Firefly Walk is in Plymouth and in City Of Plymouth district. PL6 8EB is located in the Moor View electoral ward, within the English Parliamentary constituency of Plymouth, Moor View. This postcode has been in use since 2017-12-01.
StreetScan combines information about Firefly Walk, Plymouth, PL6 8EB and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: PL6 8DX, PL6 8DZ, PL6 8EA, PL6 8DT, PL6 8DW, PL6 8DU, PL6 8DS, PL6 8EU, PL6 8DD.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. However, the area surrounding PL6 8EB, has a female population slightly higher than UK average, with 52.9% 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 | 59.1% | 52.9% | -6.2% | 51.0% | 1.9% |
| Male | 40.9% | 47.1% | 6.2% | 49.0% | -1.9% |
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 | 87% | 38.4% | -48.6% | 37.9% | 0.5% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 4% | 47.6% | 43.6% | 44.2% | 3.4% |
| Separated | 1.1% | 3.6% | 2.5% | 2.2% | 1.4% |
| Divorced | 2.5% | 8.2% | 5.7% | 9.1% | -0.9% |
| Widowed | 5.4% | 2.2% | -3.2% | 6.1% | -3.9% |
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 (93%) 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% | 69.3% | 11.2% | 48.4% | 20.9% |
| Good health | 31.7% | 23.7% | -8.0% | 33.6% | -9.9% |
| Fair health | 7.5% | 5.7% | -1.8% | 12.7% | -7.0% |
| Bad health | 2.3% | 1.1% | -1.2% | 4.0% | -2.9% |
| Very bad health | 0.4% | 0.2% | -0.2% | 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 8EB this area, 5.3% of residents have no qualifications. This is significantly lower than the UK average of 18.2%. This area stands out for its high percentage of residents with higher education degree or similar. The UK average is 33.8%, while in this area it is 51.5%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| No qualifications | 6.5% | 5.3% | -1.2% | 18.2% | -12.9% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 7.8% | 4.4% | -3.4% | 9.6% | -5.2% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 12.1% | 8.7% | -3.4% | 13.4% | -4.7% |
| Apprenticeship | 1.3% | 5.1% | 3.8% | 5.3% | -0.2% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 46.8% | 23.5% | -23.3% | 16.9% | 6.6% |
| Degree or Similar | 15.4% | 51.5% | 36.1% | 33.8% | 17.7% |
| Other | 10.1% | 1.5% | -8.6% | 2.8% | -1.3% |
This area closely mirrors the overall ethnic composition of the UK, with 87% 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% | 0.5% | 0.3% | 1.1% | -0.6% |
| Chinese | 2.2% | 1.6% | -0.6% | 0.7% | 0.9% |
| Indian | 1.6% | 1.5% | -0.1% | 3.1% | -1.6% |
| Pakistani | 0% | 0.9% | 0.9% | 2.7% | -1.8% |
| Other Asian | 14% | 3.8% | -10.2% | 1.6% | 2.2% |
| Black African | 0.4% | 0.5% | 0.1% | 2.5% | -2.0% |
| Black Caribbean | 0.2% | 0% | -0.2% | 1.0% | -1.0% |
| Other Black | 0.2% | 0% | -0.2% | 0.5% | -0.5% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 1.1% | 0.5% | -0.6% | 0.8% | -0.3% |
| Mixed White and African | 0% | 0.2% | 0.2% | 0.4% | -0.2% |
| Mixed White and Caribbean | 0.9% | 0.2% | -0.7% | 0.9% | -0.7% |
| Mixed Other | 0% | 0.2% | 0.2% | 0.8% | -0.6% |
| White | 78.9% | 87% | 8.1% | 81.4% | 5.6% |
| Roma | 0% | 0.5% | 0.5% | 0.2% | 0.3% |
| Arab | 0% | 1.8% | 1.8% | 0.6% | 1.2% |
| Other | 0.5% | 0.5% | 0.0% | 1.6% | -1.1% |
In this area, 83.7% 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% | 83.7% | 9.5% | 83.2% | 0.5% |
| European Union | 3.9% | 4.9% | 1.0% | 6.1% | -1.2% |
| Rest of Europe | 0.4% | 1.5% | 1.1% | 0.8% | 0.7% |
| Africa | 1.1% | 1.5% | 0.4% | 2.7% | -1.2% |
| Middle East and Asia | 18.3% | 7.1% | -11.2% | 5.6% | 1.5% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 1.8% | 1.1% | -0.7% | 1.3% | -0.2% |
| 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% | 83.6% | 10.1% | 83.2% | 0.4% |
| 10+ Years | 19.9% | 8.4% | -11.5% | 9.8% | -1.4% |
| 5-10 Years | 0.4% | 2.7% | 2.3% | 2.9% | -0.2% |
| 2-5 Years | 1.6% | 2.7% | 1.1% | 2.2% | 0.5% |
| Less than 2 years | 4.7% | 2.6% | -2.1% | 1.9% | 0.7% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 84.7% | 76.7% | 8.0% |
| Germany | 0.2% | 0.2% | 0.0% |
| Italy | 0.7% | 0.6% | 0.1% |
| Portugal | 0.4% | 0.5% | -0.1% |
| Spain | 0.4% | 0.4% | 0.0% |
| Poland | 1.1% | 1.3% | -0.2% |
| Romania | 0.5% | 0.9% | -0.4% |
| Other EU countries | 0.7% | 1.5% | -0.8% |
| Other Europe | 1.3% | 0.2% | 1.1% |
| North Africa | 1.3% | 0.1% | 1.2% |
| Central and Western Africa | 0.4% | 0.3% | 0.1% |
| Eastern Asia | 0.5% | 0.3% | 0.2% |
| Southern Asia | 1.1% | 1.2% | -0.1% |
| South-East Asia | 0.5% | 0.2% | 0.3% |
| No passport held | 6.2% | 13.5% | -7.3% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 43.8% | 37.2% | 6.6% |
| Christian | 45.4% | 46.2% | -0.8% |
| Hindu | 1.3% | 1.7% | -0.4% |
| Muslim | 3.5% | 6.5% | -3.0% |
| Not answered | 6% | 6.0% | 0.0% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Firefly Walk was 65.6 per 1,000 residents, which is 29.6% lower than the Moor View average. The most reported crime type was Violence and sexual offences.
