Rowan Way, Plymouth, PL6 7SU

People

Gender

In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. However, the area surrounding PL6 7SU is primarily male, with 53.6% of the population being male. Several factors can contribute to this, including areas with industries or sectors that predominantly employ men, proximity to universities or technical schools with a higher enrollment of male students, presence of all-male or predominantly male institutions (military academies, boarding schools).

	2011	2021	10y change (pp)	UK Average	postcode vs UK (pp)
Female	49%	46.4%	-2.6%	51.0%	-4.6%
Male	51%	53.6%	2.6%	49.0%	4.6%

Partnership Status

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	32.1%	31.5%	-0.6%	37.9%	-6.4%
Married: Opposite sex	45%	46.5%	1.5%	44.2%	2.3%
Civil partnership: Opposite sex	0%	1%	1.0%	0.1%	0.9%
Separated	2.8%	0.5%	-2.3%	2.2%	-1.7%
Divorced	17%	17%	0.0%	9.1%	7.9%
Widowed	3.2%	3.5%	0.3%	6.1%	-2.6%

Health

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 (89.7%) 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	61.5%	58.5%	-3.0%	48.4%	10.1%
Good health	31.1%	31.2%	0.1%	33.6%	-2.4%
Fair health	4.7%	5.5%	0.8%	12.7%	-7.2%
Bad health	2.7%	3.6%	0.9%	4.0%	-0.4%
Very bad health	0%	1.2%	1.2%	1.2%	0.0%

Education and Qualifications

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 7SU this area, 8.4% of residents have no qualifications. This is significantly lower than the UK average of 18.2%.

	2011	2021	10y change (pp)	UK Average	postcode vs UK (pp)
No qualifications	8.3%	8.4%	0.1%	18.2%	-9.8%
1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent	10.6%	7.4%	-3.2%	9.6%	-2.2%
5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels	17.4%	11.8%	-5.6%	13.4%	-1.6%
Apprenticeship	5%	7.9%	2.9%	5.3%	2.6%
HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels	19.3%	22.7%	3.4%	16.9%	5.8%
Degree or Similar	33%	37.9%	4.9%	33.8%	4.1%
Other	6.4%	3.9%	-2.5%	2.8%	1.1%

Culture

Ethnic Group

In this area, the population is predominantly white, with 98% 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	0.8%	0%	-0.8%	3.1%	-3.1%
Other Asian	0.8%	0%	-0.8%	1.6%	-1.6%
Black African	0.8%	0%	-0.8%	2.5%	-2.5%
Mixed White and Asian	1.2%	1.2%	0.0%	0.8%	0.4%
Mixed White and African	0%	0.4%	0.4%	0.4%	0.0%
Mixed Other	0%	0.4%	0.4%	0.8%	-0.4%
White	96.5%	98%	1.5%	81.4%	16.6%

Country of Birth

In this area, 95.2% 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	93.8%	95.2%	1.4%	83.2%	12.0%
European Union	1.2%	3.2%	2.0%	6.1%	-2.9%
Rest of Europe	0.4%	0%	-0.4%	0.8%	-0.8%
Africa	2.7%	0%	-2.7%	2.7%	-2.7%
Middle East and Asia	1.2%	1.2%	0.0%	5.6%	-4.4%
The Americas and the Caribbean	0.4%	0.4%	0.0%	1.3%	-0.9%
British Overseas	0.4%	0%	-0.4%	0.0%	0.0%

Length of Residence

	2011	2021	10y change (pp)	UK Average	postcode vs UK (pp)
Born in the UK	93%	95.2%	2.2%	83.2%	12.0%
10+ Years	0%	3.6%	3.6%	9.8%	-6.2%
5-10 Years	0.8%	0.8%	0.0%	2.9%	-2.1%
2-5 Years	0.8%	0%	-0.8%	2.2%	-2.2%
Less than 2 years	5.4%	0.4%	-5.0%	1.9%	-1.5%

Passport Held

	2021	UK Average	postcode vs UK (pp)
United Kingdom	84.9%	76.7%	8.2%
Ireland	0.8%	0.6%	0.2%
Italy	1.6%	0.6%	1.0%
North America and the Caribbean	0.4%	0.3%	0.1%
No passport held	12.4%	13.5%	-1.1%

Religion

	2021	UK Average	postcode vs UK (pp)
No religion	49.6%	37.2%	12.4%
Christian	43.3%	46.2%	-2.9%
Buddhist	0.4%	0.5%	-0.1%
Other religion	0.4%	0.6%	-0.2%
Not answered	6.3%	6.0%	0.3%

Safety

Is Rowan Way Street dangerous?

Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Rowan Way was 7.7 per 1,000 residents, which is 78.9% lower than the Bickleigh & Cornwood average. The most reported crime type was Anti-social behaviour.

