Combley Drive is in Plymouth and in City Of Plymouth district. PL6 8JW is located in the Moor View 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 Combley Drive, Plymouth, PL6 8JW and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: PL6 8JP, PL6 8TY, PL6 8UH, PL6 8TA, PL6 8TZ, PL6 8TX, PL6 8TU, PL6 8SY, PL6 8SZ.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. The area surrounding PL6 8JW has a slightly higher male population, with 51.5% of residents 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 | 48.2% | 48.5% | 0.3% | 51.0% | -2.5% |
| Male | 51.8% | 51.5% | -0.3% | 49.0% | 2.5% |
Across the UK, the average relationship status breakdown is roughly 44% married, 38% single, 9% divorced, 6% widowed, and 2% separated.
In the immediate vicinity of PL6 8JW there is a very large concentration of residents that are married - 65.8% of the resident population. In contrast, the average marriage rate across the census is about 44%.
Areas with a high percentage of married residents are typically suburban neighborhoods, towns with good schools and family-friendly amenities, and regions with affordable, spacious housing options. Additionally, such areas can be popular among retirees.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Single | 18.9% | 20% | 1.1% | 37.9% | -17.9% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 66.8% | 65.8% | -1.0% | 44.2% | 21.6% |
| Married: Same sex | 2.5% | 0% | -2.5% | 0.3% | -0.3% |
| Separated | 0.4% | 0.4% | 0.0% | 2.2% | -1.8% |
| Divorced | 5.9% | 7.9% | 2.0% | 9.1% | -1.2% |
| Widowed | 5.5% | 5.8% | 0.3% | 6.1% | -0.3% |
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 | 43.1% | 40.1% | -3.0% | 48.4% | -8.3% |
| Good health | 33.6% | 38.3% | 4.7% | 33.6% | 4.7% |
| Fair health | 17.9% | 16.7% | -1.2% | 12.7% | 4.0% |
| Bad health | 5.5% | 4.1% | -1.4% | 4.0% | 0.1% |
| Very bad health | 0% | 0.7% | 0.7% | 1.2% | -0.5% |
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.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| No qualifications | 23.1% | 22.5% | -0.6% | 18.2% | 4.3% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 10.1% | 8.8% | -1.3% | 9.6% | -0.8% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 15.1% | 12.1% | -3.0% | 13.4% | -1.3% |
| Apprenticeship | 9.7% | 9.6% | -0.1% | 5.3% | 4.3% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 14.3% | 19.6% | 5.3% | 16.9% | 2.7% |
| Degree or Similar | 22.3% | 25.4% | 3.1% | 33.8% | -8.4% |
| Other | 5.5% | 2.1% | -3.4% | 2.8% | -0.7% |
In this area, the population is predominantly white, with 98.5% 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) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Other Asian | 0.4% | 0% | -0.4% | 1.6% | -1.6% |
| Black African | 0% | 1.5% | 1.5% | 2.5% | -1.0% |
| White | 99.6% | 98.5% | -1.1% | 81.4% | 17.1% |
In this area, 94.8% 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 | 97.1% | 94.8% | -2.3% | 83.2% | 11.6% |
| European Union | 1.1% | 0.4% | -0.7% | 6.1% | -5.7% |
| Africa | 0% | 4.1% | 4.1% | 2.7% | 1.4% |
| Middle East and Asia | 1.5% | 0.7% | -0.8% | 5.6% | -4.9% |
| Oceania | 0.4% | 0% | -0.4% | 0.3% | -0.3% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 96.7% | 94.8% | -1.9% | 83.2% | 11.6% |
| 10+ Years | 0% | 5.2% | 5.2% | 9.8% | -4.6% |
| 5-10 Years | 0.4% | 0% | -0.4% | 2.9% | -2.9% |
| 2-5 Years | 0.4% | 0% | -0.4% | 2.2% | -2.2% |
| Less than 2 years | 2.6% | 0% | -2.6% | 1.9% | -1.9% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 82.4% | 76.7% | 5.7% |
| South and Eastern Africa | 1.8% | 0.2% | 1.6% |
| No passport held | 15.8% | 13.5% | 2.3% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 30.7% | 37.2% | -6.5% |
| Christian | 64.1% | 46.2% | 17.9% |
| Muslim | 0.4% | 6.5% | -6.1% |
| Not answered | 4.8% | 6.0% | -1.2% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Combley Drive was 11.5 per 1,000 residents, which is 86.6% lower than the Moor View average. The most reported crime type was Violence and sexual offences.
Combley Drive has the 3rd lowest crime rate of 27 local areas in Moor View and the 44th lowest crime rate of 837 local areas in Plymouth .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 7.6 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been rising year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has fallen by about -50.0%.

