Dingle Road is in Plympton, Plymouth and in Plymouth district. PL7 4PA 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 Dingle Road, Plympton, Plymouth, PL7 4PA and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: PL7 4NX, PL7 4JZ, PL7 4JY, PL7 4LR, PL7 4NT, PL7 4LS, PL7 4NB, PL7 4NY, PL7 4NA.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. The local area around PL7 4PA is generally consistent with those figures, having a male population of 49.3%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Female | 55.2% | 50.7% | -4.5% | 51.0% | -0.3% |
| Male | 44.8% | 49.3% | 4.5% | 49.0% | 0.3% |
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 4PA there is a very large concentration of residents that are married - 52.3% 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 | 17.4% | 21.6% | 4.2% | 37.9% | -16.3% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 51.7% | 52.3% | 0.6% | 44.2% | 8.1% |
| Married: Same sex | 0.5% | 0% | -0.5% | 0.3% | -0.3% |
| Separated | 1.3% | 1.9% | 0.6% | 2.2% | -0.3% |
| Divorced | 6.9% | 6.1% | -0.8% | 9.1% | -3.0% |
| Widowed | 22.2% | 18.1% | -4.1% | 6.1% | 12.0% |
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.
This area has a lower percentage of residents reporting their health as Good or Very Good (67.8%) compared to the average (82%). This typically indicates either an older population or social deprivation in the area.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Very good health | 34.3% | 36.7% | 2.4% | 48.4% | -11.7% |
| Good health | 27% | 31.1% | 4.1% | 33.6% | -2.5% |
| Fair health | 21.2% | 21.4% | 0.2% | 12.7% | 8.7% |
| Bad health | 14% | 8.8% | -5.2% | 4.0% | 4.8% |
| Very bad health | 3.5% | 2.1% | -1.4% | 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.
This area stands out for its low percentage of residents with higher education degree. The UK average is 33.8%, while in this area it is 22.7%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| No qualifications | 28.5% | 26.3% | -2.2% | 18.2% | 8.1% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 8.4% | 8.4% | 0.0% | 9.6% | -1.2% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 12.1% | 13.6% | 1.5% | 13.4% | 0.2% |
| Apprenticeship | 8.4% | 8.4% | 0.0% | 5.3% | 3.1% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 9% | 18.8% | 9.8% | 16.9% | 1.9% |
| Degree or Similar | 24.8% | 22.7% | -2.1% | 33.8% | -11.1% |
| Other | 8.7% | 1.6% | -7.1% | 2.8% | -1.2% |
In this area, the population is predominantly white, with 99.1% 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 | 1.4% | 0% | -1.4% | 0.7% | -0.7% |
| Indian | 0.2% | 0% | -0.2% | 3.1% | -3.1% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 0% | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.8% | -0.5% |
| White | 98.4% | 99.1% | 0.7% | 81.4% | 17.7% |
| Other | 0% | 0.6% | 0.6% | 1.6% | -1.0% |
In this area, 97.9% 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 | 97.4% | 97.9% | 0.5% | 83.2% | 14.7% |
| European Union | 1.2% | 1.2% | 0.0% | 6.1% | -4.9% |
| Rest of Europe | 0% | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.8% | -0.5% |
| Africa | 0.2% | 0% | -0.2% | 2.7% | -2.7% |
| Middle East and Asia | 1.2% | 0.3% | -0.9% | 5.6% | -5.3% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 0% | 0.3% | 0.3% | 1.3% | -1.0% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 97.2% | 97.7% | 0.5% | 83.2% | 14.5% |
| 10+ Years | 0% | 2.3% | 2.3% | 9.8% | -7.5% |
| 2-5 Years | 0.2% | 0% | -0.2% | 2.2% | -2.2% |
| Less than 2 years | 2.6% | 0% | -2.6% | 1.9% | -1.9% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 75.4% | 76.7% | -1.3% |
| Italy | 0.3% | 0.6% | -0.3% |
| No passport held | 24.3% | 13.5% | 10.8% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 36.3% | 37.2% | -0.9% |
| Christian | 55.6% | 46.2% | 9.4% |
| Buddhist | 0.3% | 0.5% | -0.2% |
| Not answered | 7.9% | 6.0% | 1.9% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Dingle Road was 25.4 per 1,000 residents, which is 38.0% lower than the Plympton St Mary average. The most reported crime type was Violence and sexual offences.
Dingle Road has the 7th lowest crime rate of 23 local areas in Plympton St Mary and the 154th lowest crime rate of 839 local areas in Plymouth .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 14.1 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been falling year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has fallen by about -41.9%.

