	2,412 yd	Community special school	Not Applicable	Mixed	More About School

School statistics for this postcode are based on Ofsted rankings.

Food and Drink

Restaurants, Cafes, Canteens

Business Name	Address	Distance
Tesco Family Dining Ltd (Customer Cafe)	Transit Way	354 yd
Denzils Pasty Company and Coffee Shop	11a Transit Way	354 yd
Porkies Cafe	49 Whitleigh Green	668 yd
Pearce's Snacks	9 Honicknowle Green	836 yd

Pubs, Bars, Nightclubs

Business Name	Address	Food hygiene rating	Distance
Victory Inn	Victory Inn, Farm Lane		745 yd
The Albemarle	The Albemarle, Budshead Road		853 yd

Takeaway, Sandwich Shops

Business Name	Address	Distance
Whitleigh Green Fish & Chips	47 Whitleigh Green	668 yd
Little Chopsticks	Victory Cottage, Farm Lane	745 yd
Honicknowle Fish and Chips	11 Honicknowle Green	836 yd

Supermarkets, Hypermarkets

Business Name	Address	Food hygiene rating	Distance
Lidl Great Britain Limited	Transit Way		354 yd
Tesco	17 Transit Way		354 yd

Sport

Facility Name	Sport Objects	Distance
Bolitho Park ST. PETERS ROAD	grass pitches	533 yd
Butt Park (Closed)	grass pitches	571 yd
Manadon Football Development Centre MANADON SPORTS GROUND MANADON SPORTS GROUND ST PETERS ROAD	artificial grass pitch, grass pitches	577 yd
Shakespeare Primary School HONICKNOWLE LANE	grass pitches	582 yd
Chaucer Way Chaucer Way	grass pitches	652 yd
The Brook Green Centre For Learning BODMIN ROAD	grass pitches	750 yd
Chaucer Primary School (Closed) Chaucer Way	grass pitches	769 yd
Wood View Learning Community LANCASTER GARDENS	grass pitches, health and fitness suite	787 yd
Sheridan Gardens Sheridan Road	grass pitches	1,085 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	100 Mbit/s
Average download speed	230.5 Mbit/s
Minimum download speed	1000 Mbit/s
Maximum download speed	1000 Mbit/s

Upload Speed

Median upload speed	20 Mbit/s
Average upload speed	20.9 Mbit/s
Maximum upload speed	50 Mbit/s

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