The Mead, Plymouth, PL7 4HT

People

Gender

In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. However, the area surrounding PL7 4HT, has a female population slightly higher than UK average, with 53.6% 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	53.5%	53.6%	0.1%	51.0%	2.6%
Male	46.5%	46.4%	-0.1%	49.0%	-2.6%

Partnership Status

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 4HT there is a very large concentration of residents that are married - 60.9% 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	20.1%	23.7%	3.6%	37.9%	-14.2%
Married: Opposite sex	65.5%	60.9%	-4.6%	44.2%	16.7%
Separated	1.5%	1.1%	-0.4%	2.2%	-1.1%
Divorced	6.1%	8%	1.9%	9.1%	-1.1%
Widowed	6.8%	6.2%	-0.6%	6.1%	0.1%

Health

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 (85.2%) 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	49.7%	48.7%	-1.0%	48.4%	0.3%
Good health	36.7%	36.5%	-0.2%	33.6%	2.9%
Fair health	10.4%	12.8%	2.4%	12.7%	0.1%
Bad health	3.2%	1.2%	-2.0%	4.0%	-2.8%
Very bad health	0%	0.9%	0.9%	1.2%	-0.3%

Education and Qualifications

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 4HT this area, 9.9% 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	17.8%	9.9%	-7.9%	18.2%	-8.3%
1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent	15.2%	12%	-3.2%	9.6%	2.4%
5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels	16.3%	15.7%	-0.6%	13.4%	2.3%
Apprenticeship	6.1%	10.2%	4.1%	5.3%	4.9%
HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels	16.7%	24.5%	7.8%	16.9%	7.6%
Degree or Similar	25%	26.3%	1.3%	33.8%	-7.5%
Other	3%	1.5%	-1.5%	2.8%	-1.3%

Culture

Ethnic Group

In this area, the population is predominantly white, with 95.5% 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)
Pakistani	0%	1.5%	1.5%	2.7%	-1.2%
Other Asian	0%	0.9%	0.9%	1.6%	-0.7%
Mixed White and Asian	1.3%	1.8%	0.5%	0.8%	1.0%
Mixed White and African	0%	0.3%	0.3%	0.4%	-0.1%
White	98.7%	95.5%	-3.2%	81.4%	14.1%

Country of Birth

In this area, 97% 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	99.4%	97%	-2.4%	83.2%	13.8%
European Union	0.3%	0.9%	0.6%	6.1%	-5.2%
Rest of Europe	0%	0.3%	0.3%	0.8%	-0.5%
Africa	0%	0.3%	0.3%	2.7%	-2.4%
Middle East and Asia	0%	1.2%	1.2%	5.6%	-4.4%
The Americas and the Caribbean	0%	0.3%	0.3%	1.3%	-1.0%
British Overseas	0.3%	0%	-0.3%	0.0%	0.0%

Length of Residence

	2011	2021	10y change (pp)	UK Average	postcode vs UK (pp)
Born in the UK	99.4%	97%	-2.4%	83.2%	13.8%
10+ Years	0%	2.7%	2.7%	9.8%	-7.1%
5-10 Years	0%	0.3%	0.3%	2.9%	-2.6%
Less than 2 years	0.6%	0%	-0.6%	1.9%	-1.9%

Passport Held

	2021	UK Average	postcode vs UK (pp)
United Kingdom	86.9%	76.7%	10.2%
Portugal	0.3%	0.5%	-0.2%
Southern Asia	0.3%	1.2%	-0.9%
No passport held	12.5%	13.5%	-1.0%

Religion

	2021	UK Average	postcode vs UK (pp)
No religion	36.2%	37.2%	-1.0%
Christian	54.6%	46.2%	8.4%
Buddhist	0.9%	0.5%	0.4%
Jewish	0.9%	0.5%	0.4%
Muslim	1.5%	6.5%	-5.0%
Not answered	5.9%	6.0%	-0.1%

Safety

Is The Mead Street dangerous?

Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around The Mead was 40.0 per 1,000 residents, which is 2.5% lower than the Plympton St Mary average. The most reported crime type was Violence and sexual offences.

The Mead has the 10th highest crime rate of 23 local areas in Plympton St Mary and the 265th lowest crime rate of 839 local areas in Plymouth .

Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 25.7 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been rising year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has risen by about 122.2%.

🔎 See full breakdown of local crime, hotspots & trends

Affluence

Household Income

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.

