Lizard Close is in Plymouth and in Plymouth district. PL6 6EX is located in the Southway 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 Lizard Close, Plymouth, PL6 6EX and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: PL6 6EY, PL6 6EZ, PL6 6HA, PL6 6EP, PL6 6ES, PL6 6EW, PL6 6ET, PL6 6ER, PL6 6HE.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. However, the area surrounding PL6 6EX, has a female population slightly higher than UK average, with 52.8% 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 | 50.4% | 52.8% | 2.4% | 51.0% | 1.8% |
| Male | 49.6% | 47.2% | -2.4% | 49.0% | -1.8% |
Across the UK, the average relationship status breakdown is roughly 44% married, 38% single, 9% divorced, 6% widowed, and 2% separated.
In the immediate area around PL6 6EX, a significant portion of the population is single, making up 43.6% 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 | 36.7% | 43.6% | 6.9% | 37.9% | 5.7% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 41.2% | 37.4% | -3.8% | 44.2% | -6.8% |
| Separated | 3.4% | 1.1% | -2.3% | 2.2% | -1.1% |
| Divorced | 11.6% | 10.3% | -1.3% | 9.1% | 1.2% |
| Widowed | 7.1% | 7.7% | 0.6% | 6.1% | 1.6% |
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 | 43.9% | 40.4% | -3.5% | 48.4% | -8.0% |
| Good health | 35.4% | 36.9% | 1.5% | 33.6% | 3.3% |
| Fair health | 13.6% | 16.4% | 2.8% | 12.7% | 3.7% |
| Bad health | 5.4% | 4.6% | -0.8% | 4.0% | 0.6% |
| Very bad health | 1.7% | 1.6% | -0.1% | 1.2% | 0.4% |
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.
In the area around PL6 6EX this area, 29.4% of residents have no qualifications. This is significantly higher than the UK average of 18.2%. This area stands out for its low percentage of residents with higher education degree. The UK average is 33.8%, while in this area it is 13.6%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| No qualifications | 33.3% | 29.4% | -3.9% | 18.2% | 11.2% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 15.4% | 13.2% | -2.2% | 9.6% | 3.6% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 18.7% | 18.4% | -0.3% | 13.4% | 5.0% |
| Apprenticeship | 7.1% | 6.3% | -0.8% | 5.3% | 1.0% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 10.5% | 15.8% | 5.3% | 16.9% | -1.1% |
| Degree or Similar | 10.1% | 13.6% | 3.5% | 33.8% | -20.2% |
| Other | 4.9% | 3.3% | -1.6% | 2.8% | 0.5% |
In this area, the population is predominantly white, with 97% 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 | 0.3% | 0% | -0.3% | 0.7% | -0.7% |
| Indian | 0% | 0.5% | 0.5% | 3.1% | -2.6% |
| Pakistani | 0.3% | 0% | -0.3% | 2.7% | -2.7% |
| Other Asian | 0.6% | 0.5% | -0.1% | 1.6% | -1.1% |
| Black African | 0.3% | 1.3% | 1.0% | 2.5% | -1.2% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 0.6% | 0.5% | -0.1% | 0.8% | -0.3% |
| White | 96.6% | 97% | 0.4% | 81.4% | 15.6% |
| Arab | 1.4% | 0% | -1.4% | 0.6% | -0.6% |
In this area, 97% 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 | 95.8% | 97% | 1.2% | 83.2% | 13.8% |
| European Union | 0.3% | 0.8% | 0.5% | 6.1% | -5.3% |
| Africa | 0.6% | 1.4% | 0.8% | 2.7% | -1.3% |
| Middle East and Asia | 3.1% | 0.8% | -2.3% | 5.6% | -4.8% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 0.3% | 0% | -0.3% | 1.3% | -1.3% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 95.2% | 96.8% | 1.6% | 83.2% | 13.6% |
| 10+ Years | 0.3% | 3% | 2.7% | 9.8% | -6.8% |
| 5-10 Years | 0.6% | 0% | -0.6% | 2.9% | -2.9% |
| 2-5 Years | 2.3% | 0% | -2.3% | 2.2% | -2.2% |
| Less than 2 years | 1.7% | 0.3% | -1.4% | 1.9% | -1.6% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 65.4% | 76.7% | -11.3% |
| Ireland | 0.3% | 0.6% | -0.3% |
| No passport held | 34.3% | 13.5% | 20.8% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 61.7% | 37.2% | 24.5% |
| Christian | 31.8% | 46.2% | -14.4% |
| Buddhist | 0.3% | 0.5% | -0.2% |
| Hindu | 0.3% | 1.7% | -1.4% |
| Other religion | 1.3% | 0.6% | 0.7% |
| Not answered | 4.6% | 6.0% | -1.4% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Lizard Close was 111.4 per 1,000 residents, which is 15.0% higher than the Budshead average. The most reported crime type was Violence and sexual offences.
