Wolrige Avenue is in Plymouth and in Plymouth district. PL7 2RT 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 Wolrige Avenue, Plymouth, PL7 2RT and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: PL7 2RU, PL7 2TZ, PL7 2FT, PL7 2UP, PL7 2XD, PL7 2SU, PL7 2UN, PL7 2XE, PL7 2HB.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. However, the area surrounding PL7 2RT, has a female population slightly higher than UK average, with 54.4% 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 | 52% | 54.4% | 2.4% | 51.0% | 3.4% |
| Male | 48% | 45.6% | -2.4% | 49.0% | -3.4% |
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 | 28% | 32.9% | 4.9% | 37.9% | -5.0% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 54.7% | 50.4% | -4.3% | 44.2% | 6.2% |
| Married: Same sex | 0% | 0.9% | 0.9% | 0.3% | 0.6% |
| Separated | 2.6% | 1.3% | -1.3% | 2.2% | -0.9% |
| Divorced | 10.3% | 7.9% | -2.4% | 9.1% | -1.2% |
| Widowed | 4.3% | 6.6% | 2.3% | 6.1% | 0.5% |
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.
This area has a high percentage of residents reporting their health as Good or Very Good (89.6%) compared to the average (82%). This typically indicates either a younger population or more affluent area.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Very good health | 59.6% | 52.6% | -7.0% | 48.4% | 4.2% |
| Good health | 25.5% | 37% | 11.5% | 33.6% | 3.4% |
| Fair health | 8% | 9.3% | 1.3% | 12.7% | -3.4% |
| Bad health | 6.2% | 0.7% | -5.5% | 4.0% | -3.3% |
| Very bad health | 0.7% | 0.4% | -0.3% | 1.2% | -0.8% |
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 | 16.8% | 11.1% | -5.7% | 18.2% | -7.1% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 15.1% | 12% | -3.1% | 9.6% | 2.4% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 18.5% | 14.7% | -3.8% | 13.4% | 1.3% |
| Apprenticeship | 8.2% | 5.3% | -2.9% | 5.3% | 0.0% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 13.4% | 26.2% | 12.8% | 16.9% | 9.3% |
| Degree or Similar | 23.7% | 28.9% | 5.2% | 33.8% | -4.9% |
| Other | 4.3% | 1.8% | -2.5% | 2.8% | -1.0% |
In this area, the population is predominantly white, with 95.6% 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% | 1.5% | 1.5% | 0.7% | 0.8% |
| Other Asian | 0.4% | 1.5% | 1.1% | 1.6% | -0.1% |
| Black African | 1.1% | 0.4% | -0.7% | 2.5% | -2.1% |
| Black Caribbean | 0.4% | 0% | -0.4% | 1.0% | -1.0% |
| Mixed White and African | 0% | 1.1% | 1.1% | 0.4% | 0.7% |
| White | 98.2% | 95.6% | -2.6% | 81.4% | 14.2% |
In this area, 93.4% 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 | 95.6% | 93.4% | -2.2% | 83.2% | 10.2% |
| European Union | 1.1% | 3.3% | 2.2% | 6.1% | -2.8% |
| Rest of Europe | 0% | 0.4% | 0.4% | 0.8% | -0.4% |
| Africa | 1.8% | 0.4% | -1.4% | 2.7% | -2.3% |
| Middle East and Asia | 1.1% | 2.2% | 1.1% | 5.6% | -3.4% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 0.4% | 0.4% | 0.0% | 1.3% | -0.9% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 94.9% | 93.4% | -1.5% | 83.2% | 10.2% |
| 10+ Years | 0.4% | 4.4% | 4.0% | 9.8% | -5.4% |
| 5-10 Years | 0.7% | 1.8% | 1.1% | 2.9% | -1.1% |
| 2-5 Years | 1.5% | 0.4% | -1.1% | 2.2% | -1.8% |
| Less than 2 years | 2.5% | 0% | -2.5% | 1.9% | -1.9% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 84.6% | 76.7% | 7.9% |
| Ireland | 0.4% | 0.6% | -0.2% |
| France | 0.4% | 0.3% | 0.1% |
| Other EU countries | 1.1% | 1.5% | -0.4% |
| Eastern Asia | 0.4% | 0.3% | 0.1% |
| No passport held | 13.2% | 13.5% | -0.3% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 52.2% | 37.2% | 15.0% |
| Christian | 41.6% | 46.2% | -4.6% |
| Buddhist | 0.7% | 0.5% | 0.2% |
| Muslim | 0.4% | 6.5% | -6.1% |
| Not answered | 5.1% | 6.0% | -0.9% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Wolrige Avenue was 12.9 per 1,000 residents, which is 72.4% lower than the Plympton Chaddlewood average. The most reported crime type was Other theft.
