Liddle Way is in Plymouth and in Plymouth district. PL7 2WZ 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 Liddle Way, Plymouth, PL7 2WZ and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: PL7 2WX, PL7 2TJ, PL7 2WP, PL7 2WY, PL7 2ZA, PL7 2TY, PL7 5LJ, PL7 2UX, PL7 2UY.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. The local area around PL7 2WZ is generally consistent with those figures, having a male population of 48.3%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Female | 47.4% | 51.7% | 4.3% | 51.0% | 0.7% |
| Male | 52.6% | 48.3% | -4.3% | 49.0% | -0.7% |
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 2WZ there is a very large concentration of residents that are married - 63% 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 | 30.9% | 22.7% | -8.2% | 37.9% | -15.2% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 53.5% | 63% | 9.5% | 44.2% | 18.8% |
| Separated | 1.6% | 1.4% | -0.2% | 2.2% | -0.8% |
| Divorced | 10.3% | 9.3% | -1.0% | 9.1% | 0.2% |
| Widowed | 3.7% | 3.7% | 0.0% | 6.1% | -2.4% |
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 (87%) 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 | 52.2% | 43.5% | -8.7% | 48.4% | -4.9% |
| Good health | 36.7% | 43.5% | 6.8% | 33.6% | 9.9% |
| Fair health | 7.6% | 11.2% | 3.6% | 12.7% | -1.5% |
| Bad health | 3.5% | 1.9% | -1.6% | 4.0% | -2.1% |
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.
In the area around PL7 2WZ this area, 7.9% of residents have no qualifications. This is significantly lower than the UK average of 18.2%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| No qualifications | 7% | 7.9% | 0.9% | 18.2% | -10.3% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 16% | 8.4% | -7.6% | 9.6% | -1.2% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 21% | 18.6% | -2.4% | 13.4% | 5.2% |
| Apprenticeship | 7.8% | 6% | -1.8% | 5.3% | 0.7% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 17.3% | 24.7% | 7.4% | 16.9% | 7.8% |
| Degree or Similar | 27.6% | 32.6% | 5.0% | 33.8% | -1.2% |
| Other | 3.3% | 1.9% | -1.4% | 2.8% | -0.9% |
In this area, the population is predominantly white, with 98.5% 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) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mixed White and Caribbean | 0% | 1.2% | 1.2% | 0.9% | 0.3% |
| Mixed Other | 0% | 0.4% | 0.4% | 0.8% | -0.4% |
| White | 100% | 98.5% | -1.5% | 81.4% | 17.1% |
In this area, 95% 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 | 98.3% | 95% | -3.3% | 83.2% | 11.8% |
| European Union | 1% | 3.1% | 2.1% | 6.1% | -3.0% |
| Rest of Europe | 0% | 0.8% | 0.8% | 0.8% | 0.0% |
| Africa | 0.3% | 1.2% | 0.9% | 2.7% | -1.5% |
| Middle East and Asia | 0.3% | 0% | -0.3% | 5.6% | -5.6% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 98.3% | 95% | -3.3% | 83.2% | 11.8% |
| 10+ Years | 0% | 3.1% | 3.1% | 9.8% | -6.7% |
| 5-10 Years | 0.3% | 0% | -0.3% | 2.9% | -2.9% |
| 2-5 Years | 0% | 1.2% | 1.2% | 2.2% | -1.0% |
| Less than 2 years | 1.4% | 0.8% | -0.6% | 1.9% | -1.1% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 90.3% | 76.7% | 13.6% |
| Ireland | 0.4% | 0.6% | -0.2% |
| Romania | 1.2% | 0.9% | 0.3% |
| Other EU countries | 0.8% | 1.5% | -0.7% |
| Other Europe | 0.8% | 0.2% | 0.6% |
| No passport held | 6.6% | 13.5% | -6.9% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 31% | 37.2% | -6.2% |
| Christian | 57.9% | 46.2% | 11.7% |
| Other religion | 1.9% | 0.6% | 1.3% |
| Not answered | 9.2% | 6.0% | 3.2% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Liddle Way was 23.7 per 1,000 residents, which is 49.4% lower than the Plympton Chaddlewood average. The most reported crime type was Anti-social behaviour.
