Fleetwood Gardens is in Plymouth and in City Of Plymouth district. PL6 6FA is located in the Southway electoral ward, within the English Parliamentary constituency of Plymouth, Moor View. This postcode has been in use since 2009-08-01.
StreetScan combines information about Fleetwood Gardens, Plymouth, PL6 6FA and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: PL6 6FB, PL6 6BJ, PL6 6FD, PL6 6DF, PL6 6HD, PL6 6HF, PL6 6HG, PL6 6HE, PL6 6HB.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. The local area around PL6 6FA is generally consistent with those figures, having a male population of 48.6%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Female | 51.2% | 51.4% | 0.2% | 51.0% | 0.4% |
| Male | 48.8% | 48.6% | -0.2% | 49.0% | -0.4% |
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 6FA, a significant portion of the population is single, making up 48.3% 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 | 42.4% | 48.3% | 5.9% | 37.9% | 10.4% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 37.2% | 32.8% | -4.4% | 44.2% | -11.4% |
| Married: Same sex | 0% | 0.7% | 0.7% | 0.3% | 0.4% |
| Separated | 6.4% | 3.8% | -2.6% | 2.2% | 1.6% |
| Divorced | 11% | 11% | 0.0% | 9.1% | 1.9% |
| Widowed | 2.9% | 3.4% | 0.5% | 6.1% | -2.7% |
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 (87.6%) 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 | 60.3% | 55.2% | -5.1% | 48.4% | 6.8% |
| Good health | 29.8% | 32.4% | 2.6% | 33.6% | -1.2% |
| Fair health | 6.7% | 9.9% | 3.2% | 12.7% | -2.8% |
| Bad health | 2.8% | 1.9% | -0.9% | 4.0% | -2.1% |
| Very bad health | 0.4% | 0.7% | 0.3% | 1.2% | -0.5% |
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 | 12.8% | 11.7% | -1.1% | 18.2% | -6.5% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 17.4% | 9.3% | -8.1% | 9.6% | -0.3% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 16.3% | 15.9% | -0.4% | 13.4% | 2.5% |
| Apprenticeship | 4.1% | 5.5% | 1.4% | 5.3% | 0.2% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 18.6% | 27.9% | 9.3% | 16.9% | 11.0% |
| Degree or Similar | 26.2% | 29.3% | 3.1% | 33.8% | -4.5% |
| Other | 4.7% | 0.3% | -4.4% | 2.8% | -2.5% |
In this area, the population is predominantly white, with 95.3% 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) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Indian | 1.2% | 0% | -1.2% | 3.1% | -3.1% |
| Other Asian | 0.4% | 0.9% | 0.5% | 1.6% | -0.7% |
| Black African | 0.8% | 0% | -0.8% | 2.5% | -2.5% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 2% | 0.5% | -1.5% | 0.8% | -0.3% |
| Mixed White and Caribbean | 0% | 1.4% | 1.4% | 0.9% | 0.5% |
| White | 94% | 95.3% | 1.3% | 81.4% | 13.9% |
| Arab | 1.6% | 1.6% | 0.0% | 0.6% | 1.0% |
| Other | 0% | 0.2% | 0.2% | 1.6% | -1.4% |
In this area, 95.1% 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 | 94.8% | 95.1% | 0.3% | 83.2% | 11.9% |
| European Union | 1.2% | 2.6% | 1.4% | 6.1% | -3.5% |
| Africa | 1.2% | 0.5% | -0.7% | 2.7% | -2.2% |
| Middle East and Asia | 2.4% | 1.9% | -0.5% | 5.6% | -3.7% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 0.4% | 0% | -0.4% | 1.3% | -1.3% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 94.8% | 94.8% | 0.0% | 83.2% | 11.6% |
| 10+ Years | 0% | 2.8% | 2.8% | 9.8% | -7.0% |
| 5-10 Years | 0.8% | 1.6% | 0.8% | 2.9% | -1.3% |
| 2-5 Years | 1.6% | 0.7% | -0.9% | 2.2% | -1.5% |
| Less than 2 years | 2.8% | 0% | -2.8% | 1.9% | -1.9% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 77.6% | 76.7% | 0.9% |
| France | 0.9% | 0.3% | 0.6% |
| Poland | 0.9% | 1.3% | -0.4% |
| No passport held | 20.5% | 13.5% | 7.0% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 55.6% | 37.2% | 18.4% |
| Christian | 36.6% | 46.2% | -9.6% |
| Buddhist | 0.7% | 0.5% | 0.2% |
| Hindu | 0.7% | 1.7% | -1.0% |
| Muslim | 1.2% | 6.5% | -5.3% |
| Not answered | 5.2% | 6.0% | -0.8% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Fleetwood Gardens was 74.5 per 1,000 residents, which is 25.0% lower than the Budshead average. The most reported crime type was Violence and sexual offences.