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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 15 Combley Drive, Plymouth, City Of Plymouth Detached, an established residential building | £335,000 | 2025-12-10 | £332,739 |
| 6 Combley Drive, Plymouth, City Of Plymouth Terraced, an established residential building | £450,000 | 2025-10-10 | £452,159 |
| 29 Combley Drive, Plymouth, City Of Plymouth Detached, an established residential building | £345,000 | 2025-09-29 | £344,665 |
| 21 Combley Drive, Plymouth, City Of Plymouth Detached, an established residential building | £380,000 | 2025-02-07 | £391,400 |
| 35 Combley Drive, Plymouth, City Of Plymouth Detached, an established residential building | £378,000 | 2024-04-03 | £404,719 |
PL6 8JW 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 retired residents living in PL6 8JW area is much higher than the country's average. According to Census 2011, 37% residents of this area were retired, while the average in the UK was 14%.
| Retired | 89 |
| Full-Time Employee | 67 |
| Part-Time Employee | 43 |
| Self-Employed | 18 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 9 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 7 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 6 |
| Looking after home or family | 1 |
| Unemployed | 1 |
| Other | 0 |
| Human health and social work activities | 28 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 24 |
| Manufacturing | 23 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 14 |
| Education | 12 |
| Construction | 11 |
| Other | 9 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 7 |
| Transport and storage | 5 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 4 |
| Real estate activities | 2 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 1 |
| Agriculture, forestry and fishing | 1 |
| Mining and quarrying | 1 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 1 |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Plym Bridge Nursery School and Day Care Miller Way , Estover PL6 8UN | 3out of 4 | 960 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 | - not rated | 199 yd | Foundation school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Thornbury Primary School Miller Way , Estover PL6 8UL | - not rated | 199 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Tor Bridge Primary School Eden Valley Gardens , Estover PL6 8EE | 4out of 4 | 844 yd | Academy sponsor led | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Tor Bridge Primary School Eden Valley Gardens , Estover PL6 8EE | - not rated | 936 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| St Matthew's Church of England Primary and Nursery Academy 1 Peregrine Road , PL6 5FN | 3out of 4 | 1,332 yd | Academy sponsor led | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Plymouth Studio School Derriford Road , PL6 8BH | - not rated | 671 yd | Studio schools | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Tor Bridge High Miller Way , Estover PL6 8UN | 3out of 4 | 824 yd | Academy converter | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Tor Bridge High Miller Way , Estover PL6 8UN | - not rated | 824 yd | Community school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Notre Dame RC School Looseleigh Lane , Derriford PL6 5HN | 3out of 4 | 2,118 yd | Academy converter | No | Girls | More About School |
| Notre Dame RC School Looseleigh Lane , Derriford PL6 5HN | - not rated | 2,118 yd | Voluntary aided school | No | Girls | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| University of St Mark & St John Derriford Road , PL6 8BH | - not rated | 826 yd | Higher education institutions | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Cann Bridge School 23 Eden Valley Gardens , Estover PL6 8EE | - not rated | 839 yd | Community special school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Plymouth Hospital & Outreach School Greenfields , C/O Estover Primary School PL6 8UJ | - not rated | 1,053 yd | Community special school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Courtlands School Widey Lane , Crownhill PL6 5JS | - not rated | 2,824 yd | Community special school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Courtlands School Widey Lane , Crownhill PL6 5JS | 1out of 4 | 2,824 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Als Kitchen | Airport Business Centre, 10 Thornbury Road | 314 yd | |
| TNS Catering | 175 Plymbridge Road | 605 yd | |
| Unique Catering & Management Services | Barden Corporation, 185 Plymbridge Road | 652 yd | |
| Atalian Servest (Barden Corporation) | Barden Corporation Uk Ltd, Plymbridge Road | 652 yd | |
| Cafe JBs | John Bull Building, Research Way | 768 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Marks & Spencer Simply Foods | Main Building, Derriford Hospital | 1,053 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Murata (Closed) Thornbury Road | grass pitches | 626 yd |
| Estover Sports Centre (Closed) Miller Way | grass pitches, health and fitness suite | 824 yd |
| Marjon Sport Centre DERRIFORD ROAD | artificial grass pitch, grass pitches, health and fitness suite, squash courts, swimming pool, tennis courts | 857 yd |
| Wrigley ESTOVER ROAD | grass pitches | 1,008 yd |
| Derriford Health And Leisure Centre | health and fitness suite, squash courts | 1,026 yd |
| Tor Bridge Sports Centre Miller Way | artificial grass pitch, grass pitches, health and fitness suite | 1,041 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 | 80 Mbit/s |
| Average download speed | 135.3 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 500 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 500 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 20 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 18.7 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 35 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.