Moorland Road is in Plymouth and in Plymouth district. PL7 2BJ is located in the Plympton St Mary 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 Moorland Road, Plymouth, PL7 2BJ and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: PL7 2BL, PL7 2BS, PL7 2DA, PL7 2BU, PL7 2BY, PL7 2FG, PL7 2BN, PL7 2DB, PL7 2HF.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. However, the area surrounding PL7 2BJ, has a female population slightly higher than UK average, with 53.5% 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 | 51.5% | 53.5% | 2.0% | 51.0% | 2.5% |
| Male | 48.5% | 46.5% | -2.0% | 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.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Single | 21.4% | 25.1% | 3.7% | 37.9% | -12.8% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 57.5% | 49% | -8.5% | 44.2% | 4.8% |
| Married: Same sex | 0% | 0.5% | 0.5% | 0.3% | 0.2% |
| Separated | 2.1% | 1.5% | -0.6% | 2.2% | -0.7% |
| Divorced | 8.5% | 11.2% | 2.7% | 9.1% | 2.1% |
| Widowed | 10.6% | 12.7% | 2.1% | 6.1% | 6.6% |
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 | 42.5% | 35.3% | -7.2% | 48.4% | -13.1% |
| Good health | 37.1% | 39.1% | 2.0% | 33.6% | 5.5% |
| Fair health | 15.7% | 18.3% | 2.6% | 12.7% | 5.6% |
| Bad health | 4.2% | 4.9% | 0.7% | 4.0% | 0.9% |
| Very bad health | 0.5% | 2.5% | 2.0% | 1.2% | 1.3% |
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 | 26.4% | 23.3% | -3.1% | 18.2% | 5.1% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 8.5% | 8.3% | -0.2% | 9.6% | -1.3% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 16.7% | 14.1% | -2.6% | 13.4% | 0.7% |
| Apprenticeship | 5.9% | 9.7% | 3.8% | 5.3% | 4.4% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 13.8% | 18.9% | 5.1% | 16.9% | 2.0% |
| Degree or Similar | 24.3% | 23.5% | -0.8% | 33.8% | -10.3% |
| Other | 4.4% | 2.2% | -2.2% | 2.8% | -0.6% |
In this area, the population is predominantly white, with 98% 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% | 0.7% | 0.7% | 1.1% | -0.4% |
| Indian | 0.7% | 0.2% | -0.5% | 3.1% | -2.9% |
| Other Asian | 0% | 0.2% | 0.2% | 1.6% | -1.4% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 0.2% | 0.2% | 0.0% | 0.8% | -0.6% |
| Mixed White and Caribbean | 0% | 0.2% | 0.2% | 0.9% | -0.7% |
| Mixed Other | 0% | 0.2% | 0.2% | 0.8% | -0.6% |
| White | 99% | 98% | -1.0% | 81.4% | 16.6% |
| Gypsy or Irish Traveller | 0% | 0.2% | 0.2% | 0.1% | 0.1% |
In this area, 93.5% 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 | 95.3% | 93.5% | -1.8% | 83.2% | 10.3% |
| European Union | 2.5% | 4.7% | 2.2% | 6.1% | -1.4% |
| Africa | 0.2% | 0.9% | 0.7% | 2.7% | -1.8% |
| Middle East and Asia | 1.7% | 0.9% | -0.8% | 5.6% | -4.7% |
| 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 | 94.8% | 93.1% | -1.7% | 83.2% | 9.9% |
| 10+ Years | 0% | 5.6% | 5.6% | 9.8% | -4.2% |
| 5-10 Years | 2.2% | 0.4% | -1.8% | 2.9% | -2.5% |
| 2-5 Years | 0% | 0.2% | 0.2% | 2.2% | -2.0% |
| Less than 2 years | 3% | 0.7% | -2.3% | 1.9% | -1.2% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 82.6% | 76.7% | 5.9% |
| Ireland | 1.1% | 0.6% | 0.5% |
| Germany | 0.4% | 0.2% | 0.2% |
| Portugal | 0.2% | 0.5% | -0.3% |
| Spain | 0.2% | 0.4% | -0.2% |
| Poland | 0.2% | 1.3% | -1.1% |
| Romania | 0.7% | 0.9% | -0.2% |
| No passport held | 14.5% | 13.5% | 1.0% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 39% | 37.2% | 1.8% |
| Christian | 55.4% | 46.2% | 9.2% |
| Buddhist | 0.2% | 0.5% | -0.3% |
| Hindu | 0.2% | 1.7% | -1.5% |
| Muslim | 1.1% | 6.5% | -5.4% |
| Other religion | 0.4% | 0.6% | -0.2% |
| Not answered | 3.5% | 6.0% | -2.5% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Moorland Road was 156.7 per 1,000 residents, which is 282.1% higher than the Plympton St Mary average. The most reported crime type was Violence and sexual offences.
Moorland Road has the 2nd highest crime rate of 23 local areas in Plympton St Mary and the 162nd highest crime rate of 839 local areas in Plymouth .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 80.6 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been falling year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has fallen by about -22.5%.

Households in this area have a similar level level of wealth to the average household in England and Wales. 54% of analyzed areas in England and Wales have lower average household annual income than this area.

