Church Hill is in Eggbuckland, Plymouth and in City Of Plymouth district. PL6 5RE is located in the Eggbuckland 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 Church Hill, Eggbuckland, Plymouth, PL6 5RE and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: PL6 5RQ, PL6 5RH, PL6 5PH, PL6 5PE, PL6 5RJ, PL6 5PF, PL6 5PD, PL6 5RP, PL6 5RL.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. The local area around PL6 5RE is generally consistent with those figures, having a male population of 49.8%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Female | 51.7% | 50.2% | -1.5% | 51.0% | -0.8% |
| Male | 48.3% | 49.8% | 1.5% | 49.0% | 0.8% |
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 5RE there is a very large concentration of residents that are married - 63.3% 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 | 17.8% | 17.7% | -0.1% | 37.9% | -20.2% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 66.5% | 63.3% | -3.2% | 44.2% | 19.1% |
| Separated | 0.8% | 0.9% | 0.1% | 2.2% | -1.3% |
| Divorced | 5.1% | 7.1% | 2.0% | 9.1% | -2.0% |
| Widowed | 9.7% | 11.1% | 1.4% | 6.1% | 5.0% |
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 | 43.4% | 36.8% | -6.6% | 48.4% | -11.6% |
| Good health | 37.8% | 42.5% | 4.7% | 33.6% | 8.9% |
| Fair health | 13.9% | 16.2% | 2.3% | 12.7% | 3.5% |
| Bad health | 3.4% | 4% | 0.6% | 4.0% | 0.0% |
| Very bad health | 1.5% | 0.4% | -1.1% | 1.2% | -0.8% |
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 | 22.5% | 14.7% | -7.8% | 18.2% | -3.5% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 11.9% | 11.1% | -0.8% | 9.6% | 1.5% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 16.5% | 16% | -0.5% | 13.4% | 2.6% |
| Apprenticeship | 9.7% | 10.7% | 1.0% | 5.3% | 5.4% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 8.9% | 18.7% | 9.8% | 16.9% | 1.8% |
| Degree or Similar | 25.8% | 25.3% | -0.5% | 33.8% | -8.5% |
| Other | 4.7% | 3.6% | -1.1% | 2.8% | 0.8% |
In this area, the population is predominantly white, with 99.6% 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) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| White | 100% | 99.6% | -0.4% | 81.4% | 18.2% |
| Other | 0% | 0.4% | 0.4% | 1.6% | -1.2% |
In this area, 96.4% 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 | 97.4% | 96.4% | -1.0% | 83.2% | 13.2% |
| European Union | 1.5% | 2.4% | 0.9% | 6.1% | -3.7% |
| Africa | 0.4% | 0% | -0.4% | 2.7% | -2.7% |
| Middle East and Asia | 0.7% | 0% | -0.7% | 5.6% | -5.6% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 0% | 1.2% | 1.2% | 1.3% | -0.1% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 97% | 96.4% | -0.6% | 83.2% | 13.2% |
| 10+ Years | 0% | 3.2% | 3.2% | 9.8% | -6.6% |
| 5-10 Years | 0% | 0.4% | 0.4% | 2.9% | -2.5% |
| Less than 2 years | 3% | 0% | -3.0% | 1.9% | -1.9% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 87.1% | 76.7% | 10.4% |
| North America and the Caribbean | 0.4% | 0.3% | 0.1% |
| Central and South America | 0.4% | 0.2% | 0.2% |
| No passport held | 12% | 13.5% | -1.5% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 28.7% | 37.2% | -8.5% |
| Christian | 66.8% | 46.2% | 20.6% |
| Not answered | 4.5% | 6.0% | -1.5% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Church Hill was 45.1 per 1,000 residents, which is 50.2% lower than the Compton average. The most reported crime type was Violence and sexual offences.
Church Hill has the 35th highest crime rate of 71 local areas in Compton and the 303rd lowest crime rate of 837 local areas in Plymouth .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 22.6 crimes per 1,000 residents and have remained broadly unchanged year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has fallen by about -57.8%.

Households in this area have a similar level of wealth to the average household in England and Wales. 57% of analyzed areas in England and Wales have higher average household annual income than this area.