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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 7 Dingle Road, Plymouth, City Of Plymouth Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £285,000 | 2021-07-30 | £348,966 |
| 7 Dingle Road, Plymouth, City Of Plymouth Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £166,500 | 2020-12-11 | £210,806 |
| 3 Dingle Road, Plymouth, City Of Plymouth Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £195,000 | 2017-01-27 | £281,817 |
| 3 Dingle Road, Plymouth, City Of Plymouth Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £167,000 | 2013-10-28 | £274,470 |
| 3 Dingle Road, Plymouth, City Of Plymouth Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £161,000 | 2007-01-26 | £261,312 |
PL7 4PA 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 4PA area is much higher than the country's average. According to Census 2011, 44% residents of this area were retired, while the average in the UK was 14%.
| Retired | 135 |
| Full-Time Employee | 72 |
| Part-Time Employee | 36 |
| Self-Employed | 20 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 15 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 9 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 8 |
| Other | 6 |
| Looking after home or family | 4 |
| Unemployed | 3 |
| Human health and social work activities | 23 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 22 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 17 |
| Manufacturing | 14 |
| Education | 13 |
| Construction | 12 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 10 |
| Other | 9 |
| Transport and storage | 6 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 5 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 4 |
| Information and communication | 3 |
| Electricity, gas, steam and air conditioning supply | 2 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 2 |
| Mining and quarrying | 1 |
| Agriculture, forestry and fishing | 1 |
| Real estate activities | 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 | 3,526 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Plympton St Mary's CofE Infant School 8 Market Road , Plympton PL7 1QW | 2out of 4 | 616 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Boringdon Primary School Courtland Crescent , Plympton PL7 4HJ | 4out of 4 | 635 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Woodford Primary School Litchaton Way , Plympton PL7 4RR | 3out of 4 | 674 yd | Academy sponsor led | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Old Priory Junior Academy Ridgeway , Plympton PL7 1QN | 2out of 4 | 841 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Plympton St Maurice Primary School Plympton Hill , Plympton PL7 1UB | 3out of 4 | 2,119 yd | Academy converter | 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 | 98 yd | Academy converter | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Plympton Academy Moorland Road , Plympton PL7 2RS | 3out of 4 | 1,245 yd | Academy converter | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Tor Bridge High Miller Way , Estover PL6 8UN | 3out of 4 | 3,544 yd | Academy converter | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Plymstock School Church Road , Plymstock PL9 9AZ | 3out of 4 | 3,960 yd | Academy converter | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Lipson Co-operative Academy Bernice Terrace , Lipson PL4 7PG | 2out of 4 | 4,269 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 | 1,908 yd | Community special school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Cann Bridge School Miller Way , Estover PL6 8UN | 3out of 4 | 3,581 yd | Community special school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Courtlands School Widey Lane , Crownhill PL6 5JS | 3out of 4 | 4,911 yd | Academy special converter | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| College of St Mark & St John Derriford Road , PL6 8BH | - not rated | 4,925 yd | Higher education institutions | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| King's School Hartley Road , Mannamead PL3 5LW | - not rated | 5,406 yd | Other independent school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
School statistics for this postcode are based on Ofsted rankings.
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Munch Box | 1a Seymour Road | 31 yd | |
| Devon's Finest Hot Chocolate Bombs | 1c Seymour Road | 35 yd | |
| Plymouth Retail Distribution Centre | Staff Canteen, Bell Close | 111 yd | |
| Snack Shack | Unit 2, 62 Valley Road | 413 yd | |
| Boringdon Park Golf Club | 55 Plymbridge Road | 858 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| The Unicorn Harvester | Unicorn Inn, 158-160 Plymouth Road | 536 yd | |
| Royal British Legion | 41 Market Road | 642 yd | |
| Union Inn | 17 Underwood Road | 765 yd | |
| Colebrook Inn | Colebrook Inn, Colebrook Road | 880 yd | |
| Sir Joshua Reynolds | 25 Ridgeway | 1,021 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| China Chef | 3 Seymour Road | 38 yd | |
| Asian Box | 21 Market Road | 642 yd | |
| Colebrook Chippy | Leeds Cottages, Colebrook Road | 880 yd | |
| Underwood Chinese | 120 Underwood Road | 920 yd | |
| Ridgeway Grill | 79B Ridgeway | 1,021 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Lidl UK GmbH | 149 Plymouth Road | 188 yd | |
| Tesco | Plymouth St Marys Express, Unit 1 St Marys Bridge | 475 yd | |
| The Co-operative Food Supermarket | Ridgeway | 950 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Hele'S School SEYMOUR ROAD | grass pitches, health and fitness suite, indoor tennis centre | 215 yd |
| Flex Fitness VALLEY ROAD | health and fitness suite | 468 yd |
| Underwood Recreation Ground Market Road | grass pitches | 482 yd |
| Plympton Cricket Club HAREWOOD PLAYING FIELDS HAREWOOD PLAYING FIELDS RIDGEWAY | grass pitches | 640 yd |
| Woodford Primary School GREENWAY AVENUE | grass pitches | 666 yd |
| Plympton Lawn Tennis Club Ridgeway | tennis courts | 756 yd |
| Plympton Swimming Pool HAREWOOD PARK HAREWOOD PARK | health and fitness suite, swimming pool | 756 yd |
| Plympton Community Sports Centre MOORLAND ROAD | artificial grass pitch, grass pitches, health and fitness suite | 1,074 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 | 58.7 Mbit/s |
| Average download speed | 104.8 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 350 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 350 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 18.3 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 19.4 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 35 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.