Aberdeen Avenue is in Plymouth and in City Of Plymouth district. PL5 3UG is located in the Eggbuckland electoral ward, within the English Parliamentary constituency of Plymouth, Moor View. This postcode has been in use since 2000-06-01.
StreetScan combines information about Aberdeen Avenue, Plymouth, PL5 3UG and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: PL5 3UH, PL5 3UZ, PL5 3US, PL5 3UE, PL5 3UQ, PL5 3UF, PL5 3UA, PL5 3UB, PL5 3UD.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. The area surrounding PL5 3UG has a slightly higher male population, with 50% 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 | 49.2% | 50% | 0.8% | 51.0% | -1.0% |
| Male | 50.8% | 50% | -0.8% | 49.0% | 1.0% |
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% | 38.8% | 2.7% | 37.9% | 0.9% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 46.3% | 45.2% | -1.1% | 44.2% | 1.0% |
| Separated | 3.5% | 3% | -0.5% | 2.2% | 0.8% |
| Divorced | 11% | 9% | -2.0% | 9.1% | -0.1% |
| Widowed | 3.1% | 4% | 0.9% | 6.1% | -2.1% |
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.
This area has a high percentage of residents reporting their health as Good or Very Good (87.9%) compared to the average (82%). This typically indicates either a younger population or more affluent area.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Very good health | 64.1% | 56.8% | -7.3% | 48.4% | 8.4% |
| Good health | 27.5% | 31.1% | 3.6% | 33.6% | -2.5% |
| Fair health | 5.8% | 8.9% | 3.1% | 12.7% | -3.8% |
| Bad health | 2.4% | 2.7% | 0.3% | 4.0% | -1.3% |
| Very bad health | 0.3% | 0.5% | 0.2% | 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 high percentage of residents with higher education degree or similar. The UK average is 33.8%, while in this area it is 43.7%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| No qualifications | 7.9% | 10.3% | 2.4% | 18.2% | -7.9% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 13.7% | 8.3% | -5.4% | 9.6% | -1.3% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 13.7% | 13% | -0.7% | 13.4% | -0.4% |
| Apprenticeship | 1.8% | 4% | 2.2% | 5.3% | -1.3% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 17.6% | 17.7% | 0.1% | 16.9% | 0.8% |
| Degree or Similar | 37.9% | 43.7% | 5.8% | 33.8% | 9.9% |
| Other | 7.5% | 3% | -4.5% | 2.8% | 0.2% |
This area closely mirrors the overall ethnic composition of the UK, with 85.1% of the population identifying as white, with UK average of 81.4%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Chinese | 0% | 3.5% | 3.5% | 0.7% | 2.8% |
| Indian | 1.7% | 3.2% | 1.5% | 3.1% | 0.1% |
| Pakistani | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.0% | 2.7% | -2.4% |
| Other Asian | 0% | 2.7% | 2.7% | 1.6% | 1.1% |
| 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% | 1.1% | 1.1% | 0.8% | 0.3% |
| Mixed White and Caribbean | 1.4% | 0.8% | -0.6% | 0.9% | -0.1% |
| Mixed Other | 1% | 0.8% | -0.2% | 0.8% | 0.0% |
| White | 88.5% | 85.1% | -3.4% | 81.4% | 3.7% |
| Arab | 0.7% | 1.3% | 0.6% | 0.6% | 0.7% |
| Other | 3.1% | 1.3% | -1.8% | 1.6% | -0.3% |
In this area, 83.2% of the population were born in the United Kingdom, which is similar to the UK average of 83.2%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 81% | 83.2% | 2.2% | 83.2% | 0.0% |
| European Union | 7.1% | 5.1% | -2.0% | 6.1% | -1.0% |
| Rest of Europe | 1% | 0.3% | -0.7% | 0.8% | -0.5% |
| Africa | 1.7% | 1.9% | 0.2% | 2.7% | -0.8% |
| Middle East and Asia | 3.7% | 8.4% | 4.7% | 5.6% | 2.8% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 4.1% | 0.8% | -3.3% | 1.3% | -0.5% |
| Oceania | 1% | 0.3% | -0.7% | 0.3% | 0.0% |
| 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% | 82.8% | 1.8% | 83.2% | -0.4% |
| 10+ Years | 4.7% | 8.3% | 3.6% | 9.8% | -1.5% |
| 5-10 Years | 2.7% | 2.7% | 0.0% | 2.9% | -0.2% |
