Silver Stream Way is in Brixton, Plymouth and in South Hams district. PL8 2PE is located in the Wembury & Brixton electoral ward, within the English Parliamentary constituency of South West Devon. This postcode has been in use since 2001-06-01.
StreetScan combines information about Silver Stream Way, Brixton, Plymouth, PL8 2PE and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: PL8 2PB, PL8 2BY, PL8 2BT, PL8 2BX, PL8 2BS, PL8 2AP, PL8 2AJ.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. The local area around PL8 2PE is generally consistent with those figures, having a male population of 48.3%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Female | 51.5% | 51.7% | 0.2% | 51.0% | 0.7% |
| Male | 48.5% | 48.3% | -0.2% | 49.0% | -0.7% |
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 PL8 2PE there is a very large concentration of residents that are married - 53.5% 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 | 23.3% | 23.9% | 0.6% | 37.9% | -14.0% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 56.7% | 53.5% | -3.2% | 44.2% | 9.3% |
| Married: Same sex | 0.3% | 0.5% | 0.2% | 0.3% | 0.2% |
| Separated | 0.6% | 1.3% | 0.7% | 2.2% | -0.9% |
| Divorced | 10.2% | 13.9% | 3.7% | 9.1% | 4.8% |
| Widowed | 9% | 6.8% | -2.2% | 6.1% | 0.7% |
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.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Very good health | 47.5% | 44.1% | -3.4% | 48.4% | -4.3% |
| Good health | 29.7% | 31.4% | 1.7% | 33.6% | -2.2% |
| Fair health | 13.8% | 15.4% | 1.6% | 12.7% | 2.7% |
| Bad health | 6.7% | 7.7% | 1.0% | 4.0% | 3.7% |
| Very bad health | 2.4% | 1.4% | -1.0% | 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 | 21.2% | 15.3% | -5.9% | 18.2% | -2.9% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 11% | 8.7% | -2.3% | 9.6% | -0.9% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 16.6% | 16.9% | 0.3% | 13.4% | 3.5% |
| Apprenticeship | 6.1% | 8.4% | 2.3% | 5.3% | 3.1% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 13.7% | 16.9% | 3.2% | 16.9% | 0.0% |
| Degree or Similar | 25% | 32.2% | 7.2% | 33.8% | -1.6% |
| Other | 6.4% | 1.6% | -4.8% | 2.8% | -1.2% |
In this area, the population is predominantly white, with 98.4% 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 | 0.2% | 0% | -0.2% | 0.7% | -0.7% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 0.7% | 0% | -0.7% | 0.8% | -0.8% |
| Mixed White and African | 0% | 0.2% | 0.2% | 0.4% | -0.2% |
| Mixed White and Caribbean | 0.2% | 0.5% | 0.3% | 0.9% | -0.4% |
| White | 98.8% | 98.4% | -0.4% | 81.4% | 17.0% |
| Gypsy or Irish Traveller | 0% | 0.7% | 0.7% | 0.1% | 0.6% |
| Other | 0% | 0.2% | 0.2% | 1.6% | -1.4% |
In this area, 96.4% 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% | 96.4% | 0.4% | 83.2% | 13.2% |
| European Union | 1.2% | 2% | 0.8% | 6.1% | -4.1% |
| Rest of Europe | 0% | 0.5% | 0.5% | 0.8% | -0.3% |
| Africa | 0.5% | 0.9% | 0.4% | 2.7% | -1.8% |
| Middle East and Asia | 0.5% | 0% | -0.5% | 5.6% | -5.6% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 0.5% | 0% | -0.5% | 1.3% | -1.3% |
| Oceania | 0.7% | 0.2% | -0.5% | 0.3% | -0.1% |
| British Overseas | 0.7% | 0% | -0.7% | 0.0% | 0.0% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 96% | 96.2% | 0.2% | 83.2% | 13.0% |
| 10+ Years | 0.7% | 3.6% | 2.9% | 9.8% | -6.2% |
| 5-10 Years | 1.2% | 0.2% | -1.0% | 2.9% | -2.7% |
| 2-5 Years | 0.2% | 0% | -0.2% | 2.2% | -2.2% |
| Less than 2 years | 1.9% | 0% | -1.9% | 1.9% | -1.9% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 84.4% | 76.7% | 7.7% |
| Ireland | 0.5% | 0.6% | -0.1% |
| Germany | 0.5% | 0.2% | 0.3% |
| Other EU countries | 0.5% | 1.5% | -1.0% |
| No passport held | 14.2% | 13.5% | 0.7% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 38% | 37.2% | 0.8% |
| Christian | 55.7% | 46.2% | 9.5% |
| Other religion | 0.7% | 0.6% | 0.1% |
| Not answered | 5.7% | 6.0% | -0.3% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Silver Stream Way was 22.0 per 1,000 residents, which is 36.7% lower than the Newton & Yealmpton average. The most reported crime type was Violence and sexual offences.
