Deveron Close is in Plymouth and in Plymouth district. PL7 2YF 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 Deveron Close, Plymouth, PL7 2YF and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: PL7 2YH, PL7 2YG, PL7 2YQ, PL7 2YJ, PL7 2YL, PL7 2YE, PL7 2UN, PL7 2HR, PL7 2RU.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. The area surrounding PL7 2YF has a slightly higher male population, with 50.7% of residents being male. Several factors can contribute to this, including areas with industries or sectors that predominantly employ men, proximity to universities or technical schools with a higher enrollment of male students, presence of all-male or predominantly male institutions (military academies, boarding schools).
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Female | 48.2% | 49.3% | 1.1% | 51.0% | -1.7% |
| Male | 51.8% | 50.7% | -1.1% | 49.0% | 1.7% |
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 | 14.6% | 35.5% | 20.9% | 37.9% | -2.4% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 77.9% | 50% | -27.9% | 44.2% | 5.8% |
| Separated | 2.9% | 2.3% | -0.6% | 2.2% | 0.1% |
| Divorced | 3.6% | 11.7% | 8.1% | 9.1% | 2.6% |
| Widowed | 1.1% | 0.4% | -0.7% | 6.1% | -5.7% |
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.
This area has a high percentage of residents reporting their health as Good or Very Good (90.5%) 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 | 57% | 54.6% | -2.4% | 48.4% | 6.2% |
| Good health | 34.5% | 35.9% | 1.4% | 33.6% | 2.3% |
| Fair health | 7.1% | 8.6% | 1.5% | 12.7% | -4.1% |
| Bad health | 1.2% | 0.6% | -0.6% | 4.0% | -3.4% |
| Very bad health | 0.2% | 0.3% | 0.1% | 1.2% | -0.9% |
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 2YF this area, 8.8% 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 | 6.4% | 8.8% | 2.4% | 18.2% | -9.4% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 14.6% | 13.8% | -0.8% | 9.6% | 4.2% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 30.4% | 16.9% | -13.5% | 13.4% | 3.5% |
| Apprenticeship | 2.5% | 7.7% | 5.2% | 5.3% | 2.4% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 17.9% | 25.7% | 7.8% | 16.9% | 8.8% |
| Degree or Similar | 23.6% | 25.7% | 2.1% | 33.8% | -8.1% |
| Other | 4.6% | 1.5% | -3.1% | 2.8% | -1.3% |
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 | 0.7% | 0% | -0.7% | 3.1% | -3.1% |
| Pakistani | 0.2% | 0% | -0.2% | 2.7% | -2.7% |
| Other Asian | 1.2% | 0% | -1.2% | 1.6% | -1.6% |
| Black Caribbean | 1% | 0% | -1.0% | 1.0% | -1.0% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 1% | 0% | -1.0% | 0.8% | -0.8% |
| Mixed White and Caribbean | 0.2% | 0% | -0.2% | 0.9% | -0.9% |
| White | 94.9% | 98.3% | 3.4% | 81.4% | 16.9% |
| Gypsy or Irish Traveller | 0.7% | 0% | -0.7% | 0.1% | -0.1% |
| Arab | 0% | 1.4% | 1.4% | 0.6% | 0.8% |
| Other | 0% | 0.3% | 0.3% | 1.6% | -1.3% |
In this area, 88.6% of the population were born in the United Kingdom, which is similar to the UK average of 83.2%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 94.1% | 88.6% | -5.5% | 83.2% | 5.4% |
| European Union | 1.7% | 8.9% | 7.2% | 6.1% | 2.8% |
| Africa | 1.5% | 0% | -1.5% | 2.7% | -2.7% |
| Middle East and Asia | 1.5% | 1.9% | 0.4% | 5.6% | -3.7% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 1.2% | 0.6% | -0.6% | 1.3% | -0.7% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 94.1% | 88.6% | -5.5% | 83.2% | 5.4% |
| 10+ Years | 0.7% | 3.9% | 3.2% | 9.8% | -5.9% |
| 5-10 Years | 0.5% | 3.6% | 3.1% | 2.9% | 0.7% |
| 2-5 Years | 0.5% | 3.9% | 3.4% | 2.2% | 1.7% |
| Less than 2 years | 4.2% | 0% | -4.2% | 1.9% | -1.9% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 75.2% | 76.7% | -1.5% |
| Poland | 2.5% | 1.3% | 1.2% |
| Romania | 3.1% | 0.9% | 2.2% |
| Other EU countries | 2.5% | 1.5% | 1.0% |
| Central and South America | 0.3% | 0.2% | 0.1% |
| No passport held | 16.4% | 13.5% | 2.9% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 53.5% | 37.2% | 16.3% |
| Christian | 42.1% | 46.2% | -4.1% |
| Muslim | 1.1% | 6.5% | -5.4% |
| Not answered | 3.3% | 6.0% | -2.7% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Deveron Close was 245.9 per 1,000 residents, which is 424.3% higher than the Plympton Chaddlewood average. The most reported crime type was Violence and sexual offences.