| 2-5 Years | 6.8% | 3.5% | -3.3% | 2.2% | 1.3% |
| Less than 2 years | 4.7% | 2.7% | -2.0% | 1.9% | 0.8% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 74.6% | 76.7% | -2.1% |
| France | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.0% |
| Italy | 0.8% | 0.6% | 0.2% |
| Poland | 0.8% | 1.3% | -0.5% |
| Romania | 0.5% | 0.9% | -0.4% |
| Other EU countries | 1.1% | 1.5% | -0.4% |
| Turkey | 0.3% | 0.1% | 0.2% |
| North Africa | 0.3% | 0.1% | 0.2% |
| South and Eastern Africa | 0.5% | 0.2% | 0.3% |
| Eastern Asia | 1.4% | 0.3% | 1.1% |
| Southern Asia | 1.6% | 1.2% | 0.4% |
| South-East Asia | 3.2% | 0.2% | 3.0% |
| North America and the Caribbean | 0.8% | 0.3% | 0.5% |
| Oceania | 0.5% | 0.1% | 0.4% |
| No passport held | 13.2% | 13.5% | -0.3% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 48.4% | 37.2% | 11.2% |
| Christian | 35.7% | 46.2% | -10.5% |
| Buddhist | 3.2% | 0.5% | 2.7% |
| Hindu | 3.2% | 1.7% | 1.5% |
| Muslim | 2.7% | 6.5% | -3.8% |
| Other religion | 0.5% | 0.6% | -0.1% |
| Not answered | 6.2% | 6.0% | 0.2% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Aberdeen Avenue was 87.2 per 1,000 residents, which is 12.1% lower than the Budshead average. The most reported crime type was Violence and sexual offences.
Aberdeen Avenue has the 51st highest crime rate of 145 local areas in Budshead and the 341st highest crime rate of 837 local areas in Plymouth .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 66.0 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been rising year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has fallen by about -10.1%.

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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 18 Aberdeen Avenue, Plymouth, City Of Plymouth Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £225,000 | 2026-01-16 | £225,000 |
| 106 Aberdeen Avenue, Plymouth, City Of Plymouth Detached, an established residential building | £475,000 | 2025-11-27 | £469,080 |
| 72 Aberdeen Avenue, Plymouth, City Of Plymouth Terraced, an established residential building | £216,000 | 2025-09-30 | £216,621 |
| Garage Associated With 72 Aberdeen Avenue, Plymouth, City Of Plymouth Other, an established residential building | £216,000 | 2025-09-30 | £214,482 |
| 40 Aberdeen Avenue, Plymouth, City Of Plymouth Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £150,000 | 2024-07-05 | £151,687 |
PL5 3UG 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 | 149 |
| Part-Time Employee | 44 |
| Retired | 37 |
| Self-Employed | 22 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 14 |
| Looking after home or family | 11 |
| Unemployed | 7 |
| Other | 6 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 6 |
| 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 | 2,394 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Plym Bridge Nursery School and Day Care Miller Way , Estover PL6 8UN | 3out of 4 | 3,235 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Chaucer Primary School Chaucer Way , PL5 3EJ | - not rated | 636 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Manadon Vale Primary School St Peter's Road , Manadon PL5 3DL | 3out of 4 | 861 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Manadon Vale Primary School St Peter's Road , Manadon PL5 3DL | - not rated | 861 yd | Foundation school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Shakespeare Primary School 400 Honicknowle Lane , Honicknowle PL5 3JU | - not rated | 1,062 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Shakespeare Primary School 400 Honicknowle Lane , Honicknowle PL5 3JU | - not rated | 1,062 yd | Academy converter | 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 | 604 yd | Academy sponsor led | No | Boys | More About School |
