Milford Lane is in Plymouth and in City Of Plymouth district. PL5 4JP is located in the Budshead 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 Milford Lane, Plymouth, PL5 4JP and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: PL5 4JL, PL5 4JQ, PL5 4JW, PL5 4JS, PL5 4PD, PL5 4JT, PL5 4JR, PL5 4PE, PL5 4PB.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. However, the area surrounding PL5 4JP, has a female population slightly higher than UK average, with 54.2% of residents being female. Several factors can contribute to this. Women generally live longer than men, resulting in a higher proportion of women in neighborhoods with significant elderly populations. Typically, as people grow older, they tend to relocate from city center addresses to suburban areas, smaller towns, and rural locations. Consequently, these areas often have a higher number of females. A higher female population can also be found in areas with industries that employ more women, such as healthcare, education, and retail.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Female | 52.2% | 54.2% | 2.0% | 51.0% | 3.2% |
| Male | 47.8% | 45.8% | -2.0% | 49.0% | -3.2% |
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 4JP, a significant portion of the population is single, making up 48% 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 | 45.7% | 48% | 2.3% | 37.9% | 10.1% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 28.3% | 19.9% | -8.4% | 44.2% | -24.3% |
| Married: Same sex | 0.5% | 2% | 1.5% | 0.3% | 1.7% |
| Separated | 2.7% | 7.1% | 4.4% | 2.2% | 4.9% |
| Divorced | 16.4% | 14.8% | -1.6% | 9.1% | 5.7% |
| Widowed | 6.4% | 8.2% | 1.8% | 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 lower percentage of residents reporting their health as Good or Very Good (70.8%) 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 | 39.3% | 34.3% | -5.0% | 48.4% | -14.1% |
| Good health | 30.8% | 36.5% | 5.7% | 33.6% | 2.9% |
| Fair health | 18.6% | 19.2% | 0.6% | 12.7% | 6.5% |
| Bad health | 7.8% | 6.6% | -1.2% | 4.0% | 2.6% |
| Very bad health | 3.4% | 3.3% | -0.1% | 1.2% | 2.1% |
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 18.5%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| No qualifications | 29.7% | 23.6% | -6.1% | 18.2% | 5.4% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 25.1% | 11.3% | -13.8% | 9.6% | 1.7% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 17.4% | 14.9% | -2.5% | 13.4% | 1.5% |
| Apprenticeship | 4.6% | 10.3% | 5.7% | 5.3% | 5.0% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 11% | 15.9% | 4.9% | 16.9% | -1.0% |
| Degree or Similar | 9.1% | 18.5% | 9.4% | 33.8% | -15.3% |
| Other | 3.2% | 5.6% | 2.4% | 2.8% | 2.8% |
In this area, the population is predominantly white, with 91.5% 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% | 0.7% | 0.7% | 1.1% | -0.4% |
| Chinese | 0% | 1.5% | 1.5% | 0.7% | 0.8% |
| Indian | 0.7% | 0% | -0.7% | 3.1% | -3.1% |
| Black African | 0% | 3.3% | 3.3% | 2.5% | 0.8% |
| Black Caribbean | 0.3% | 0% | -0.3% | 1.0% | -1.0% |
| Other Black | 0% | 1.1% | 1.1% | 0.5% | 0.6% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 0% | 0.4% | 0.4% | 0.8% | -0.4% |
| Mixed White and Caribbean | 0.3% | 0.7% | 0.4% | 0.9% | -0.2% |
| Mixed Other | 0% | 0.4% | 0.4% | 0.8% | -0.4% |
| White | 98.6% | 91.5% | -7.1% | 81.4% | 10.1% |
| Other | 0% | 0.4% | 0.4% | 1.6% | -1.2% |
In this area, 91.9% 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 | 95.6% | 91.9% | -3.7% | 83.2% | 8.7% |
| European Union | 3.1% | 2.6% | -0.5% | 6.1% | -3.5% |
| Africa | 0% | 2.2% | 2.2% | 2.7% | -0.5% |
| Middle East and Asia | 0.7% | 2.2% | 1.5% | 5.6% | -3.4% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 0.7% | 0.4% | -0.3% | 1.3% | -0.9% |
| 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 | 94.9% | 92.3% | -2.6% | 83.2% | 9.1% |
| 10+ Years | 0% | 5.5% | 5.5% | 9.8% | -4.3% |
| 5-10 Years | 2.4% | 1.5% | -0.9% | 2.9% | -1.4% |
| 2-5 Years | 0% | 0.7% | 0.7% | 2.2% | -1.5% |
| Less than 2 years | 2.7% | 0% | -2.7% | 1.9% | -1.9% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 54.8% | 76.7% | -21.9% |
| France | 0.4% | 0.3% | 0.1% |
| Poland | 1.1% | 1.3% | -0.2% |
| Romania | 0.7% | 0.9% | -0.2% |
| South and Eastern Africa | 1.8% | 0.2% | 1.6% |
| Eastern Asia | 0.4% | 0.3% | 0.1% |
| Central and South America | 0.4% | 0.2% | 0.2% |
| No passport held | 40.4% | 13.5% | 26.9% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 57.2% | 37.2% | 20.0% |
| Christian | 37.3% | 46.2% | -8.9% |
| Not answered | 5.5% | 6.0% | -0.5% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Milford Lane was 140.2 per 1,000 residents, which is 44.8% higher than the Budshead average. The most reported crime type was Violence and sexual offences.