Rowan Way has the 6th lowest crime rate of 47 local areas in Bickleigh & Cornwood and the 22nd lowest crime rate of 283 local areas in South Hams .

Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 3.8 crimes per 1,000 residents and have remained broadly unchanged year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has fallen by about -38.9%.

🔎 See full breakdown of local crime, hotspots & trends

Affluence

Household Income

Households in this area have a higher level of wealth to the average household in England and Wales. 73% of analyzed areas in England and Wales have lower average household annual income than this area.

Average Household Income
£52,200

Income Rank
8/10

Household Income in PL6 7SU, Local Authority and Region

Deprivation

Index of Multiple Deprivation (IMD) - 2/10 (very low )
Indices of multiple deprivation (IMD) is used to classify the relative deprivation (a measure of poverty) of the area. It considers the following domains:
Income Deprivation Domain - 3/10 (low )
The Income Deprivation Domain measures the percentage of people in the population who are experiencing poverty due to having a low income. It includes both those who are unemployed and those who are employed but earn very little (and who satisfy the respective means tests).
Employment Deprivation Domain - 3/10 (low )
The Employment Deprivation Domain measures the proportion of the working-age population in an area involuntarily excluded from the labour market. This includes people who would like to work but are unable to do so due to unemployment, sickness or disability, or caring responsibilities.
Education, Skills and Training Domain - 4/10 (below average )
The Education, Skills, and Training Deprivation Domain measures the lack of education and skills in a local area. It has two parts: one for children and young people, and one for adults. The part for children and young people looks at their school achievements ('flow'), while the part for adults looks at the number of adults without qualifications ('stock').
Health Deprivation and Disability Domain - 5/10 (average )
The Health Deprivation and Disability Domain measures the risk of early death and poor quality of life due to bad physical or mental health. It looks at illness, disability, and early death, but not at behaviors or environments that might affect future health.
Crime Domain - 1/10 (very low )
The Crime Domain measures the risk of people and property being victims of crime in a local area.
Barriers to Housing and Services Domain - 1/10 (very low )
The Barriers to Housing and Services Domain measures how easy or hard it is to access housing and local services. It has two parts: one looks at how close local services are, and the other looks at issues like how affordable housing is.
Living Environment Deprivation Domain - 2/10 (very low )
The Living Environment Deprivation Domain measures the quality of the local environment. It has two parts: the "indoors" part looks at housing quality, and the "outdoors" part looks at air quality and road traffic accidents.
Income Deprivation Affecting Children Index (IDACI) - 3/10 (low )
The Income Deprivation Affecting Children Index (IDACI) measures how many children aged 0 to 15 live in low-income families. It is part of the Income Deprivation Domain, which looks at how many people in an area have low incomes. This includes both those who are unemployed and those who work but earn very little (and who satisfy the respective means tests).
Income Deprivation Affecting Older People Index (IDAOPI) - 4/10 (below average )
The Income Deprivation Affecting Older People Index (IDAOPI) measures the percentage of people aged 60 or older who have low income. It is part of the Income Deprivation Domain, which looks at how many people in an area have low income, including both unemployed people and those with low-paying jobs (and who satisfy the respective means tests).

Property Prices

Average property prices on Rowan Way are based on 87 property sales since the beginning of 1995. Estimated property prices are calculated by adjusting the last sale price by current House Price Index for South Hams.
StreetScan downloads house price data directly from the HM Land Registry and uses it to create these statistics.

House Prices for Rowan Way, Plymouth, PL6 7SU

Estimated Average Property Prices for PL6 7SU

Average Price
£282,177

Semi-Detached
£297,862

Terraced
£233,903

Detached
£338,135

Flats/Maisonettes
no sales

Other
no sales

Estimated Average Property Prices for Rowan Way

Average Price
£270,657

Semi-Detached
£296,169

Terraced
£217,724

Detached
£320,350

Flats/Maisonettes
no sales

Other
no sales

Property Prices Comparison

Latest Property Sales on Rowan WayStreet

Address	Sale Price	Sale Date	Price Estimate 2025
21 Rowan Way, Plymouth, Devon Terraced, an established residential building	£228,000	2025-09-12	£228,000
38 Rowan Way, Plymouth, Devon Detached, an established residential building	£395,000	2025-02-05	£383,691
27 Rowan Way, Plymouth, Devon Detached, an established residential building	£315,000	2023-10-06	£302,273
37 Rowan Way, Plymouth, Devon Semi-Detached, an established residential building	£300,000	2023-07-07	£288,791
29 Rowan Way, Plymouth, Devon Detached, an established residential building	£370,000	2023-06-30	£345,285

View All Property Sales and Other Statistics for PL6 7SU

Employment

PL6 7SU area has a low unemployment rate. According to Census 2021, 1% 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.

