Bradford Close is in Plymouth and in Plymouth district. PL6 5SW 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 Bradford Close, Plymouth, PL6 5SW and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: PL6 5SZ, PL6 5SN, PL6 5PT, PL6 5TH, PL6 5SP, PL6 5SL, PL6 5RU, PL3 6QJ, PL6 5PP.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. However, the area surrounding PL6 5SW, has a female population slightly higher than UK average, with 52.7% of residents 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 | 52.3% | 52.7% | 0.4% | 51.0% | 1.7% |
| Male | 47.7% | 47.3% | -0.4% | 49.0% | -1.7% |
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 5SW there is a very large concentration of residents that are married - 52.3% 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 | 23.2% | 30.8% | 7.6% | 37.9% | -7.1% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 55% | 52.3% | -2.7% | 44.2% | 8.1% |
| Separated | 1.4% | 1% | -0.4% | 2.2% | -1.2% |
| Divorced | 15.5% | 11.8% | -3.7% | 9.1% | 2.7% |
| Widowed | 5% | 4.1% | -0.9% | 6.1% | -2.0% |
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 | 51.3% | 46.8% | -4.5% | 48.4% | -1.6% |
| Good health | 31.8% | 34.9% | 3.1% | 33.6% | 1.3% |
| Fair health | 12.6% | 14% | 1.4% | 12.7% | 1.3% |
| Bad health | 2.9% | 3.4% | 0.5% | 4.0% | -0.6% |
| Very bad health | 1.4% | 0.9% | -0.5% | 1.2% | -0.3% |
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 | 24.1% | 11.8% | -12.3% | 18.2% | -6.4% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 12.7% | 11.8% | -0.9% | 9.6% | 2.2% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 16.4% | 16.4% | 0.0% | 13.4% | 3.0% |
| Apprenticeship | 7.3% | 9.2% | 1.9% | 5.3% | 3.9% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 17.7% | 20% | 2.3% | 16.9% | 3.1% |
| Degree or Similar | 20.5% | 28.2% | 7.7% | 33.8% | -5.6% |
| Other | 1.4% | 2.6% | 1.2% | 2.8% | -0.2% |
In this area, the population is predominantly white, with 98.3% 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) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bangladeshi | 0.4% | 0% | -0.4% | 1.1% | -1.1% |
| Black Caribbean | 0% | 1.7% | 1.7% | 1.0% | 0.7% |
| Mixed Other | 0.4% | 0% | -0.4% | 0.8% | -0.8% |
| White | 99.3% | 98.3% | -1.0% | 81.4% | 16.9% |
In this area, 93.6% 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 | 95.3% | 93.6% | -1.7% | 83.2% | 10.4% |
| European Union | 3.6% | 5.1% | 1.5% | 6.1% | -1.0% |
| Middle East and Asia | 0.7% | 0% | -0.7% | 5.6% | -5.6% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 0.4% | 1.3% | 0.9% | 1.3% | 0.0% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 95.3% | 93.2% | -2.1% | 83.2% | 10.0% |
| 10+ Years | 1.4% | 3.8% | 2.4% | 9.8% | -6.0% |
| 5-10 Years | 0.7% | 1.3% | 0.6% | 2.9% | -1.6% |
| 2-5 Years | 0.7% | 1.7% | 1.0% | 2.2% | -0.5% |
| Less than 2 years | 1.8% | 0% | -1.8% | 1.9% | -1.9% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 81.7% | 76.7% | 5.0% |
| Poland | 1.3% | 1.3% | 0.0% |
| Other EU countries | 1.3% | 1.5% | -0.2% |
| North America and the Caribbean | 0.9% | 0.3% | 0.6% |
| No passport held | 14.9% | 13.5% | 1.4% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 39.6% | 37.2% | 2.4% |
| Christian | 54% | 46.2% | 7.8% |
| Buddhist | 0.4% | 0.5% | -0.1% |
| Not answered | 6% | 6.0% | 0.0% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Bradford Close was 25.1 per 1,000 residents, which is 72.3% lower than the Compton average. The most reported crime type was Anti-social behaviour.
Bradford Close has the 17th lowest crime rate of 71 local areas in Compton and the 150th lowest crime rate of 837 local areas in Plymouth .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 8.4 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been rising year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has fallen by about -61.5%.

