Truro Drive, Plymouth, PL5 4TR

People

Gender

In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. The local area around PL5 4TR is generally consistent with those figures, having a male population of 49%.

	2011	2021	10y change (pp)	UK Average	postcode vs UK (pp)
Female	51.2%	51%	-0.2%	51.0%	0.0%
Male	48.8%	49%	0.2%	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.

	2011	2021	10y change (pp)	UK Average	postcode vs UK (pp)
Single	24.6%	26.4%	1.8%	37.9%	-11.5%
Married: Opposite sex	56.7%	50.4%	-6.3%	44.2%	6.2%
Separated	2.1%	1.6%	-0.5%	2.2%	-0.6%
Divorced	11.6%	13.6%	2.0%	9.1%	4.5%
Widowed	4.9%	8.1%	3.2%	6.1%	2.0%

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	50.3%	43.1%	-7.2%	48.4%	-5.3%
Good health	37.1%	36.2%	-0.9%	33.6%	2.6%
Fair health	8.5%	14.1%	5.6%	12.7%	1.4%
Bad health	2.4%	5.2%	2.8%	4.0%	1.2%
Very bad health	1.8%	1.4%	-0.4%	1.2%	0.2%

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	16.2%	16.3%	0.1%	18.2%	-1.9%
1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent	14.8%	8.5%	-6.3%	9.6%	-1.1%
5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels	19.7%	14.7%	-5.0%	13.4%	1.3%
Apprenticeship	7.4%	10.5%	3.1%	5.3%	5.2%
HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels	16.5%	23.6%	7.1%	16.9%	6.7%
Degree or Similar	23.2%	23.6%	0.4%	33.8%	-10.2%
Other	2.1%	2.7%	0.6%	2.8%	-0.1%

Culture

Ethnic Group

In this area, the population is predominantly white, with 98.6% 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)
Indian	0.9%	0.7%	-0.2%	3.1%	-2.4%
Mixed White and Asian	0.3%	0%	-0.3%	0.8%	-0.8%
Mixed White and Caribbean	0.3%	0%	-0.3%	0.9%	-0.9%
White	98.2%	98.6%	0.4%	81.4%	17.2%
Gypsy or Irish Traveller	0%	0.3%	0.3%	0.1%	0.2%
Other	0.3%	0.3%	0.0%	1.6%	-1.3%

Country of Birth

In this area, 96.6% 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%	96.6%	1.6%	83.2%	13.4%
European Union	3.5%	2.8%	-0.7%	6.1%	-3.3%
Africa	0.3%	0.7%	0.4%	2.7%	-2.0%
Middle East and Asia	0.9%	0%	-0.9%	5.6%	-5.6%
The Americas and the Caribbean	0.3%	0%	-0.3%	1.3%	-1.3%

Length of Residence

	2011	2021	10y change (pp)	UK Average	postcode vs UK (pp)
Born in the UK	94.4%	96.6%	2.2%	83.2%	13.4%
10+ Years	0.6%	2.8%	2.2%	9.8%	-7.0%
5-10 Years	0.3%	0%	-0.3%	2.9%	-2.9%
2-5 Years	1.5%	0%	-1.5%	2.2%	-2.2%
Less than 2 years	3.2%	0.7%	-2.5%	1.9%	-1.2%

Passport Held

	2021	UK Average	postcode vs UK (pp)
United Kingdom	81.3%	76.7%	4.6%
Romania	0.7%	0.9%	-0.2%
Other EU countries	1%	1.5%	-0.5%
No passport held	17%	13.5%	3.5%

Religion

	2021	UK Average	postcode vs UK (pp)
No religion	40.3%	37.2%	3.1%
Christian	53.8%	46.2%	7.6%
Buddhist	0.3%	0.5%	-0.2%
Sikh	0.7%	0.9%	-0.2%
Not answered	4.9%	6.0%	-1.1%

Safety

Is Truro Drive Street dangerous?

Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Truro Drive was 3.7 per 1,000 residents, which is 96.3% lower than the Budshead average. The most reported crime type was Vehicle crime.

Truro Drive has the lowest crime rate of 145 local areas in Budshead and the 4th lowest crime rate of 837 local areas in Plymouth .

Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 0.0 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been falling year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has fallen by about -75.0%.

🔎 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. 85% of analyzed areas in England and Wales have higher average household annual income than this area.

Average Household Income
£35,500

Income Rank
2/10

Household Income in PL5 4TR, Local Authority and Region

Deprivation

Index of Multiple Deprivation (IMD) - 7/10 (above average )
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 - 5/10 (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 - 7/10 (above average )
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 - 7/10 (above average )
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 - 9/10 (very high )
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 - 4/10 (below 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) - 6/10 (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) - 4/10 (below 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 Truro Drive are based on 36 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 Truro Drive, Plymouth, PL5 4TR

Estimated Average Property Prices for PL5 4TR

Average Price
£153,036

Semi-Detached
£169,657

Terraced
£178,625

Detached
no sales

Flats/Maisonettes
£100,618

Other
£167,862

Estimated Average Property Prices for Truro Drive

Average Price
£187,010

Semi-Detached
£206,488

Terraced
£210,553

Detached
no sales

Flats/Maisonettes
£106,136

Other
no sales

Property Prices Comparison

Latest Property Sales on Truro DriveStreet

Address	Sale Price	Sale Date	Price Estimate 2025
177 Truro Drive, Plymouth, City Of Plymouth Terraced, an established residential building	£170,000	2025-12-10	£168,871
175 Truro Drive, Plymouth, City Of Plymouth Terraced, an established residential building	£155,000	2025-06-04	£158,636
109 Truro Drive, Plymouth, City Of Plymouth Semi-Detached, an established residential building	£275,000	2024-07-12	£295,266
123 Truro Drive, Plymouth, City Of Plymouth Terraced, an established residential building	£175,000	2024-05-17	£188,892
131 Truro Drive, Plymouth, City Of Plymouth Terraced, an established residential building	£160,000	2023-10-27	£172,346

View All Property Sales and Other Statistics for PL5 4TR

Employment

PL5 4TR 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.

The percentage of retired residents living in PL5 4TR area is much higher than the country's average. According to Census 2011, 30% residents of this area were retired, while the average in the UK was 14%.

Economic Activity

Full-Time Employee	96
Retired	78
Part-Time Employee	35
Self-Employed	17
Long-Term Sick or disabled	8
Student (economically inactive)	7
Unemployed	6
Looking after home or family	4
Other	3
Full-Time Student (with or without job)	3

Employment Industry

Human health and social work activities	30
Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles	29
Public administration and defence; compulsory social security	25
Construction	23
Education	20
Manufacturing	18
Transport and storage	12
Financial and insurance activities	11
Other	10
Accommodation and food service activities	8
Professional, scientific and technical activities	7
Administrative and support service activities	7
Information and communication	3
Real estate activities	3
Water supply; sewerage, waste management and remediation activities	1
Mining and quarrying	1
Electricity, gas, steam and air conditioning supply	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	3,258 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	5,338 yd	Local authority nursery school	Yes	Mixed	More About School

Primary

	Ofsted Overall Effectiveness	Distance	Establishment Type	Has Nursery Classes	Gender	More Info
Ernesettle Junior School Biggin Hill , Ernesettle PL5 2RB	- not rated	781 yd	Community school	No	Mixed	More About School
Ernesettle Infants' School Biggin Hill , Ernesettle PL5 2RB	- not rated	781 yd	Community school	Yes	Mixed	More About School
Knowle Primary School Ringmore Way , West Park PL5 3QG	- not rated	784 yd	Community school	No	Mixed	More About School
Knowle Primary School Ringmore Way , West Park PL5 3QG	3out of 4	784 yd	Academy converter	Yes	Mixed	More About School
Ernesettle Community School Biggin Hill , Ernesettle PL5 2RB	4out of 4	799 yd	Academy converter	Yes	Mixed	More About School

