Howeson Lane is in Plymouth and in City Of Plymouth district. PL6 8BB is located in the Moor View electoral ward, within the English Parliamentary constituency of Plymouth, Moor View. This postcode has been in use since 2004-11-01.
StreetScan combines information about Howeson Lane, Plymouth, PL6 8BB and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: PL6 5JF, PL6 8DR, PL6 8BQ, PL6 8BD, PL6 5JQ, PL6 5JG, PL6 8AA, PL6 6LJ, PL6 5JB.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. However, the area surrounding PL6 8BB has a female population much higher than UK average, with 56.7% of the population 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 | 59.1% | 56.7% | -2.4% | 51.0% | 5.7% |
| Male | 40.9% | 43.3% | 2.4% | 49.0% | -5.7% |
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 8BB, a significant portion of the population is single, making up 89.7% 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 | 87% | 89.7% | 2.7% | 37.9% | 51.8% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 4% | 2.9% | -1.1% | 44.2% | -41.3% |
| Separated | 1.1% | 0.7% | -0.4% | 2.2% | -1.5% |
| Divorced | 2.5% | 1.3% | -1.2% | 9.1% | -7.8% |
| Widowed | 5.4% | 5.4% | 0.0% | 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.
This area has a high percentage of residents reporting their health as Good or Very Good (86.1%) 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 | 58.1% | 51% | -7.1% | 48.4% | 2.6% |
| Good health | 31.7% | 35.1% | 3.4% | 33.6% | 1.5% |
| Fair health | 7.5% | 7.9% | 0.4% | 12.7% | -4.8% |
| Bad health | 2.3% | 3.8% | 1.5% | 4.0% | -0.2% |
| Very bad health | 0.4% | 2.2% | 1.8% | 1.2% | 1.0% |
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 8BB this area, 7.6% of residents have no qualifications. This is significantly lower than the UK average of 18.2%. 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 13.6%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| No qualifications | 6.5% | 7.6% | 1.1% | 18.2% | -10.6% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 7.8% | 1.3% | -6.5% | 9.6% | -8.3% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 12.1% | 6.3% | -5.8% | 13.4% | -7.1% |
| Apprenticeship | 1.3% | 1.3% | 0.0% | 5.3% | -4.0% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 46.8% | 69.4% | 22.6% | 16.9% | 52.5% |
| Degree or Similar | 15.4% | 13.6% | -1.8% | 33.8% | -20.2% |
| Other | 10.1% | 0.4% | -9.7% | 2.8% | -2.4% |
This area closely mirrors the overall ethnic composition of the UK, with 89.4% of the population identifying as white, with UK average of 81.4%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bangladeshi | 0.2% | 0% | -0.2% | 1.1% | -1.1% |
| Chinese | 2.2% | 1.1% | -1.1% | 0.7% | 0.4% |
| Indian | 1.6% | 1.3% | -0.3% | 3.1% | -1.8% |
| Pakistani | 0% | 0.4% | 0.4% | 2.7% | -2.3% |
| Other Asian | 14% | 2% | -12.0% | 1.6% | 0.4% |
| Black African | 0.4% | 1.5% | 1.1% | 2.5% | -1.0% |
| Black Caribbean | 0.2% | 0.7% | 0.5% | 1.0% | -0.3% |
| Other Black | 0.2% | 0% | -0.2% | 0.5% | -0.5% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 1.1% | 1.1% | 0.0% | 0.8% | 0.3% |
| Mixed White and Caribbean | 0.9% | 0.2% | -0.7% | 0.9% | -0.7% |
| Mixed Other | 0% | 0.7% | 0.7% | 0.8% | -0.1% |
| White | 78.9% | 89.4% | 10.5% | 81.4% | 8.0% |
| Roma | 0% | 0.2% | 0.2% | 0.2% | 0.0% |
| Arab | 0% | 0.7% | 0.7% | 0.6% | 0.1% |
| Other | 0.5% | 0.7% | 0.2% | 1.6% | -0.9% |
