Ruthven Close, Plymouth, PL6 5JH

People

Gender

In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. The area surrounding PL6 5JH has a slightly higher male population, with 52.3% 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	47.3%	47.7%	0.4%	51.0%	-3.3%
Male	52.7%	52.3%	-0.4%	49.0%	3.3%

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 5JH there is a very large concentration of residents that are married - 70.1% 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	15%	17.8%	2.8%	37.9%	-20.1%
Married: Opposite sex	73.4%	70.1%	-3.3%	44.2%	25.9%
Separated	0.9%	1.4%	0.5%	2.2%	-0.8%
Divorced	3.7%	3.3%	-0.4%	9.1%	-5.8%
Widowed	7%	7.5%	0.5%	6.1%	1.4%

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	43.3%	41.8%	-1.5%	48.4%	-6.6%
Good health	37.6%	40.9%	3.3%	33.6%	7.3%
Fair health	14.7%	13.8%	-0.9%	12.7%	1.1%
Bad health	4.1%	3.4%	-0.7%	4.0%	-0.6%
Very bad health	0.4%	0%	-0.4%	1.2%	-1.2%

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	14%	12.9%	-1.1%	18.2%	-5.3%
1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent	9.3%	9.6%	0.3%	9.6%	0.0%
5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels	17.8%	12%	-5.8%	13.4%	-1.4%
Apprenticeship	8.9%	7.2%	-1.7%	5.3%	1.9%
HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels	12.6%	20.1%	7.5%	16.9%	3.2%
Degree or Similar	30.4%	34.9%	4.5%	33.8%	1.1%
Other	7%	3.3%	-3.7%	2.8%	0.5%

Culture

Ethnic Group

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)
Other Asian	0.4%	0.4%	0.0%	1.6%	-1.2%
Mixed White and African	0.4%	0%	-0.4%	0.4%	-0.4%
Mixed White and Caribbean	1.2%	1.3%	0.1%	0.9%	0.4%
White	98%	97%	-1.0%	81.4%	15.6%
Other	0%	1.3%	1.3%	1.6%	-0.3%

Country of Birth

In this area, 95.4% 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	95.5%	95.4%	-0.1%	83.2%	12.2%
European Union	0%	1.3%	1.3%	6.1%	-4.8%
Africa	0.4%	0%	-0.4%	2.7%	-2.7%
Middle East and Asia	2%	3.4%	1.4%	5.6%	-2.2%
Oceania	2%	0%	-2.0%	0.3%	-0.3%

Length of Residence

	2011	2021	10y change (pp)	UK Average	postcode vs UK (pp)
Born in the UK	95.5%	96.2%	0.7%	83.2%	13.0%
10+ Years	2%	3%	1.0%	9.8%	-6.8%
2-5 Years	0.4%	0.9%	0.5%	2.2%	-1.3%
Less than 2 years	2%	0%	-2.0%	1.9%	-1.9%

Passport Held

	2021	UK Average	postcode vs UK (pp)
United Kingdom	88.1%	76.7%	11.4%
Middle East	0.4%	0.1%	0.3%
No passport held	11.5%	13.5%	-2.0%

Religion

	2021	UK Average	postcode vs UK (pp)
No religion	29.8%	37.2%	-7.4%
Christian	60.4%	46.2%	14.2%
Hindu	1.3%	1.7%	-0.4%
Jewish	0.9%	0.5%	0.4%
Not answered	7.7%	6.0%	1.7%

Safety

Is Ruthven Close Street dangerous?

Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Ruthven Close was 21.1 per 1,000 residents, which is 78.2% lower than the Budshead average. The most reported crime type was Violence and sexual offences.

Ruthven Close has the 19th lowest crime rate of 144 local areas in Budshead and the 113th lowest crime rate of 839 local areas in Plymouth .

Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 21.1 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been rising year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has fallen by about -43.5%.

🔎 See full breakdown of local crime, hotspots & trends

Affluence

Household Income

Households in this area have a similar level level of wealth to the average household in England and Wales. 52% of analyzed areas in England and Wales have lower average household annual income than this area.

