Maristow Close, Plymouth, PL6 5BR

People

Gender

In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. The local area around PL6 5BR is generally consistent with those figures, having a male population of 48.3%.

	2011	2021	10y change (pp)	UK Average	postcode vs UK (pp)
Female	51.3%	51.7%	0.4%	51.0%	0.7%
Male	48.7%	48.3%	-0.4%	49.0%	-0.7%

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 PL6 5BR there is a very large concentration of residents that are married - 63.6% 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	20.5%	20.6%	0.1%	37.9%	-17.3%
Married: Opposite sex	65.1%	63.6%	-1.5%	44.2%	19.4%
Married: Same sex	0.8%	0%	-0.8%	0.3%	-0.3%
Separated	0.4%	0.8%	0.4%	2.2%	-1.4%
Divorced	8%	7.3%	-0.7%	9.1%	-1.8%
Widowed	5.2%	7.7%	2.5%	6.1%	1.6%

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.

This area has a high percentage of residents reporting their health as Good or Very Good (86.2%) 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	49.8%	52.2%	2.4%	48.4%	3.8%
Good health	35.6%	34%	-1.6%	33.6%	0.4%
Fair health	12%	12.1%	0.1%	12.7%	-0.6%
Bad health	2.5%	1.7%	-0.8%	4.0%	-2.3%

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	17.3%	14%	-3.3%	18.2%	-4.2%
1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent	14.1%	9.6%	-4.5%	9.6%	0.0%
5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels	16.9%	14.4%	-2.5%	13.4%	1.0%
Apprenticeship	6%	5.6%	-0.4%	5.3%	0.3%
HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels	14.1%	16%	1.9%	16.9%	-0.9%
Degree or Similar	27.7%	36%	8.3%	33.8%	2.2%
Other	4%	4.4%	0.4%	2.8%	1.6%

Culture

Ethnic Group

In this area, the population is predominantly white, with 94% 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%	0.3%	0.3%	0.7%	-0.4%
Indian	0%	2.3%	2.3%	3.1%	-0.8%
Other Asian	0.7%	0.3%	-0.4%	1.6%	-1.3%
Black African	0%	1%	1.0%	2.5%	-1.5%
Mixed White and Asian	1.5%	0%	-1.5%	0.8%	-0.8%
Mixed White and African	0%	0.7%	0.7%	0.4%	0.3%
Mixed White and Caribbean	0.4%	0%	-0.4%	0.9%	-0.9%
Mixed Other	0%	0.3%	0.3%	0.8%	-0.5%
White	97.1%	94%	-3.1%	81.4%	12.6%
Other	0.4%	1%	0.6%	1.6%	-0.6%

Country of Birth

In this area, 92.3% 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%	92.3%	-3.7%	83.2%	9.1%
European Union	1.5%	1.7%	0.2%	6.1%	-4.4%
Africa	0.4%	0.7%	0.3%	2.7%	-2.0%
Middle East and Asia	1.5%	3.7%	2.2%	5.6%	-1.9%
The Americas and the Caribbean	0.4%	1%	0.6%	1.3%	-0.3%
Oceania	0.4%	0.7%	0.3%	0.3%	0.4%

Length of Residence

	2011	2021	10y change (pp)	UK Average	postcode vs UK (pp)
Born in the UK	96%	92%	-4.0%	83.2%	8.8%
10+ Years	0%	6%	6.0%	9.8%	-3.8%
5-10 Years	0.4%	2%	1.6%	2.9%	-0.9%
2-5 Years	0.4%	0%	-0.4%	2.2%	-2.2%
Less than 2 years	3.3%	0%	-3.3%	1.9%	-1.9%

Passport Held

	2021	UK Average	postcode vs UK (pp)
United Kingdom	84.4%	76.7%	7.7%
Other EU countries	1.3%	1.5%	-0.2%
Southern Asia	0.7%	1.2%	-0.5%
South-East Asia	0.3%	0.2%	0.1%
North America and the Caribbean	0.7%	0.3%	0.4%
Central and South America	0.3%	0.2%	0.1%
Oceania	0.3%	0.1%	0.2%
No passport held	12%	13.5%	-1.5%

Religion

	2021	UK Average	postcode vs UK (pp)
No religion	34.8%	37.2%	-2.4%
Christian	61.9%	46.2%	15.7%
Hindu	1%	1.7%	-0.7%
Muslim	0.3%	6.5%	-6.2%
Other religion	0.3%	0.6%	-0.3%
Not answered	1.7%	6.0%	-4.3%

Safety

Is Maristow Close Street dangerous?

Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Maristow Close was 19.5 per 1,000 residents, which is 80.4% lower than the Budshead average. The most reported crime type was Violence and sexual offences.

Maristow Close has the 16th lowest crime rate of 145 local areas in Budshead and the 104th lowest crime rate of 837 local areas in Plymouth .

Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 13.0 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been falling year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has fallen by about -15.8%.

🔎 See full breakdown of local crime, hotspots & trends

Affluence

Household Income

Households in this area have a slightly lower level of wealth to the average household in England and Wales. 69% of analyzed areas in England and Wales have higher average household annual income than this area.

Average Household Income
£39,800

Income Rank
4/10

Household Income in PL6 5BR, Local Authority and Region

Deprivation

Index of Multiple Deprivation (IMD) - 5/10 (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 - 4/10 (below 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 - 5/10 (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 - 5/10 (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 - 4/10 (below average )
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 - 3/10 (low )
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) - 2/10 (very low )
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 Maristow Close are based on 3 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 Maristow Close, Plymouth, PL6 5BR

Estimated Average Property Prices for PL6 5BR

Average Price
£410,016

Semi-Detached
no sales

Terraced
no sales

Detached
£410,016

Flats/Maisonettes
no sales

Other
no sales

Estimated Average Property Prices for Maristow Close

Average Price
£420,754

Semi-Detached
no sales

Terraced
no sales

Detached
£420,754

Flats/Maisonettes
no sales

Other
no sales

Property Prices Comparison

Latest Property Sales on Maristow CloseStreet

Address	Sale Price	Sale Date	Price Estimate 2025
7 Maristow Close, Plymouth, City Of Plymouth Detached, an established residential building	£445,000	2022-08-31	£463,448
2 Maristow Close, Plymouth, City Of Plymouth Detached, an established residential building	£346,000	2020-11-03	£427,314
6 Maristow Close, Plymouth, City Of Plymouth Detached, an established residential building	£330,000	2020-02-06	£418,081
5 Maristow Close, Plymouth, City Of Plymouth Detached, an established residential building	£275,000	2017-11-15	£363,141
8 Maristow Close, Plymouth, City Of Plymouth Detached, an established residential building	£370,000	2017-03-31	£503,435

View All Property Sales and Other Statistics for PL6 5BR

Employment

PL6 5BR 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 PL6 5BR area is much higher than the country's average. According to Census 2011, 32% residents of this area were retired, while the average in the UK was 14%.

Economic Activity

Retired	80
Full-Time Employee	78
Part-Time Employee	38
Self-Employed	19
Long-Term Sick or disabled	8
Other	8
Looking after home or family	7
Student (economically inactive)	7
Full-Time Student (with or without job)	2
Unemployed	0

Employment Industry

Manufacturing	24
Human health and social work activities	24
Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles	20
Public administration and defence; compulsory social security	16
Education	14
Transport and storage	12
Construction	11
Administrative and support service activities	9
Other	9
Professional, scientific and technical activities	7
Accommodation and food service activities	7
Financial and insurance activities	5
Information and communication	3
Real estate activities	2

Schools

Nursery

	Ofsted Overall Effectiveness	Distance	Establishment Type	Has Nursery Classes	Gender	More Info
Plym Bridge Nursery School and Day Care Miller Way , Estover PL6 8UN	3out of 4	2,913 yd	Local authority nursery school	Yes	Mixed	More About School
Ham Drive Nursery School and Day Care Ham Drive , Ham PL2 2NJ	3out of 4	4,071 yd	Local authority nursery school	Yes	Mixed	More About School

Primary

	Ofsted Overall Effectiveness	Distance	Establishment Type	Has Nursery Classes	Gender	More Info
Beechwood Primary Academy 31 Rockfield Avenue , Southway PL6 6DX	- not rated	736 yd	Academy converter	Yes	Mixed	More About School
Beechwood Primary School 31 Rockfield Avenue , Southway PL6 6DX	- not rated	736 yd	Community school	Yes	Mixed	More About School
Whitleigh Community Primary School Lancaster Gardens , Whitleigh PL5 4AA	3out of 4	739 yd	Foundation school	Yes	Mixed	More About School
Whitleigh Junior School Lancaster Gardens , Whitleigh PL5 4AA	- not rated	739 yd	Community school	No	Mixed	More About School
Whitleigh Infants' School Lancaster Gardens , Whitleigh PL5 4AA	- not rated	739 yd	Community school	Yes	Mixed	More About School