Economic Activity

Full-Time Employee	90
Retired	38
Part-Time Employee	30
Self-Employed	20
Looking after home or family	8
Long-Term Sick or disabled	7
Other	4
Student (economically inactive)	3
Unemployed	3
Full-Time Student (with or without job)	1

Employment Industry

Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles	34
Human health and social work activities	33
Education	19
Public administration and defence; compulsory social security	15
Manufacturing	14
Professional, scientific and technical activities	10
Construction	9
Transport and storage	8
Accommodation and food service activities	7
Financial and insurance activities	6
Administrative and support service activities	6
Other	5
Information and communication	3
Water supply; sewerage, waste management and remediation activities	2

Schools

Nursery

	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	2,563 yd	Local authority nursery school	Yes	Mixed	More About School

Primary

	Ofsted Overall Effectiveness	Distance	Establishment Type	Has Nursery Classes	Gender	More Info
Bickleigh Down Church of England Primary School School Drive , Woolwell PL6 7JW	3out of 4	504 yd	Voluntary aided school	No	Mixed	More About School
Widewell Primary Academy Lulworth Drive , Roborough PL6 7ER	3out of 4	1,436 yd	Academy converter	Yes	Mixed	More About School
Thornbury Primary School Miller Way , Estover PL6 8UL	3out of 4	1,781 yd	Academy converter	No	Mixed	More About School
Oakwood Primary Academy Pendeen Crescent , Southway PL6 6QS	3out of 4	1,892 yd	Academy converter	No	Mixed	More About School
Tor Bridge Primary School Eden Valley Gardens , Estover PL6 8EE	- not rated	2,438 yd	Academy sponsor led	No	Mixed	More About School

Secondary

	Ofsted Overall Effectiveness	Distance	Establishment Type	Has Nursery Classes	Gender	More Info
Tor Bridge High Miller Way , Estover PL6 8UN	3out of 4	2,416 yd	Academy converter	Not Applicable	Mixed	More About School
Notre Dame RC School Looseleigh Lane , Derriford PL6 5HN	3out of 4	2,642 yd	Academy converter	No	Girls	More About School
Sir John Hunt Community Sports College Lancaster Gardens , Whitleigh PL5 4AA	2out of 4	3,970 yd	Foundation school	No	Mixed	More About School
Eggbuckland Community College Westcott Close , Eggbuckland PL6 5YB	3out of 4	4,314 yd	Academy converter	No	Mixed	More About School
St Boniface's RC College 21 Boniface Lane , Crownhill PL5 3AG	1out of 4	4,374 yd	Academy sponsor led	No	Boys	More About School

Not applicable

	Ofsted Overall Effectiveness	Distance	Establishment Type	Has Nursery Classes	Gender	More Info
College of St Mark & St John Derriford Road , PL6 8BH	- not rated	1,636 yd	Higher education institutions	Not Applicable	Mixed	More About School
Cann Bridge School Miller Way , Estover PL6 8UN	3out of 4	2,440 yd	Community special school	Yes	Mixed	More About School
Woodlands School Woodview Learning Community , Picklecombe Drive PL6 5ES	3out of 4	3,505 yd	Foundation special school	Yes	Mixed	More About School
Courtlands School Widey Lane , Crownhill PL6 5JS	3out of 4	4,205 yd	Academy special converter	Not Applicable	Mixed	More About School
Brook Green Centre for Learning Bodmin Road , Whitleigh PL5 4DZ	4out of 4	4,890 yd	Community special school	Not Applicable	Mixed	More About School

School statistics for this postcode are based on Ofsted rankings.

Food and Drink

Restaurants, Cafes, Canteens

Business Name	Address	Food hygiene rating	Distance
TNS Catering	175 Plymbridge Road		1,072 yd

Takeaway, Sandwich Shops

Business Name	Address	Distance
Papa Johns	6 Woolwell Shopping Centre, School Drive	574 yd
Eastern Star.	5 Woolwell Shopping Centre, School Drive	580 yd
Woolwell Fish Bar	2 Woolwell Shopping Centre, School Drive	607 yd
Indian Chef	1 Woolwell Shopping Centre, School Drive	610 yd

Sport

We haven't found any sport facilities near PL6 7SU postcode.

Broadband

Technology Aviability

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%

Speed Aviability

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%

Download Speed

Median download speed	100 Mbit/s
Average download speed	179.2 Mbit/s
Minimum download speed	1000 Mbit/s
Maximum download speed	1000 Mbit/s

Upload Speed

Median upload speed	17.8 Mbit/s
Average upload speed	19 Mbit/s
Maximum upload speed	50 Mbit/s

Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.

Overview of PL6 7SU