Powisland Drive, Derriford, Plymouth, PL6 6AB

People

Gender

In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. However, the area surrounding PL6 6AB, has a female population slightly higher than UK average, with 56% 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	55.1%	56%	0.9%	51.0%	5.0%
Male	44.9%	44%	-0.9%	49.0%	-5.0%

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 6AB there is a very large concentration of residents that are married - 55.4% 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	23.5%	22.8%	-0.7%	37.9%	-15.1%
Married: Opposite sex	52.6%	55.4%	2.8%	44.2%	11.2%
Separated	1.9%	1.8%	-0.1%	2.2%	-0.4%
Divorced	6.1%	6.5%	0.4%	9.1%	-2.6%
Widowed	15.8%	13.5%	-2.3%	6.1%	7.4%

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	47.2%	49.2%	2.0%	48.4%	0.8%
Good health	33.4%	27.5%	-5.9%	33.6%	-6.1%
Fair health	15.7%	12.6%	-3.1%	12.7%	-0.1%
Bad health	3.4%	8.2%	4.8%	4.0%	4.2%
Very bad health	0.3%	2.5%	2.2%	1.2%	1.3%

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	19.4%	19.8%	0.4%	18.2%	1.6%
1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent	9.4%	6.5%	-2.9%	9.6%	-3.1%
5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels	17.1%	11.5%	-5.6%	13.4%	-1.9%
Apprenticeship	6.5%	4.6%	-1.9%	5.3%	-0.7%
HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels	10.3%	17.6%	7.3%	16.9%	0.7%
Degree or Similar	34.5%	36.5%	2.0%	33.8%	2.7%
Other	2.9%	3.4%	0.5%	2.8%	0.6%

Culture

Ethnic Group

In this area, the population is predominantly white, with 90.4% 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	1.4%	1.1%	-0.3%	0.7%	0.4%
Indian	2.2%	5.8%	3.6%	3.1%	2.7%
Other Asian	0.6%	1.4%	0.8%	1.6%	-0.2%
Mixed White and Asian	1.7%	0.8%	-0.9%	0.8%	0.0%
Mixed White and African	0.3%	0.5%	0.2%	0.4%	0.1%
White	93.5%	90.4%	-3.1%	81.4%	9.0%
Arab	0.3%	0%	-0.3%	0.6%	-0.6%

Country of Birth

In this area, 89.8% of the population were born in the United Kingdom, which is similar to the UK average of 83.2%.

	2011	2021	10y change (pp)	UK Average	postcode vs UK (pp)
United Kingdom	93%	89.8%	-3.2%	83.2%	6.6%
European Union	1.1%	2.2%	1.1%	6.1%	-3.9%
Africa	0.8%	1.4%	0.6%	2.7%	-1.3%
Middle East and Asia	4.8%	5.8%	1.0%	5.6%	0.2%
The Americas and the Caribbean	0.3%	0.3%	0.0%	1.3%	-1.0%
Oceania	0%	0.3%	0.3%	0.3%	0.0%
British Overseas	0%	0.3%	0.3%	0.0%	0.3%

Length of Residence

	2011	2021	10y change (pp)	UK Average	postcode vs UK (pp)
Born in the UK	92.4%	89.6%	-2.8%	83.2%	6.4%
10+ Years	0.6%	6.3%	5.7%	9.8%	-3.5%
5-10 Years	0.6%	0.3%	-0.3%	2.9%	-2.6%
2-5 Years	0.3%	2.5%	2.2%	2.2%	0.3%
Less than 2 years	6.2%	1.4%	-4.8%	1.9%	-0.5%

Passport Held

	2021	UK Average	postcode vs UK (pp)
United Kingdom	76.6%	76.7%	-0.1%
Germany	0.3%	0.2%	0.1%
Italy	0.3%	0.6%	-0.3%
Other EU countries	1.6%	1.5%	0.1%
South and Eastern Africa	0.8%	0.2%	0.6%
Southern Asia	2.5%	1.2%	1.3%
South-East Asia	0.3%	0.2%	0.1%
Oceania	0.3%	0.1%	0.2%
No passport held	17.3%	13.5%	3.8%

Religion

	2021	UK Average	postcode vs UK (pp)
No religion	30.8%	37.2%	-6.4%
Christian	59.1%	46.2%	12.9%
Buddhist	0.5%	0.5%	0.0%
Hindu	4.1%	1.7%	2.4%
Muslim	2.2%	6.5%	-4.3%
Not answered	3.3%	6.0%	-2.7%

Safety

Is Powisland Drive Street dangerous?

Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Powisland Drive was 20.4 per 1,000 residents, which is 79.0% lower than the Budshead average. The most reported crime type was Criminal damage and arson.

Powisland Drive has the 17th lowest crime rate of 144 local areas in Budshead and the 105th lowest crime rate of 839 local areas in Plymouth .

Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 8.7 crimes per 1,000 residents and have remained broadly unchanged year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has fallen by about -76.5%.

🔎 See full breakdown of local crime, hotspots & trends

Affluence

Household Income

Households in this area have a slightly higher level of wealth to the average household in England and Wales. 67% of analyzed areas in England and Wales have lower average household annual income than this area.

Average Household Income
£49,900

Income Rank
7/10

Household Income in PL6 6AB, Local Authority and Region

Deprivation

Index of Multiple Deprivation (IMD) - 2/10 (very 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 - 2/10 (very 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 - 5/10 (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 - 1/10 (very low )
The Crime Domain measures the risk of people and property being victims of crime in a local area.
Barriers to Housing and Services Domain - 8/10 (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 - 2/10 (very 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) - 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 Powisland Drive are based on 110 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 Powisland Drive, Derriford, Plymouth, PL6 6AB

Estimated Average Property Prices for PL6 6AB

Average Price
£668,697

Semi-Detached
no sales

Terraced
no sales

Detached
£668,697

Flats/Maisonettes
no sales

Other
no sales

Estimated Average Property Prices for Powisland Drive

Average Price
£604,158

Semi-Detached
£472,936

Terraced
no sales

Detached
£606,588

Flats/Maisonettes
no sales

Other
no sales

Property Prices Comparison

Latest Property Sales on Powisland DriveStreet

Address	Sale Price	Sale Date	Price Estimate 2025
26 Powisland Drive, Plymouth, City Of Plymouth Detached, an established residential building	£747,000	2024-12-10	£756,663
28 Powisland Drive, Plymouth, City Of Plymouth Detached, an established residential building	£415,000	2024-02-16	£438,247
31 Powisland Drive, Plymouth, City Of Plymouth Detached, an established residential building	£775,000	2022-06-01	£810,843
30 Powisland Drive, Plymouth, City Of Plymouth Detached, an established residential building	£570,000	2020-07-09	£709,364
30 Powisland Drive, Plymouth, City Of Plymouth Detached, an established residential building	£520,000	2017-08-11	£686,589

View All Property Sales and Other Statistics for PL6 6AB

Employment

PL6 6AB 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 6AB area is much higher than the country's average. According to Census 2011, 38% residents of this area were retired, while the average in the UK was 14%.

Economic Activity

Retired	122
Full-Time Employee	91
Self-Employed	36
Part-Time Employee	24
Student (economically inactive)	14
Looking after home or family	14
Long-Term Sick or disabled	13
Other	8
Full-Time Student (with or without job)	2
Unemployed	1

Employment Industry

Human health and social work activities	34
Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles	22
Public administration and defence; compulsory social security	17
Education	15
Manufacturing	13
Construction	11
Professional, scientific and technical activities	10
Accommodation and food service activities	7
Transport and storage	7
Other	4
Real estate activities	4
Administrative and support service activities	2
Electricity, gas, steam and air conditioning supply	2

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	2,306 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	4,851 yd	Local authority nursery school	Yes	Mixed	More About School

