Moorland Road is in Plymouth and in Plymouth district. PL7 2BL 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 2BL and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: PL7 2BY, PL7 2BJ, PL7 2BN, PL7 2BU, PL7 2DA, PL7 2DB, PL7 2BZ, PL7 2BS, PL7 2FG.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. However, the area surrounding PL7 2BL has a female population much higher than UK average, with 56.2% of the population 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 | 56.5% | 56.2% | -0.3% | 51.0% | 5.2% |
| Male | 43.5% | 43.8% | 0.3% | 49.0% | -5.2% |
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 | 13.3% | 16.7% | 3.4% | 37.9% | -21.2% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 54.4% | 49.6% | -4.8% | 44.2% | 5.4% |
| Separated | 1.6% | 1.1% | -0.5% | 2.2% | -1.1% |
| Divorced | 8.9% | 9.1% | 0.2% | 9.1% | 0.0% |
| Widowed | 21.8% | 23.6% | 1.8% | 6.1% | 17.5% |
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 | 35.6% | 39.4% | 3.8% | 48.4% | -9.0% |
| Good health | 40.7% | 37.2% | -3.5% | 33.6% | 3.6% |
| Fair health | 19.2% | 17.4% | -1.8% | 12.7% | 4.7% |
| Bad health | 4.2% | 5.4% | 1.2% | 4.0% | 1.4% |
| Very bad health | 0.3% | 0.6% | 0.3% | 1.2% | -0.6% |
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.
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 22.5%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| No qualifications | 33.9% | 26.8% | -7.1% | 18.2% | 8.6% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 10.4% | 9.1% | -1.3% | 9.6% | -0.5% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 13.9% | 13.4% | -0.5% | 13.4% | 0.0% |
| Apprenticeship | 5.1% | 8.3% | 3.2% | 5.3% | 3.0% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 12.3% | 17.4% | 5.1% | 16.9% | 0.5% |
| Degree or Similar | 20.3% | 22.5% | 2.2% | 33.8% | -11.3% |
| Other | 4.1% | 2.5% | -1.6% | 2.8% | -0.3% |
In this area, the population is predominantly white, with 99.4% 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) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Other Asian | 0.3% | 0% | -0.3% | 1.6% | -1.6% |
| Mixed Other | 0% | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.8% | -0.5% |
| White | 99.7% | 99.4% | -0.3% | 81.4% | 18.0% |
| Other | 0% | 0.3% | 0.3% | 1.6% | -1.3% |
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 | 96% | 97.8% | 1.8% | 83.2% | 14.6% |
| European Union | 2% | 1.9% | -0.1% | 6.1% | -4.2% |
| Africa | 0.6% | 0.3% | -0.3% | 2.7% | -2.4% |
| Middle East and Asia | 0.3% | 0% | -0.3% | 5.6% | -5.6% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 0.8% | 0% | -0.8% | 1.3% | -1.3% |
| Oceania | 0.3% | 0% | -0.3% | 0.3% | -0.3% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 95.5% | 97.8% | 2.3% | 83.2% | 14.6% |
| 10+ Years | 0% | 2.2% | 2.2% | 9.8% | -7.6% |
| Less than 2 years | 4.5% | 0% | -4.5% | 1.9% | -1.9% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 77% | 76.7% | 0.3% |
| No passport held | 23% | 13.5% | 9.5% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 33.9% | 37.2% | -3.3% |
| Christian | 61.3% | 46.2% | 15.1% |
| Other religion | 0.6% | 0.6% | 0.0% |
| Not answered | 4.2% | 6.0% | -1.8% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Moorland Road was 0.0 per 1,000 residents, matching the Plympton St Mary average.
Violent and sexual offences accounted for a small share of all recorded crimes and have been falling year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has fallen by about -35.1%.

