Hedingham Close is in Plymouth and in Plymouth district. PL7 2FJ is located in the Plympton Chaddlewood 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 Hedingham Close, Plymouth, PL7 2FJ and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: PL7 2FN, PL7 2QP, PL7 2FL, PL7 2RN, PL7 2RH, PL7 2RP, PL7 2FW, PL7 2XX, PL7 1PJ.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. The local area around PL7 2FJ is generally consistent with those figures, having a male population of 49.1%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Female | 49.5% | 50.9% | 1.4% | 51.0% | -0.1% |
| Male | 50.5% | 49.1% | -1.4% | 49.0% | 0.1% |
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 | 30.7% | 40% | 9.3% | 37.9% | 2.1% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 41.3% | 37.7% | -3.6% | 44.2% | -6.5% |
| Married: Same sex | 1.1% | 0% | -1.1% | 0.3% | -0.3% |
| Separated | 5.6% | 4.6% | -1.0% | 2.2% | 2.4% |
| Divorced | 16.8% | 14.3% | -2.5% | 9.1% | 5.2% |
| Widowed | 4.5% | 3.4% | -1.1% | 6.1% | -2.7% |
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 | 47.6% | 50% | 2.4% | 48.4% | 1.6% |
| Good health | 32.1% | 31.6% | -0.5% | 33.6% | -2.0% |
| Fair health | 13.7% | 15.1% | 1.4% | 12.7% | 2.4% |
| Bad health | 4.7% | 3.3% | -1.4% | 4.0% | -0.7% |
| Very bad health | 1.9% | 0% | -1.9% | 1.2% | -1.2% |
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 | 16.2% | 13.4% | -2.8% | 18.2% | -4.8% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 16.2% | 12.8% | -3.4% | 9.6% | 3.2% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 20.7% | 16.9% | -3.8% | 13.4% | 3.5% |
| Apprenticeship | 7.3% | 8.1% | 0.8% | 5.3% | 2.8% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 10.1% | 20.9% | 10.8% | 16.9% | 4.0% |
| Degree or Similar | 26.3% | 25.6% | -0.7% | 33.8% | -8.2% |
| Other | 3.4% | 2.3% | -1.1% | 2.8% | -0.5% |
In this area, the population is predominantly white, with 100% 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 | 1.4% | 0% | -1.4% | 1.6% | -1.6% |
| Mixed Other | 1.4% | 0% | -1.4% | 0.8% | -0.8% |
| White | 96.2% | 100% | 3.8% | 81.4% | 18.6% |
| Other | 0.9% | 0% | -0.9% | 1.6% | -1.6% |
In this area, 95.8% 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 | 94.8% | 95.8% | 1.0% | 83.2% | 12.6% |
| European Union | 2.8% | 1.9% | -0.9% | 6.1% | -4.2% |
| Rest of Europe | 0% | 0.9% | 0.9% | 0.8% | 0.1% |
| Africa | 0.5% | 0.5% | 0.0% | 2.7% | -2.2% |
| Middle East and Asia | 1.9% | 0.5% | -1.4% | 5.6% | -5.1% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 0% | 0.5% | 0.5% | 1.3% | -0.8% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 94.8% | 95.8% | 1.0% | 83.2% | 12.6% |
| 10+ Years | 0.9% | 3.8% | 2.9% | 9.8% | -6.0% |
| 5-10 Years | 0.5% | 0.5% | 0.0% | 2.9% | -2.4% |
| Less than 2 years | 3.8% | 0% | -3.8% | 1.9% | -1.9% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 78.3% | 76.7% | 1.6% |
| Ireland | 0.9% | 0.6% | 0.3% |
| Other Europe | 0.5% | 0.2% | 0.3% |
| No passport held | 20.3% | 13.5% | 6.8% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 60.4% | 37.2% | 23.2% |
| Christian | 34% | 46.2% | -12.2% |
| Other religion | 0.5% | 0.6% | -0.1% |
| Not answered | 5.2% | 6.0% | -0.8% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Hedingham Close was 42.5 per 1,000 residents, which is 9.5% lower than the Plympton Chaddlewood average. The most reported crime type was Violence and sexual offences.
Hedingham Close has the 21st highest crime rate of 43 local areas in Plympton Chaddlewood and the 279th lowest crime rate of 839 local areas in Plymouth .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 18.9 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been falling year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has fallen by about -55.4%.

Households in this area have a similar level level of wealth to the average household in England and Wales. 51% of analyzed areas in England and Wales have lower average household annual income than this area.

| Address | Sale Price | Sale Date | Price Estimate 2025 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 Hedingham Close, Plymouth, City Of Plymouth Terraced, an established residential building | £175,000 | 2024-08-23 | £183,485 |
| 9 Hedingham Close, Plymouth, City Of Plymouth Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £185,000 | 2024-03-01 | £199,555 |
| 11 Hedingham Close, Plymouth, City Of Plymouth Terraced, an established residential building | £215,000 | 2023-11-09 | £229,835 |
| 22 Hedingham Close, Plymouth, City Of Plymouth Terraced, an established residential building | £188,000 | 2023-09-01 | £198,721 |
| 20 Hedingham Close, Plymouth, City Of Plymouth Terraced, an established residential building | £225,000 | 2023-03-23 | £241,770 |
PL7 2FJ area has a high level of entrepreneurship. Only 22% of streets have higher percent of entrepreneur residents. 12% 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 2FJ 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.
| Full-Time Employee | 68 |
| Retired | 32 |
| Part-Time Employee | 32 |
| Self-Employed | 21 |
| Looking after home or family | 7 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 7 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 3 |
| Other | 2 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 1 |
| Unemployed | 0 |
| Manufacturing | 15 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 15 |
| Human health and social work activities | 15 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 14 |
| Education | 13 |
| Construction | 11 |
| Other | 9 |
| Information and communication | 8 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 7 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 6 |
| Transport and storage | 6 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 6 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 3 |
| Water supply; sewerage, waste management and remediation activities | 1 |
| Electricity, gas, steam and air conditioning supply | 1 |
| Agriculture, forestry and fishing | 1 |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Glen Park Primary School Glen Road , Plympton PL7 2DE | 3out of 4 | 543 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Yealmpstone Farm Primary School Meadowfield Place , Plympton PL7 1XQ | 3out of 4 | 818 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Chaddlewood Primary School Hemerdon Heights , Plympton PL7 2EU | 3out of 4 | 895 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Plympton St Maurice Primary School Plympton Hill , Plympton PL7 1UB | 3out of 4 | 1,577 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Old Priory Junior Academy Ridgeway , Plympton PL7 1QN | 2out of 4 | 2,339 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 | 1,887 yd | Academy converter | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Hele's School Seymour Road , Plympton PL7 4LT | 3out of 4 | 3,071 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 | 1,474 yd | Community special school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
School statistics for this postcode are based on Ofsted rankings.
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| The Chaddlewood Inn | Chaddlewood Inn, 100 Glen Road | 213 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Domino's Pizza | Unit 5 Chaddlewood District Centre | 213 yd | |
| Dragon City | 88 Glen Road | 213 yd | |
| Kingfisher Fish & Chips | 6b Chaddlewood Shopping Centre | 213 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| The Co-operative Food Supermarket | 98 Glen Road | 213 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Glen Park Primary School GLEN ROAD | grass pitches | 652 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 | 111.9 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 350 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 350 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 10 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 11.2 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 35 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.