Secondary

	Ofsted Overall Effectiveness	Distance	Establishment Type	Has Nursery Classes	Gender	More Info
Notre Dame RC School Looseleigh Lane , Derriford PL6 5HN	3out of 4	523 yd	Academy converter	No	Girls	More About School
Notre Dame RC School Looseleigh Lane , Derriford PL6 5HN	- not rated	523 yd	Voluntary aided school	No	Girls	More About School
Southway Community College Rockfield Avenue , Southway PL6 6DY	- not rated	780 yd	Community school	Not Applicable	Mixed	More About School
Widey High School for Boys Widey Lane , Crownhill PL6 5JT	- not rated	796 yd	Community school	Not Applicable	Boys	More About School
Sir John Hunt Community Sports College Lancaster Gardens , Whitleigh PL5 4AA	3out of 4	880 yd	Foundation school	No	Mixed	More About School

Not applicable

	Ofsted Overall Effectiveness	Distance	Establishment Type	Has Nursery Classes	Gender	More Info
Woodlands School Woodview Learning Community , Picklecombe Drive PL6 5ES	3out of 4	416 yd	Foundation special school	Yes	Mixed	More About School
Plymouth Tuition Service: Young Parent's Centre Lancaster Gardens , Whitleigh PL5 4AA	- not rated	905 yd	Pupil referral unit	Not Applicable	Girls	More About School
Plymouth Hospital & Outreach School Greenfields , C/O Estover Primary School PL6 8UJ	- not rated	1,700 yd	Community special school	Yes	Mixed	More About School
Brook Green Centre for Learning Bodmin Road , Whitleigh PL5 4DZ	- not rated	1,802 yd	Community special school	Not Applicable	Mixed	More About School
University of St Mark & St John Derriford Road , PL6 8BH	- not rated	1,843 yd	Higher education institutions	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
Hands2gether	Christian Mill, Unit 90 Tamerton Foliot Road	800 yd
123 Jump Ltd	Christian Mill, Tamerton Foliot Road	800 yd
Just Imagine	(First Floor) Unit 2-22, Christian Mill, Tamerton Foliot Road	813 yd
KFC	227 Tavistock Road	986 yd
Oasis	Derriford United Reformed Church, Powisland Drive	1,014 yd

Pubs, Bars, Nightclubs

Business Name	Address	Food hygiene rating	Distance
Falstaff	The Falstaff, 75 Clittaford Road		767 yd

Takeaway, Sandwich Shops

Business Name	Address	Distance
Derriford Chinese Takeaway	79A Upland Drive	697 yd
Mill Snacks	Unit 3, Christian Mill, Tamerton Foliot Road	813 yd
Chulo House Indian and Nepalese	177 Clittaford Road	1,063 yd
Southway Charcoal Grill	321 Southway Drive	1,078 yd

Supermarkets, Hypermarkets

Business Name	Address	Food hygiene rating	Distance
Marks & Spencer Simply Foods	Unit 4, Crownhill Retail Park		986 yd

Sport

Facility Name	Sport Objects	Distance
Notre Dame Roman Catholic School LOOSELEIGH LANE	grass pitches	573 yd
Beechwood Primary School (Closed) Bampfylde Way	grass pitches	752 yd
Morgan'S Wellbeing Centre (Plymouth) CHRISTIAN MILL CHRISTIAN MILL TAMERTON FOLIOT ROAD	health and fitness suite	813 yd
Wood View Learning Community LANCASTER GARDENS	grass pitches, health and fitness suite	840 yd
Bond Street Bond Street	grass pitches	897 yd
Plymouth College (Delgany Sports Ground) DELGANY VIEW	grass pitches	964 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	26.4 Mbit/s
Average download speed	68.4 Mbit/s
Minimum download speed	200 Mbit/s
Maximum download speed	200 Mbit/s

Upload Speed

Median upload speed	7 Mbit/s
Average upload speed	10 Mbit/s
Maximum upload speed	20 Mbit/s

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

Overview of PL6 5BR