Hessary Drive is in Plymouth and in Plymouth district. PL6 7DQ 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 Hessary Drive, Plymouth, PL6 7DQ and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: PL6 7DF, PL6 7DG, PL6 7DP, PL6 7DE, PL6 7AY, PL6 7AZ, PL6 7EU, PL6 7PD, PL6 7ET.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. The local area around PL6 7DQ is generally consistent with those figures, having a male population of 49%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Female | 51.8% | 51% | -0.8% | 51.0% | 0.0% |
| Male | 48.2% | 49% | 0.8% | 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.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Single | 24.2% | 32.3% | 8.1% | 37.9% | -5.6% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 57.6% | 43.8% | -13.8% | 44.2% | -0.4% |
| Married: Same sex | 0% | 0.9% | 0.9% | 0.3% | 0.6% |
| Separated | 2.1% | 4.7% | 2.6% | 2.2% | 2.5% |
| Divorced | 9.7% | 11.5% | 1.8% | 9.1% | 2.4% |
| Widowed | 6.4% | 6.8% | 0.4% | 6.1% | 0.7% |
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.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Very good health | 43.3% | 46.8% | 3.5% | 48.4% | -1.6% |
| Good health | 34.9% | 33% | -1.9% | 33.6% | -0.6% |
| Fair health | 15% | 13.5% | -1.5% | 12.7% | 0.8% |
| Bad health | 6.2% | 6.1% | -0.1% | 4.0% | 2.1% |
| Very bad health | 0.7% | 0.6% | -0.1% | 1.2% | -0.6% |
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 low percentage of residents with higher education degree. The UK average is 33.8%, while in this area it is 17.7%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| No qualifications | 33.9% | 23.6% | -10.3% | 18.2% | 5.4% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 10.6% | 11% | 0.4% | 9.6% | 1.4% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 17.8% | 16.5% | -1.3% | 13.4% | 3.1% |
| Apprenticeship | 5.9% | 8.9% | 3.0% | 5.3% | 3.6% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 11% | 21.5% | 10.5% | 16.9% | 4.6% |
| Degree or Similar | 15.7% | 17.7% | 2.0% | 33.8% | -16.1% |
| Other | 5.1% | 0.8% | -4.3% | 2.8% | -2.0% |
In this area, the population is predominantly white, with 96.5% 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% | 0.3% | 0.3% | 3.1% | -2.8% |
| Other Asian | 1% | 0.6% | -0.4% | 1.6% | -1.0% |
| Black African | 1% | 0% | -1.0% | 2.5% | -2.5% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 1% | 1.6% | 0.6% | 0.8% | 0.8% |
| Mixed Other | 0% | 0.6% | 0.6% | 0.8% | -0.2% |
| White | 95.4% | 96.5% | 1.1% | 81.4% | 15.1% |
| Arab | 1.6% | 0% | -1.6% | 0.6% | -0.6% |
| Other | 0% | 0.3% | 0.3% | 1.6% | -1.3% |
In this area, 93.6% 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 | 92.8% | 93.6% | 0.8% | 83.2% | 10.4% |
| European Union | 2.9% | 4.1% | 1.2% | 6.1% | -2.0% |
| Rest of Europe | 0.3% | 0% | -0.3% | 0.8% | -0.8% |
| Africa | 1.6% | 0% | -1.6% | 2.7% | -2.7% |
| Middle East and Asia | 2% | 1.6% | -0.4% | 5.6% | -4.0% |
| 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% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 92.2% | 93.9% | 1.7% | 83.2% | 10.7% |
| 10+ Years | 0.3% | 4.8% | 4.5% | 9.8% | -5.0% |
| 5-10 Years | 1.3% | 0.3% | -1.0% | 2.9% | -2.6% |
| 2-5 Years | 0.7% | 1% | 0.3% | 2.2% | -1.2% |
| Less than 2 years | 5.5% | 0% | -5.5% | 1.9% | -1.9% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 72.5% | 76.7% | -4.2% |
| Ireland | 1% | 0.6% | 0.4% |
| Spain | 0.3% | 0.4% | -0.1% |
| Poland | 0.6% | 1.3% | -0.7% |
| Other EU countries | 0.3% | 1.5% | -1.2% |
| Middle East | 0.3% | 0.1% | 0.2% |
| Southern Asia | 0.3% | 1.2% | -0.9% |
| South-East Asia | 0.6% | 0.2% | 0.4% |
| Central and South America | 0.3% | 0.2% | 0.1% |
| No passport held | 23.6% | 13.5% | 10.1% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 47.6% | 37.2% | 10.4% |
| Christian | 46% | 46.2% | -0.2% |
| Jewish | 0.3% | 0.5% | -0.2% |
| Muslim | 0.6% | 6.5% | -5.9% |
| Not answered | 5.5% | 6.0% | -0.5% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Hessary Drive was 54.8 per 1,000 residents, which is 43.4% lower than the Budshead average. The most reported crime type was Violence and sexual offences.
