PL5 4LE is in Tamerton Foliot, Plymouth and Plymouth district. PL5 4LE is located in the Southway 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 Tamerton Foliot, Plymouth, PL5 4LE and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: PL5 4NL, PL6 6FR, PL6 6FN, PL5 4NZ, PL6 6FS, PL6 6FQ, PL6 6FP, PL5 4NJ, PL5 4NH.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. However, the area surrounding PL5 4LE, has a female population slightly higher than UK average, with 54.8% 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 | 54% | 54.8% | 0.8% | 51.0% | 3.8% |
| Male | 46% | 45.2% | -0.8% | 49.0% | -3.8% |
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 | 18.1% | 25.1% | 7.0% | 37.9% | -12.8% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 51.8% | 49.1% | -2.7% | 44.2% | 4.9% |
| Separated | 3.3% | 1.7% | -1.6% | 2.2% | -0.5% |
| Divorced | 10.9% | 11.3% | 0.4% | 9.1% | 2.2% |
| Widowed | 15.9% | 12.7% | -3.2% | 6.1% | 6.6% |
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 (69.7%) 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% | 40.7% | 1.7% | 48.4% | -7.7% |
| Good health | 30.6% | 29% | -1.6% | 33.6% | -4.6% |
| Fair health | 17.1% | 20.1% | 3.0% | 12.7% | 7.4% |
| Bad health | 10.7% | 8.1% | -2.6% | 4.0% | 4.1% |
| Very bad health | 2.6% | 2.1% | -0.5% | 1.2% | 0.9% |
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 | 25% | 21.3% | -3.7% | 18.2% | 3.1% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 9.8% | 8.6% | -1.2% | 9.6% | -1.0% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 15.9% | 13.7% | -2.2% | 13.4% | 0.3% |
| Apprenticeship | 8.3% | 8.9% | 0.6% | 5.3% | 3.6% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 9.8% | 14.4% | 4.6% | 16.9% | -2.5% |
| Degree or Similar | 25% | 30.2% | 5.2% | 33.8% | -3.6% |
| Other | 6.2% | 2.7% | -3.5% | 2.8% | -0.1% |
In this area, the population is predominantly white, with 97% 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% | 0.6% | 0.6% | 0.7% | -0.1% |
| Indian | 0% | 0.3% | 0.3% | 3.1% | -2.8% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 0% | 0.6% | 0.6% | 0.8% | -0.2% |
| Mixed White and African | 0% | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.4% | -0.1% |
| Mixed Other | 0.3% | 0.9% | 0.6% | 0.8% | 0.1% |
| White | 99.7% | 97% | -2.7% | 81.4% | 15.6% |
| Other | 0% | 0.3% | 0.3% | 1.6% | -1.3% |
In this area, 96.1% 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 | 96.5% | 96.1% | -0.4% | 83.2% | 12.9% |
| European Union | 2.3% | 2.4% | 0.1% | 6.1% | -3.7% |
| Africa | 0.3% | 0.6% | 0.3% | 2.7% | -2.1% |
| Middle East and Asia | 0.3% | 0.6% | 0.3% | 5.6% | -5.0% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 0.6% | 0.3% | -0.3% | 1.3% | -1.0% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 96.2% | 96.1% | -0.1% | 83.2% | 12.9% |
| 10+ Years | 0% | 3.6% | 3.6% | 9.8% | -6.2% |
| 5-10 Years | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.0% | 2.9% | -2.6% |
| 2-5 Years | 0.3% | 0% | -0.3% | 2.2% | -2.2% |
| Less than 2 years | 3.2% | 0% | -3.2% | 1.9% | -1.9% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 71.1% | 76.7% | -5.6% |
| France | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.0% |
| Italy | 0.3% | 0.6% | -0.3% |
| Poland | 1.5% | 1.3% | 0.2% |
| No passport held | 26.8% | 13.5% | 13.3% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 29.9% | 37.2% | -7.3% |
| Christian | 55.8% | 46.2% | 9.6% |
| Hindu | 0.9% | 1.7% | -0.8% |
| Jewish | 0.3% | 0.5% | -0.2% |
| Muslim | 0.6% | 6.5% | -5.9% |
| Other religion | 0.3% | 0.6% | -0.3% |
| Not answered | 12.2% | 6.0% | 6.2% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around PL5 4LE was 5.7 per 1,000 residents, which is 94.2% lower than the Budshead average. The most reported crime type was Anti-social behaviour.
