Woodford Avenue is in Plymouth and in Plymouth district. PL7 4QW 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 Woodford Avenue, Plymouth, PL7 4QW and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: PL7 4RZ, PL7 4QY, PL7 4SE, PL7 4QN, PL7 4SQ, PL7 4SH, PL7 4QX, PL7 4FB, PL7 4SJ.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. The local area around PL7 4QW is generally consistent with those figures, having a male population of 48.6%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Female | 50.8% | 51.4% | 0.6% | 51.0% | 0.4% |
| Male | 49.2% | 48.6% | -0.6% | 49.0% | -0.4% |
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 | 28% | 31.2% | 3.2% | 37.9% | -6.7% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 52.5% | 50.3% | -2.2% | 44.2% | 6.1% |
| Married: Same sex | 0% | 0.9% | 0.9% | 0.3% | 0.6% |
| Civil partnership: Same sex | 0% | 0.6% | 0.6% | 0.1% | 0.5% |
| Separated | 2.1% | 2.1% | 0.0% | 2.2% | -0.1% |
| Divorced | 12.4% | 11.8% | -0.6% | 9.1% | 2.7% |
| Widowed | 5% | 3.2% | -1.8% | 6.1% | -2.9% |
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 | 50.4% | 47.8% | -2.6% | 48.4% | -0.6% |
| Good health | 33% | 33.6% | 0.6% | 33.6% | 0.0% |
| Fair health | 13.5% | 11.6% | -1.9% | 12.7% | -1.1% |
| Bad health | 2.6% | 5.2% | 2.6% | 4.0% | 1.2% |
| Very bad health | 0.5% | 1.9% | 1.4% | 1.2% | 0.7% |
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 | 19.5% | 16.2% | -3.3% | 18.2% | -2.0% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 13.9% | 7.4% | -6.5% | 9.6% | -2.2% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 19.5% | 15.6% | -3.9% | 13.4% | 2.2% |
| Apprenticeship | 8.3% | 11.2% | 2.9% | 5.3% | 5.9% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 13.6% | 22.4% | 8.8% | 16.9% | 5.5% |
| Degree or Similar | 21.8% | 25.7% | 3.9% | 33.8% | -8.1% |
| Other | 3.5% | 1.5% | -2.0% | 2.8% | -1.3% |
In this area, the population is predominantly white, with 96.7% 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) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Other Asian | 0% | 0.2% | 0.2% | 1.6% | -1.4% |
| Black Caribbean | 0.2% | 0% | -0.2% | 1.0% | -1.0% |
| Mixed White and Caribbean | 1.4% | 0.9% | -0.5% | 0.9% | 0.0% |
| Mixed Other | 0% | 0.2% | 0.2% | 0.8% | -0.6% |
| White | 98.1% | 96.7% | -1.4% | 81.4% | 15.3% |
| Gypsy or Irish Traveller | 0.2% | 0% | -0.2% | 0.1% | -0.1% |
| Roma | 0% | 0.5% | 0.5% | 0.2% | 0.3% |
| Other | 0% | 1.4% | 1.4% | 1.6% | -0.2% |
In this area, 95.7% 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 | 97.1% | 95.7% | -1.4% | 83.2% | 12.5% |
| European Union | 1.4% | 2.6% | 1.2% | 6.1% | -3.5% |
| Africa | 0.5% | 0.9% | 0.4% | 2.7% | -1.8% |
| Middle East and Asia | 1% | 0.7% | -0.3% | 5.6% | -4.9% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 97.1% | 96% | -1.1% | 83.2% | 12.8% |
| 10+ Years | 0% | 3.1% | 3.1% | 9.8% | -6.7% |
| 5-10 Years | 0.2% | 0% | -0.2% | 2.9% | -2.9% |
| 2-5 Years | 0% | 0.9% | 0.9% | 2.2% | -1.3% |
| Less than 2 years | 2.6% | 0% | -2.6% | 1.9% | -1.9% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 83.2% | 76.7% | 6.5% |
| Ireland | 0.2% | 0.6% | -0.4% |
| Germany | 0.5% | 0.2% | 0.3% |
| Italy | 0.7% | 0.6% | 0.1% |
| Other EU countries | 0.5% | 1.5% | -1.0% |
| North Africa | 1.2% | 0.1% | 1.1% |
| No passport held | 13.7% | 13.5% | 0.2% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 51.1% | 37.2% | 13.9% |
| Christian | 42.1% | 46.2% | -4.1% |
| Muslim | 1.2% | 6.5% | -5.3% |
| Other religion | 0.7% | 0.6% | 0.1% |
| Not answered | 5% | 6.0% | -1.0% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Woodford Avenue was 111.9 per 1,000 residents, which is 130.5% higher than the Plympton Erle average. The most reported crime type was Anti-social behaviour.
Woodford Avenue has the 2nd highest crime rate of 24 local areas in Plympton Erle and the 262nd highest crime rate of 839 local areas in Plymouth .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 27.4 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been rising year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has fallen by about -66.7%.