Milford Lane has the 24th highest crime rate of 144 local areas in Budshead and the 193rd highest crime rate of 839 local areas in Plymouth .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 95.9 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been rising year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has fallen by about -57.3%.

Households in this area have a lower level of wealth compared to the average household in England and Wales. 73% of analyzed areas in England and Wales have higher average household annual income than this area.

| Address | Sale Price | Sale Date | Price Estimate 2025 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 118 Milford Lane, Plymouth, City Of Plymouth Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £105,000 | 2023-08-10 | £107,156 |
| 118 Milford Lane, Plymouth, City Of Plymouth Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £60,000 | 2013-02-01 | £87,193 |
| Full-Time Employee | 51 |
| Retired | 35 |
| Part-Time Employee | 34 |
| Looking after home or family | 23 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 17 |
| Unemployed | 11 |
| Self-Employed | 9 |
| Other | 7 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 4 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 2 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 19 |
| Manufacturing | 13 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 11 |
| Construction | 10 |
| Human health and social work activities | 10 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 7 |
| Other | 6 |
| Transport and storage | 6 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 4 |
| Information and communication | 2 |
| Education | 2 |
| Water supply; sewerage, waste management and remediation activities | 2 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 1 |
| Real estate activities | 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 | 3,267 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Plym Bridge Nursery and Day Care Miller Way , Estover PL6 8UN | 3out of 4 | 5,173 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| St Peter's RC Primary School Brentford Avenue , Whitleigh PL5 4HD | 3out of 4 | 713 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Knowle Primary School Ringmore Way , West Park PL5 3QG | 2out of 4 | 770 yd | Academy converter | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ernesettle Community School Biggin Hill , Ernesettle PL5 2RB | 3out of 4 | 902 yd | Academy converter | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Woodfield Primary School Taunton Avenue , Whitleigh PL5 4HW | 3out of 4 | 1,153 yd | Academy converter | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Mary Dean's CofE Primary School Mary Dean Avenue , Tamerton Foliot PL5 4LS | 3out of 4 | 1,501 yd | Voluntary controlled school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| 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 | 1,662 yd | Foundation school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Marine Academy Plymouth Trevithick Road , PL5 2AF | - not rated | 2,123 yd | Academy sponsor led | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| All Saints Church of England Academy Pennycross , PL5 3NE | 1out of 4 | 2,544 yd | Academy sponsor led | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Notre Dame RC School Looseleigh Lane , Derriford PL6 5HN | 3out of 4 | 2,927 yd | Academy converter | No | Girls | More About School |
| St Boniface's RC College 21 Boniface Lane , Crownhill PL5 3AG | 1out of 4 | 3,062 yd | Academy sponsor led | No | Boys | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mill Ford School Rochford Crescent , Ernesettle PL5 2PY | 3out of 4 | 690 yd | Community special school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Brook Green Centre for Learning Bodmin Road , Whitleigh PL5 4DZ | 4out of 4 | 924 yd | Community special school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Woodlands School Woodview Learning Community , Picklecombe Drive PL6 5ES | 3out of 4 | 2,011 yd | Foundation special school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Mount Tamar School Row Lane , Higher St Budeaux PL5 2EF | 3out of 4 | 2,138 yd | Community special school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Oneschool Global Uk Plymouth Campus Foulston Avenue , PL5 1HL | - not rated | 3,582 yd | Other independent school | No | Mixed | More About School |
School statistics for this postcode are based on Ofsted rankings.
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sea Salt Cafe | St Aidens Church, 42 West Malling Avenue | 1,047 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Parkway Sports & Social Club | Parkway Sports & Social Club, Ernesettle Lane | 184 yd | |
| The Albemarle | The Albemarle, Budshead Road | 795 yd | |
| The Kings Arms | Kings Arms, Tamerton Foliot Road | 953 yd | |
| The Bull & Bush | Uxbridge Drive | 1,020 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Dragon Park Take Away | Uxbridge Drive | 1,020 yd | |
| May Fong | Carrs House, Fore Street | 1,076 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Aylesbury Crescent Taunton Avenue | grass pitches | 657 yd |
| Lakeside Bottoms Lakeside Drive | grass pitches | 769 yd |
| Knowle Battery Ringmore Way | grass pitches | 826 yd |
| The Brook Green Centre For Learning BODMIN ROAD | grass pitches | 869 yd |
| Ernesettle Green (Closed) Ernesettle Green | grass pitches | 1,008 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 | 129.7 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 350 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 350 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 11 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 16.4 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 35 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.