Secondary

	Ofsted Overall Effectiveness	Distance	Establishment Type	Has Nursery Classes	Gender	More Info
Honicknowle Secondary School Honicknowle Green , PL5 3PY	- not rated	1,489 yd	Community school	Not Applicable	Mixed	More About School
Sir John Hunt Community Sports College Lancaster Gardens , Whitleigh PL5 4AA	3out of 4	1,829 yd	Foundation school	No	Mixed	More About School
Marine Academy Plymouth Trevithick Road , PL5 2AF	3out of 4	2,055 yd	Academy sponsor led	Not Applicable	Mixed	More About School
Tamarside Community College Trevithick Road , PL5 2AF	- not rated	2,120 yd	Community school	Not Applicable	Mixed	More About School
Marine Academy Plymouth Trevithick Road , PL5 2AF	- not rated	2,133 yd	Academy sponsor led	Not Applicable	Mixed	More About School

Not applicable

	Ofsted Overall Effectiveness	Distance	Establishment Type	Has Nursery Classes	Gender	More Info
Mill Ford School Rochford Crescent , Ernesettle PL5 2PY	4out of 4	591 yd	Community special school	Yes	Mixed	More About School
Brook Green Centre for Learning Bodmin Road , Whitleigh PL5 4DZ	- not rated	1,056 yd	Community special school	Not Applicable	Mixed	More About School
Plymouth Tuition Service: Young Parent's Centre Lancaster Gardens , Whitleigh PL5 4AA	- not rated	1,911 yd	Pupil referral unit	Not Applicable	Girls	More About School
Mount Tamar School Row Lane , Higher St Budeaux PL5 2EF	- not rated	2,044 yd	Community special school	Not Applicable	Mixed	More About School
Mount Tamar School Row Lane , Higher St Budeaux PL5 2EF	1out of 4	2,045 yd	Academy special sponsor led	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	Food hygiene rating	Distance
Sea Salt Cafe	St Aidens Church, 42 West Malling Avenue		805 yd

Pubs, Bars, Nightclubs

Business Name	Address	Distance
Parkway Sports & Social Club	Parkway Sports & Social Club, Ernesettle Lane	207 yd
The Bull & Bush	Uxbridge Drive	814 yd
The Albemarle	The Albemarle, Budshead Road	1,051 yd

Takeaway, Sandwich Shops

Business Name	Address	Food hygiene rating	Distance
Dragon Park Take Away	Uxbridge Drive		814 yd
Food Nation	5 Hornchurch Road		1,015 yd

Supermarkets, Hypermarkets

Business Name	Address	Food hygiene rating	Distance
The Co-operative Food	34-38 Hornchurch Road		955 yd

Sport

Facility Name	Sport Objects	Distance
Lakeside Bottoms Lakeside Drive	grass pitches	512 yd
Ernesettle Green (Closed) Ernesettle Green	grass pitches	780 yd
Aylesbury Crescent Taunton Avenue	grass pitches	911 yd
Knowle Battery Ringmore Way	grass pitches	933 yd

Broadband

Technology Aviability

Percentage of premises that have Superfast Broadband (30Mbit/s or greater) coverage from fixed broadband	98.3%
Percentage of premises that have Ultrafast Broadband (100Mbit/s or greater) coverage from fixed broadband	89.7%
Percentage of premises that have Ultrafast Broadband (300Mbit/s or greater) coverage from fixed broadband	89.7%
Percentage of premises that have coverage from a Gigabit capable service from fixed broadband	89.7%

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	1.7%

Download Speed

Median download speed	40 Mbit/s
Average download speed	91 Mbit/s
Minimum download speed	1000 Mbit/s
Maximum download speed	1000 Mbit/s

Upload Speed

Median upload speed	9.3 Mbit/s
Average upload speed	10.8 Mbit/s
Maximum upload speed	50 Mbit/s

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

Overview of PL5 4TR