Hessary Drive has the 67th lowest crime rate of 144 local areas in Budshead and the 361st lowest crime rate of 839 local areas in Plymouth .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 49.6 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been rising year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has fallen by about -21.3%.

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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 78 Hessary Drive, Plymouth, City Of Plymouth Terraced, an established residential building | £195,000 | 2025-01-31 | £202,208 |
| 111 Hessary Drive, Plymouth, City Of Plymouth Terraced, an established residential building | £190,000 | 2023-10-02 | £202,901 |
| 99 Hessary Drive, Plymouth, City Of Plymouth Terraced, an established residential building | £180,000 | 2023-09-21 | £190,265 |
| 76 Hessary Drive, Plymouth, City Of Plymouth Terraced, an established residential building | £210,000 | 2023-09-15 | £221,976 |
| 106 Hessary Drive, Plymouth, City Of Plymouth Terraced, an established residential building | £155,000 | 2023-07-19 | £165,015 |
PL6 7DQ 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 | 78 |
| Retired | 50 |
| Part-Time Employee | 40 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 17 |
| Looking after home or family | 11 |
| Other | 9 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 9 |
| Self-Employed | 8 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 8 |
| Unemployed | 6 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 24 |
| Transport and storage | 18 |
| Manufacturing | 17 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 17 |
| Human health and social work activities | 15 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 14 |
| Education | 11 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 9 |
| Construction | 9 |
| Information and communication | 3 |
| Other | 2 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 2 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 2 |
| Real estate activities | 1 |
| Agriculture, forestry and fishing | 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 | 3,656 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Widewell Primary Academy Lulworth Drive , Roborough PL6 7ER | 3out of 4 | 899 yd | Academy converter | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Bickleigh Down Church of England Primary School School Drive , Woolwell PL6 7JW | 3out of 4 | 1,124 yd | Voluntary aided school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Oakwood Primary Academy Pendeen Crescent , Southway PL6 6QS | 3out of 4 | 1,355 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Beechwood Primary Academy 31 Rockfield Avenue , Southway PL6 6DX | 3out of 4 | 2,011 yd | Academy converter | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Thornbury Primary School Miller Way , Estover PL6 8UL | 3out of 4 | 2,860 yd | Academy converter | 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 | 2,424 yd | Academy converter | No | Girls | More About School |
| Sir John Hunt Community Sports College Lancaster Gardens , Whitleigh PL5 4AA | 2out of 4 | 3,440 yd | Foundation school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Tor Bridge High Miller Way , Estover PL6 8UN | 3out of 4 | 3,554 yd | Academy converter | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| St Boniface's RC College 21 Boniface Lane , Crownhill PL5 3AG | 1out of 4 | 4,482 yd | Academy sponsor led | No | Boys | More About School |
| Eggbuckland Community College Westcott Close , Eggbuckland PL6 5YB | 3out of 4 | 4,836 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 | 2,264 yd | Higher education institutions | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Woodlands School Woodview Learning Community , Picklecombe Drive PL6 5ES | 3out of 4 | 2,982 yd | Foundation special school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Cann Bridge School Miller Way , Estover PL6 8UN | 3out of 4 | 3,550 yd | Community special school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Brook Green Centre for Learning Bodmin Road , Whitleigh PL5 4DZ | 4out of 4 | 4,238 yd | Community special school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Courtlands School Widey Lane , Crownhill PL6 5JS | 3out of 4 | 4,583 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Becton Dickinson Staff Canteen | Becton Dickinson, Belliver Way | 470 yd | |
| Tesco Family Dining | 2 Woolwell Crescent | 495 yd | |
| 1440 Compass | UTC Aerospace Systems, Clittaford Road | 1,005 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Lopes Arms | The Lopes Arms, 27-29 Tavistock Road | 454 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Indian Chef | 1 Woolwell Shopping Centre, School Drive | 1,036 yd | |
| Dominos Pizza Westcountry | Unit 20, Devonshire Meadows | 1,037 yd | |
| Woolwell Fish Bar | 2 Woolwell Shopping Centre, School Drive | 1,041 yd | |
| Eastern Star. | 5 Woolwell Shopping Centre, School Drive | 1,072 yd | |
| Papa Johns | 6 Woolwell Shopping Centre, School Drive | 1,075 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Lidl UK GmbH | Towerfield Drive | 495 yd | |
| Tesco | 2 Woolwell Crescent | 495 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Roborough Sports Ground Tamerton Road | grass pitches | 541 yd |
| Tamerton Foliot Football Club Belliver Way | grass pitches | 588 yd |
| Widewell Primary Academy LULWORTH DRIVE | grass pitches | 862 yd |
| Plymouth Argaum Rugby Football Club BICKLEIGH DOWN ROAD | grass pitches | 997 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 | 100 Mbit/s |
| Average download speed | 185.4 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 1000 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 1000 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 13.3 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 17.7 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 50 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.