Clifton Avenue is in Plymouth and in Plymouth district. PL7 4BJ is located in the Plympton St Mary electoral ward, within the English Parliamentary constituency of South West Devon. This postcode has been in use since 1980-01-01.
StreetScan combines information about Clifton Avenue, Plymouth, PL7 4BJ and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: PL7 4BW, PL7 4BP, PL7 4DN, PL7 4DH, PL7 4BN, PL7 4DL, PL7 4BH, PL7 4BR, PL7 4JA.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. The area surrounding PL7 4BJ has a slightly higher male population, with 52.1% 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 | 52.4% | 47.9% | -4.5% | 51.0% | -3.1% |
| Male | 47.6% | 52.1% | 4.5% | 49.0% | 3.1% |
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 4BJ there is a very large concentration of residents that are married - 60.8% 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 | 25.5% | 22.1% | -3.4% | 37.9% | -15.8% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 58.2% | 60.8% | 2.6% | 44.2% | 16.6% |
| Separated | 1.9% | 0.4% | -1.5% | 2.2% | -1.8% |
| Divorced | 6.1% | 7.6% | 1.5% | 9.1% | -1.5% |
| Widowed | 8.4% | 9.1% | 0.7% | 6.1% | 3.0% |
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 | 42.7% | 39.6% | -3.1% | 48.4% | -8.8% |
| Good health | 35.9% | 36.4% | 0.5% | 33.6% | 2.8% |
| Fair health | 16.5% | 18.8% | 2.3% | 12.7% | 6.1% |
| Bad health | 3.2% | 4.2% | 1.0% | 4.0% | 0.2% |
| Very bad health | 1.6% | 1% | -0.6% | 1.2% | -0.2% |
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 | 18.3% | 14.6% | -3.7% | 18.2% | -3.6% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 12.2% | 8% | -4.2% | 9.6% | -1.6% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 21.3% | 12.6% | -8.7% | 13.4% | -0.8% |
| Apprenticeship | 9.1% | 11.1% | 2.0% | 5.3% | 5.8% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 12.2% | 23.4% | 11.2% | 16.9% | 6.5% |
| Degree or Similar | 22.8% | 28.4% | 5.6% | 33.8% | -5.4% |
| Other | 4.2% | 1.9% | -2.3% | 2.8% | -0.9% |
In this area, the population is predominantly white, with 99.7% 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 Asian | 1% | 0% | -1.0% | 0.8% | -0.8% |
| Mixed White and African | 0.6% | 0% | -0.6% | 0.4% | -0.4% |
| White | 98.4% | 99.7% | 1.3% | 81.4% | 18.3% |
| Arab | 0% | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.6% | -0.3% |
In this area, 97.1% 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 | 96.4% | 97.1% | 0.7% | 83.2% | 13.9% |
| European Union | 1.3% | 1.9% | 0.6% | 6.1% | -4.2% |
| Africa | 0.3% | 0.6% | 0.3% | 2.7% | -2.1% |
| Middle East and Asia | 1.3% | 0.3% | -1.0% | 5.6% | -5.3% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 0.3% | 0% | -0.3% | 1.3% | -1.3% |
| Oceania | 0.3% | 0% | -0.3% | 0.3% | -0.3% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 96.4% | 97.1% | 0.7% | 83.2% | 13.9% |
| 10+ Years | 0% | 1.9% | 1.9% | 9.8% | -7.9% |
| 5-10 Years | 0% | 0.3% | 0.3% | 2.9% | -2.6% |
| 2-5 Years | 0.3% | 0% | -0.3% | 2.2% | -2.2% |
| Less than 2 years | 3.2% | 0.6% | -2.6% | 1.9% | -1.3% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 84% | 76.7% | 7.3% |
| Romania | 0.6% | 0.9% | -0.3% |
| No passport held | 15.4% | 13.5% | 1.9% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 38.4% | 37.2% | 1.2% |
| Christian | 56.1% | 46.2% | 9.9% |
| Muslim | 0.3% | 6.5% | -6.2% |
| Other religion | 1% | 0.6% | 0.4% |
| Not answered | 4.2% | 6.0% | -1.8% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Clifton Avenue was 73.3 per 1,000 residents, which is 78.6% higher than the Plympton St Mary average. The most reported crime type was Anti-social behaviour.
Clifton Avenue has the 3rd highest crime rate of 23 local areas in Plympton St Mary and the 396th highest crime rate of 839 local areas in Plymouth .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 25.5 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been rising year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has stayed broadly stable by about 0.0%.

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.