Primary

	Ofsted Overall Effectiveness	Distance	Establishment Type	Has Nursery Classes	Gender	More Info
Oakwood Primary Academy Pendeen Crescent , Southway PL6 6QS	3out of 4	679 yd	Academy converter	No	Mixed	More About School
Beechwood Primary Academy 31 Rockfield Avenue , Southway PL6 6DX	3out of 4	933 yd	Academy converter	Yes	Mixed	More About School
Widewell Primary Academy Lulworth Drive , Roborough PL6 7ER	3out of 4	1,137 yd	Academy converter	Yes	Mixed	More About School
St Matthew's Church of England Primary and Nursery Academy 1 Peregrine Road , PL6 5FN	2out of 4	1,634 yd	Academy sponsor led	Yes	Mixed	More About School
Whitleigh Community Primary School Lancaster Gardens , Whitleigh PL5 4AA	3out of 4	1,644 yd	Foundation 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	488 yd	Academy converter	No	Girls	More About School
Sir John Hunt Community Sports College Lancaster Gardens , Whitleigh PL5 4AA	2out of 4	1,816 yd	Foundation school	No	Mixed	More About School
Tor Bridge High Miller Way , Estover PL6 8UN	3out of 4	2,287 yd	Academy converter	Not Applicable	Mixed	More About School
St Boniface's RC College 21 Boniface Lane , Crownhill PL5 3AG	1out of 4	2,479 yd	Academy sponsor led	No	Boys	More About School
Eggbuckland Community College Westcott Close , Eggbuckland PL6 5YB	3out of 4	2,879 yd	Academy converter	No	Mixed	More About School

Not applicable

	Ofsted Overall Effectiveness	Distance	Establishment Type	Has Nursery Classes	Gender	More Info
College of St Mark & St John Derriford Road , PL6 8BH	- not rated	986 yd	Higher education institutions	Not Applicable	Mixed	More About School
Woodlands School Woodview Learning Community , Picklecombe Drive PL6 5ES	3out of 4	1,360 yd	Foundation special school	Yes	Mixed	More About School
Cann Bridge School Miller Way , Estover PL6 8UN	3out of 4	2,248 yd	Community special school	Yes	Mixed	More About School
Courtlands School Widey Lane , Crownhill PL6 5JS	3out of 4	2,590 yd	Academy special converter	Not Applicable	Mixed	More About School
Brook Green Centre for Learning Bodmin Road , Whitleigh PL5 4DZ	4out of 4	2,744 yd	Community special school	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
Oasis	Derriford United Reformed Church, Powisland Drive	1 yd
Compass at The Grand Stand	College Of St Mark And St John, Derriford Road	442 yd
Nuffield Health Devonshire	10 Plymbridge Lane	625 yd
KFC	227 Tavistock Road	840 yd
Goodness at Greens	Derriford Hospital, Derriford Road	981 yd

Pubs, Bars, Nightclubs

Business Name	Address	Food hygiene rating	Distance
Jack Rabbit	The Jack Rabbit, 8 Bracken Lane		617 yd
The Toby Carvery	George Hotel, 399 Tavistock Road		927 yd

Takeaway, Sandwich Shops

Business Name	Address	Distance
Derriford Chinese Takeaway	79A Upland Drive	368 yd
Southway Charcoal Grill	321 Southway Drive	832 yd
Southway Chinese Takeaway	347 Southway Drive	882 yd
Southway Pizza	329 Southway Drive	882 yd
Pizza Hut	Unit D, Morlaix Drive	972 yd

Supermarkets, Hypermarkets

Business Name	Address	Distance
Marks & Spencer Simply Foods	Unit 4, Crownhill Retail Park	840 yd
Aldi	2 Flamborough Road	855 yd
Marks & Spencer Simply Foods	Main Building, Derriford Hospital	981 yd

Sport

Facility Name	Sport Objects	Distance
Plymouth College (Delgany Sports Ground) DELGANY VIEW	grass pitches	197 yd
Notre Dame Roman Catholic School LOOSELEIGH LANE	grass pitches	461 yd
Nuffield Health (Devonshire) PLYMBRIDGE LANE	health and fitness suite, indoor tennis centre, squash courts, swimming pool, tennis courts	639 yd
Langley Junior (Closed) Pendeen Crescent	grass pitches	741 yd
Marjon Sport Centre DERRIFORD ROAD	artificial grass pitch, grass pitches, health and fitness suite, squash courts, swimming pool, tennis courts	850 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	100 Mbit/s
Average download speed	215.2 Mbit/s
Minimum download speed	1000 Mbit/s
Maximum download speed	1000 Mbit/s

Upload Speed

Median upload speed	12.3 Mbit/s
Average upload speed	19.2 Mbit/s
Maximum upload speed	50 Mbit/s

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