Firefly Walk has the 10th highest crime rate of 26 local areas in Moor View and the 409th lowest crime rate of 839 local areas in Plymouth .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 40.5 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been rising year on year.

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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 7 Firefly Walk, Plymouth, City Of Plymouth Other, an established residential building | £270,000 | 2022-01-28 | £287,653 |
| 7 Firefly Walk, Plymouth, City Of Plymouth Terraced, a newly built property | £258,000 | 2018-04-30 | £355,649 |
| 5 Firefly Walk, Plymouth, City Of Plymouth Flats/Maisonettes, a newly built property | £155,000 | 2018-01-26 | £188,350 |
| 3 Firefly Walk, Plymouth, City Of Plymouth Semi-Detached, a newly built property | £159,000 | 2018-01-26 | £218,573 |
| 1 Firefly Walk, Plymouth, City Of Plymouth Semi-Detached, a newly built property | £265,000 | 2017-11-30 | £362,375 |
PL6 8EB 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.
| Full-Time Employee | 236 |
| Part-Time Employee | 65 |
| Retired | 30 |
| Self-Employed | 25 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 20 |
| Looking after home or family | 12 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 11 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 9 |
| Unemployed | 4 |
| Other | 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 | 1,674 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 | 5,111 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Thornbury Primary School Miller Way , Estover PL6 8UL | 3out of 4 | 1,078 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Oakwood Primary Academy Pendeen Crescent , Southway PL6 6QS | 3out of 4 | 1,112 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 | 1,198 yd | Academy sponsor led | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Widewell Primary Academy Lulworth Drive , Roborough PL6 7ER | 3out of 4 | 1,315 yd | Academy converter | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Beechwood Primary Academy 31 Rockfield Avenue , Southway PL6 6DX | 3out of 4 | 1,610 yd | Academy converter | 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 | 1,007 yd | Academy converter | No | Girls | More About School |
| Tor Bridge High Miller Way , Estover PL6 8UN | 3out of 4 | 1,636 yd | Academy converter | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Sir John Hunt Community Sports College Lancaster Gardens , Whitleigh PL5 4AA | 2out of 4 | 2,345 yd | Foundation school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| St Boniface's RC College 21 Boniface Lane , Crownhill PL5 3AG | 1out of 4 | 2,564 yd | Academy sponsor led | No | Boys | More About School |
| Eggbuckland Community College Westcott Close , Eggbuckland PL6 5YB | 3out of 4 | 2,670 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 | 317 yd | Higher education institutions | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Cann Bridge School Miller Way , Estover PL6 8UN | 3out of 4 | 1,603 yd | Community special school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Woodlands School Woodview Learning Community , Picklecombe Drive PL6 5ES | 3out of 4 | 1,928 yd | Foundation special school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Courtlands School Widey Lane , Crownhill PL6 5JS | 3out of 4 | 2,475 yd | Academy special converter | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Brook Green Centre for Learning Bodmin Road , Whitleigh PL5 4DZ | 4out of 4 | 3,277 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nuffield Health Devonshire | 10 Plymbridge Lane | 259 yd | |
| Goodness at Greens | Derriford Hospital, Derriford Road | 500 yd | |
| Derriford Centre for Health and Wellbeing | Derriford Hospital, Derriford Road | 500 yd | |
| Warrens Bakery Level 6 | Derriford Hospital, Derriford Road | 500 yd | |
| Warrens Level 3 | Derriford Hospital, Derriford Road | 500 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jack Rabbit | The Jack Rabbit, 8 Bracken Lane | 647 yd | |
| The Toby Carvery | George Hotel, 399 Tavistock Road | 990 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Pizza Hut | Unit D, Morlaix Drive | 741 yd | |
| Derriford Chinese Takeaway | 79A Upland Drive | 1,043 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Marks & Spencer Simply Foods | Main Building, Derriford Hospital | 500 yd | |
| Marks & Spencer Simply Foods | Unit 4, Crownhill Retail Park | 1,000 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Marjon Sport Centre DERRIFORD ROAD | artificial grass pitch, grass pitches, health and fitness suite, squash courts, swimming pool, tennis courts | 188 yd |
| Nuffield Health (Devonshire) PLYMBRIDGE LANE | health and fitness suite, indoor tennis centre, squash courts, swimming pool, tennis courts | 252 yd |
| Plymouth College (Delgany Sports Ground) DELGANY VIEW | grass pitches | 657 yd |
| Derriford Health And Leisure Centre | health and fitness suite, squash courts | 724 yd |
| Notre Dame Roman Catholic School LOOSELEIGH LANE | grass pitches | 1,048 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.