Underwood Road is in Plymouth and in Plymouth district. PL7 1SZ 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 Underwood Road, Plymouth, PL7 1SZ and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: PL7 1QD, PL7 1SY, PL7 1PZ, PL7 1QG, PL7 1TA, PL7 1SU, PL7 1QF, PL7 1SX, PL7 1QW.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. The local area around PL7 1SZ is generally consistent with those figures, having a male population of 48.3%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Female | 52.8% | 51.7% | -1.1% | 51.0% | 0.7% |
| Male | 47.2% | 48.3% | 1.1% | 49.0% | -0.7% |
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% | 37.9% | 4.5% | 37.9% | 0.0% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 44.9% | 44% | -0.9% | 44.2% | -0.2% |
| Separated | 2.8% | 3.3% | 0.5% | 2.2% | 1.1% |
| Divorced | 10.7% | 11.5% | 0.8% | 9.1% | 2.4% |
| Widowed | 8.2% | 3.3% | -4.9% | 6.1% | -2.8% |
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% | 39.7% | -12.3% | 48.4% | -8.7% |
| Good health | 30.4% | 42.8% | 12.4% | 33.6% | 9.2% |
| Fair health | 10.6% | 12.2% | 1.6% | 12.7% | -0.5% |
| Bad health | 4.4% | 4.8% | 0.4% | 4.0% | 0.8% |
| Very bad health | 2.6% | 0.4% | -2.2% | 1.2% | -0.8% |
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 PL7 1SZ this area, 7.7% of residents have no qualifications. This is significantly lower than the UK average of 18.2%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| No qualifications | 16.1% | 7.7% | -8.4% | 18.2% | -10.5% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 14.3% | 8.7% | -5.6% | 9.6% | -0.9% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 16.8% | 18% | 1.2% | 13.4% | 4.6% |
| Apprenticeship | 5.9% | 6% | 0.1% | 5.3% | 0.7% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 13% | 24% | 11.0% | 16.9% | 7.1% |
| Degree or Similar | 30.9% | 35% | 4.1% | 33.8% | 1.2% |
| Other | 3.1% | 0.5% | -2.6% | 2.8% | -2.3% |
In this area, the population is predominantly white, with 97% 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) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 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% | -0.2% | 1.6% | -1.6% |
| Black African | 0.2% | 0% | -0.2% | 2.5% | -2.5% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 0.2% | 1.3% | 1.1% | 0.8% | 0.5% |
| Mixed White and Caribbean | 0.2% | 0% | -0.2% | 0.9% | -0.9% |
| Mixed Other | 0% | 1.7% | 1.7% | 0.8% | 0.9% |
| White | 98.2% | 97% | -1.2% | 81.4% | 15.6% |
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 | 97.2% | 94.8% | -2.4% | 83.2% | 11.6% |
| European Union | 0.6% | 4.3% | 3.7% | 6.1% | -1.8% |
| Rest of Europe | 0% | 0.4% | 0.4% | 0.8% | -0.4% |
| Africa | 0.4% | 0% | -0.4% | 2.7% | -2.7% |
| Middle East and Asia | 1.2% | 0% | -1.2% | 5.6% | -5.6% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 0.2% | 0% | -0.2% | 1.3% | -1.3% |
| Oceania | 0.2% | 0.4% | 0.2% | 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 | 97% | 95.6% | -1.4% | 83.2% | 12.4% |
| 10+ Years | 0.6% | 1.7% | 1.1% | 9.8% | -8.1% |
| 5-10 Years | 0.2% | 2.2% | 2.0% | 2.9% | -0.7% |
| 2-5 Years | 0.6% | 0% | -0.6% | 2.2% | -2.2% |
| Less than 2 years | 1.6% | 0.4% | -1.2% | 1.9% | -1.5% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 81.2% | 76.7% | 4.5% |
| Lithuania | 1.3% | 0.3% | 1.0% |
| Romania | 2.2% | 0.9% | 1.3% |
| Other EU countries | 0.4% | 1.5% | -1.1% |
| No passport held | 14.8% | 13.5% | 1.3% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 49.8% | 37.2% | 12.6% |
| Christian | 42.4% | 46.2% | -3.8% |
| Buddhist | 0.4% | 0.5% | -0.1% |
| Muslim | 0.9% | 6.5% | -5.6% |
| Other religion | 3.9% | 0.6% | 3.3% |
| Not answered | 2.6% | 6.0% | -3.4% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Underwood Road was 9.0 per 1,000 residents, which is 81.5% lower than the Plympton Erle average. The most reported crime type was Other crime.
Underwood Road has the 3rd lowest crime rate of 24 local areas in Plympton Erle and the 28th lowest crime rate of 839 local areas in Plymouth .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 0.0 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been falling year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has fallen by about -65.0%.

