Cockington Close, Plymouth, PL6 8RF

People

Gender

In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. However, the area surrounding PL6 8RF, has a female population slightly higher than UK average, with 54.7% 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	51.6%	54.7%	3.1%	51.0%	3.7%
Male	48.4%	45.3%	-3.1%	49.0%	-3.7%

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	19.4%	27.7%	8.3%	37.9%	-10.2%
Married: Opposite sex	53.2%	46.6%	-6.6%	44.2%	2.4%
Separated	4.1%	1.9%	-2.2%	2.2%	-0.3%
Divorced	13.5%	16.5%	3.0%	9.1%	7.4%
Widowed	9.9%	7.3%	-2.6%	6.1%	1.2%

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 lower percentage of residents reporting their health as Good or Very Good (63.8%) compared to the average (82%). This typically indicates either an older population or social deprivation in the area.

	2011	2021	10y change (pp)	UK Average	postcode vs UK (pp)
Very good health	33.2%	33.2%	0.0%	48.4%	-15.2%
Good health	31.6%	30.6%	-1.0%	33.6%	-3.0%
Fair health	20.4%	23%	2.6%	12.7%	10.3%
Bad health	12%	10.2%	-1.8%	4.0%	6.2%
Very bad health	2.8%	3%	0.2%	1.2%	1.8%

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 8RF this area, 36.5% of residents have no qualifications. This is significantly higher 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 12.8%.

	2011	2021	10y change (pp)	UK Average	postcode vs UK (pp)
No qualifications	47.7%	36.5%	-11.2%	18.2%	18.3%
1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent	13.1%	6.4%	-6.7%	9.6%	-3.2%
5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels	12.6%	15.3%	2.7%	13.4%	1.9%
Apprenticeship	8.1%	12.8%	4.7%	5.3%	7.5%
HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels	7.2%	15.3%	8.1%	16.9%	-1.6%
Degree or Similar	9%	12.8%	3.8%	33.8%	-21.0%
Other	2.3%	1%	-1.3%	2.8%	-1.8%

Culture

Ethnic Group

In this area, the population is predominantly white, with 96.6% 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%	0.4%	0.4%	3.1%	-2.7%
Other Asian	0%	3%	3.0%	1.6%	1.4%
White	100%	96.6%	-3.4%	81.4%	15.2%

Country of Birth

In this area, 96.2% 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	97.6%	96.2%	-1.4%	83.2%	13.0%
European Union	0.8%	1.3%	0.5%	6.1%	-4.8%
Africa	0.4%	0%	-0.4%	2.7%	-2.7%
Middle East and Asia	0%	2.6%	2.6%	5.6%	-3.0%
The Americas and the Caribbean	0.8%	0%	-0.8%	1.3%	-1.3%
Oceania	0.4%	0%	-0.4%	0.3%	-0.3%

Length of Residence

	2011	2021	10y change (pp)	UK Average	postcode vs UK (pp)
Born in the UK	97.6%	96.6%	-1.0%	83.2%	13.4%
10+ Years	0.8%	1.3%	0.5%	9.8%	-8.5%
5-10 Years	0%	0.9%	0.9%	2.9%	-2.0%
2-5 Years	0%	1.3%	1.3%	2.2%	-0.9%
Less than 2 years	1.6%	0%	-1.6%	1.9%	-1.9%

Passport Held

	2021	UK Average	postcode vs UK (pp)
United Kingdom	78.3%	76.7%	1.6%
Portugal	0.4%	0.5%	-0.1%
Poland	0.4%	1.3%	-0.9%
Other EU countries	0.4%	1.5%	-1.1%
South and Eastern Africa	0.4%	0.2%	0.2%
South-East Asia	0.4%	0.2%	0.2%
No passport held	19.6%	13.5%	6.1%

Religion

	2021	UK Average	postcode vs UK (pp)
No religion	34%	37.2%	-3.2%
Christian	54%	46.2%	7.8%
Buddhist	0.4%	0.5%	-0.1%
Hindu	0.9%	1.7%	-0.8%
Sikh	0.4%	0.9%	-0.5%
Other religion	0.4%	0.6%	-0.2%
Not answered	9.8%	6.0%	3.8%

Safety

Is Cockington Close Street dangerous?

Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Cockington Close was 66.4 per 1,000 residents, which is 40.1% lower than the Efford and Lipson average. The most reported crime type was Violence and sexual offences.

Cockington Close has the 32nd lowest crime rate of 82 local areas in Efford and Lipson and the 413th lowest crime rate of 839 local areas in Plymouth .

Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 35.4 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been falling year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has fallen by about -31.5%.

🔎 See full breakdown of local crime, hotspots & trends

Affluence

Household Income

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.

Average Household Income
£39,100

Income Rank
3/10

Household Income in PL6 8RF, Local Authority and Region

Deprivation

Index of Multiple Deprivation (IMD) - 8/10 (high )
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 - 7/10 (above average )
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 - 8/10 (high )
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 - 8/10 (high )
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 - 9/10 (very high )
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 - 4/10 (below average )
The Crime Domain measures the risk of people and property being victims of crime in a local area.
Barriers to Housing and Services Domain - 8/10 (high )
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 - 5/10 (average )
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) - 8/10 (high )
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) - 7/10 (above 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 Cockington Close are based on 2 property sales since the beginning of 1995. Estimated property prices are calculated by adjusting the last sale price by current House Price Index for Plymouth.
StreetScan downloads house price data directly from the HM Land Registry and uses it to create these statistics.

House Prices for Cockington Close, Plymouth, PL6 8RF

Estimated Average Property Prices for PL6 8RF

Average Price
£183,457

Semi-Detached
no sales

Terraced
£183,457

Detached
no sales

Flats/Maisonettes
no sales

Other
no sales

Estimated Average Property Prices for Cockington Close

Average Price
£195,462

Semi-Detached
no sales

Terraced
£195,462

Detached
no sales

Flats/Maisonettes
no sales

Other
no sales

Property Prices Comparison

Latest Property Sales on Cockington CloseStreet

Address	Sale Price	Sale Date	Price Estimate 2025
8 Cockington Close, Plymouth, City Of Plymouth Terraced, an established residential building	£177,000	2025-08-01	£175,311
5 Cockington Close, Plymouth, City Of Plymouth Terraced, an established residential building	£150,000	2021-04-30	£186,022
18 Cockington Close, Plymouth, City Of Plymouth Terraced, an established residential building	£160,000	2021-04-19	£198,423
16 Cockington Close, Plymouth, City Of Plymouth Terraced, an established residential building	£145,000	2021-01-29	£183,549
4 Cockington Close, Plymouth, City Of Plymouth Terraced, an established residential building	£150,000	2018-12-14	£201,946

View All Property Sales and Other Statistics for PL6 8RF

Employment

PL6 8RF area has a low unemployment rate. According to Census 2021, 2% 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 8RF area is much higher than the country's average. According to Census 2011, 44% residents of this area were retired, while the average in the UK was 14%.

Economic Activity

Retired	90
Full-Time Employee	52
Part-Time Employee	21
Long-Term Sick or disabled	9
Self-Employed	9
Other	7
Looking after home or family	5
Student (economically inactive)	5
Unemployed	5
Full-Time Student (with or without job)	1

Employment Industry

Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles	19
Human health and social work activities	15
Manufacturing	10
Construction	10
Education	6
Transport and storage	6
Accommodation and food service activities	5
Other	4
Public administration and defence; compulsory social security	3
Administrative and support service activities	2
Information and communication	2
Water supply; sewerage, waste management and remediation activities	1
Mining and quarrying	1
Professional, scientific and technical activities	1
Electricity, gas, steam and air conditioning supply	1
Real estate activities	1

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	650 yd	Local authority nursery school	Yes	Mixed	More About School

