Copleston Road is in Plymouth and in City Of Plymouth district. PL6 6RS 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 Copleston Road, Plymouth, PL6 6RS and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: PL6 6RR, PL6 6RY, PL6 5EU, PL6 6QA, PL6 6RT, PL6 6RU, PL6 6QB, PL6 6RX, PL6 5BN.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. However, the area surrounding PL6 6RS, has a female population slightly higher than UK average, with 53.9% 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 | 52.4% | 53.9% | 1.5% | 51.0% | 2.9% |
| Male | 47.6% | 46.1% | -1.5% | 49.0% | -2.9% |
Across the UK, the average relationship status breakdown is roughly 44% married, 38% single, 9% divorced, 6% widowed, and 2% separated.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Single | 28.1% | 36.1% | 8.0% | 37.9% | -1.8% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 44.8% | 41.6% | -3.2% | 44.2% | -2.6% |
| Married: Same sex | 0% | 0.5% | 0.5% | 0.3% | 0.2% |
| Separated | 2.7% | 3.7% | 1.0% | 2.2% | 1.5% |
| Divorced | 9.5% | 10% | 0.5% | 9.1% | 0.9% |
| Widowed | 14.9% | 8.2% | -6.7% | 6.1% | 2.1% |
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 | 40.4% | 43.5% | 3.1% | 48.4% | -4.9% |
| Good health | 30.7% | 34.6% | 3.9% | 33.6% | 1.0% |
| Fair health | 19.1% | 14.5% | -4.6% | 12.7% | 1.8% |
| Bad health | 7.1% | 4.9% | -2.2% | 4.0% | 0.9% |
| Very bad health | 2.6% | 2.5% | -0.1% | 1.2% | 1.3% |
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 | 33.9% | 16.1% | -17.8% | 18.2% | -2.1% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 16.3% | 11.5% | -4.8% | 9.6% | 1.9% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 20.8% | 18.4% | -2.4% | 13.4% | 5.0% |
| Apprenticeship | 8.1% | 9.2% | 1.1% | 5.3% | 3.9% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 7.2% | 18.9% | 11.7% | 16.9% | 2.0% |
| Degree or Similar | 13.1% | 23% | 9.9% | 33.8% | -10.8% |
| Other | 0.5% | 2.8% | 2.3% | 2.8% | 0.0% |
In this area, the population is predominantly white, with 92.2% 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 | 0.7% | 0% | -0.7% | 3.1% | -3.1% |
| Other Asian | 0% | 1.8% | 1.8% | 1.6% | 0.2% |
| Black African | 0% | 1.1% | 1.1% | 2.5% | -1.4% |
| Black Caribbean | 0% | 0.4% | 0.4% | 1.0% | -0.6% |
| Other Black | 0% | 0.4% | 0.4% | 0.5% | -0.1% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 0.4% | 0% | -0.4% | 0.8% | -0.8% |
| Mixed White and Caribbean | 0% | 0.7% | 0.7% | 0.9% | -0.2% |
| Mixed Other | 0.7% | 1.4% | 0.7% | 0.8% | 0.6% |
| White | 98.1% | 92.2% | -5.9% | 81.4% | 10.8% |
| Arab | 0% | 1.8% | 1.8% | 0.6% | 1.2% |
| Other | 0% | 0.4% | 0.4% | 1.6% | -1.2% |
In this area, 91.2% 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% | 91.2% | -2.8% | 83.2% | 8.0% |
| European Union | 3% | 2.5% | -0.5% | 6.1% | -3.6% |
| Rest of Europe | 0% | 1.1% | 1.1% | 0.8% | 0.3% |
| Africa | 0.4% | 1.8% | 1.4% | 2.7% | -0.9% |
| Middle East and Asia | 1.9% | 2.8% | 0.9% | 5.6% | -2.8% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 0.4% | 0% | -0.4% | 1.3% | -1.3% |
| Oceania | 0% | 0.7% | 0.7% | 0.3% | 0.4% |
| British Overseas | 0.4% | 0% | -0.4% | 0.0% | 0.0% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 94% | 91.8% | -2.2% | 83.2% | 8.6% |
| 10+ Years | 2.2% | 5.3% | 3.1% | 9.8% | -4.5% |
| 5-10 Years | 0% | 0.7% | 0.7% | 2.9% | -2.2% |
| 2-5 Years | 0.4% | 0.7% | 0.3% | 2.2% | -1.5% |
| Less than 2 years | 3.4% | 1.4% | -2.0% | 1.9% | -0.5% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 69.1% | 76.7% | -7.6% |
| South and Eastern Africa | 0.4% | 0.2% | 0.2% |
| Southern Asia | 1.1% | 1.2% | -0.1% |
| No passport held | 29.4% | 13.5% | 15.9% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 47.5% | 37.2% | 10.3% |
| Christian | 39.4% | 46.2% | -6.8% |
| Buddhist | 1.8% | 0.5% | 1.3% |
| Muslim | 1.8% | 6.5% | -4.7% |
| Other religion | 1.4% | 0.6% | 0.8% |
| Not answered | 8.2% | 6.0% | 2.2% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Copleston Road was 47.6 per 1,000 residents, which is 52.0% lower than the Budshead average. The most reported crime type was Anti-social behaviour.
