Moorfield Avenue is in Plymouth and in Plymouth district. PL6 5SE 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 Moorfield Avenue, Plymouth, PL6 5SE and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: PL6 5SF, PL6 5SD, PL6 5SA, PL6 5SG, PL6 5SQ, PL6 5SB, PL6 5SH, PL6 5XH, PL6 5RT.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. However, the area surrounding PL6 5SE has a female population much higher than UK average, with 56.4% of the population 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 | 52% | 56.4% | 4.4% | 51.0% | 5.4% |
| Male | 48% | 43.6% | -4.4% | 49.0% | -5.4% |
Across the UK, the average relationship status breakdown is roughly 44% married, 38% single, 9% divorced, 6% widowed, and 2% separated.
In the immediate area around PL6 5SE, a significant portion of the population is single, making up 43.4% of the residents. On average, approximately 38% of individuals who responded to the census in the UK were single. Areas with higher single populations are typically urban centers, university towns, regions with dynamic job markets, rich cultural offerings and entertainment facilities. These regions also tend to have a younger demographic.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Single | 31.9% | 43.4% | 11.5% | 37.9% | 5.5% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 42.8% | 31.6% | -11.2% | 44.2% | -12.6% |
| Separated | 1.2% | 3.3% | 2.1% | 2.2% | 1.1% |
| Divorced | 18.1% | 15.1% | -3.0% | 9.1% | 6.0% |
| Widowed | 6% | 6.6% | 0.6% | 6.1% | 0.5% |
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 | 42.9% | 42.9% | 0.0% | 48.4% | -5.5% |
| Good health | 32.8% | 35.2% | 2.4% | 33.6% | 1.6% |
| Fair health | 16.2% | 14.8% | -1.4% | 12.7% | 2.1% |
| Bad health | 6.6% | 6.6% | 0.0% | 4.0% | 2.6% |
| Very bad health | 1.5% | 0.5% | -1.0% | 1.2% | -0.7% |
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 | 23.5% | 22.4% | -1.1% | 18.2% | 4.2% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 12% | 10.5% | -1.5% | 9.6% | 0.9% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 21.7% | 15.1% | -6.6% | 13.4% | 1.7% |
| Apprenticeship | 4.2% | 5.9% | 1.7% | 5.3% | 0.6% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 20.5% | 17.1% | -3.4% | 16.9% | 0.2% |
| Degree or Similar | 12.7% | 25% | 12.3% | 33.8% | -8.8% |
| Other | 5.4% | 3.9% | -1.5% | 2.8% | 1.1% |
In this area, the population is predominantly white, with 94.4% 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 | 1.5% | 0% | -1.5% | 3.1% | -3.1% |
| Other Asian | 0% | 3.3% | 3.3% | 1.6% | 1.7% |
| Black African | 2% | 0% | -2.0% | 2.5% | -2.5% |
| Mixed Other | 0% | 1.7% | 1.7% | 0.8% | 0.9% |
| White | 96% | 94.4% | -1.6% | 81.4% | 13.0% |
| Arab | 0.5% | 0% | -0.5% | 0.6% | -0.6% |
In this area, 92.9% 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 | 90.9% | 92.9% | 2.0% | 83.2% | 9.7% |
| European Union | 3.5% | 2.7% | -0.8% | 6.1% | -3.4% |
| Rest of Europe | 1% | 1.1% | 0.1% | 0.8% | 0.3% |
| Africa | 2% | 0% | -2.0% | 2.7% | -2.7% |
| Middle East and Asia | 2% | 3.3% | 1.3% | 5.6% | -2.3% |
| British Overseas | 0.5% | 0% | -0.5% | 0.0% | 0.0% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 90.9% | 92.9% | 2.0% | 83.2% | 9.7% |
| 10+ Years | 1.5% | 5.5% | 4.0% | 9.8% | -4.3% |
| 5-10 Years | 0.5% | 1.1% | 0.6% | 2.9% | -1.8% |
| 2-5 Years | 4% | 0% | -4.0% | 2.2% | -2.2% |
| Less than 2 years | 3% | 0.5% | -2.5% | 1.9% | -1.4% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 75.8% | 76.7% | -0.9% |
| Romania | 1.6% | 0.9% | 0.7% |
| Eastern Asia | 2.2% | 0.3% | 1.9% |
| No passport held | 20.3% | 13.5% | 6.8% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 49.5% | 37.2% | 12.3% |
| Christian | 42.3% | 46.2% | -3.9% |
| Other religion | 0.5% | 0.6% | -0.1% |
| Not answered | 7.7% | 6.0% | 1.7% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Moorfield Avenue was 112.8 per 1,000 residents, which is 2.2% higher than the Efford and Lipson average. The most reported crime type was Anti-social behaviour.
Moorfield Avenue has the 30th highest crime rate of 81 local areas in Efford and Lipson and the 250th highest crime rate of 837 local areas in Plymouth .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 51.3 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been rising year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has fallen by about -44.1%.

Households in this area have a lower level of wealth compared to the average household in England and Wales. 71% of analyzed areas in England and Wales have higher average household annual income than this area.