| Address | Sale Price | Sale Date | Price Estimate 2025 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Brimpts Church Hill, Plymouth, City Of Plymouth Detached, an established residential building | £187,000 | 2015-12-15 | £266,036 |
| 21 Church Hill, Plymouth, City Of Plymouth Detached, an established residential building | £269,000 | 2015-09-09 | £389,691 |
| 23 Church Hill, Plymouth, City Of Plymouth Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £240,000 | 2015-01-28 | £371,327 |
| Doidges Church Hill, Plymouth, City Of Plymouth Detached, an established residential building | £219,000 | 2003-04-14 | £495,758 |
| Doidges Church Hill, Plymouth, City Of Plymouth Detached, an established residential building | £114,000 | 1999-08-13 | £497,542 |
PL6 5RE 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 5RE area is much higher than the country's average. According to Census 2011, 44% residents of this area were retired, while the average in the UK was 14%.
| Retired | 101 |
| Full-Time Employee | 58 |
| Part-Time Employee | 29 |
| Self-Employed | 20 |
| Looking after home or family | 8 |
| Other | 6 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 3 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 2 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 0 |
| Unemployed | 0 |
| Human health and social work activities | 19 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 12 |
| Manufacturing | 12 |
| Education | 12 |
| Construction | 10 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 8 |
| Transport and storage | 8 |
| Other | 5 |
| Real estate activities | 5 |
| Electricity, gas, steam and air conditioning supply | 5 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 4 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 2 |
| Information and communication | 2 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 2 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 2 |
| Water supply; sewerage, waste management and remediation activities | 1 |
| 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 | 1,555 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 | 4,047 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Eggbuckland Vale Primary School Charfield Drive , Eggbuckland PL6 5PS | - not rated | 341 yd | Foundation school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Eggbuckland Vale Primary School Eggbuckland Vale Primary School, Charfield Drive , Charfield Drive PL6 5PS | - not rated | 341 yd | Academy converter | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| St Edward's CofE Primary School Fort Austin Avenue , Eggbuckland PL6 5ST | - not rated | 542 yd | Voluntary controlled school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| St Edward's CofE Primary School Fort Austin Avenue , Eggbuckland PL6 5ST | 3out of 4 | 542 yd | Academy converter | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Austin Farm Academy Delamere Road , Eggbuckland PL6 5XQ | 3out of 4 | 972 yd | Academy sponsor led | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Eggbuckland Community College Westcott Close , Eggbuckland PL6 5YB | 2out of 4 | 655 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Eggbuckland Community College Westcott Close , Eggbuckland PL6 5YB | - not rated | 655 yd | Foundation school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Burleigh County Secondary School Burleigh Lane , PL3 5PP | - not rated | 1,100 yd | Community school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| St Boniface's RC College 21 Boniface Lane , Crownhill PL5 3AG | - not rated | 1,697 yd | Academy sponsor led | No | Boys | More About School |
| St Boniface's RC College 21 Boniface Lane , Crownhill PL5 3AG | - not rated | 1,697 yd | Voluntary aided school | No | Boys | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| City College Plymouth Kings Road , Devonport PL1 5QG | - not rated | 5,270 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Plymouth School of Creative Arts The Red House , 22 Millbay Road PL1 3EG | - not rated | 4,966 yd | Free schools | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Courtlands School Widey Lane , Crownhill PL6 5JS | - not rated | 971 yd | Community special school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Courtlands School Widey Lane , Crownhill PL6 5JS | 1out of 4 | 971 yd | Academy special converter | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Cann Bridge School 23 Eden Valley Gardens , Estover PL6 8EE | - not rated | 1,665 yd | Community special school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Plymouth Tuition Services Years 3 -9 15 Eggbuckland Road , Mannamead PL3 5HF | - not rated | 1,701 yd | Pupil referral unit | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Plymouth Hospital & Outreach School Greenfields , C/O Estover Primary School PL6 8UJ | - not rated | 1,861 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Plymouth Garden Centre Coffee Shop | Plymouth Garden Centre, Fort Austin Avenue | 494 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| The Prince Maurice | 3 Church Hill | 128 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Eggbuckland Fish And Chip Shop | 1 Hayes Place | 171 yd | |
| Feedwell Chinese Takeaway | 131 Speedwell Crescent | 578 yd | |
| Heaven | 65 Delamere Road | 1,041 yd | |
| Shimla | 71 Delamere Road | 1,041 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| The Co-operative Food | 2 Austin Crescent | 570 yd | |
| The Co-operative Food | 15 Frogmore Avenue | 822 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Eggbuckland Community College WESTCOTT CLOSE | artificial grass pitch, grass pitches, health and fitness suite | 643 yd |
| Courtlands School Widey Lane | grass pitches | 971 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% |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.