Upland Drive is in Plymouth and in City Of Plymouth district. PL6 6BB is located in the Budshead 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 Upland Drive, Plymouth, PL6 6BB and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: PL6 6AS, PL6 6AN, PL6 6AR, PL6 6BD, PL6 6AB, PL6 6AW, PL6 6HL, PL6 6AG, PL6 6AL.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. The local area around PL6 6BB is generally consistent with those figures, having a male population of 49%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Female | 50.3% | 51% | 0.7% | 51.0% | 0.0% |
| Male | 49.7% | 49% | -0.7% | 49.0% | 0.0% |
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 6BB there is a very large concentration of residents that are married - 63.9% 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 | 13.8% | 20.4% | 6.6% | 37.9% | -17.5% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 70% | 63.9% | -6.1% | 44.2% | 19.7% |
| Married: Same sex | 0.7% | 0.7% | 0.0% | 0.3% | 0.4% |
| Civil partnership: Opposite sex | 0% | 0.7% | 0.7% | 0.1% | 0.6% |
| Separated | 1.4% | 0.4% | -1.0% | 2.2% | -1.8% |
| Divorced | 8.8% | 8.2% | -0.6% | 9.1% | -0.9% |
| Widowed | 5.3% | 5.7% | 0.4% | 6.1% | -0.4% |
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.
This area has a high percentage of residents reporting their health as Good or Very Good (87.7%) compared to the average (82%). This typically indicates either a younger population or more affluent area.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Very good health | 47.8% | 54.6% | 6.8% | 48.4% | 6.2% |
| Good health | 32.3% | 33.1% | 0.8% | 33.6% | -0.5% |
| Fair health | 11.4% | 10.4% | -1.0% | 12.7% | -2.3% |
| Bad health | 7.3% | 1.8% | -5.5% | 4.0% | -2.2% |
| Very bad health | 1.3% | 0% | -1.3% | 1.2% | -1.2% |
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.
This area stands out for its high percentage of residents with higher education degree or similar. The UK average is 33.8%, while in this area it is 44.8%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| No qualifications | 14.5% | 12.5% | -2.0% | 18.2% | -5.7% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 13.8% | 6% | -7.8% | 9.6% | -3.6% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 12% | 8.9% | -3.1% | 13.4% | -4.5% |
| Apprenticeship | 6% | 8.9% | 2.9% | 5.3% | 3.6% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 14.8% | 15.7% | 0.9% | 16.9% | -1.2% |
| Degree or Similar | 32.2% | 44.8% | 12.6% | 33.8% | 11.0% |
| Other | 6.7% | 3.2% | -3.5% | 2.8% | 0.4% |
In this area, the population is predominantly white, with 92.9% 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% | 1.8% | 1.8% | 1.1% | 0.7% |
| Indian | 1.3% | 0.3% | -1.0% | 3.1% | -2.8% |
| Other Asian | 0% | 0.9% | 0.9% | 1.6% | -0.7% |
| Black Caribbean | 0.3% | 0% | -0.3% | 1.0% | -1.0% |
| Other Black | 0% | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.5% | -0.2% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 0% | 1.5% | 1.5% | 0.8% | 0.7% |
| Mixed White and Caribbean | 1.3% | 0.6% | -0.7% | 0.9% | -0.3% |
| Mixed Other | 0% | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.8% | -0.5% |
| White | 96.8% | 92.9% | -3.9% | 81.4% | 11.5% |
| Other | 0.3% | 1.5% | 1.2% | 1.6% | -0.1% |
In this area, 94.9% 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 | 94.3% | 94.9% | 0.6% | 83.2% | 11.7% |
| European Union | 2.5% | 1.8% | -0.7% | 6.1% | -4.3% |
| Rest of Europe | 0.3% | 0% | -0.3% | 0.8% | -0.8% |
| Africa | 0% | 0.3% | 0.3% | 2.7% | -2.4% |
| Middle East and Asia | 1.3% | 2.1% | 0.8% | 5.6% | -3.5% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 1.6% | 0.9% | -0.7% | 1.3% | -0.4% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 93.4% | 94.9% | 1.5% | 83.2% | 11.7% |
| 10+ Years | 0.9% | 4.8% | 3.9% | 9.8% | -5.0% |
| 5-10 Years | 0.3% | 0% | -0.3% | 2.9% | -2.9% |
| 2-5 Years | 0.6% | 0.3% | -0.3% | 2.2% | -1.9% |
| Less than 2 years | 4.7% | 0% | -4.7% | 1.9% | -1.9% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 91% | 76.7% | 14.3% |
| Middle East | 0.3% | 0.1% | 0.2% |
| No passport held | 8.7% | 13.5% | -4.8% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 38.8% | 37.2% | 1.6% |
| Christian | 49.7% | 46.2% | 3.5% |
| Muslim | 4.4% | 6.5% | -2.1% |
| Not answered | 7.1% | 6.0% | 1.1% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Upland Drive was 12.5 per 1,000 residents, which is 87.1% lower than the Budshead average. The most reported crime type was Anti-social behaviour.
Upland Drive has the 6th lowest crime rate of 144 local areas in Budshead and the 46th lowest crime rate of 839 local areas in Plymouth .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 6.3 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been rising year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has fallen by about -25.0%.

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.