Fleetwood Gardens has the 58th highest crime rate of 145 local areas in Budshead and the 373rd highest crime rate of 837 local areas in Plymouth .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 45.1 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been falling year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has fallen by about -60.6%.

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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 34 Fleetwood Gardens, Plymouth, City Of Plymouth Terraced, an established residential building | £185,000 | 2025-03-20 | £191,777 |
| 36 Fleetwood Gardens, Plymouth, City Of Plymouth Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £248,911 | 2023-06-26 | £268,353 |
| 52 Fleetwood Gardens, Plymouth, City Of Plymouth Terraced, an established residential building | £212,000 | 2023-06-23 | £229,539 |
| 26 Fleetwood Gardens, Plymouth, City Of Plymouth Terraced, an established residential building | £105,000 | 2023-02-03 | £111,723 |
| 14 Fleetwood Gardens, Plymouth, City Of Plymouth Terraced, an established residential building | £215,000 | 2022-10-26 | £223,762 |
PL6 6FA area has a low unemployment rate. According to Census 2021, 3% 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 student residents living in PL6 6FA area is much higher than the country's average. Usually places with high percentage of students are near Universities and near entertainment places.
| Full-Time Employee | 132 |
| Part-Time Employee | 37 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 21 |
| Retired | 19 |
| Self-Employed | 18 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 16 |
| Looking after home or family | 16 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 13 |
| Other | 11 |
| Unemployed | 8 |
| Education | 24 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 21 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 16 |
| Human health and social work activities | 15 |
| Manufacturing | 10 |
| Construction | 9 |
| Other | 6 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 5 |
| Transport and storage | 5 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 4 |
| Electricity, gas, steam and air conditioning supply | 3 |
| Information and communication | 3 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 3 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 2 |
| Real estate activities | 1 |
| Water supply; sewerage, waste management and remediation 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 | 3,200 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Langley Community Infants' School Pendeen Crescent , Southway PL6 6QS | - not rated | 425 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Langley Junior School Pendeen Crescent , Southway PL6 6QS | - not rated | 445 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Oakwood Primary School Pendeen Crescent , Southway PL6 6QS | - not rated | 445 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Oakwood Primary Academy Pendeen Crescent , Southway PL6 6QS | - not rated | 445 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Widewell Primary School Lulworth Drive , Roborough PL6 7ER | - not rated | 565 yd | Foundation school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Southway Community College Rockfield Avenue , Southway PL6 6DY | - not rated | 955 yd | Community school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Notre Dame RC School Looseleigh Lane , Derriford PL6 5HN | 3out of 4 | 1,434 yd | Academy converter | No | Girls | More About School |
| Notre Dame RC School Looseleigh Lane , Derriford PL6 5HN | - not rated | 1,434 yd | Voluntary aided school | No | Girls | More About School |
| Plymouth Studio School Derriford Road , PL6 8BH | - not rated | 2,044 yd | Studio schools | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Widey High School for Boys Widey Lane , Crownhill PL6 5JT | - not rated | 2,107 yd | Community school | Not Applicable | Boys | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| University of St Mark & St John Derriford Road , PL6 8BH | - not rated | 1,741 yd | Higher education institutions | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Woodlands School Woodview Learning Community , Picklecombe Drive PL6 5ES | 3out of 4 | 1,926 yd | Foundation special school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Plymouth Hospital & Outreach School Greenfields , C/O Estover Primary School PL6 8UJ | - not rated | 2,094 yd | Community special school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Plymouth Tuition Service: Young Parent's Centre Lancaster Gardens , Whitleigh PL5 4AA | - not rated | 2,453 yd | Pupil referral unit | Not Applicable | Girls | More About School |
| Cann Bridge School 23 Eden Valley Gardens , Estover PL6 8EE | - not rated | 3,117 yd | Community special school | Yes | 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 | 231 yd | |
| Tesco Family Dining | 2 Woolwell Crescent | 1,058 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| The Toby Carvery | George Hotel, 399 Tavistock Road | 888 yd | |
| Falstaff | The Falstaff, 75 Clittaford Road | 1,093 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Southway Chinese Takeaway | 347 Southway Drive | 465 yd | |
| Southway Pizza | 329 Southway Drive | 465 yd | |
| Southway Charcoal Grill | 321 Southway Drive | 516 yd | |
| Chulo House Indian and Nepalese | 177 Clittaford Road | 734 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Aldi | 2 Flamborough Road | 381 yd | |
| Lidl UK GmbH | Towerfield Drive | 1,058 yd | |
| Tesco | 2 Woolwell Crescent | 1,058 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Langley Junior (Closed) Pendeen Crescent | grass pitches | 448 yd |
| Widewell Primary Academy LULWORTH DRIVE | grass pitches | 524 yd |
| Tamerton Foliot Football Club Belliver Way | grass pitches | 622 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 | 35.2 Mbit/s |
| Average download speed | 49.1 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 160 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 160 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 7 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 9.3 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 30 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.