| Address | Sale Price | Sale Date | Price Estimate 2025 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 42 Moorland Road, Plymouth, City Of Plymouth Terraced, an established residential building | £232,500 | 2022-02-25 | £264,332 |
| 40 Moorland Road, Plymouth, City Of Plymouth Terraced, an established residential building | £237,500 | 2018-11-19 | £319,333 |
| 33 Moorland Road, Plymouth, City Of Plymouth Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £200,000 | 2018-09-25 | £267,179 |
| 40 Moorland Road, Plymouth, City Of Plymouth Terraced, an established residential building | £175,000 | 2018-01-25 | £242,848 |
| 29 Moorland Road, Plymouth, City Of Plymouth Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £259,000 | 2017-09-29 | £351,862 |
PL7 2BJ 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 2BJ area is much higher than the country's average. According to Census 2011, 39% residents of this area were retired, while the average in the UK was 14%.
| Retired | 159 |
| Full-Time Employee | 104 |
| Part-Time Employee | 46 |
| Self-Employed | 35 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 28 |
| Other | 10 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 10 |
| Unemployed | 8 |
| Looking after home or family | 7 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 5 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 28 |
| Human health and social work activities | 28 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 22 |
| Construction | 21 |
| Education | 19 |
| Manufacturing | 17 |
| Other | 9 |
| Transport and storage | 8 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 6 |
| Real estate activities | 5 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 4 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 3 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 3 |
| Electricity, gas, steam and air conditioning supply | 2 |
| Information and communication | 1 |
| Agriculture, forestry and fishing | 1 |
| 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 | 4,596 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Old Priory Junior Academy Ridgeway , Plympton PL7 1QN | 2out of 4 | 585 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Plympton St Mary's CofE Infant School 8 Market Road , Plympton PL7 1QW | 2out of 4 | 794 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Boringdon Primary School Courtland Crescent , Plympton PL7 4HJ | 4out of 4 | 896 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Chaddlewood Primary School Hemerdon Heights , Plympton PL7 2EU | 3out of 4 | 1,048 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Plympton St Maurice Primary School Plympton Hill , Plympton PL7 1UB | 3out of 4 | 1,283 yd | Academy converter | 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 | 268 yd | Academy converter | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Hele's School Seymour Road , Plympton PL7 4LT | 3out of 4 | 1,176 yd | Academy converter | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Plymstock School Church Road , Plymstock PL9 9AZ | 3out of 4 | 4,509 yd | Academy converter | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Tor Bridge High Miller Way , Estover PL6 8UN | 3out of 4 | 4,587 yd | Academy converter | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Coombe Dean School Charnhill Way , Elburton PL9 8ES | 2out of 4 | 4,849 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 | 962 yd | Community special school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Cann Bridge School Miller Way , Estover PL6 8UN | 3out of 4 | 4,633 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Stannary Court | 95-99 Ridgeway | 308 yd | |
| Mila’s Bakery | 107 Ridgeway | 308 yd | |
| Jasmins Cafe | 81/83 Ridgeway | 308 yd | |
| Shapla Balti | 137 Ridgeway | 308 yd | |
| Plympton Spice Delta Ltd | 151 Ridgeway | 308 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Lord Louis | The Lord Louis, Glen Road | 210 yd | |
| George Inn | 191 Ridgeway | 307 yd | |
| Freemason's Hall, Plympton | 161 Ridgeway | 307 yd | |
| Plympton Conservative Club | 109 Ridgeway | 308 yd | |
| Post Office Inn | 39 Ridgeway | 360 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Ridgeway Pizza | 94 Ridgeway | 337 yd | |
| The Plym Fish Bar | 11 St Stephens Place | 361 yd | |
| Ridgeway Grill | 79B Ridgeway | 362 yd | |
| The Guru | 27 Ridgeway | 362 yd | |
| Plympton Grill | 30 Glen Road | 378 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Iceland | 7 St Stephens Place | 361 yd | |
| Tesco Express | 2b Westfield | 392 yd | |
| Aldi | 1 Galileo Close | 400 yd | |
| The Co-operative Food Supermarket | Ridgeway | 452 yd | |
| Tesco | Plymouth St Marys Express, Unit 1 St Marys Bridge | 800 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Westcountry Squash And Fitness Centre (Closed) Aylwin Close | health and fitness suite, squash courts | 235 yd |
| Plympton Community Sports Centre MOORLAND ROAD | artificial grass pitch, grass pitches, health and fitness suite | 270 yd |
| Plympton Swimming Pool HAREWOOD PARK HAREWOOD PARK | health and fitness suite, swimming pool | 477 yd |
| Euphoria Health And Fitness (Closed) Lister Mill Business Park Lister Mill Business Park Lister Close | health and fitness suite | 536 yd |
| Plympton Lawn Tennis Club Ridgeway | tennis courts | 543 yd |
| Plympton Cricket Club HAREWOOD PLAYING FIELDS HAREWOOD PLAYING FIELDS RIDGEWAY | grass pitches | 604 yd |
| Euphoria Health And Fitness BELL CLOSE | health and fitness suite | 685 yd |
| Peacock Meadow PEACOCK CLOSE | grass pitches | 722 yd |
| Underwood Recreation Ground Market Road | grass pitches | 846 yd |
| Longcause Community Special School LONGCAUSE | 881 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 | 100 Mbit/s |
| Average download speed | 133.6 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 500 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 500 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 10 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 11.7 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 35 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.