Lizard Close has the 36th highest crime rate of 144 local areas in Budshead and the 264th highest crime rate of 839 local areas in Plymouth .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 81.5 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been falling year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has fallen by about -28.5%.

Households in this area have a slightly lower level of wealth to the average household in England and Wales. 69% of analyzed areas in England and Wales have higher average household annual income than this area.

| Address | Sale Price | Sale Date | Price Estimate 2025 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 24 Lizard Close, Plymouth, City Of Plymouth Terraced, an established residential building | £195,000 | 2025-06-20 | £196,324 |
| 23 Lizard Close, Plymouth, City Of Plymouth Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £90,000 | 2021-03-31 | £101,775 |
| 18 Lizard Close, Plymouth, City Of Plymouth Terraced, an established residential building | £135,000 | 2019-12-16 | £180,813 |
| 23 Lizard Close, Plymouth, City Of Plymouth Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £79,950 | 2017-05-19 | £98,111 |
| 24 Lizard Close, Plymouth, City Of Plymouth Terraced, an established residential building | £110,000 | 2015-12-14 | £161,044 |
| Full-Time Employee | 94 |
| Retired | 52 |
| Part-Time Employee | 31 |
| Looking after home or family | 20 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 17 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 14 |
| Self-Employed | 13 |
| Other | 12 |
| Unemployed | 11 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 9 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 31 |
| Construction | 16 |
| Human health and social work activities | 16 |
| Manufacturing | 15 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 11 |
| Transport and storage | 11 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 10 |
| Education | 10 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 9 |
| Other | 3 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 2 |
| Information and communication | 2 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 2 |
| Mining and quarrying | 1 |
| 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 | 3,487 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 | 726 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Beechwood Primary Academy 31 Rockfield Avenue , Southway PL6 6DX | 3out of 4 | 741 yd | Academy converter | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Widewell Primary Academy Lulworth Drive , Roborough PL6 7ER | 3out of 4 | 991 yd | Academy converter | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Mary Dean's CofE Primary School Mary Dean Avenue , Tamerton Foliot PL5 4LS | 3out of 4 | 1,961 yd | Voluntary controlled school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Bickleigh Down Church of England Primary School School Drive , Woolwell PL6 7JW | 3out of 4 | 2,046 yd | Voluntary aided school | No | 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 | 1,449 yd | Academy converter | No | Girls | More About School |
| Sir John Hunt Community Sports College Lancaster Gardens , Whitleigh PL5 4AA | 2out of 4 | 2,159 yd | Foundation school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Tor Bridge High Miller Way , Estover PL6 8UN | 3out of 4 | 3,442 yd | Academy converter | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| St Boniface's RC College 21 Boniface Lane , Crownhill PL5 3AG | 1out of 4 | 3,454 yd | Academy sponsor led | No | Boys | More About School |
| Eggbuckland Community College Westcott Close , Eggbuckland PL6 5YB | 3out of 4 | 4,059 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Woodlands School Woodview Learning Community , Picklecombe Drive PL6 5ES | 3out of 4 | 1,728 yd | Foundation special school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| College of St Mark & St John Derriford Road , PL6 8BH | - not rated | 2,048 yd | Higher education institutions | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Brook Green Centre for Learning Bodmin Road , Whitleigh PL5 4DZ | 4out of 4 | 2,912 yd | Community special school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Cann Bridge School Miller Way , Estover PL6 8UN | 3out of 4 | 3,413 yd | Community special school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Courtlands School Widey Lane , Crownhill PL6 5JS | 3out of 4 | 3,722 yd | Academy special converter | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
School statistics for this postcode are based on Ofsted rankings.
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1440 Compass | UTC Aerospace Systems, Clittaford Road | 550 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Falstaff | The Falstaff, 75 Clittaford Road | 817 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Southway Chinese Takeaway | 347 Southway Drive | 379 yd | |
| Southway Pizza | 329 Southway Drive | 379 yd | |
| Southway Charcoal Grill | 321 Southway Drive | 435 yd | |
| Chulo House Indian and Nepalese | 177 Clittaford Road | 438 yd | |
| Derriford Chinese Takeaway | 79A Upland Drive | 1,070 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Aldi | 2 Flamborough Road | 403 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Langley Junior (Closed) Pendeen Crescent | grass pitches | 618 yd |
| Tamerton Foliot Football Club Belliver Way | grass pitches | 807 yd |
| Widewell Primary Academy LULWORTH DRIVE | grass pitches | 854 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 | 54.9 Mbit/s |
| Average download speed | 109.5 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 500 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 500 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 10 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 13.5 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 35 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.