Beechwood Rise is in Plymouth and in Plymouth district. PL6 8AP is located in the Moor View electoral ward, within the English Parliamentary constituency of Plymouth, Moor View. This postcode has been in use since 1990-02-01.
StreetScan combines information about Beechwood Rise, Plymouth, PL6 8AP and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: PL6 8AR, PL6 8NG, PL6 8NP, PL6 8NX, PL6 8RQ, PL6 8RX, PL6 8RF, PL6 8AS, PL6 8RY.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. However, the area surrounding PL6 8AP, has a female population slightly higher than UK average, with 55.1% 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 | 50.5% | 55.1% | 4.6% | 51.0% | 4.1% |
| Male | 49.5% | 44.9% | -4.6% | 49.0% | -4.1% |
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% | 36.6% | 4.5% | 37.9% | -1.3% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 49.8% | 44.8% | -5.0% | 44.2% | 0.6% |
| Married: Same sex | 0% | 0.4% | 0.4% | 0.3% | 0.1% |
| Separated | 2.5% | 3.9% | 1.4% | 2.2% | 1.7% |
| Divorced | 12.2% | 9.9% | -2.3% | 9.1% | 0.8% |
| Widowed | 3.4% | 4.3% | 0.9% | 6.1% | -1.8% |
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 | 50.5% | 44.2% | -6.3% | 48.4% | -4.2% |
| Good health | 34.6% | 35% | 0.4% | 33.6% | 1.4% |
| Fair health | 11.5% | 16.6% | 5.1% | 12.7% | 3.9% |
| Bad health | 3.1% | 3.9% | 0.8% | 4.0% | -0.1% |
| Very bad health | 0.3% | 0.4% | 0.1% | 1.2% | -0.8% |
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 22.1%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| No qualifications | 19% | 20.3% | 1.3% | 18.2% | 2.1% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 18.1% | 10% | -8.1% | 9.6% | 0.4% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 24.5% | 19.9% | -4.6% | 13.4% | 6.5% |
| Apprenticeship | 4.6% | 6.9% | 2.3% | 5.3% | 1.6% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 14.3% | 19% | 4.7% | 16.9% | 2.1% |
| Degree or Similar | 13.9% | 22.1% | 8.2% | 33.8% | -11.7% |
| Other | 5.5% | 1.7% | -3.8% | 2.8% | -1.1% |
In this area, the population is predominantly white, with 97.2% 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) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Other Asian | 0% | 0.7% | 0.7% | 1.6% | -0.9% |
| Black Caribbean | 0% | 0.4% | 0.4% | 1.0% | -0.6% |
| Mixed White and Caribbean | 0% | 1.1% | 1.1% | 0.9% | 0.2% |
| Mixed Other | 0.3% | 0.4% | 0.1% | 0.8% | -0.4% |
| White | 99.7% | 97.2% | -2.5% | 81.4% | 15.8% |
| Other | 0% | 0.4% | 0.4% | 1.6% | -1.2% |
In this area, 96.8% 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 | 96.6% | 96.8% | 0.2% | 83.2% | 13.6% |
| European Union | 2.8% | 1.1% | -1.7% | 6.1% | -5.0% |
| Africa | 0% | 0.4% | 0.4% | 2.7% | -2.3% |
| Middle East and Asia | 0% | 1.8% | 1.8% | 5.6% | -3.8% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 0.3% | 0% | -0.3% | 1.3% | -1.3% |
| Oceania | 0.3% | 0% | -0.3% | 0.3% | -0.3% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 96% | 97.9% | 1.9% | 83.2% | 14.7% |
| 10+ Years | 0.3% | 2.1% | 1.8% | 9.8% | -7.7% |
| 5-10 Years | 0.9% | 0% | -0.9% | 2.9% | -2.9% |
| Less than 2 years | 2.8% | 0% | -2.8% | 1.9% | -1.9% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 78% | 76.7% | 1.3% |
| No passport held | 22% | 13.5% | 8.5% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 53.3% | 37.2% | 16.1% |
| Christian | 44.6% | 46.2% | -1.6% |
| Not answered | 2.1% | 6.0% | -3.9% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Beechwood Rise was 76.1 per 1,000 residents, which is 31.3% lower than the Efford and Lipson average. The most reported crime type was Violence and sexual offences.
Beechwood Rise has the 37th lowest crime rate of 82 local areas in Efford and Lipson and the 383rd highest crime rate of 839 local areas in Plymouth .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 39.9 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been falling year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has stayed broadly stable by about -1.9%.

Households in this area have a lower level of wealth compared to the average household in England and Wales. 71% of analyzed areas in England and Wales have higher average household annual income than this area.