| Address | Sale Price | Sale Date | Price Estimate 2025 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 20 Clifton Avenue, Plymouth, City Of Plymouth Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £255,000 | 2023-11-03 | £273,364 |
| 23 Clifton Avenue, Plymouth, City Of Plymouth Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £320,000 | 2022-11-03 | £334,443 |
| 38 Clifton Avenue, Plymouth, City Of Plymouth Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £206,000 | 2020-12-18 | £260,817 |
| 27 Clifton Avenue, Plymouth, City Of Plymouth Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £190,000 | 2020-07-09 | £245,025 |
| 24 Clifton Avenue, Plymouth, City Of Plymouth Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £175,000 | 2018-08-31 | £233,483 |
PL7 4BJ 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 4BJ area is much higher than the country's average. According to Census 2011, 38% residents of this area were retired, while the average in the UK was 14%.
| Retired | 99 |
| Full-Time Employee | 78 |
| Part-Time Employee | 28 |
| Self-Employed | 22 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 9 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 7 |
| Other | 5 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 4 |
| Unemployed | 3 |
| Looking after home or family | 3 |
| Human health and social work activities | 22 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 20 |
| Education | 18 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 13 |
| Manufacturing | 12 |
| Construction | 10 |
| Information and communication | 8 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 7 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 5 |
| Other | 4 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 4 |
| Transport and storage | 3 |
| Real estate activities | 2 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 2 |
| Electricity, gas, steam and air conditioning supply | 1 |
| 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 | 3,986 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Boringdon Primary School Courtland Crescent , Plympton PL7 4HJ | 4out of 4 | 530 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Old Priory Junior Academy Ridgeway , Plympton PL7 1QN | 2out of 4 | 1,119 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Plympton St Mary's CofE Infant School 8 Market Road , Plympton PL7 1QW | 2out of 4 | 1,160 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Chaddlewood Primary School Hemerdon Heights , Plympton PL7 2EU | 3out of 4 | 1,578 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Woodford Primary School Litchaton Way , Plympton PL7 4RR | 3out of 4 | 1,591 yd | Academy sponsor led | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Hele's School Seymour Road , Plympton PL7 4LT | 3out of 4 | 1,067 yd | Academy converter | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Plympton Academy Moorland Road , Plympton PL7 2RS | 3out of 4 | 1,082 yd | Academy converter | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Tor Bridge High Miller Way , Estover PL6 8UN | 3out of 4 | 3,955 yd | Academy converter | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Plymstock School Church Road , Plymstock PL9 9AZ | 3out of 4 | 4,997 yd | Academy converter | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Eggbuckland Community College Westcott Close , Eggbuckland PL6 5YB | 3out of 4 | 5,374 yd | Academy converter | No | 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 | 1,797 yd | Community special school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Cann Bridge School Miller Way , Estover PL6 8UN | 3out of 4 | 4,008 yd | Community special school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| College of St Mark & St John Derriford Road , PL6 8BH | - not rated | 5,236 yd | Higher education institutions | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
School statistics for this postcode are based on Ofsted rankings.
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bowlers Cafe | Chaplins, Galileo Close | 444 yd | |
| Daisy Chains Health Care | Plympton Hall Station Road | 932 yd | |
| Mollies Coffee Shop | 41 Ridgeway | 1,033 yd | |
| The Co-operative Cafe | The Ridgeway | 1,036 yd | |
| Subway | 68-70 Ridgeway | 1,053 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Colebrook Inn | Colebrook Inn, Colebrook Road | 462 yd | |
| Lord Louis | The Lord Louis, Glen Road | 653 yd | |
| Sir Joshua Reynolds | 25 Ridgeway | 1,033 yd | |
| Post Office Inn | 39 Ridgeway | 1,036 yd | |
| Plympton Conservative Club | 109 Ridgeway | 1,061 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Colebrook Chippy | Leeds Cottages, Colebrook Road | 462 yd | |
| Plympton Grill | 30 Glen Road | 903 yd | |
| Greek Pitta House | Unit 2, Westfield | 985 yd | |
| Ridgeway Grill | 79B Ridgeway | 1,033 yd | |
| The Guru | 27 Ridgeway | 1,033 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Aldi | 1 Galileo Close | 533 yd | |
| Tesco Express | 2b Westfield | 912 yd | |
| Tesco | Plymouth St Marys Express, Unit 1 St Marys Bridge | 1,018 yd | |
| The Co-operative Food Supermarket | Ridgeway | 1,068 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Peacock Meadow PEACOCK CLOSE | grass pitches | 387 yd |
| Westcountry Squash And Fitness Centre (Closed) Aylwin Close | health and fitness suite, squash courts | 604 yd |
| Euphoria Health And Fitness (Closed) Lister Mill Business Park Lister Mill Business Park Lister Close | health and fitness suite | 722 yd |
| Plympton Swimming Pool HAREWOOD PARK HAREWOOD PARK | health and fitness suite, swimming pool | 813 yd |
| Euphoria Health And Fitness BELL CLOSE | health and fitness suite | 814 yd |
| Plympton Cricket Club HAREWOOD PLAYING FIELDS HAREWOOD PLAYING FIELDS RIDGEWAY | grass pitches | 888 yd |
| Plympton Lawn Tennis Club Ridgeway | tennis courts | 977 yd |
| Plympton Community Sports Centre MOORLAND ROAD | artificial grass pitch, grass pitches, health and fitness suite | 982 yd |
| Hele'S School SEYMOUR ROAD | grass pitches, health and fitness suite, indoor tennis centre | 1,076 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 | 64 Mbit/s |
| Average download speed | 117.8 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 600 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 600 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 18.7 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 17 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 40 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.