| St Boniface's RC College 21 Boniface Lane , Crownhill PL5 3AG | - not rated | 604 yd | Voluntary aided school | No | Boys | More About School |
| Sir John Hunt Community Sports College Lancaster Gardens , Whitleigh PL5 4AA | 3out of 4 | 1,325 yd | Foundation school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| All Saints Church of England Academy Pennycross , PL5 3NE | 3out of 4 | 1,348 yd | Academy sponsor led | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| John Kitto Community College Honicknowle Lane , Pennycross PL5 3NE | - not rated | 1,348 yd | Community school | Not Applicable | 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 | 4,585 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 | 4,870 yd | Free schools | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Plymouth Tuition Service: Young Parent's Centre Lancaster Gardens , Whitleigh PL5 4AA | - not rated | 1,185 yd | Pupil referral unit | Not Applicable | Girls | More About School |
| Courtlands School Widey Lane , Crownhill PL6 5JS | - not rated | 1,344 yd | Community special school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Courtlands School Widey Lane , Crownhill PL6 5JS | 1out of 4 | 1,344 yd | Academy special converter | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Brook Green Centre for Learning Bodmin Road , Whitleigh PL5 4DZ | - not rated | 1,548 yd | Community special school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Woodlands School Woodview Learning Community , Picklecombe Drive PL6 5ES | 3out of 4 | 1,596 yd | Foundation 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 | 604 yd | |
| Village Bakery And Takeaway | 19 Morshead Road | 747 yd | |
| Nibana | 9 Morshead Road | 747 yd | |
| Tesco Family Dining Ltd (Customer Cafe) | Transit Way | 748 yd | |
| Denzils Pasty Company and Coffee Shop | 11a Transit Way | 748 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| The Tamar | Tamar Hotel, 1-5 Morshead Road | 747 yd | |
| Manadon Masonic Hall | 104 Tavistock Road | 984 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Crownhill Chinese Takeaway | 8 Alexandra Road | 724 yd | |
| Babas 40 Dishes | 33 Morshead Road | 747 yd | |
| Baba's Indian Takeaway | 33 Morshead Road | 747 yd | |
| China Palace | 52 Morshead Road | 788 yd | |
| Ocean Delight | 83 St Pancras Avenue | 901 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| The Co-operative Food | 27-29A Morshead Road | 747 yd | |
| Tesco | 17 Transit Way | 748 yd | |
| Lidl Great Britain Limited | Transit Way | 748 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Bolitho Park ST. PETERS ROAD | grass pitches | 362 yd |
| Manadon Football Development Centre MANADON SPORTS GROUND MANADON SPORTS GROUND ST PETERS ROAD | artificial grass pitch, grass pitches | 378 yd |
| Chaucer Way Chaucer Way | grass pitches | 504 yd |
| St Boniface'S Catholic College BONIFACE LANE | grass pitches, health and fitness suite | 570 yd |
| Chaucer Primary School (Closed) Chaucer Way | grass pitches | 628 yd |
| Sheridan Gardens Sheridan Road | grass pitches | 798 yd |
| Butt Park (Closed) | grass pitches | 962 yd |
| Shakespeare Primary School HONICKNOWLE LANE | grass pitches | 1,008 yd |
| Manadon Playing Fields Treveneague Gardens | grass pitches | 1,028 yd |
| Morgan'S Wellbeing Centre (Plymouth) CHRISTIAN MILL CHRISTIAN MILL TAMERTON FOLIOT ROAD | health and fitness suite | 1,079 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 | 100 Mbit/s |
| Average download speed | 167.7 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 1000 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 1000 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 13.4 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 17.6 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 50 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.