David Close, Plymouth, PL7 2BQ

People

Gender

In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. However, the area surrounding PL7 2BQ, has a female population slightly higher than UK average, with 52.4% 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	48.4%	52.4%	4.0%	51.0%	1.4%
Male	51.6%	47.6%	-4.0%	49.0%	-1.4%

Partnership Status

Across the UK, the average relationship status breakdown is roughly 44% married, 38% single, 9% divorced, 6% widowed, and 2% separated.

In the immediate vicinity of PL7 2BQ there is a very large concentration of residents that are married - 64% of the resident population. In contrast, the average marriage rate across the census is about 44%.

Areas with a high percentage of married residents are typically suburban neighborhoods, towns with good schools and family-friendly amenities, and regions with affordable, spacious housing options. Additionally, such areas can be popular among retirees.

	2011	2021	10y change (pp)	UK Average	postcode vs UK (pp)
Single	15.6%	22.3%	6.7%	37.9%	-15.6%
Married: Opposite sex	73.6%	64%	-9.6%	44.2%	19.8%
Separated	2%	1.2%	-0.8%	2.2%	-1.0%
Divorced	2%	4%	2.0%	9.1%	-5.1%
Widowed	6.8%	8.5%	1.7%	6.1%	2.4%

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	53.9%	45.1%	-8.8%	48.4%	-3.3%
Good health	29.5%	35.3%	5.8%	33.6%	1.7%
Fair health	13.3%	14.7%	1.4%	12.7%	2.0%
Bad health	2.9%	3.5%	0.6%	4.0%	-0.5%
Very bad health	0.3%	1.4%	1.1%	1.2%	0.2%

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	20%	17.2%	-2.8%	18.2%	-1.0%
1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent	10.4%	6.1%	-4.3%	9.6%	-3.5%
5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels	17.2%	11.1%	-6.1%	13.4%	-2.3%
Apprenticeship	5.6%	7.4%	1.8%	5.3%	2.1%
HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels	13.2%	20.9%	7.7%	16.9%	4.0%
Degree or Similar	29.2%	34.4%	5.2%	33.8%	0.6%
Other	4.4%	2.9%	-1.5%	2.8%	0.1%

Culture

Ethnic Group

In this area, the population is predominantly white, with 98.3% 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)
Indian	0.3%	0%	-0.3%	3.1%	-3.1%
Other Asian	0%	0.3%	0.3%	1.6%	-1.3%
Mixed White and Asian	0.3%	0.7%	0.4%	0.8%	-0.1%
Mixed Other	0%	0.3%	0.3%	0.8%	-0.5%
White	99.4%	98.3%	-1.1%	81.4%	16.9%
Arab	0%	0.3%	0.3%	0.6%	-0.3%

Country of Birth

In this area, 98.6% 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	98.4%	98.6%	0.2%	83.2%	15.4%
European Union	0.3%	0.7%	0.4%	6.1%	-5.4%
Middle East and Asia	1%	0.7%	-0.3%	5.6%	-4.9%
Oceania	0.3%	0%	-0.3%	0.3%	-0.3%

Length of Residence

	2011	2021	10y change (pp)	UK Average	postcode vs UK (pp)
Born in the UK	98.1%	98.6%	0.5%	83.2%	15.4%
10+ Years	0%	1.4%	1.4%	9.8%	-8.4%
Less than 2 years	1.9%	0%	-1.9%	1.9%	-1.9%

Passport Held

	2021	UK Average	postcode vs UK (pp)
United Kingdom	83.9%	76.7%	7.2%
Ireland	0.3%	0.6%	-0.3%
No passport held	15.7%	13.5%	2.2%

Religion

	2021	UK Average	postcode vs UK (pp)
No religion	28.7%	37.2%	-8.5%
Christian	64.3%	46.2%	18.1%
Buddhist	0.7%	0.5%	0.2%
Not answered	6.3%	6.0%	0.3%

Safety

Is David Close Street dangerous?

Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around David Close was 64.5 per 1,000 residents, which is 57.3% higher than the Plympton St Mary average. The most reported crime type was Burglary.

David Close has the 4th highest crime rate of 23 local areas in Plympton St Mary and the 405th lowest crime rate of 839 local areas in Plymouth .

Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 21.5 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been falling year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has fallen by about -44.9%.

🔎 See full breakdown of local crime, hotspots & trends

Affluence

Household Income

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.

Average Household Income
£46,100

Income Rank
6/10

Household Income in PL7 2BQ, Local Authority and Region

Deprivation

Index of Multiple Deprivation (IMD) - 3/10 (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 - 3/10 (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 - 4/10 (below average )
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 - 3/10 (low )
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 - 1/10 (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 - 3/10 (low )
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) - 3/10 (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 David Close are based on 1 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 David Close, Plymouth, PL7 2BQ

Estimated Average Property Prices for PL7 2BQ

Average Price
£509,611

Semi-Detached
no sales

Terraced
no sales

Detached
£509,611

Flats/Maisonettes
no sales

Other
no sales

Estimated Average Property Prices for David Close

Average Price
£481,419

Semi-Detached
no sales

Terraced
no sales

Detached
£481,419

Flats/Maisonettes
no sales

Other
no sales

Property Prices Comparison

Latest Property Sales on David CloseStreet

Address	Sale Price	Sale Date	Price Estimate 2025
3 David Close, Plymouth, City Of Plymouth Detached, an established residential building	£650,000	2022-01-13	£717,679
6 David Close, Plymouth, City Of Plymouth Detached, an established residential building	£457,500	2021-09-24	£529,244
6 David Close, Plymouth, City Of Plymouth Detached, an established residential building	£311,000	2018-01-09	£409,571
5 David Close, Plymouth, City Of Plymouth Detached, an established residential building	£287,500	2013-02-05	£460,181
3 David Close, Plymouth, City Of Plymouth Detached, an established residential building	£267,500	2008-05-02	£409,496

View All Property Sales and Other Statistics for PL7 2BQ

Employment

PL7 2BQ area has a low unemployment rate. According to Census 2021, 1% 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 2BQ area is much higher than the country's average. According to Census 2011, 37% residents of this area were retired, while the average in the UK was 14%.

Economic Activity

Retired	92
Full-Time Employee	61
Part-Time Employee	35
Self-Employed	16
Looking after home or family	13
Long-Term Sick or disabled	11
Full-Time Student (with or without job)	7
Other	6
Student (economically inactive)	5
Unemployed	2

Employment Industry

Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles	22
Education	20
Human health and social work activities	16
Public administration and defence; compulsory social security	12
Professional, scientific and technical activities	10
Other	10
Construction	9
Manufacturing	8
Accommodation and food service activities	6
Information and communication	5
Transport and storage	4
Electricity, gas, steam and air conditioning supply	4
Administrative and support service activities	2
Real estate activities	2
Financial and insurance activities	1
Mining and quarrying	1

Schools

Nursery

	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	4,910 yd	Local authority nursery school	Yes	Mixed	More About School

Primary

	Ofsted Overall Effectiveness	Distance	Establishment Type	Has Nursery Classes	Gender	More Info
Chaddlewood Primary School Hemerdon Heights , Plympton PL7 2EU	3out of 4	659 yd	Academy converter	No	Mixed	More About School
Glen Park Primary School Glen Road , Plympton PL7 2DE	3out of 4	1,004 yd	Academy converter	No	Mixed	More About School
Old Priory Junior Academy Ridgeway , Plympton PL7 1QN	2out of 4	1,230 yd	Academy converter	No	Mixed	More About School
Boringdon Primary School Courtland Crescent , Plympton PL7 4HJ	4out of 4	1,282 yd	Academy converter	No	Mixed	More About School
Plympton St Mary's CofE Infant School 8 Market Road , Plympton PL7 1QW	2out of 4	1,430 yd	Academy converter	No	Mixed	More About School