Primary

	Ofsted Overall Effectiveness	Distance	Establishment Type	Has Nursery Classes	Gender	More Info
Leigham Primary School Cockington Close , Leigham PL6 8RF	3out of 4	118 yd	Academy converter	Yes	Mixed	More About School
Tor Bridge Primary School Eden Valley Gardens , Estover PL6 8EE	- not rated	702 yd	Academy sponsor led	No	Mixed	More About School
St Edward's CofE Primary School Fort Austin Avenue , Eggbuckland PL6 5ST	3out of 4	1,055 yd	Academy converter	Yes	Mixed	More About School
Thornbury Primary School Miller Way , Estover PL6 8UL	3out of 4	1,408 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	1,523 yd	Academy sponsor led	Yes	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	717 yd	Academy converter	Not Applicable	Mixed	More About School
Eggbuckland Community College Westcott Close , Eggbuckland PL6 5YB	3out of 4	2,247 yd	Academy converter	No	Mixed	More About School
Hele's School Seymour Road , Plympton PL7 4LT	3out of 4	2,902 yd	Academy converter	Not Applicable	Mixed	More About School
Notre Dame RC School Looseleigh Lane , Derriford PL6 5HN	3out of 4	3,057 yd	Academy converter	No	Girls	More About School
St Boniface's RC College 21 Boniface Lane , Crownhill PL5 3AG	1out of 4	3,109 yd	Academy sponsor led	No	Boys	More About School

Not applicable

	Ofsted Overall Effectiveness	Distance	Establishment Type	Has Nursery Classes	Gender	More Info
Cann Bridge School Miller Way , Estover PL6 8UN	3out of 4	732 yd	Community special school	Yes	Mixed	More About School
College of St Mark & St John Derriford Road , PL6 8BH	- not rated	2,107 yd	Higher education institutions	Not Applicable	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
King's School Hartley Road , Mannamead PL3 5LW	- not rated	3,564 yd	Other independent school	Yes	Mixed	More About School
Woodlands School Woodview Learning Community , Picklecombe Drive PL6 5ES	3out of 4	3,806 yd	Foundation special school	Yes	Mixed	More About School

School statistics for this postcode are based on Ofsted rankings.

Food and Drink

Restaurants, Cafes, Canteens

Business Name	Address	Distance
Eurest at Asda	Asda Stores, Leypark Drive	481 yd
The Windmill Chargrill	The Windmill, Thurlestone Walk	488 yd
The Hatch sandwich box	3 Bush Park	1,084 yd

Pubs, Bars, Nightclubs

Business Name	Address	Food hygiene rating	Distance
The Jolly Miller	Jolly Miller, Leypark Drive		480 yd
Riverside Caravan Park Pub/Takeaway/Shop	Riverside Caravan Park, Leigham Manor Drive		854 yd

Takeaway, Sandwich Shops

Business Name	Address	Food hygiene rating	Distance
Jaws	5 Leypark Drive		481 yd
New Oriental Express	27 Thurlestone Walk		583 yd

Supermarkets, Hypermarkets

Business Name	Address	Food hygiene rating	Distance
Asda Stores Ltd	Leypark Drive		495 yd
The Co-operative Food	2 Austin Crescent		1,088 yd

Sport

Facility Name	Sport Objects	Distance
Leigham Primary School COCKINGTON CLOSE	grass pitches	112 yd
Hoskins Park LEIGHAM MANOR DRIVE	grass pitches	645 yd
Tor Bridge Sports Centre Miller Way	artificial grass pitch, grass pitches, health and fitness suite	647 yd
Estover Sports Centre (Closed) Miller Way	grass pitches, health and fitness suite	818 yd
Plymouth Snowsports Centre ALPINE PARK ALPINE PARK	ski slopes	1,027 yd

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	129.8 Mbit/s
Minimum download speed	200 Mbit/s
Maximum download speed	200 Mbit/s

Upload Speed

Median upload speed	20 Mbit/s
Average upload speed	16.8 Mbit/s
Maximum upload speed	20 Mbit/s

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