Wolrige Avenue has the 4th lowest crime rate of 43 local areas in Plympton Chaddlewood and the 48th lowest crime rate of 839 local areas in Plymouth .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 4.3 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been rising year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has fallen by about -53.8%.

Households in this area have a slightly higher level of wealth to the average household in England and Wales. 65% of analyzed areas in England and Wales have lower average household annual income than this area.

| Address | Sale Price | Sale Date | Price Estimate 2025 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 23 Wolrige Avenue, Plymouth, City Of Plymouth Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £235,000 | 2024-11-25 | £240,777 |
| 32 Wolrige Avenue, Plymouth, City Of Plymouth Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £240,000 | 2023-10-13 | £258,080 |
| 29 Wolrige Avenue, Plymouth, City Of Plymouth Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £280,000 | 2023-04-27 | £297,108 |
| 6 Wolrige Avenue, Plymouth, City Of Plymouth Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £292,500 | 2019-12-17 | £384,830 |
| 8 Wolrige Avenue, Plymouth, City Of Plymouth Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £189,000 | 2016-05-26 | £274,287 |
| Full-Time Employee | 84 |
| Retired | 53 |
| Part-Time Employee | 35 |
| Self-Employed | 13 |
| Unemployed | 9 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 9 |
| Looking after home or family | 9 |
| Other | 7 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 6 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 1 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 27 |
| Human health and social work activities | 21 |
| Education | 16 |
| Manufacturing | 15 |
| Construction | 15 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 14 |
| Transport and storage | 10 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 8 |
| Information and communication | 6 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 6 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 6 |
| Other | 5 |
| Real estate activities | 2 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 1 |
| Mining and quarrying | 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 | 160 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Chaddlewood Primary School Hemerdon Heights , Plympton PL7 2EU | 3out of 4 | 277 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Yealmpstone Farm Primary School Meadowfield Place , Plympton PL7 1XQ | 3out of 4 | 923 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Plympton St Maurice Primary School Plympton Hill , Plympton PL7 1UB | 3out of 4 | 1,229 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Old Priory Junior Academy Ridgeway , Plympton PL7 1QN | 2out of 4 | 1,726 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 | 1,268 yd | Academy converter | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Hele's School Seymour Road , Plympton PL7 4LT | 3out of 4 | 2,434 yd | Academy converter | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Plymstock School Church Road , Plymstock PL9 9AZ | 3out of 4 | 5,194 yd | Academy converter | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Coombe Dean School Charnhill Way , Elburton PL9 8ES | 2out of 4 | 5,263 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 | 1,012 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 | 706 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Domino's Pizza | Unit 5 Chaddlewood District Centre | 706 yd | |
| Dragon City | 88 Glen Road | 706 yd | |
| Kingfisher Fish & Chips | 6b Chaddlewood Shopping Centre | 706 yd | |
| Greek Pitta House | Unit 2, Westfield | 874 yd | |
| Plympton Grill | 30 Glen Road | 972 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| The Co-operative Food Supermarket | 98 Glen Road | 706 yd | |
| Tesco Express | 2b Westfield | 960 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Glen Park Primary School GLEN ROAD | grass pitches | 146 yd |
| Longcause Community Special School LONGCAUSE | 1,035 yd | |
| Euphoria Health And Fitness BELL CLOSE | health and fitness suite | 1,072 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 | 172.6 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 1000 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 1000 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 10 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 14.5 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 50 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.