| Address | Sale Price | Sale Date | Price Estimate 2025 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 9 Beechwood Rise, Plymouth, City Of Plymouth Detached, an established residential building | £725,000 | 2023-11-08 | £760,093 |
| 11 Beechwood Rise, Plymouth, City Of Plymouth Detached, an established residential building | £777,000 | 2023-01-10 | £790,986 |
| 17 Beechwood Rise, Plymouth, City Of Plymouth Detached, an established residential building | £775,000 | 2022-06-17 | £810,843 |
| 8 Beechwood Rise, Plymouth, City Of Plymouth Detached, an established residential building | £700,000 | 2021-07-09 | £839,340 |
| 9 Beechwood Rise, Plymouth, City Of Plymouth Detached, an established residential building | £605,000 | 2020-11-24 | £738,477 |
PL6 8AP 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 | 69 |
| Retired | 57 |
| Part-Time Employee | 40 |
| Self-Employed | 16 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 12 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 10 |
| Looking after home or family | 10 |
| Other | 9 |
| Unemployed | 7 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 3 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 28 |
| Human health and social work activities | 23 |
| Construction | 21 |
| Manufacturing | 20 |
| Education | 11 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 10 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 10 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 9 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 7 |
| Transport and storage | 6 |
| Other | 5 |
| Information and communication | 3 |
| Financial and insurance 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 | 767 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Leigham Primary School Cockington Close , Leigham PL6 8RF | 3out of 4 | 376 yd | Academy converter | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Tor Bridge Primary School Eden Valley Gardens , Estover PL6 8EE | - not rated | 757 yd | Academy sponsor led | No | Mixed | More About School |
| St Edward's CofE Primary School Fort Austin Avenue , Eggbuckland PL6 5ST | 3out of 4 | 1,366 yd | Academy converter | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Thornbury Primary School Miller Way , Estover PL6 8UL | 3out of 4 | 1,400 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| St Matthew's Church of England Primary and Nursery Academy 1 Peregrine Road , PL6 5FN | 2out of 4 | 1,731 yd | Academy sponsor led | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Tor Bridge High Miller Way , Estover PL6 8UN | 3out of 4 | 765 yd | Academy converter | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Eggbuckland Community College Westcott Close , Eggbuckland PL6 5YB | 3out of 4 | 2,556 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Hele's School Seymour Road , Plympton PL7 4LT | 3out of 4 | 2,778 yd | Academy converter | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Notre Dame RC School Looseleigh Lane , Derriford PL6 5HN | 3out of 4 | 3,202 yd | Academy converter | No | Girls | More About School |
| St Boniface's RC College 21 Boniface Lane , Crownhill PL5 3AG | 1out of 4 | 3,392 yd | Academy sponsor led | No | Boys | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Cann Bridge School Miller Way , Estover PL6 8UN | 3out of 4 | 805 yd | Community special school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| College of St Mark & St John Derriford Road , PL6 8BH | - not rated | 2,152 yd | Higher education institutions | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Courtlands School Widey Lane , Crownhill PL6 5JS | 3out of 4 | 2,773 yd | Academy special converter | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| King's School Hartley Road , Mannamead PL3 5LW | - not rated | 3,876 yd | Other independent school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Woodlands School Woodview Learning Community , Picklecombe Drive PL6 5ES | 3out of 4 | 3,990 yd | Foundation special school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
School statistics for this postcode are based on Ofsted rankings.
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Eurest at Asda | Asda Stores, Leypark Drive | 507 yd | |
| The Windmill Chargrill | The Windmill, Thurlestone Walk | 730 yd | |
| The Hatch sandwich box | 3 Bush Park | 872 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| The Jolly Miller | Jolly Miller, Leypark Drive | 507 yd | |
| Riverside Caravan Park Pub/Takeaway/Shop | Riverside Caravan Park, Leigham Manor Drive | 865 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jaws | 5 Leypark Drive | 507 yd | |
| New Oriental Express | 27 Thurlestone Walk | 792 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Asda Stores Ltd | Leypark Drive | 561 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Leigham Primary School COCKINGTON CLOSE | grass pitches | 420 yd |
| Hoskins Park LEIGHAM MANOR DRIVE | grass pitches | 604 yd |
| Tor Bridge Sports Centre Miller Way | artificial grass pitch, grass pitches, health and fitness suite | 771 yd |
| Estover Sports Centre (Closed) Miller Way | grass pitches, health and fitness suite | 876 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 | 40.1 Mbit/s |
| Average download speed | 44.8 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 74.54 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 74.54 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 10 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 13.2 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 20 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.