| Address | Sale Price | Sale Date | Price Estimate 2025 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 7 Moorfield Avenue, Plymouth, City Of Plymouth Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £163,000 | 2025-04-22 | £163,000 |
| 7 Moorfield Avenue, Plymouth, City Of Plymouth Other, an established residential building | £93,000 | 2024-08-20 | £94,046 |
| First Floor Flat, 18 Moorfield Avenue, Plymouth, City Of Plymouth Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £125,000 | 2023-12-01 | £127,580 |
| 9 Moorfield Avenue, Plymouth, City Of Plymouth Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £146,500 | 2023-06-28 | £148,909 |
| 5 Moorfield Avenue, Plymouth, City Of Plymouth Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £138,500 | 2023-05-26 | £139,629 |
PL6 5SE 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.
| Full-Time Employee | 61 |
| Retired | 34 |
| Part-Time Employee | 22 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 9 |
| Self-Employed | 7 |
| Looking after home or family | 7 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 5 |
| Other | 3 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 3 |
| Unemployed | 0 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 16 |
| Human health and social work activities | 12 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 12 |
| Construction | 10 |
| Manufacturing | 9 |
| Education | 9 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 9 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 6 |
| Other | 4 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 3 |
| Transport and storage | 3 |
| Electricity, gas, steam and air conditioning supply | 2 |
| Water supply; sewerage, waste management and remediation activities | 2 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 2 |
| Information and communication | 2 |
| Real estate 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 | 1,929 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 | 4,319 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Austin Farm Academy Delamere Road , Eggbuckland PL6 5XQ | 3out of 4 | 344 yd | Academy sponsor led | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Austin Farm Primary School Delamere Road , Eggbuckland PL6 5XQ | - not rated | 344 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| St Edward's CofE Primary School Fort Austin Avenue , Eggbuckland PL6 5ST | - not rated | 870 yd | Voluntary controlled school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| St Edward's CofE Primary School Fort Austin Avenue , Eggbuckland PL6 5ST | 3out of 4 | 870 yd | Academy converter | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Eggbuckland Vale Primary School Charfield Drive , Eggbuckland PL6 5PS | - not rated | 945 yd | Foundation school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Burleigh County Secondary School Burleigh Lane , PL3 5PP | - not rated | 738 yd | Community school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Eggbuckland Community College Westcott Close , Eggbuckland PL6 5YB | 2out of 4 | 1,098 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Eggbuckland Community College Westcott Close , Eggbuckland PL6 5YB | - not rated | 1,098 yd | Foundation school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Lipson Co-operative Academy Bernice Terrace , Lipson PL4 7PG | 3out of 4 | 1,885 yd | Academy converter | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Lipson Community College Bernice Terrace , Lipson PL4 7PG | - not rated | 1,885 yd | Foundation school | Not Applicable | Mixed | 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 | 5,158 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 | 4,681 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 | 1,534 yd | Community special school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Courtlands School Widey Lane , Crownhill PL6 5JS | 1out of 4 | 1,534 yd | Academy special converter | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Plymouth Tuition Services Years 3 -9 15 Eggbuckland Road , Mannamead PL3 5HF | - not rated | 1,570 yd | Pupil referral unit | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Western College Preparatory School Seymour Road , PL3 5AS | - not rated | 1,923 yd | Other independent school | Not Applicable | Girls | More About School |
| King's School Hartley Road , Mannamead PL3 5LW | - not rated | 2,026 yd | Other independent school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
School statistics for this postcode are based on Ofsted rankings.
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| The Prince Maurice | 3 Church Hill | 626 yd | |
| Bluebird | 164 Eggbuckland Road | 820 yd | |
| The Rising Sun | 138 Eggbuckland Road | 910 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Heaven | 65 Delamere Road | 542 yd | |
| Shimla | 71 Delamere Road | 542 yd | |
| Eggbuckland Fish And Chip Shop | 1 Hayes Place | 574 yd | |
| Feedwell Chinese Takeaway | 131 Speedwell Crescent | 665 yd | |
| Mariners Fish and Chips | 49 Torridge Way | 930 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| The Co-operative Food | 15 Frogmore Avenue | 157 yd | |
| The Co-operative Food | 147-149 Eggbuckland Road | 718 yd | |
| Tesco | Tesco Express, 137 Eggbuckland Road | 820 yd | |
| The Co-operative Food | 2 Austin Crescent | 821 yd | |
| The Co-operative Food | 41 Torridge Way | 930 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Higher Efford Efford Road | grass pitches | 714 yd |
| Plym View Primary School (Closed) Blandford Road | grass pitches | 969 yd |
| High View Primary School TORRIDGE WAY | grass pitches | 1,045 yd |
| Eggbuckland Community College WESTCOTT CLOSE | artificial grass pitch, grass pitches, health and fitness suite | 1,056 yd |
| Collings Park Eggbuckland Road | grass pitches | 1,058 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% |
| Median download speed | 100 Mbit/s |
| Average download speed | 131.4 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 600 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 600 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 10 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 12.4 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 40 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.