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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 38 Underwood Road, Plymouth, City Of Plymouth Terraced, an established residential building | £165,000 | 2025-08-11 | £163,426 |
| 58 Underwood Road, Plymouth, City Of Plymouth Terraced, an established residential building | £287,000 | 2025-06-27 | £288,949 |
| 36 Underwood Road, Plymouth, City Of Plymouth Terraced, an established residential building | £135,000 | 2025-04-04 | £137,382 |
| 54 Underwood Road, Plymouth, City Of Plymouth Terraced, an established residential building | £359,000 | 2025-01-30 | £372,270 |
| 62 Underwood Road, Plymouth, City Of Plymouth Terraced, an established residential building | £192,500 | 2024-09-20 | £198,623 |
PL7 1SZ area has a high level of entrepreneurship. Only 18% of streets have higher percent of entrepreneur residents. 13% of population in this area is self-employed, while the average in the UK is 9.7%. High number of entrepreneurs usually leads to relatively high economic growth, higher paid jobs and better quality of life in the area.
PL7 1SZ 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 | 65 |
| Retired | 32 |
| Part-Time Employee | 23 |
| Self-Employed | 23 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 15 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 6 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 6 |
| Looking after home or family | 6 |
| Unemployed | 4 |
| Other | 0 |
| 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 | 4,325 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 | 266 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Old Priory Junior Academy Ridgeway , Plympton PL7 1QN | 2out of 4 | 331 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Boringdon Primary School Courtland Crescent , Plympton PL7 4HJ | 4out of 4 | 1,055 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Plympton St Maurice Primary School Plympton Hill , Plympton PL7 1UB | 3out of 4 | 1,344 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Woodford Primary School Litchaton Way , Plympton PL7 4RR | 3out of 4 | 1,452 yd | Academy sponsor led | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Plympton Academy Moorland Road , Plympton PL7 2RS | 3out of 4 | 747 yd | Academy converter | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Hele's School Seymour Road , Plympton PL7 4LT | 3out of 4 | 843 yd | Academy converter | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Plymstock School Church Road , Plymstock PL9 9AZ | 3out of 4 | 3,635 yd | Academy converter | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Coombe Dean School Charnhill Way , Elburton PL9 8ES | 2out of 4 | 4,074 yd | Academy converter | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Tor Bridge High Miller Way , Estover PL6 8UN | 3out of 4 | 4,349 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 | 1,192 yd | Community special school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Cann Bridge School Miller Way , Estover PL6 8UN | 3out of 4 | 4,384 yd | Community special school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
School statistics for this postcode are based on Ofsted rankings.
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Churchill Catering Ltd | Co-op, Ridgeway | 460 yd | |
| Subway | 68-70 Ridgeway | 534 yd | |
| Mollies Coffee Shop | 41 Ridgeway | 553 yd | |
| Daisy Chains Health Care | Plympton Hall Station Road | 554 yd | |
| The Co-operative Cafe | The Ridgeway | 555 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Union Inn | 17 Underwood Road | 105 yd | |
| Royal British Legion | 41 Market Road | 199 yd | |
| Sir Joshua Reynolds | 25 Ridgeway | 553 yd | |
| Post Office Inn | 39 Ridgeway | 555 yd | |
| Plympton Conservative Club | 109 Ridgeway | 639 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Underwood Chinese | 120 Underwood Road | 141 yd | |
| Asian Box | 21 Market Road | 199 yd | |
| Ridgeway Grill | 79B Ridgeway | 553 yd | |
| The Guru | 27 Ridgeway | 553 yd | |
| The Plym Fish Bar | 11 St Stephens Place | 593 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Tesco | Plymouth St Marys Express, Unit 1 St Marys Bridge | 455 yd | |
| The Co-operative Food Supermarket | Ridgeway | 460 yd | |
| Iceland | 7 St Stephens Place | 593 yd | |
| Lidl UK GmbH | 149 Plymouth Road | 746 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Underwood Recreation Ground Market Road | grass pitches | 388 yd |
| Plympton Lawn Tennis Club Ridgeway | tennis courts | 438 yd |
| Plympton Cricket Club HAREWOOD PLAYING FIELDS HAREWOOD PLAYING FIELDS RIDGEWAY | grass pitches | 518 yd |
| Plympton Swimming Pool HAREWOOD PARK HAREWOOD PARK | health and fitness suite, swimming pool | 598 yd |
| Plympton Community Sports Centre MOORLAND ROAD | artificial grass pitch, grass pitches, health and fitness suite | 644 yd |
| Flex Fitness VALLEY ROAD | health and fitness suite | 821 yd |
| Hele'S School SEYMOUR ROAD | grass pitches, health and fitness suite, indoor tennis centre | 1,009 yd |
| Westcountry Squash And Fitness Centre (Closed) Aylwin Close | health and fitness suite, squash courts | 1,020 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 | 97.7% |
| Percentage of premises that have Ultrafast Broadband (300Mbit/s or greater) coverage from fixed broadband | 97.7% |
| Percentage of premises that have coverage from a Gigabit capable service from fixed broadband | 97.7% |
| 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 | 67 Mbit/s |
| Average download speed | 99.1 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 500 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 500 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 19 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 15.4 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 35 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.