Grantham Close, Plymouth, PL7 1UL

People

Gender

In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. The local area around PL7 1UL is generally consistent with those figures, having a male population of 49.8%.

	2011	2021	10y change (pp)	UK Average	postcode vs UK (pp)
Female	53.6%	50.2%	-3.4%	51.0%	-0.8%
Male	46.4%	49.8%	3.4%	49.0%	0.8%

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	23.3%	29.9%	6.6%	37.9%	-8.0%
Married: Opposite sex	54.7%	49.8%	-4.9%	44.2%	5.6%
Separated	3.1%	1.4%	-1.7%	2.2%	-0.8%
Divorced	14.3%	11.8%	-2.5%	9.1%	2.7%
Widowed	4.5%	7.2%	2.7%	6.1%	1.1%

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.

	2011	2021	10y change (pp)	UK Average	postcode vs UK (pp)
Very good health	44.8%	48.2%	3.4%	48.4%	-0.2%
Good health	37.5%	31.2%	-6.3%	33.6%	-2.4%
Fair health	12.6%	15%	2.4%	12.7%	2.3%
Bad health	4.6%	5.1%	0.5%	4.0%	1.1%
Very bad health	0.4%	0.4%	0.0%	1.2%	-0.8%

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.

	2011	2021	10y change (pp)	UK Average	postcode vs UK (pp)
No qualifications	18.8%	16.4%	-2.4%	18.2%	-1.8%
1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent	13%	13.2%	0.2%	9.6%	3.6%
5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels	12.6%	13.6%	1.0%	13.4%	0.2%
Apprenticeship	9.4%	10.9%	1.5%	5.3%	5.6%
HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels	13%	18.6%	5.6%	16.9%	1.7%
Degree or Similar	28.7%	24.5%	-4.2%	33.8%	-9.3%
Other	4.5%	2.7%	-1.8%	2.8%	-0.1%

Culture

Ethnic Group

In this area, the population is predominantly white, with 96% 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%	1.6%	1.6%	0.7%	0.9%
Black Caribbean	0%	0.4%	0.4%	1.0%	-0.6%
Mixed White and African	0%	1.2%	1.2%	0.4%	0.8%
Mixed White and Caribbean	0%	0.4%	0.4%	0.9%	-0.5%
Mixed Other	0%	0.4%	0.4%	0.8%	-0.4%
White	99.6%	96%	-3.6%	81.4%	14.6%
Gypsy or Irish Traveller	0.4%	0%	-0.4%	0.1%	-0.1%

Country of Birth

In this area, 94.5% 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	97.7%	94.5%	-3.2%	83.2%	11.3%
European Union	1.9%	2.8%	0.9%	6.1%	-3.3%
Rest of Europe	0.4%	0%	-0.4%	0.8%	-0.8%
Africa	0%	0.8%	0.8%	2.7%	-1.9%
Middle East and Asia	0%	0.8%	0.8%	5.6%	-4.8%
The Americas and the Caribbean	0%	0.4%	0.4%	1.3%	-0.9%
Oceania	0%	0.8%	0.8%	0.3%	0.5%

Length of Residence

	2011	2021	10y change (pp)	UK Average	postcode vs UK (pp)
Born in the UK	96.6%	94.5%	-2.1%	83.2%	11.3%
10+ Years	0%	4.7%	4.7%	9.8%	-5.1%
5-10 Years	0.4%	0.8%	0.4%	2.9%	-2.1%
2-5 Years	0.4%	0%	-0.4%	2.2%	-2.2%
Less than 2 years	2.7%	0%	-2.7%	1.9%	-1.9%

Passport Held

	2021	UK Average	postcode vs UK (pp)
United Kingdom	81.5%	76.7%	4.8%
Ireland	0.4%	0.6%	-0.2%
Romania	0.4%	0.9%	-0.5%
North America and the Caribbean	0.4%	0.3%	0.1%
No passport held	17.3%	13.5%	3.8%

Religion

	2021	UK Average	postcode vs UK (pp)
No religion	44.1%	37.2%	6.9%
Christian	48.8%	46.2%	2.6%
Not answered	7.1%	6.0%	1.1%

Safety

Is Grantham Close Street dangerous?

Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Grantham Close was 4.3 per 1,000 residents, which is 91.8% lower than the Plympton Erle average. The most reported crime type was Anti-social behaviour.

Grantham Close has the lowest crime rate of 22 local areas in Plympton Erle and the 7th lowest crime rate of 837 local areas in Plymouth .

Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 0.0 crimes per 1,000 residents and have remained broadly unchanged year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has fallen by about -91.7%.

🔎 See full breakdown of local crime, hotspots & trends

Affluence

Household Income

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.

Average Household Income
£49,500

Income Rank
7/10

Household Income in PL7 1UL, Local Authority and Region

Deprivation

Index of Multiple Deprivation (IMD) - 2/10 (very low )
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 - 1/10 (very low )
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 - 2/10 (very low )
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 - 5/10 (average )
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 - 5/10 (average )
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 - 2/10 (very low )
The Crime Domain measures the risk of people and property being victims of crime in a local area.
Barriers to Housing and Services Domain - 7/10 (above average )
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) - 2/10 (very low )
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) - 2/10 (very low )
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 Grantham Close are based on 17 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 Grantham Close, Plymouth, PL7 1UL

Estimated Average Property Prices for PL7 1UL

Average Price
£310,064

Semi-Detached
£292,429

Terraced
£315,160

Detached
£394,162

Flats/Maisonettes
no sales

Other
no sales

Estimated Average Property Prices for Grantham Close

Average Price
£284,308

Semi-Detached
£267,099

Terraced
£279,040

Detached
£428,307

Flats/Maisonettes
no sales

Other
no sales

Property Prices Comparison

Latest Property Sales on Grantham CloseStreet

Address	Sale Price	Sale Date	Price Estimate 2025
33 Grantham Close, Plymouth, City Of Plymouth Semi-Detached, an established residential building	£259,000	2024-05-31	£280,673
19 Grantham Close, Plymouth, City Of Plymouth Semi-Detached, an established residential building	£290,000	2024-05-10	£314,267
Merafield House, 25 Grantham Close, Plymouth, City Of Plymouth Semi-Detached, an established residential building	£765,000	2023-09-18	£818,028
2 Grantham Close, Plymouth, City Of Plymouth Semi-Detached, an established residential building	£208,000	2023-04-14	£222,191
34 Grantham Close, Plymouth, City Of Plymouth Semi-Detached, an established residential building	£241,000	2023-04-13	£257,443

View All Property Sales and Other Statistics for PL7 1UL

Employment

PL7 1UL 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 PL7 1UL area is much higher than the country's average. According to Census 2011, 33% residents of this area were retired, while the average in the UK was 14%.

Economic Activity

Full-Time Employee	74
Retired	72
Part-Time Employee	25
Self-Employed	15
Looking after home or family	8
Student (economically inactive)	7
Long-Term Sick or disabled	6
Other	5
Unemployed	5
Full-Time Student (with or without job)	4

Employment Industry

Human health and social work activities	27
Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles	22
Public administration and defence; compulsory social security	17
Education	14
Manufacturing	11
Professional, scientific and technical activities	11
Construction	9
Administrative and support service activities	9
Other	4
Transport and storage	4
Accommodation and food service activities	4
Information and communication	2
Financial and insurance activities	2
Water supply; sewerage, waste management and remediation activities	2
Real estate activities	2

Schools

Nursery

	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	3,795 yd	Local authority nursery school	Yes	Mixed	More About School

Primary

	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	3out of 4	1,134 yd	Academy converter	Yes	Mixed	More About School
Plympton St Mary's CofE Infant School 8 Market Road , Plympton PL7 1QW	- not rated	1,134 yd	Voluntary aided school	No	Mixed	More About School
Woodford Primary School Litchaton Way , Plympton PL7 4RR	3out of 4	1,173 yd	Academy sponsor led	No	Mixed	More About School
Woodford Primary School Linchaton Way , Plympton PL7 4RR	- not rated	1,173 yd	Community school	No	Mixed	More About School
Woodford Infants' School Litchaton Way , Woodford PL7 4RR	- not rated	1,173 yd	Community school	No	Mixed	More About School