Average Household Income
£46,100

Income Rank
6/10

Household Income in PL7 4HT, Local Authority and Region

Deprivation

Index of Multiple Deprivation (IMD) - 2/10 (very low )
Indices of multiple deprivation (IMD) is used to classify the relative deprivation (a measure of poverty) of the area. It considers the following domains:
Income Deprivation Domain - 2/10 (very low )
The Income Deprivation Domain measures the percentage of people in the population who are experiencing poverty due to having a low income. It includes both those who are unemployed and those who are employed but earn very little (and who satisfy the respective means tests).
Employment Deprivation Domain - 4/10 (below average )
The Employment Deprivation Domain measures the proportion of the working-age population in an area involuntarily excluded from the labour market. This includes people who would like to work but are unable to do so due to unemployment, sickness or disability, or caring responsibilities.
Education, Skills and Training Domain - 3/10 (low )
The Education, Skills, and Training Deprivation Domain measures the lack of education and skills in a local area. It has two parts: one for children and young people, and one for adults. The part for children and young people looks at their school achievements ('flow'), while the part for adults looks at the number of adults without qualifications ('stock').
Health Deprivation and Disability Domain - 6/10 (average )
The Health Deprivation and Disability Domain measures the risk of early death and poor quality of life due to bad physical or mental health. It looks at illness, disability, and early death, but not at behaviors or environments that might affect future health.
Crime Domain - 1/10 (very low )
The Crime Domain measures the risk of people and property being victims of crime in a local area.
Barriers to Housing and Services Domain - 1/10 (very low )
The Barriers to Housing and Services Domain measures how easy or hard it is to access housing and local services. It has two parts: one looks at how close local services are, and the other looks at issues like how affordable housing is.
Living Environment Deprivation Domain - 4/10 (below average )
The Living Environment Deprivation Domain measures the quality of the local environment. It has two parts: the "indoors" part looks at housing quality, and the "outdoors" part looks at air quality and road traffic accidents.
Income Deprivation Affecting Children Index (IDACI) - 4/10 (below average )
The Income Deprivation Affecting Children Index (IDACI) measures how many children aged 0 to 15 live in low-income families. It is part of the Income Deprivation Domain, which looks at how many people in an area have low incomes. This includes both those who are unemployed and those who work but earn very little (and who satisfy the respective means tests).
Income Deprivation Affecting Older People Index (IDAOPI) - 1/10 (very low )
The Income Deprivation Affecting Older People Index (IDAOPI) measures the percentage of people aged 60 or older who have low income. It is part of the Income Deprivation Domain, which looks at how many people in an area have low income, including both unemployed people and those with low-paying jobs (and who satisfy the respective means tests).

Property Prices

Average property prices on The Mead are based on 6 property sales since the beginning of 1995. Estimated property prices are calculated by adjusting the last sale price by current House Price Index for Plymouth.
StreetScan downloads house price data directly from the HM Land Registry and uses it to create these statistics.

House Prices for The Mead, Plymouth, PL7 4HT

Estimated Average Property Prices for PL7 4HT

Average Price
£297,159

Semi-Detached
£297,159

Terraced
no sales

Detached
no sales

Flats/Maisonettes
no sales

Other
no sales

Estimated Average Property Prices for The Mead

Average Price
£316,257

Semi-Detached
£316,257

Terraced
no sales

Detached
no sales

Flats/Maisonettes
no sales

Other
no sales

Property Prices Comparison

Latest Property Sales on The MeadStreet

Address	Sale Price	Sale Date	Price Estimate 2025
66 The Mead, Plymouth, City Of Plymouth Semi-Detached, an established residential building	£290,000	2025-03-19	£296,255
48 The Mead, Plymouth, City Of Plymouth Semi-Detached, an established residential building	£272,500	2024-11-01	£279,199
72 The Mead, Plymouth, City Of Plymouth Semi-Detached, an established residential building	£253,000	2024-08-06	£268,732
63 The Mead, Plymouth, City Of Plymouth Semi-Detached, an established residential building	£245,000	2024-07-26	£261,300
50 The Mead, Plymouth, City Of Plymouth Semi-Detached, an established residential building	£273,000	2023-12-15	£292,360

View All Property Sales and Other Statistics for PL7 4HT

Employment

PL7 4HT 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 4HT area is much higher than the country's average. According to Census 2011, 30% residents of this area were retired, while the average in the UK was 14%.

Economic Activity

Full-Time Employee	104
Retired	82
Part-Time Employee	43
Self-Employed	15
Student (economically inactive)	8
Looking after home or family	6
Long-Term Sick or disabled	5
Full-Time Student (with or without job)	4
Other	3
Unemployed	3

Employment Industry

Public administration and defence; compulsory social security	28
Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles	18
Education	18
Manufacturing	16
Human health and social work activities	15
Professional, scientific and technical activities	9
Construction	9
Other	8
Accommodation and food service activities	8
Information and communication	6
Transport and storage	5
Administrative and support service activities	4
Real estate activities	3
Electricity, gas, steam and air conditioning supply	2
Financial and insurance activities	1
Mining and quarrying	1
Water supply; sewerage, waste management and remediation activities	1

Schools

Nursery

	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	3,547 yd	Local authority nursery school	Yes	Mixed	More About School