PL5 4LE has the 2nd lowest crime rate of 145 local areas in Budshead and the 12th lowest crime rate of 837 local areas in Plymouth .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 2.9 crimes per 1,000 residents and have remained broadly unchanged year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has fallen by about -81.6%.

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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2 Cann Cottages, Plymouth, City Of Plymouth Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £355,000 | 2026-01-23 | £355,000 |
| Cann Lodge, Plymouth, City Of Plymouth Other, an established residential building | £242,500 | 2023-05-10 | £244,478 |
| 1 Cann Cottages, Plymouth, City Of Plymouth Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £351,000 | 2022-11-10 | £369,307 |
| 1 Cann Cottages, Plymouth, City Of Plymouth Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £245,000 | 2016-11-25 | £355,470 |
| 2 Cann Cottages, Plymouth, City Of Plymouth Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £152,000 | 2009-05-11 | £281,213 |
PL5 4LE 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 4LE area is much higher than the country's average. According to Census 2011, 43% residents of this area were retired, while the average in the UK was 14%.
| Retired | 125 |
| Full-Time Employee | 76 |
| Part-Time Employee | 31 |
| Self-Employed | 21 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 11 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 8 |
| Looking after home or family | 7 |
| Other | 6 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 6 |
| Unemployed | 0 |
| Human health and social work activities | 20 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 17 |
| Manufacturing | 14 |
| Construction | 14 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 14 |
| Education | 14 |
| Transport and storage | 8 |
| Other | 4 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 4 |
| Information and communication | 3 |
| Agriculture, forestry and fishing | 2 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 2 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 1 |
| Administrative and support service 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 | 3,974 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 | 4,389 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Tamerton Vale Primary School Rolston Close , Southway PL6 6PE | - not rated | 415 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Mary Dean's CofE Primary School Mary Dean Avenue , Tamerton Foliot PL5 4LS | - not rated | 680 yd | Voluntary controlled school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Mary Dean's CofE Primary School and Nursery Mary Dean Avenue , Tamerton Foliot PL5 4LS | - not rated | 680 yd | Academy converter | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Woodfield Primary School Taunton Avenue , Whitleigh PL5 4HW | 3out of 4 | 769 yd | Academy converter | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Woodfield Primary School Taunton Avenue , Whitleigh PL5 4HW | - not rated | 769 yd | Foundation 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 | 3out of 4 | 1,113 yd | Foundation school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Southway Community College Rockfield Avenue , Southway PL6 6DY | - not rated | 1,464 yd | Community school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Notre Dame RC School Looseleigh Lane , Derriford PL6 5HN | 3out of 4 | 1,984 yd | Academy converter | No | Girls | More About School |
| Notre Dame RC School Looseleigh Lane , Derriford PL6 5HN | - not rated | 1,984 yd | Voluntary aided school | No | Girls | More About School |
| Honicknowle Secondary School Honicknowle Green , PL5 3PY | - not rated | 1,992 yd | Community school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Woodlands School Woodview Learning Community , Picklecombe Drive PL6 5ES | 3out of 4 | 1,187 yd | Foundation special school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Brook Green Centre for Learning Bodmin Road , Whitleigh PL5 4DZ | - not rated | 1,206 yd | Community special school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Plymouth Tuition Service: Young Parent's Centre Lancaster Gardens , Whitleigh PL5 4AA | - not rated | 1,255 yd | Pupil referral unit | Not Applicable | Girls | More About School |
| Mill Ford School Rochford Crescent , Ernesettle PL5 2PY | 4out of 4 | 1,829 yd | Community special school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Plymouth Hospital & Outreach School Greenfields , C/O Estover Primary School PL6 8UJ | - not rated | 3,179 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Porkies Cafe | 49 Whitleigh Green | 1,061 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| The Kings Arms | Kings Arms, Tamerton Foliot Road | 286 yd | |
| The Albemarle | The Albemarle, Budshead Road | 1,065 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| May Fong | Carrs House, Fore Street | 414 yd | |
| Whitleigh Green Fish & Chips | 47 Whitleigh Green | 1,061 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Aylesbury Crescent Taunton Avenue | grass pitches | 608 yd |
| Mary Deans C Of E Primary School MARY DEAN AVENUE | grass pitches | 686 yd |
| Bond Street Bond Street | grass pitches | 884 yd |
| Beechwood Primary School (Closed) Bampfylde Way | grass pitches | 929 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 | 0.0% |
| Percentage of premises that have Ultrafast Broadband (300Mbit/s or greater) coverage from fixed broadband | 0.0% |
| Percentage of premises that have coverage from a Gigabit capable service from fixed broadband | 0.0% |
| 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% |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.