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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 41 Moorland Road, Plymouth, City Of Plymouth Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £265,000 | 2023-11-03 | £284,084 |
| 39 Moorland Road, Plymouth, City Of Plymouth Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £206,000 | 2017-12-01 | £284,684 |
| 41 Moorland Road, Plymouth, City Of Plymouth Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £173,500 | 2014-06-06 | £271,452 |
| 43 Moorland Road, Plymouth, City Of Plymouth Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £73,950 | 2000-08-17 | £311,967 |
| 45 Moorland Road, Plymouth, Devon Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £50,000 | 1995-11-30 | £284,699 |
PL7 2BL area has a low unemployment rate. According to Census 2021, 0% 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 2BL area is much higher than the country's average. According to Census 2011, 50% residents of this area were retired, while the average in the UK was 14%.
| Retired | 136 |
| Full-Time Employee | 76 |
| Part-Time Employee | 24 |
| Self-Employed | 15 |
| Looking after home or family | 6 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 6 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 5 |
| Other | 2 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 2 |
| Unemployed | 0 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 19 |
| Manufacturing | 18 |
| Education | 15 |
| Human health and social work activities | 13 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 11 |
| Construction | 10 |
| Transport and storage | 8 |
| Other | 6 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 6 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 5 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 5 |
| Information and communication | 5 |
| Real estate activities | 4 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 2 |
| Electricity, gas, steam and air conditioning supply | 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 | 4,525 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 | 594 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Plympton St Mary's CofE Infant School 8 Market Road , Plympton PL7 1QW | 2out of 4 | 785 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Boringdon Primary School Courtland Crescent , Plympton PL7 4HJ | 4out of 4 | 823 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Chaddlewood Primary School Hemerdon Heights , Plympton PL7 2EU | 3out of 4 | 1,095 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Plympton St Maurice Primary School Plympton Hill , Plympton PL7 1UB | 3out of 4 | 1,364 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 | 337 yd | Academy converter | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Hele's School Seymour Road , Plympton PL7 4LT | 3out of 4 | 1,126 yd | Academy converter | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Tor Bridge High Miller Way , Estover PL6 8UN | 3out of 4 | 4,514 yd | Academy converter | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Plymstock School Church Road , Plymstock PL9 9AZ | 3out of 4 | 4,539 yd | Academy converter | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Coombe Dean School Charnhill Way , Elburton PL9 8ES | 2out of 4 | 4,897 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 | 1,043 yd | Community special school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Cann Bridge School Miller Way , Estover PL6 8UN | 3out of 4 | 4,561 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bowlers Cafe | Chaplins, Galileo Close | 321 yd | |
| Stannary Court | 95-99 Ridgeway | 355 yd | |
| Mila’s Bakery | 107 Ridgeway | 355 yd | |
| Jasmins Cafe | 81/83 Ridgeway | 355 yd | |
| Shapla Balti | 137 Ridgeway | 355 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Lord Louis | The Lord Louis, Glen Road | 150 yd | |
| Plympton Conservative Club | 109 Ridgeway | 355 yd | |
| George Inn | 191 Ridgeway | 383 yd | |
| Freemason's Hall, Plympton | 161 Ridgeway | 383 yd | |
| Post Office Inn | 39 Ridgeway | 388 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Ridgeway Grill | 79B Ridgeway | 388 yd | |
| The Guru | 27 Ridgeway | 388 yd | |
| Ridgeway Pizza | 94 Ridgeway | 391 yd | |
| Plympton Grill | 30 Glen Road | 397 yd | |
| The Plym Fish Bar | 11 St Stephens Place | 407 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Aldi | 1 Galileo Close | 342 yd | |
| Iceland | 7 St Stephens Place | 408 yd | |
| Tesco Express | 2b Westfield | 411 yd | |
| The Co-operative Food Supermarket | Ridgeway | 470 yd | |
| Tesco | Plymouth St Marys Express, Unit 1 St Marys Bridge | 771 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Westcountry Squash And Fitness Centre (Closed) Aylwin Close | health and fitness suite, squash courts | 157 yd |
| Plympton Community Sports Centre MOORLAND ROAD | artificial grass pitch, grass pitches, health and fitness suite | 302 yd |
| Plympton Swimming Pool HAREWOOD PARK HAREWOOD PARK | health and fitness suite, swimming pool | 443 yd |
| Euphoria Health And Fitness (Closed) Lister Mill Business Park Lister Mill Business Park Lister Close | health and fitness suite | 512 yd |
| Plympton Lawn Tennis Club Ridgeway | tennis courts | 531 yd |
| Plympton Cricket Club HAREWOOD PLAYING FIELDS HAREWOOD PLAYING FIELDS RIDGEWAY | grass pitches | 573 yd |
| Peacock Meadow PEACOCK CLOSE | grass pitches | 659 yd |
| Euphoria Health And Fitness BELL CLOSE | health and fitness suite | 666 yd |
| Underwood Recreation Ground Market Road | grass pitches | 824 yd |
| Longcause Community Special School LONGCAUSE | 962 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.