Secondary

	Ofsted Overall Effectiveness	Distance	Establishment Type	Has Nursery Classes	Gender	More Info
Hele's School Seymour Road , Plympton PL7 4LT	3out of 4	1,123 yd	Academy converter	Not Applicable	Mixed	More About School
Hele's School Seymour Road , Plympton PL7 4LT	- not rated	1,123 yd	Community school	Not Applicable	Mixed	More About School
Plympton Academy Moorland Road , Plympton PL7 2RS	2out of 4	1,800 yd	Academy converter	Not Applicable	Mixed	More About School
Ridgeway School Moorland Road , Plympton PL7 2RS	- not rated	1,800 yd	Community school	Not Applicable	Mixed	More About School
Plymstock School Church Road , Plymstock PL9 9AZ	3out of 4	2,947 yd	Academy converter	Not Applicable	Mixed	More About School

Not applicable

	Ofsted Overall Effectiveness	Distance	Establishment Type	Has Nursery Classes	Gender	More Info
Oaklands School Mudge Way Community Church , PL7 2PS	- not rated	1,622 yd	Other independent school	Not Applicable	Mixed	More About School
Longcause Community Special School Longcause , Plympton St Maurice PL7 1JB	3out of 4	2,186 yd	Community special school	Not Applicable	Mixed	More About School
Cann Bridge School 23 Eden Valley Gardens , Estover PL6 8EE	- not rated	3,877 yd	Community special school	Yes	Mixed	More About School
Plymouth Tuition Services Years 3 -9 15 Eggbuckland Road , Mannamead PL3 5HF	- not rated	4,373 yd	Pupil referral unit	Not Applicable	Mixed	More About School
Western College Preparatory School Seymour Road , PL3 5AS	- not rated	4,381 yd	Other independent school	Not Applicable	Girls	More About School

School statistics for this postcode are based on Ofsted rankings.

Food and Drink

Restaurants, Cafes, Canteens

Business Name	Address	Distance
Snack Shack	Unit 2, 62 Valley Road	649 yd
The Park Restaurant	Saltram House, Saltram, Merafield Road	744 yd
Plymouth Retail Distribution Centre	Staff Canteen, Bell Close	1,015 yd
Devon's Finest Hot Chocolate Bombs	1c Seymour Road	1,044 yd
Munch Box	1a Seymour Road	1,051 yd

Pubs, Bars, Nightclubs

Business Name	Address	Food hygiene rating	Distance
The Unicorn Harvester	Unicorn Inn, 158-160 Plymouth Road		804 yd
Union Inn	17 Underwood Road		1,030 yd

Takeaway, Sandwich Shops

Business Name	Address	Food hygiene rating	Distance
China Chef	3 Seymour Road		1,028 yd

Supermarkets, Hypermarkets

Business Name	Address	Food hygiene rating	Distance
Lidl UK GmbH	149 Plymouth Road		840 yd

Sport

Facility Name	Sport Objects	Distance
Flex Fitness VALLEY ROAD	health and fitness suite	553 yd
St Boniface Arena TAVISTOCK JUNCTION FREIGHT YARD TAVISTOCK JUNCTION FREIGHT YARD COYPOOL ROAD	grass pitches	1,028 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	97.8%
Percentage of premises that have Ultrafast Broadband (300Mbit/s or greater) coverage from fixed broadband	97.8%
Percentage of premises that have coverage from a Gigabit capable service from fixed broadband	97.8%

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	130.2 Mbit/s
Minimum download speed	600 Mbit/s
Maximum download speed	600 Mbit/s

Upload Speed

Median upload speed	10 Mbit/s
Average upload speed	15.1 Mbit/s
Maximum upload speed	40 Mbit/s

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

Overview of PL7 1UL