Secondary

	Ofsted Overall Effectiveness	Distance	Establishment Type	Has Nursery Classes	Gender	More Info
Plympton Academy Moorland Road , Plympton PL7 2RS	3out of 4	848 yd	Academy converter	Not Applicable	Mixed	More About School
Hele's School Seymour Road , Plympton PL7 4LT	3out of 4	1,708 yd	Academy converter	Not Applicable	Mixed	More About School
Tor Bridge High Miller Way , Estover PL6 8UN	3out of 4	4,881 yd	Academy converter	Not Applicable	Mixed	More About School
Plymstock School Church Road , Plymstock PL9 9AZ	3out of 4	5,128 yd	Academy converter	Not Applicable	Mixed	More About School
Coombe Dean School Charnhill Way , Elburton PL9 8ES	2out of 4	5,408 yd	Academy converter	Not Applicable	Mixed	More About School

Not applicable

	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	1,231 yd	Community special school	Not Applicable	Mixed	More About School
Cann Bridge School Miller Way , Estover PL6 8UN	3out of 4	4,933 yd	Community special school	Yes	Mixed	More About School

School statistics for this postcode are based on Ofsted rankings.

Food and Drink

Restaurants, Cafes, Canteens

Business Name	Address	Distance
Bowlers Cafe	Chaplins, Galileo Close	630 yd
Plympton Spice Delta Ltd	151 Ridgeway	843 yd
Stannary Court	95-99 Ridgeway	932 yd
Mila’s Bakery	107 Ridgeway	932 yd
Jasmins Cafe	81/83 Ridgeway	932 yd

Pubs, Bars, Nightclubs

Business Name	Address	Distance
Lord Louis	The Lord Louis, Glen Road	540 yd
George Inn	191 Ridgeway	832 yd
Freemason's Hall, Plympton	161 Ridgeway	832 yd
Colebrook Inn	Colebrook Inn, Colebrook Road	912 yd
Plympton Conservative Club	109 Ridgeway	932 yd

Takeaway, Sandwich Shops

Business Name	Address	Distance
Greek Pitta House	Unit 2, Westfield	237 yd
Plympton Grill	30 Glen Road	284 yd
Colebrook Chippy	Leeds Cottages, Colebrook Road	912 yd
Ridgeway Pizza	94 Ridgeway	947 yd
The Plym Fish Bar	11 St Stephens Place	985 yd

Supermarkets, Hypermarkets

Business Name	Address	Distance
Tesco Express	2b Westfield	274 yd
Aldi	1 Galileo Close	465 yd
Iceland	7 St Stephens Place	985 yd

Sport

Facility Name	Sport Objects	Distance
Euphoria Health And Fitness BELL CLOSE	health and fitness suite	149 yd
Euphoria Health And Fitness (Closed) Lister Mill Business Park Lister Mill Business Park Lister Close	health and fitness suite	209 yd
Peacock Meadow PEACOCK CLOSE	grass pitches	567 yd
Westcountry Squash And Fitness Centre (Closed) Aylwin Close	health and fitness suite, squash courts	613 yd
Glen Park Primary School GLEN ROAD	grass pitches	894 yd
Newnham Park LOUGHTOR MILL HOUSE LOUGHTOR MILL HOUSE	cycling	905 yd
Plympton Community Sports Centre MOORLAND ROAD	artificial grass pitch, grass pitches, health and fitness suite	913 yd
Plympton Swimming Pool HAREWOOD PARK HAREWOOD PARK	health and fitness suite, swimming pool	1,076 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	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%

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	66.9 Mbit/s
Average download speed	150 Mbit/s
Minimum download speed	600 Mbit/s
Maximum download speed	600 Mbit/s

Upload Speed

Median upload speed	16.2 Mbit/s
Average upload speed	16.8 Mbit/s
Maximum upload speed	40 Mbit/s

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

Overview of PL7 2BQ