Households in this area have a slightly higher level of wealth to the average household in England and Wales. 66% of analyzed areas in England and Wales have lower average household annual income than this area.

| Address | Sale Price | Sale Date | Price Estimate 2025 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 56 Woodford Avenue, Plymouth, City Of Plymouth Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £293,000 | 2024-12-04 | £302,283 |
| 28 Woodford Avenue, Plymouth, City Of Plymouth Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £231,000 | 2024-09-20 | £240,943 |
| 52 Woodford Avenue, Plymouth, City Of Plymouth Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £290,000 | 2024-09-12 | £302,482 |
| 40 Woodford Avenue, Plymouth, City Of Plymouth Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £278,500 | 2023-10-10 | £299,481 |
| 35 Woodford Avenue, Plymouth, City Of Plymouth Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £250,000 | 2023-03-24 | £267,729 |
PL7 4QW 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.
| Full-Time Employee | 130 |
| Retired | 79 |
| Part-Time Employee | 46 |
| Self-Employed | 21 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 17 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 15 |
| Looking after home or family | 11 |
| Other | 8 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 5 |
| Unemployed | 5 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 38 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 31 |
| Human health and social work activities | 30 |
| Education | 29 |
| Construction | 25 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 15 |
| Manufacturing | 14 |
| Transport and storage | 12 |
| Other | 9 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 8 |
| Information and communication | 5 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 4 |
| Real estate activities | 4 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 3 |
| Electricity, gas, steam and air conditioning supply | 2 |
| 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 | 2,665 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Woodford Primary School Litchaton Way , Plympton PL7 4RR | 3out of 4 | 398 yd | Academy sponsor led | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Boringdon Primary School Courtland Crescent , Plympton PL7 4HJ | 4out of 4 | 1,493 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Plympton St Mary's CofE Infant School 8 Market Road , Plympton PL7 1QW | 2out of 4 | 1,589 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Old Priory Junior Academy Ridgeway , Plympton PL7 1QN | 2out of 4 | 1,832 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Leigham Primary School Cockington Close , Leigham PL6 8RF | 3out of 4 | 1,922 yd | Academy converter | Yes | 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 | 1,064 yd | Academy converter | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Plympton Academy Moorland Road , Plympton PL7 2RS | 3out of 4 | 2,256 yd | Academy converter | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Tor Bridge High Miller Way , Estover PL6 8UN | 3out of 4 | 2,712 yd | Academy converter | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Lipson Co-operative Academy Bernice Terrace , Lipson PL4 7PG | 2out of 4 | 3,434 yd | Academy converter | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Eggbuckland Community College Westcott Close , Eggbuckland PL6 5YB | 3out of 4 | 3,510 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Cann Bridge School Miller Way , Estover PL6 8UN | 3out of 4 | 2,739 yd | Community special school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Longcause Community Special School Longcause , Plympton St Maurice PL7 1JB | 3out of 4 | 2,887 yd | Community special school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Courtlands School Widey Lane , Crownhill PL6 5JS | 3out of 4 | 3,899 yd | Academy special converter | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| College of St Mark & St John Derriford Road , PL6 8BH | - not rated | 4,111 yd | Higher education institutions | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| King's School Hartley Road , Mannamead PL3 5LW | - not rated | 4,424 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| McDonalds | Mcdonalds Restaurant, Coypool Road | 347 yd | |
| Plym Valley Railway Co Ltd | Plym Valley Railway, Coypool Road | 417 yd | |
| Aramark @ Princess Yachts Coypool | Marine Projects, Coypool Road | 418 yd | |
| Ocean Cafe | Ocean Car Sales, St Modwen Road | 761 yd | |
| Claire's Snacks | Land Adjacent to 89, St Modwen Road | 845 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| The Unicorn Harvester | Unicorn Inn, 158-160 Plymouth Road | 504 yd | |
| The Marsh Mill | The Marsh Mill, 300 Plymouth Road | 890 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| China Chef | 3 Seymour Road | 983 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sainsbury's | Plymouth Road | 842 yd | |
| Lidl UK GmbH | 149 Plymouth Road | 991 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| St Boniface Arena TAVISTOCK JUNCTION FREIGHT YARD TAVISTOCK JUNCTION FREIGHT YARD COYPOOL ROAD | grass pitches | 425 yd |
| Woodford Primary School GREENWAY AVENUE | grass pitches | 505 yd |
| St Boniface'S Catholic College (Marsh Mills) COYPOOL ROAD | grass pitches | 517 yd |
| Flex Fitness VALLEY ROAD | health and fitness suite | 922 yd |
| Hele'S School SEYMOUR ROAD | grass pitches, health and fitness suite, indoor tennis centre | 963 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 | 65.7 Mbit/s |
| Average download speed | 142.9 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 600 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 600 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 14.9 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 16.4 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 40 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.