Primary

	Ofsted Overall Effectiveness	Distance	Establishment Type	Has Nursery Classes	Gender	More Info
Boringdon Primary School Courtland Crescent , Plympton PL7 4HJ	4out of 4	244 yd	Academy converter	No	Mixed	More About School
Plympton St Mary's CofE Infant School 8 Market Road , Plympton PL7 1QW	2out of 4	1,029 yd	Academy converter	No	Mixed	More About School
Woodford Primary School Litchaton Way , Plympton PL7 4RR	3out of 4	1,099 yd	Academy sponsor led	No	Mixed	More About School
Old Priory Junior Academy Ridgeway , Plympton PL7 1QN	2out of 4	1,100 yd	Academy converter	No	Mixed	More About School
Chaddlewood Primary School Hemerdon Heights , Plympton PL7 2EU	3out of 4	2,003 yd	Academy converter	No	Mixed	More About School

Secondary

	Ofsted Overall Effectiveness	Distance	Establishment Type	Has Nursery Classes	Gender	More Info
Hele's School Seymour Road , Plympton PL7 4LT	3out of 4	683 yd	Academy converter	Not Applicable	Mixed	More About School
Plympton Academy Moorland Road , Plympton PL7 2RS	3out of 4	1,261 yd	Academy converter	Not Applicable	Mixed	More About School
Tor Bridge High Miller Way , Estover PL6 8UN	3out of 4	3,527 yd	Academy converter	Not Applicable	Mixed	More About School
Plymstock School Church Road , Plymstock PL9 9AZ	3out of 4	4,728 yd	Academy converter	Not Applicable	Mixed	More About School
Eggbuckland Community College Westcott Close , Eggbuckland PL6 5YB	3out of 4	4,876 yd	Academy converter	No	Mixed	More About School

Not applicable

	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	2,014 yd	Community special school	Not Applicable	Mixed	More About School
Cann Bridge School Miller Way , Estover PL6 8UN	3out of 4	3,576 yd	Community special school	Yes	Mixed	More About School
College of St Mark & St John Derriford Road , PL6 8BH	- not rated	4,843 yd	Higher education institutions	Not Applicable	Mixed	More About School
Courtlands School Widey Lane , Crownhill PL6 5JS	3out of 4	5,227 yd	Academy special converter	Not Applicable	Mixed	More About School

School statistics for this postcode are based on Ofsted rankings.

Food and Drink

Restaurants, Cafes, Canteens

Business Name	Address	Distance
Boringdon Park Golf Club	55 Plymbridge Road	662 yd
Munch Box	1a Seymour Road	750 yd
Devon's Finest Hot Chocolate Bombs	1c Seymour Road	755 yd
Bowlers Cafe	Chaplins, Galileo Close	782 yd
Plymouth Retail Distribution Centre	Staff Canteen, Bell Close	807 yd

Pubs, Bars, Nightclubs

Business Name	Address	Food hygiene rating	Distance
Colebrook Inn	Colebrook Inn, Colebrook Road		583 yd
Lord Louis	The Lord Louis, Glen Road		968 yd

Takeaway, Sandwich Shops

Business Name	Address	Food hygiene rating	Distance
Colebrook Chippy	Leeds Cottages, Colebrook Road		583 yd
China Chef	3 Seymour Road		772 yd

Supermarkets, Hypermarkets

Business Name	Address	Distance
Tesco	Plymouth St Marys Express, Unit 1 St Marys Bridge	844 yd
Aldi	1 Galileo Close	930 yd
Lidl UK GmbH	149 Plymouth Road	965 yd

Sport

Facility Name	Sport Objects	Distance
Hele'S School SEYMOUR ROAD	grass pitches, health and fitness suite, indoor tennis centre	636 yd
Plympton Cricket Club HAREWOOD PLAYING FIELDS HAREWOOD PLAYING FIELDS RIDGEWAY	grass pitches	812 yd
Plympton Swimming Pool HAREWOOD PARK HAREWOOD PARK	health and fitness suite, swimming pool	813 yd
Peacock Meadow PEACOCK CLOSE	grass pitches	882 yd
Westcountry Squash And Fitness Centre (Closed) Aylwin Close	health and fitness suite, squash courts	893 yd
Underwood Recreation Ground Market Road	grass pitches	919 yd
Plympton Lawn Tennis Club Ridgeway	tennis courts	949 yd
Woodford Primary School GREENWAY AVENUE	grass pitches	994 yd

Broadband

Technology Aviability

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%

Speed Aviability

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%

Download Speed

Median download speed	66.9 Mbit/s
Average download speed	98.5 Mbit/s
Minimum download speed	350 Mbit/s
Maximum download speed	350 Mbit/s

Upload Speed

Median upload speed	11.1 Mbit/s
Average upload speed	14.2 Mbit/s
Maximum upload speed	35 Mbit/s

Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.

Overview of PL7 4HT