Average Household Income
£45,400

Income Rank
6/10

Household Income in PL6 5JH, Local Authority and Region

Deprivation

Index of Multiple Deprivation (IMD) - 3/10 (low )
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 - 2/10 (very low )
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 - 3/10 (low )
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 - 2/10 (very low )
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 - 6/10 (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 - 5/10 (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 - 4/10 (below average )
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 - 5/10 (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) - 3/10 (low )
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) - 1/10 (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 Ruthven Close are based on 13 property sales since the beginning of 1995. Estimated property prices are calculated by adjusting the last sale price by current House Price Index for City Of Plymouth.
StreetScan downloads house price data directly from the HM Land Registry and uses it to create these statistics.

House Prices for Ruthven Close, Plymouth, PL6 5JH

Estimated Average Property Prices for PL6 5JH

Average Price
£431,250

Semi-Detached
no sales

Terraced
no sales

Detached
£431,250

Flats/Maisonettes
no sales

Other
no sales

Estimated Average Property Prices for Ruthven Close

Average Price
£452,772

Semi-Detached
no sales

Terraced
no sales

Detached
£452,772

Flats/Maisonettes
no sales

Other
no sales

Property Prices Comparison

Latest Property Sales on Ruthven CloseStreet

Address	Sale Price	Sale Date	Price Estimate 2025
9 Ruthven Close, Plymouth, City Of Plymouth Detached, an established residential building	£390,000	2024-08-22	£409,299
4 Ruthven Close, Plymouth, City Of Plymouth Detached, an established residential building	£376,285	2021-09-30	£435,293
5 Ruthven Close, Plymouth, City Of Plymouth Detached, an established residential building	£430,000	2020-01-31	£541,088
4 Ruthven Close, Plymouth, City Of Plymouth Detached, an established residential building	£280,000	2018-05-04	£364,968
11 Ruthven Close, Plymouth, City Of Plymouth Detached, an established residential building	£272,000	2015-12-15	£382,453

View All Property Sales and Other Statistics for PL6 5JH

Employment

PL6 5JH area has a high level of entrepreneurship. Only 25% of streets have higher percent of entrepreneur residents. 12% of population in this area is self-employed, while the average in the UK is 9.7%. High number of entrepreneurs usually leads to relatively high economic growth, higher paid jobs and better quality of life in the area.

PL6 5JH 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 5JH area is much higher than the country's average. According to Census 2011, 50% residents of this area were retired, while the average in the UK was 14%.

Economic Activity

Retired	106
Full-Time Employee	41
Self-Employed	25
Part-Time Employee	16
Looking after home or family	9
Other	6
Student (economically inactive)	5
Long-Term Sick or disabled	3
Full-Time Student (with or without job)	2
Unemployed	0

Employment Industry

Manufacturing	14
Construction	14
Human health and social work activities	13
Public administration and defence; compulsory social security	13
Education	13
Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles	9
Professional, scientific and technical activities	6
Information and communication	5
Transport and storage	5
Accommodation and food service activities	3
Electricity, gas, steam and air conditioning supply	3
Other	2
Financial and insurance activities	1

Schools

Nursery

	Ofsted Overall Effectiveness	Distance	Establishment Type	Has Nursery Classes	Gender	More Info
Plym Bridge Nursery and Day Care Miller Way , Estover PL6 8UN	3out of 4	2,315 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	3,095 yd	Local authority nursery school	Yes	Mixed	More About School

Primary

	Ofsted Overall Effectiveness	Distance	Establishment Type	Has Nursery Classes	Gender	More Info
Widey Court Primary School Widey Lane , Crownhill PL6 5JS	3out of 4	288 yd	Academy converter	No	Mixed	More About School
Eggbuckland Vale Primary School Eggbuckland Vale Primary School, Charfield Drive , Charfield Drive PL6 5PS	3out of 4	670 yd	Academy converter	Yes	Mixed	More About School
Manadon Vale Primary School St Peter's Road , Manadon PL5 3DL	3out of 4	676 yd	Academy converter	No	Mixed	More About School
Compton CofE Primary School Higher Compton Road , PL3 5JB	3out of 4	1,144 yd	Voluntary controlled school	No	Mixed	More About School
St Edward's CofE Primary School Fort Austin Avenue , Eggbuckland PL6 5ST	3out of 4	1,511 yd	Academy converter	Yes	Mixed	More About School