In this area, 85.7% of the population were born in the United Kingdom, which is similar to the UK average of 83.2%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 74.2% | 85.7% | 11.5% | 83.2% | 2.5% |
| European Union | 3.9% | 5.1% | 1.2% | 6.1% | -1.0% |
| Rest of Europe | 0.4% | 1.1% | 0.7% | 0.8% | 0.3% |
| Africa | 1.1% | 2.2% | 1.1% | 2.7% | -0.5% |
| Middle East and Asia | 18.3% | 5.1% | -13.2% | 5.6% | -0.5% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 1.8% | 0.7% | -1.1% | 1.3% | -0.6% |
| Oceania | 0.2% | 0.2% | 0.0% | 0.3% | -0.1% |
| British Overseas | 0.2% | 0% | -0.2% | 0.0% | 0.0% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 73.5% | 85.7% | 12.2% | 83.2% | 2.5% |
| 10+ Years | 19.9% | 4% | -15.9% | 9.8% | -5.8% |
| 5-10 Years | 0.4% | 2.2% | 1.8% | 2.9% | -0.7% |
| 2-5 Years | 1.6% | 2% | 0.4% | 2.2% | -0.2% |
| Less than 2 years | 4.7% | 6.2% | 1.5% | 1.9% | 4.3% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 83.9% | 76.7% | 7.2% |
| Ireland | 1.1% | 0.6% | 0.5% |
| France | 0.7% | 0.3% | 0.4% |
| Germany | 0.2% | 0.2% | 0.0% |
| Italy | 0.2% | 0.6% | -0.4% |
| Portugal | 0.2% | 0.5% | -0.3% |
| Spain | 0.4% | 0.4% | 0.0% |
| Lithuania | 0.2% | 0.3% | -0.1% |
| Poland | 0.9% | 1.3% | -0.4% |
| Romania | 0.9% | 0.9% | 0.0% |
| Other EU countries | 0.9% | 1.5% | -0.6% |
| North Africa | 1.1% | 0.1% | 1.0% |
| Central and Western Africa | 0.4% | 0.3% | 0.1% |
| South and Eastern Africa | 0.2% | 0.2% | 0.0% |
| Middle East | 0.7% | 0.1% | 0.6% |
| Eastern Asia | 0.7% | 0.3% | 0.4% |
| Southern Asia | 1.7% | 1.2% | 0.5% |
| South-East Asia | 1.1% | 0.2% | 0.9% |
| No passport held | 4.6% | 13.5% | -8.9% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 59.7% | 37.2% | 22.5% |
| Christian | 28.3% | 46.2% | -17.9% |
| Buddhist | 1.5% | 0.5% | 1.0% |
| Hindu | 0.2% | 1.7% | -1.5% |
| Jewish | 0.4% | 0.5% | -0.1% |
| Muslim | 1.8% | 6.5% | -4.7% |
| Sikh | 0.4% | 0.9% | -0.5% |
| Other religion | 1.5% | 0.6% | 0.9% |
| Not answered | 6% | 6.0% | 0.0% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Howeson Lane was 631.8 per 1,000 residents, which is 577.3% higher than the Moor View average. The most reported crime type was Violence and sexual offences.
Howeson Lane has the highest crime rate of 26 local areas in Moor View and the 14th highest crime rate of 839 local areas in Plymouth .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 411.9 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been rising year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has fallen by about -52.3%.

Households in this area have a similar level of wealth to the average household in England and Wales. 58% of analyzed areas in England and Wales have higher average household annual income than this area.

| Address | Sale Price | Sale Date | Price Estimate 2025 |
|---|---|---|---|
| The Inn Keepers Lodge, 9 Howeson Lane, Plymouth, City Of Plymouth Other, an established residential building | £4,380,000 | 2020-09-22 | £5,315,897 |
| The Inn Keepers Lodge, 9 Howeson Lane, Plymouth, City Of Plymouth Other, an established residential building | £3,594,997 | 2016-10-18 | £4,581,317 |
PL6 8BB area has a low unemployment rate. According to Census 2021, 0% 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 8BB area is much higher than the country's average. Usually places with high percentage of students are near Universities and near entertainment places.