| Address | Sale Price | Sale Date | Price Estimate 2025 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 3 Upland Drive, Plymouth, City Of Plymouth Detached, an established residential building | £372,500 | 2024-09-20 | £383,035 |
| 8 Upland Drive, Plymouth, City Of Plymouth Detached, an established residential building | £265,000 | 2019-10-15 | £343,656 |
| 14 Upland Drive, Plymouth, City Of Plymouth Terraced, an established residential building | £265,000 | 2018-08-06 | £355,847 |
| 3 Upland Drive, Plymouth, City Of Plymouth Detached, an established residential building | £218,000 | 2016-08-12 | £299,897 |
| 8 Upland Drive, Plymouth, City Of Plymouth Detached, an established residential building | £235,000 | 2015-08-14 | £339,815 |
PL6 6BB area has a low unemployment rate. According to Census 2021, 2% 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 6BB area is much higher than the country's average. According to Census 2011, 33% residents of this area were retired, while the average in the UK was 14%.
| Full-Time Employee | 91 |
| Retired | 91 |
| Part-Time Employee | 46 |
| Self-Employed | 26 |
| Other | 6 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 6 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 6 |
| Unemployed | 6 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 2 |
| Looking after home or family | 0 |
| Human health and social work activities | 27 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 24 |
| Education | 21 |
| Manufacturing | 18 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 15 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 13 |
| Other | 5 |
| Construction | 5 |
| Information and communication | 5 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 3 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 3 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 2 |
| Electricity, gas, steam and air conditioning supply | 2 |
| Transport and storage | 2 |
| Real estate activities | 1 |
| 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 | 2,403 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 | 4,996 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Oakwood Primary Academy Pendeen Crescent , Southway PL6 6QS | 3out of 4 | 509 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Beechwood Primary Academy 31 Rockfield Avenue , Southway PL6 6DX | 3out of 4 | 888 yd | Academy converter | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Widewell Primary Academy Lulworth Drive , Roborough PL6 7ER | 3out of 4 | 973 yd | Academy converter | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Whitleigh Community Primary School Lancaster Gardens , Whitleigh PL5 4AA | 3out of 4 | 1,752 yd | Foundation school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| St Matthew's Church of England Primary and Nursery Academy 1 Peregrine Road , PL6 5FN | 2out of 4 | 1,777 yd | Academy sponsor led | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Notre Dame RC School Looseleigh Lane , Derriford PL6 5HN | 3out of 4 | 626 yd | Academy converter | No | Girls | More About School |
| Sir John Hunt Community Sports College Lancaster Gardens , Whitleigh PL5 4AA | 2out of 4 | 1,910 yd | Foundation school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Tor Bridge High Miller Way , Estover PL6 8UN | 3out of 4 | 2,373 yd | Academy converter | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| St Boniface's RC College 21 Boniface Lane , Crownhill PL5 3AG | 1out of 4 | 2,647 yd | Academy sponsor led | No | Boys | More About School |
| Eggbuckland Community College Westcott Close , Eggbuckland PL6 5YB | 3out of 4 | 3,048 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| College of St Mark & St John Derriford Road , PL6 8BH | - not rated | 1,026 yd | Higher education institutions | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Woodlands School Woodview Learning Community , Picklecombe Drive PL6 5ES | 3out of 4 | 1,445 yd | Foundation special school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Cann Bridge School Miller Way , Estover PL6 8UN | 3out of 4 | 2,338 yd | Community special school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Courtlands School Widey Lane , Crownhill PL6 5JS | 3out of 4 | 2,761 yd | Academy special converter | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Brook Green Centre for Learning Bodmin Road , Whitleigh PL5 4DZ | 4out of 4 | 2,830 yd | Community special school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
School statistics for this postcode are based on Ofsted rankings.
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Oasis | Derriford United Reformed Church, Powisland Drive | 171 yd | |
| Compass at The Grand Stand | College Of St Mark And St John, Derriford Road | 598 yd | |
| Nuffield Health Devonshire | 10 Plymbridge Lane | 740 yd | |
| 1440 Compass | UTC Aerospace Systems, Clittaford Road | 907 yd | |
| KFC | 227 Tavistock Road | 1,011 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| The Toby Carvery | George Hotel, 399 Tavistock Road | 783 yd | |
| Jack Rabbit | The Jack Rabbit, 8 Bracken Lane | 783 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Derriford Chinese Takeaway | 79A Upland Drive | 396 yd | |
| Southway Charcoal Grill | 321 Southway Drive | 709 yd | |
| Southway Chinese Takeaway | 347 Southway Drive | 754 yd | |
| Southway Pizza | 329 Southway Drive | 754 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Aldi | 2 Flamborough Road | 711 yd | |
| Marks & Spencer Simply Foods | Unit 4, Crownhill Retail Park | 1,011 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Plymouth College (Delgany Sports Ground) DELGANY VIEW | grass pitches | 369 yd |
| Notre Dame Roman Catholic School LOOSELEIGH LANE | grass pitches | 574 yd |
| Langley Junior (Closed) Pendeen Crescent | grass pitches | 575 yd |
| Nuffield Health (Devonshire) PLYMBRIDGE LANE | health and fitness suite, indoor tennis centre, squash courts, swimming pool, tennis courts | 752 yd |
| Marjon Sport Centre DERRIFORD ROAD | artificial grass pitch, grass pitches, health and fitness suite, squash courts, swimming pool, tennis courts | 891 yd |
| Widewell Primary Academy LULWORTH DRIVE | grass pitches | 979 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 | 150 Mbit/s |
| Average download speed | 218.7 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 600 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 600 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 15 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 18.5 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 40 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.