Copleston Road has the 56th lowest crime rate of 145 local areas in Budshead and the 324th lowest crime rate of 837 local areas in Plymouth .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 23.8 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been rising year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has fallen by about -65.2%.

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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 22 Copleston Road, Plymouth, City Of Plymouth Terraced, an established residential building | £185,000 | 2024-02-23 | £200,305 |
| 36 Copleston Road, Plymouth, City Of Plymouth Terraced, an established residential building | £163,000 | 2020-07-10 | £215,209 |
| 36 Copleston Road, Plymouth, City Of Plymouth Terraced, an established residential building | £112,000 | 2016-08-10 | £160,856 |
| 22 Copleston Road, Plymouth, City Of Plymouth Terraced, an established residential building | £137,000 | 2015-08-28 | £204,913 |
| 22 Copleston Road, Plymouth, City Of Plymouth Terraced, an established residential building | £115,000 | 2005-10-21 | £204,423 |
PL6 6RS 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.
| Full-Time Employee | 73 |
| Retired | 42 |
| Part-Time Employee | 35 |
| Looking after home or family | 16 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 15 |
| Self-Employed | 14 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 10 |
| Other | 8 |
| Unemployed | 6 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 0 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 20 |
| Human health and social work activities | 19 |
| Manufacturing | 14 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 11 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 10 |
| Transport and storage | 9 |
| Construction | 6 |
| Education | 6 |
| Other | 3 |
| Water supply; sewerage, waste management and remediation activities | 3 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 2 |
| Information and communication | 1 |
| Accommodation and food service 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 | 3,467 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 | 3,782 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Whitleigh Community Primary School Lancaster Gardens , Whitleigh PL5 4AA | 3out of 4 | 516 yd | Foundation school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Whitleigh Junior School Lancaster Gardens , Whitleigh PL5 4AA | - not rated | 516 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Whitleigh Infants' School Lancaster Gardens , Whitleigh PL5 4AA | - not rated | 516 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Tamerton Vale Primary School Rolston Close , Southway PL6 6PE | - not rated | 542 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Southway Primary School Bampfylde Way , Southway PL6 6SR | - not rated | 586 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sir John Hunt Community Sports College Lancaster Gardens , Whitleigh PL5 4AA | 3out of 4 | 471 yd | Foundation school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Southway Community College Rockfield Avenue , Southway PL6 6DY | - not rated | 998 yd | Community school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Notre Dame RC School Looseleigh Lane , Derriford PL6 5HN | 3out of 4 | 1,118 yd | Academy converter | No | Girls | More About School |
| Notre Dame RC School Looseleigh Lane , Derriford PL6 5HN | - not rated | 1,118 yd | Voluntary aided school | No | Girls | More About School |
| Widey High School for Boys Widey Lane , Crownhill PL6 5JT | - not rated | 1,219 yd | Community school | Not Applicable | Boys | 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 | 253 yd | Foundation special school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Plymouth Tuition Service: Young Parent's Centre Lancaster Gardens , Whitleigh PL5 4AA | - not rated | 581 yd | Pupil referral unit | Not Applicable | Girls | More About School |
| Brook Green Centre for Learning Bodmin Road , Whitleigh PL5 4DZ | - not rated | 1,277 yd | Community special school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Plymouth Hospital & Outreach School Greenfields , C/O Estover Primary School PL6 8UJ | - not rated | 2,275 yd | Community special school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Mill Ford School Rochford Crescent , Ernesettle PL5 2PY | 4out of 4 | 2,302 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Porkies Cafe | 49 Whitleigh Green | 792 yd | |
| Hands2gether | Christian Mill, Unit 90 Tamerton Foliot Road | 1,023 yd | |
| 123 Jump Ltd | Christian Mill, Tamerton Foliot Road | 1,023 yd | |
| Just Imagine | (First Floor) Unit 2-22, Christian Mill, Tamerton Foliot Road | 1,037 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Falstaff | The Falstaff, 75 Clittaford Road | 887 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Whitleigh Green Fish & Chips | 47 Whitleigh Green | 792 yd | |
| Mill Snacks | Unit 3, Christian Mill, Tamerton Foliot Road | 1,037 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Wood View Learning Community LANCASTER GARDENS | grass pitches, health and fitness suite | 536 yd |
| Beechwood Primary School (Closed) Bampfylde Way | grass pitches | 591 yd |
| Bond Street Bond Street | grass pitches | 709 yd |
| Morgan'S Wellbeing Centre (Plymouth) CHRISTIAN MILL CHRISTIAN MILL TAMERTON FOLIOT ROAD | health and fitness suite | 1,034 yd |
| Aylesbury Crescent Taunton Avenue | grass pitches | 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 | 90 Mbit/s |
| Average download speed | 263.6 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 1000 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 1000 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 15 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 31.9 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 115 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.