| Student (economically inactive) | 251 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 105 |
| Full-Time Employee | 50 |
| Retired | 33 |
| Part-Time Employee | 5 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 2 |
| Other | 1 |
| Self-Employed | 1 |
| Unemployed | 0 |
| Looking after home or family | 0 |
| Human health and social work activities | 44 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 37 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 22 |
| Education | 18 |
| Other | 17 |
| Information and communication | 6 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 3 |
| Transport and storage | 2 |
| Manufacturing | 2 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 2 |
| Financial and insurance 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 and Day Care Miller Way , Estover PL6 8UN | 3out of 4 | 1,885 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 | 4,475 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| St Matthew's Church of England Primary and Nursery Academy 1 Peregrine Road , PL6 5FN | 2out of 4 | 1,072 yd | Academy sponsor led | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Oakwood Primary Academy Pendeen Crescent , Southway PL6 6QS | 3out of 4 | 1,289 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Beechwood Primary Academy 31 Rockfield Avenue , Southway PL6 6DX | 3out of 4 | 1,391 yd | Academy converter | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Thornbury Primary School Miller Way , Estover PL6 8UL | 3out of 4 | 1,525 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Whitleigh Community Primary School Lancaster Gardens , Whitleigh PL5 4AA | 3out of 4 | 1,543 yd | Foundation school | Yes | 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 | 553 yd | Academy converter | No | Girls | More About School |
| Sir John Hunt Community Sports College Lancaster Gardens , Whitleigh PL5 4AA | 2out of 4 | 1,764 yd | Foundation school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Tor Bridge High Miller Way , Estover PL6 8UN | 3out of 4 | 1,904 yd | Academy converter | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| St Boniface's RC College 21 Boniface Lane , Crownhill PL5 3AG | 1out of 4 | 1,970 yd | Academy sponsor led | No | Boys | More About School |
| Eggbuckland Community College Westcott Close , Eggbuckland PL6 5YB | 3out of 4 | 2,268 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 | 916 yd | Higher education institutions | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Woodlands School Woodview Learning Community , Picklecombe Drive PL6 5ES | 3out of 4 | 1,393 yd | Foundation special school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Cann Bridge School Miller Way , Estover PL6 8UN | 3out of 4 | 1,853 yd | Community special school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Courtlands School Widey Lane , Crownhill PL6 5JS | 3out of 4 | 1,996 yd | Academy special converter | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Brook Green Centre for Learning Bodmin Road , Whitleigh PL5 4DZ | 4out of 4 | 2,684 yd | Community special school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
School statistics for this postcode are based on Ofsted rankings.
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Compass at The Grand Stand | College Of St Mark And St John, Derriford Road | 204 yd | |
| KFC | 227 Tavistock Road | 356 yd | |
| Nuffield Health Devonshire | 10 Plymbridge Lane | 393 yd | |
| Clip n Climb Cafe | 17 Brest Road | 539 yd | |
| Adrenalin Cafe | 17 Brest Road | 539 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jack Rabbit | The Jack Rabbit, 8 Bracken Lane | 3 yd | |
| Crownhill Family Centre | Crownhill Family Centre, Crownhill Fort Road | 991 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Pizza Hut | Unit D, Morlaix Drive | 380 yd | |
| Derriford Chinese Takeaway | 79A Upland Drive | 818 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Marks & Spencer Simply Foods | Unit 4, Crownhill Retail Park | 356 yd | |
| Marks & Spencer Simply Foods | Main Building, Derriford Hospital | 554 yd | |
| Iceland at The Range | Unit 15 William Prance Road | 612 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Nuffield Health (Devonshire) PLYMBRIDGE LANE | health and fitness suite, indoor tennis centre, squash courts, swimming pool, tennis courts | 405 yd |
| Plymouth College (Delgany Sports Ground) DELGANY VIEW | grass pitches | 429 yd |
| Notre Dame Roman Catholic School LOOSELEIGH LANE | grass pitches | 652 yd |
| Seaton Swimming Pool (Closed) Brest Road | swimming pool | 698 yd |
| Derriford Health And Leisure Centre | health and fitness suite, squash courts | 746 yd |
| Marjon Sport Centre DERRIFORD ROAD | artificial grass pitch, grass pitches, health and fitness suite, squash courts, swimming pool, tennis courts | 816 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% |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.