Deveron Close has the highest crime rate of 43 local areas in Plympton Chaddlewood and the 75th highest crime rate of 839 local areas in Plymouth .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 155.7 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been rising year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has risen by about 88.0%.

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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10 Deveron Close, Plymouth, City Of Plymouth Terraced, an established residential building | £285,000 | 2025-03-28 | £288,896 |
| 25 Deveron Close, Plymouth, City Of Plymouth Terraced, an established residential building | £205,000 | 2024-09-13 | £211,521 |
| 46 Deveron Close, Plymouth, City Of Plymouth Terraced, an established residential building | £250,000 | 2024-08-12 | £262,121 |
| 30 Deveron Close, Plymouth, City Of Plymouth Detached, an established residential building | £372,500 | 2024-05-02 | £395,830 |
| 6 Deveron Close, Plymouth, City Of Plymouth Terraced, an established residential building | £267,000 | 2023-12-15 | £286,012 |
PL7 2YF area has a low unemployment rate. According to Census 2021, 2% 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 | 120 |
| Part-Time Employee | 38 |
| Retired | 31 |
| Looking after home or family | 16 |
| Self-Employed | 15 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 11 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 10 |
| Other | 5 |
| Unemployed | 4 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 3 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 86 |
| Human health and social work activities | 26 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 24 |
| Education | 16 |
| Manufacturing | 12 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 10 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 9 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 8 |
| Construction | 7 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 6 |
| Other | 4 |
| Transport and storage | 4 |
| Information and communication | 4 |
| Real estate activities | 1 |
| Water supply; sewerage, waste management and remediation 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 | 314 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Glen Park Primary School Glen Road , Plympton PL7 2DE | 3out of 4 | 470 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Yealmpstone Farm Primary School Meadowfield Place , Plympton PL7 1XQ | 3out of 4 | 949 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Plympton St Maurice Primary School Plympton Hill , Plympton PL7 1UB | 3out of 4 | 986 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Old Priory Junior Academy Ridgeway , Plympton PL7 1QN | 2out of 4 | 1,427 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 | 972 yd | Academy converter | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Hele's School Seymour Road , Plympton PL7 4LT | 3out of 4 | 2,159 yd | Academy converter | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Plymstock School Church Road , Plymstock PL9 9AZ | 3out of 4 | 4,908 yd | Academy converter | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Coombe Dean School Charnhill Way , Elburton PL9 8ES | 2out of 4 | 5,014 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 | 728 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Plympton Spice Delta Ltd | 151 Ridgeway | 911 yd | |
| Stannary Court | 95-99 Ridgeway | 1,090 yd | |
| Mila’s Bakery | 107 Ridgeway | 1,090 yd | |
| Jasmins Cafe | 81/83 Ridgeway | 1,090 yd | |
| Shapla Balti | 137 Ridgeway | 1,090 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| The Brook Inn | The Brook Inn, Longbrook Street | 864 yd | |
| The London Inn | London Inn, 8 Church Road | 877 yd | |
| George Inn | 191 Ridgeway | 897 yd | |
| Freemason's Hall, Plympton | 161 Ridgeway | 897 yd | |
| The Chaddlewood Inn | Chaddlewood Inn, 100 Glen Road | 1,008 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Greek Pitta House | Unit 2, Westfield | 682 yd | |
| Plympton Grill | 30 Glen Road | 764 yd | |
| Domino's Pizza | Unit 5 Chaddlewood District Centre | 1,008 yd | |
| Dragon City | 88 Glen Road | 1,008 yd | |
| Kingfisher Fish & Chips | 6b Chaddlewood Shopping Centre | 1,008 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Tesco Express | 2b Westfield | 754 yd | |
| The Co-operative Food Supermarket | 98 Glen Road | 1,008 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Glen Park Primary School GLEN ROAD | grass pitches | 418 yd |
| Longcause Community Special School LONGCAUSE | 739 yd | |
| Euphoria Health And Fitness BELL CLOSE | health and fitness suite | 961 yd |
| Euphoria Health And Fitness (Closed) Lister Mill Business Park Lister Mill Business Park Lister Close | health and fitness suite | 972 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 | 89.9 Mbit/s |
| Average download speed | 133.5 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 1000 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 1000 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 16.4 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 16.8 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 50 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.