Secondary

	Ofsted Overall Effectiveness	Distance	Establishment Type	Has Nursery Classes	Gender	More Info
Eggbuckland Community College Westcott Close , Eggbuckland PL6 5YB	3out of 4	449 yd	Academy converter	No	Mixed	More About School
St Boniface's RC College 21 Boniface Lane , Crownhill PL5 3AG	1out of 4	729 yd	Academy sponsor led	No	Boys	More About School
Devonport High School for Girls Lyndhurst Road , Peverell PL2 3DL	3out of 4	2,178 yd	Academy converter	Not Applicable	Girls	More About School
All Saints Church of England Academy Pennycross , PL5 3NE	1out of 4	2,272 yd	Academy sponsor led	Not Applicable	Mixed	More About School
Notre Dame RC School Looseleigh Lane , Derriford PL6 5HN	3out of 4	2,331 yd	Academy converter	No	Girls	More About School

16 plus

	Ofsted Overall Effectiveness	Distance	Establishment Type	Has Nursery Classes	Gender	More Info
City College Plymouth Kings Road , Devonport PL1 5QG	- not rated	4,624 yd	Further education	Not Applicable	Mixed	More About School

All-through

	Ofsted Overall Effectiveness	Distance	Establishment Type	Has Nursery Classes	Gender	More Info
Millbay Academy 22 Millbay Road , PL1 3EG	- not rated	4,544 yd	Free schools	Yes	Mixed	More About School

Not applicable

	Ofsted Overall Effectiveness	Distance	Establishment Type	Has Nursery Classes	Gender	More Info
Courtlands School Widey Lane , Crownhill PL6 5JS	3out of 4	72 yd	Academy special converter	Not Applicable	Mixed	More About School
King's School Hartley Road , Mannamead PL3 5LW	- not rated	1,393 yd	Other independent school	Yes	Mixed	More About School
Plymouth College Ford Park , Plymouth PL4 6RN	- not rated	2,254 yd	Other independent school	Yes	Mixed	More About School
Cann Bridge School Miller Way , Estover PL6 8UN	3out of 4	2,398 yd	Community special school	Yes	Mixed	More About School
Woodlands School Woodview Learning Community , Picklecombe Drive PL6 5ES	3out of 4	2,438 yd	Foundation special school	Yes	Mixed	More About School

School statistics for this postcode are based on Ofsted rankings.

Food and Drink

Restaurants, Cafes, Canteens

Business Name	Address	Distance
Plymouth Garden Centre Coffee Shop	Plymouth Garden Centre, Fort Austin Avenue	776 yd
Elior @ EDF Energy	334 Outland Road	807 yd
Crownhill Charcoal Grill	26 Morshead Road	808 yd
Village Bakery And Takeaway	19 Morshead Road	868 yd
Nibana	9 Morshead Road	868 yd

Pubs, Bars, Nightclubs

Business Name	Address	Distance
The Golden Hind	260 Mannamead Road	734 yd
Royal British Legion	Tailyour Road	778 yd
The Tamar	Tamar Hotel, 1-5 Morshead Road	868 yd
The Prince Maurice	3 Church Hill	938 yd

Takeaway, Sandwich Shops

Business Name	Address	Distance
Feedwell Chinese Takeaway	131 Speedwell Crescent	806 yd
China Palace	52 Morshead Road	841 yd
Babas 40 Dishes	33 Morshead Road	868 yd
Baba's Indian Takeaway	33 Morshead Road	868 yd
Crownhill Chinese Takeaway	8 Alexandra Road	878 yd

Supermarkets, Hypermarkets

Business Name	Address	Food hygiene rating	Distance
The Co-operative Food	27-29A Morshead Road		868 yd

Sport

Facility Name	Sport Objects	Distance
Courtlands School Widey Lane	grass pitches	133 yd
Eggbuckland Community College WESTCOTT CLOSE	artificial grass pitch, grass pitches, health and fitness suite	384 yd
St Boniface'S Catholic College BONIFACE LANE	grass pitches, health and fitness suite	876 yd
Hill Lane Tennis Club HILL LANE	tennis courts	944 yd
Hill Lane Tennis Club At Lockington Avenue LOCKINGTON AVENUE	tennis courts	974 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	45.7 Mbit/s
Average download speed	65.4 Mbit/s
Minimum download speed	200 Mbit/s
Maximum download speed	200 Mbit/s

Upload Speed

Median upload speed	10 Mbit/s
Average upload speed	11 Mbit/s
Maximum upload speed	20 Mbit/s

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

Overview of PL6 5JH