Liddle Way has the 12th lowest crime rate of 43 local areas in Plympton Chaddlewood and the 136th lowest crime rate of 839 local areas in Plymouth .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 7.9 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been falling year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has stayed broadly stable by about 0.0%.

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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 19 Liddle Way, Plymouth, City Of Plymouth Terraced, an established residential building | £195,000 | 2025-01-17 | £202,208 |
| 20 Liddle Way, Plymouth, City Of Plymouth Terraced, an established residential building | £147,000 | 2025-01-10 | £152,434 |
| 2 Liddle Way, Plymouth, City Of Plymouth Terraced, an established residential building | £255,000 | 2024-09-19 | £263,111 |
| 12 Liddle Way, Plymouth, City Of Plymouth Terraced, an established residential building | £192,500 | 2024-02-08 | £206,634 |
| 4 Liddle Way, Plymouth, City Of Plymouth Terraced, an established residential building | £190,000 | 2023-05-02 | £203,110 |
PL7 2WZ area has a low unemployment rate. According to Census 2021, 3% 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 | 98 |
| Retired | 54 |
| Part-Time Employee | 36 |
| Self-Employed | 13 |
| Looking after home or family | 8 |
| Unemployed | 6 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 1 |
| Other | 0 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 0 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 0 |
| Human health and social work activities | 29 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 29 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 28 |
| Manufacturing | 26 |
| Construction | 14 |
| Education | 12 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 11 |
| Other | 11 |
| Transport and storage | 10 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 8 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 5 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 3 |
| Information and communication | 3 |
| Water supply; sewerage, waste management and remediation activities | 2 |
| Mining and quarrying | 1 |
| Real estate activities | 1 |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Chaddlewood Primary School Hemerdon Heights , Plympton PL7 2EU | 3out of 4 | 454 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Glen Park Primary School Glen Road , Plympton PL7 2DE | 3out of 4 | 563 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Yealmpstone Farm Primary School Meadowfield Place , Plympton PL7 1XQ | 3out of 4 | 1,533 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Plympton St Maurice Primary School Plympton Hill , Plympton PL7 1UB | 3out of 4 | 1,751 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Old Priory Junior Academy Ridgeway , Plympton PL7 1QN | 2out of 4 | 1,859 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 | 1,420 yd | Academy converter | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Hele's School Seymour Road , Plympton PL7 4LT | 3out of 4 | 2,409 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 | 1,471 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 | 945 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Greek Pitta House | Unit 2, Westfield | 816 yd | |
| Plympton Grill | 30 Glen Road | 915 yd | |
| Domino's Pizza | Unit 5 Chaddlewood District Centre | 945 yd | |
| Dragon City | 88 Glen Road | 945 yd | |
| Kingfisher Fish & Chips | 6b Chaddlewood Shopping Centre | 945 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Tesco Express | 2b Westfield | 901 yd | |
| The Co-operative Food Supermarket | 98 Glen Road | 945 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Glen Park Primary School GLEN ROAD | grass pitches | 484 yd |
| Euphoria Health And Fitness BELL CLOSE | health and fitness suite | 780 yd |
| Euphoria Health And Fitness (Closed) Lister Mill Business Park Lister Mill Business Park Lister Close | health and fitness suite | 908 yd |
| Newnham Park LOUGHTOR MILL HOUSE LOUGHTOR MILL HOUSE | cycling | 992 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 | 79.4% |
| Percentage of premises that have Ultrafast Broadband (300Mbit/s or greater) coverage from fixed broadband | 79.4% |
| Percentage of premises that have coverage from a Gigabit capable service from fixed broadband | 79.4% |
| 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 | 63.8 Mbit/s |
| Average download speed | 103.7 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 1000 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 1000 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 16.7 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 15.7 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 50 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.