Underlane is in Plympton, Plymouth and in Plymouth district. PL7 1QT is located in the Plympton Erle electoral ward, within the English Parliamentary constituency of South West Devon. This postcode has been in use since 1996-06-01.
StreetScan combines information about Underlane, Plympton, Plymouth, PL7 1QT and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: PL7 1RA, PL7 1QU, PL7 1TL, PL7 1RB, PL7 1ZG, PL7 1RE, PL7 1QE, PL7 1AP, PL7 1ZB.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. However, the area surrounding PL7 1QT, has a female population slightly higher than UK average, with 54.5% 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 | 52.8% | 54.5% | 1.7% | 51.0% | 3.5% |
| Male | 47.2% | 45.5% | -1.7% | 49.0% | -3.5% |
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 | 33.4% | 40.1% | 6.7% | 37.9% | 2.2% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 44.9% | 32.2% | -12.7% | 44.2% | -12.0% |
| Married: Same sex | 0% | 1.1% | 1.1% | 0.3% | 0.8% |
| Civil partnership: Same sex | 0% | 0.5% | 0.5% | 0.1% | 0.4% |
| Separated | 2.8% | 4.1% | 1.3% | 2.2% | 1.9% |
| Divorced | 10.7% | 12.2% | 1.5% | 9.1% | 3.1% |
| Widowed | 8.2% | 9.8% | 1.6% | 6.1% | 3.7% |
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.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Very good health | 52% | 47.8% | -4.2% | 48.4% | -0.6% |
| Good health | 30.4% | 29.2% | -1.2% | 33.6% | -4.4% |
| Fair health | 10.6% | 17.7% | 7.1% | 12.7% | 5.0% |
| Bad health | 4.4% | 3.9% | -0.5% | 4.0% | -0.1% |
| Very bad health | 2.6% | 1.3% | -1.3% | 1.2% | 0.1% |
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 | 16.1% | 19.6% | 3.5% | 18.2% | 1.4% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 14.3% | 10.1% | -4.2% | 9.6% | 0.5% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 16.8% | 13.9% | -2.9% | 13.4% | 0.5% |
| Apprenticeship | 5.9% | 7.6% | 1.7% | 5.3% | 2.3% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 13% | 19.1% | 6.1% | 16.9% | 2.2% |
| Degree or Similar | 30.9% | 28.3% | -2.6% | 33.8% | -5.5% |
| Other | 3.1% | 1.4% | -1.7% | 2.8% | -1.4% |
In this area, the population is predominantly white, with 97.6% 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) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bangladeshi | 0% | 0.4% | 0.4% | 1.1% | -0.7% |
| Chinese | 0.2% | 0% | -0.2% | 0.7% | -0.7% |
| Indian | 0.8% | 0% | -0.8% | 3.1% | -3.1% |
| Other Asian | 0.2% | 0.2% | 0.0% | 1.6% | -1.4% |
| Black African | 0.2% | 0% | -0.2% | 2.5% | -2.5% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 0.2% | 0.6% | 0.4% | 0.8% | -0.2% |
| Mixed White and Caribbean | 0.2% | 0.4% | 0.2% | 0.9% | -0.5% |
| White | 98.2% | 97.6% | -0.6% | 81.4% | 16.2% |
| Other | 0% | 0.6% | 0.6% | 1.6% | -1.0% |
In this area, 97.8% 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 | 97.2% | 97.8% | 0.6% | 83.2% | 14.6% |
| European Union | 0.6% | 1.3% | 0.7% | 6.1% | -4.8% |
| Africa | 0.4% | 0.2% | -0.2% | 2.7% | -2.5% |
| Middle East and Asia | 1.2% | 0.6% | -0.6% | 5.6% | -5.0% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 0.2% | 0% | -0.2% | 1.3% | -1.3% |
| Oceania | 0.2% | 0% | -0.2% | 0.3% | -0.3% |
| 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 | 97% | 98.1% | 1.1% | 83.2% | 14.9% |
| 10+ Years | 0.6% | 1.5% | 0.9% | 9.8% | -8.3% |
| 5-10 Years | 0.2% | 0.2% | 0.0% | 2.9% | -2.7% |
| 2-5 Years | 0.6% | 0% | -0.6% | 2.2% | -2.2% |
| Less than 2 years | 1.6% | 0.2% | -1.4% | 1.9% | -1.7% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 85.7% | 76.7% | 9.0% |
| Spain | 0.2% | 0.4% | -0.2% |
| Central and South America | 0.2% | 0.2% | 0.0% |
| No passport held | 13.9% | 13.5% | 0.4% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 47.7% | 37.2% | 10.5% |
| Christian | 45.6% | 46.2% | -0.6% |
| Muslim | 1.1% | 6.5% | -5.4% |
| Other religion | 2.2% | 0.6% | 1.6% |
| Not answered | 3.5% | 6.0% | -2.5% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Underlane was 53.3 per 1,000 residents, which is 9.9% higher than the Plympton Erle average. The most reported crime type was Violence and sexual offences.
Underlane has the 8th highest crime rate of 24 local areas in Plympton Erle and the 352nd lowest crime rate of 839 local areas in Plymouth .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 26.7 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been falling year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has fallen by about -8.0%.