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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 17 Bradford Close, Plymouth, City Of Plymouth Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £285,000 | 2025-03-31 | £297,478 |
| 46 Bradford Close, Plymouth, City Of Plymouth Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £255,000 | 2025-01-20 | £268,839 |
| 24 Bradford Close, Plymouth, City Of Plymouth Terraced, an established residential building | £182,500 | 2024-08-28 | £193,008 |
| 7 Bradford Close, Plymouth, City Of Plymouth Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £305,000 | 2024-08-01 | £326,142 |
| 32 Bradford Close, Plymouth, City Of Plymouth Terraced, an established residential building | £225,000 | 2024-05-03 | £242,861 |
PL6 5SW 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 | 79 |
| Retired | 54 |
| Part-Time Employee | 35 |
| Self-Employed | 8 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 7 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 5 |
| Looking after home or family | 3 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 3 |
| Other | 1 |
| Unemployed | 0 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 26 |
| Manufacturing | 22 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 21 |
| Human health and social work activities | 19 |
| Education | 15 |
| Transport and storage | 10 |
| Construction | 9 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 7 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 6 |
| Other | 4 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 4 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 4 |
| Information and communication | 3 |
| Real estate activities | 2 |
| Electricity, gas, steam and air conditioning supply | 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 | 2,139 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 | 3,748 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 | 573 yd | Foundation school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Eggbuckland Vale Primary School Eggbuckland Vale Primary School, Charfield Drive , Charfield Drive PL6 5PS | - not rated | 573 yd | Academy converter | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Compton CofE Primary School Higher Compton Road , PL3 5JB | 3out of 4 | 728 yd | Voluntary controlled school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Austin Farm Academy Delamere Road , Eggbuckland PL6 5XQ | 3out of 4 | 925 yd | Academy sponsor led | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Austin Farm Primary School Delamere Road , Eggbuckland PL6 5XQ | - not rated | 925 yd | Community school | No | 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 | 499 yd | Community school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Eggbuckland Community College Westcott Close , Eggbuckland PL6 5YB | 2out of 4 | 574 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Eggbuckland Community College Westcott Close , Eggbuckland PL6 5YB | - not rated | 574 yd | Foundation school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| St Boniface's RC College 21 Boniface Lane , Crownhill PL5 3AG | - not rated | 1,740 yd | Academy sponsor led | No | Boys | More About School |
| St Boniface's RC College 21 Boniface Lane , Crownhill PL5 3AG | - not rated | 1,740 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 | 4,734 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 | 4,372 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 | 1,025 yd | Community special school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Courtlands School Widey Lane , Crownhill PL6 5JS | 1out of 4 | 1,025 yd | Academy special converter | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Plymouth Tuition Services Years 3 -9 15 Eggbuckland Road , Mannamead PL3 5HF | - not rated | 1,130 yd | Pupil referral unit | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| King's School Hartley Road , Mannamead PL3 5LW | - not rated | 1,507 yd | Other independent school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Western College Preparatory School Seymour Road , PL3 5AS | - not rated | 1,594 yd | Other independent school | Not Applicable | Girls | More About School |
School statistics for this postcode are based on Ofsted rankings.
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Greenacres Tea Room | 12 Pearn Road | 603 yd | |
| Plymouth Garden Centre Coffee Shop | Plymouth Garden Centre, Fort Austin Avenue | 995 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| The Prince Maurice | 3 Church Hill | 502 yd | |
| Bluebird | 164 Eggbuckland Road | 562 yd | |
| The Rising Sun | 138 Eggbuckland Road | 575 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Feedwell Chinese Takeaway | 131 Speedwell Crescent | 103 yd | |
| Eggbuckland Fish And Chip Shop | 1 Hayes Place | 492 yd | |
| Wongs | 82 Priory Road | 890 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| The Co-operative Food | 147-149 Eggbuckland Road | 521 yd | |
| Tesco | Tesco Express, 137 Eggbuckland Road | 562 yd | |
| The Co-operative Food | 15 Frogmore Avenue | 737 yd | |
| The Co-operative Food | 2 Austin Crescent | 1,055 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Eggbuckland Community College WESTCOTT CLOSE | artificial grass pitch, grass pitches, health and fitness suite | 525 yd |
| Collings Park Eggbuckland Road | grass pitches | 685 yd |
| Mannamead Lawn Tennis Club EGGBUCKLAND ROAD | tennis courts | 797 yd |
| Hill Lane Tennis Club HILL LANE | tennis courts | 815 yd |
| Courtlands School Widey Lane | grass pitches | 1,026 yd |
| Hartley Park Mannamead Road | tennis courts | 1,049 yd |
| Higher Efford Efford Road | grass pitches | 1,075 yd |
| Hill Lane Tennis Club At Lockington Avenue LOCKINGTON AVENUE | tennis courts | 1,076 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 | 161.1 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 500 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 500 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 20 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 19.6 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 35 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.