Households in this area have a slightly higher level of wealth to the average household in England and Wales. 66% of analyzed areas in England and Wales have lower average household annual income than this area.

| Address | Sale Price | Sale Date | Price Estimate 2025 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 20 Underlane, Plymouth, City Of Plymouth Terraced, an established residential building | £262,500 | 2018-03-15 | £360,894 |
| 16 Underlane, Plymouth, City Of Plymouth Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £230,000 | 2007-06-22 | £353,481 |
| 18 Underlane, Plymouth, City Of Plymouth Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £215,000 | 2006-03-15 | £374,007 |
| 16 Underlane, Plymouth, City Of Plymouth Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £200,000 | 2004-11-26 | £363,700 |
| 16 Underlane, Plymouth, City Of Plymouth Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £87,100 | 2000-10-27 | £364,491 |
PL7 1QT 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.
| Full-Time Employee | 150 |
| Retired | 71 |
| Part-Time Employee | 42 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 22 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 22 |
| Self-Employed | 20 |
| Other | 14 |
| Looking after home or family | 10 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 9 |
| Unemployed | 7 |
| Human health and social work activities | 56 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 32 |
| Education | 23 |
| Construction | 23 |
| Manufacturing | 20 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 20 |
| Other | 14 |
| Transport and storage | 13 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 13 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 12 |
| Real estate activities | 10 |
| Information and communication | 5 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 5 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 5 |
| 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 | 4,024 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Plympton St Mary's CofE Infant School 8 Market Road , Plympton PL7 1QW | 2out of 4 | 416 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Old Priory Junior Academy Ridgeway , Plympton PL7 1QN | 2out of 4 | 630 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Boringdon Primary School Courtland Crescent , Plympton PL7 4HJ | 4out of 4 | 1,070 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Woodford Primary School Litchaton Way , Plympton PL7 4RR | 3out of 4 | 1,161 yd | Academy sponsor led | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Plympton St Maurice Primary School Plympton Hill , Plympton PL7 1UB | 3out of 4 | 1,693 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Hele's School Seymour Road , Plympton PL7 4LT | 3out of 4 | 680 yd | Academy converter | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Plympton Academy Moorland Road , Plympton PL7 2RS | 3out of 4 | 1,085 yd | Academy converter | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Plymstock School Church Road , Plymstock PL9 9AZ | 3out of 4 | 3,479 yd | Academy converter | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Coombe Dean School Charnhill Way , Elburton PL9 8ES | 2out of 4 | 4,021 yd | Academy converter | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Tor Bridge High Miller Way , Estover PL6 8UN | 3out of 4 | 4,057 yd | Academy converter | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Longcause Community Special School Longcause , Plympton St Maurice PL7 1JB | 3out of 4 | 1,559 yd | Community special school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Cann Bridge School Miller Way , Estover PL6 8UN | 3out of 4 | 4,090 yd | Community special school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Courtlands School Widey Lane , Crownhill PL6 5JS | 3out of 4 | 5,216 yd | Academy special converter | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| College of St Mark & St John Derriford Road , PL6 8BH | - not rated | 5,451 yd | Higher education institutions | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
School statistics for this postcode are based on Ofsted rankings.
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Snack Shack | Unit 2, 62 Valley Road | 330 yd | |
| Plymouth Retail Distribution Centre | Staff Canteen, Bell Close | 527 yd | |
| Munch Box | 1a Seymour Road | 643 yd | |
| Devon's Finest Hot Chocolate Bombs | 1c Seymour Road | 650 yd | |
| Churchill Catering Ltd | Co-op, Ridgeway | 773 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Union Inn | 17 Underwood Road | 268 yd | |
| Royal British Legion | 41 Market Road | 356 yd | |
| Sir Joshua Reynolds | 25 Ridgeway | 868 yd | |
| Post Office Inn | 39 Ridgeway | 872 yd | |
| The Unicorn Harvester | Unicorn Inn, 158-160 Plymouth Road | 893 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Asian Box | 21 Market Road | 356 yd | |
| Underwood Chinese | 120 Underwood Road | 510 yd | |
| China Chef | 3 Seymour Road | 649 yd | |
| Ridgeway Grill | 79B Ridgeway | 868 yd | |
| The Guru | 27 Ridgeway | 868 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Lidl UK GmbH | 149 Plymouth Road | 477 yd | |
| Tesco | Plymouth St Marys Express, Unit 1 St Marys Bridge | 504 yd | |
| The Co-operative Food Supermarket | Ridgeway | 773 yd | |
| Iceland | 7 St Stephens Place | 930 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Underwood Recreation Ground Market Road | grass pitches | 424 yd |
| Flex Fitness VALLEY ROAD | health and fitness suite | 466 yd |
| Plympton Lawn Tennis Club Ridgeway | tennis courts | 669 yd |
| Plympton Cricket Club HAREWOOD PLAYING FIELDS HAREWOOD PLAYING FIELDS RIDGEWAY | grass pitches | 672 yd |
| Plympton Swimming Pool HAREWOOD PARK HAREWOOD PARK | health and fitness suite, swimming pool | 793 yd |
| Hele'S School SEYMOUR ROAD | grass pitches, health and fitness suite, indoor tennis centre | 830 yd |
| Plympton Community Sports Centre MOORLAND ROAD | artificial grass pitch, grass pitches, health and fitness suite | 955 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.