Silver Stream Way has the 10th lowest crime rate of 23 local areas in Newton & Yealmpton and the 97th lowest crime rate of 283 local areas in South Hams .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 12.0 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. 69% of analyzed areas in England and Wales have lower average household annual income than this area.

| Address | Sale Price | Sale Date | Price Estimate 2025 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 24 Silver Stream Way, Plymouth, Devon Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £90,750 | 2014-03-31 | £138,387 |
| 24 Silver Stream Way, Plymouth, Devon Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £86,250 | 2010-03-05 | £132,349 |
| 22 Silver Stream Way, Plymouth, Devon Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £45,000 | 2009-06-09 | £77,562 |
| 18 Silver Stream Way, Plymouth, Devon Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £90,000 | 2006-06-23 | £144,918 |
| 4 Silver Stream Way, Plymouth, Devon Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £46,000 | 2006-01-10 | £55,752 |
PL8 2PE 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.
The percentage of retired residents living in PL8 2PE 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%.
| Retired | 114 |
| Full-Time Employee | 105 |
| Part-Time Employee | 51 |
| Self-Employed | 29 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 29 |
| Looking after home or family | 12 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 11 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 10 |
| Unemployed | 9 |
| Other | 7 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 28 |
| Human health and social work activities | 26 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 20 |
| Manufacturing | 16 |
| Education | 16 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 14 |
| Construction | 13 |
| Other | 8 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 7 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 5 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 5 |
| Information and communication | 5 |
| Real estate activities | 4 |
| Transport and storage | 2 |
| Electricity, gas, steam and air conditioning supply | 1 |
| Agriculture, forestry and fishing | 1 |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| St Mary's Church of England Primary School Elliott's Hill , Brixton PL8 2AG | 4out of 4 | 453 yd | Voluntary aided school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Yealmpton Primary School Stray Park , Yealmpton PL8 2HF | 3out of 4 | 2,097 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Sherford Vale School Hercules Road , PL9 8FA | - not rated | 2,498 yd | Free schools | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Elburton Primary School Haye Road South , Elburton PL9 8HJ | 4out of 4 | 2,822 yd | Academy converter | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Yealmpstone Farm Primary School Meadowfield Place , Plympton PL7 1XQ | 3out of 4 | 3,502 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Coombe Dean School Charnhill Way , Elburton PL9 8ES | 2out of 4 | 3,626 yd | Academy converter | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Plymstock School Church Road , Plymstock PL9 9AZ | 3out of 4 | 4,572 yd | Academy converter | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Plympton Academy Moorland Road , Plympton PL7 2RS | 3out of 4 | 4,700 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 | 3,984 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Brixton Fish Bar | Brixton Fish And Chips, 1 Horn Lane | 574 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Brixton St Marys Church Of England Primary School Elliotts Hill | grass pitches, swimming pool | 543 yd |
| Cofflete Park COFFLETE PARK COFFLETE PARK | grass pitches | 1,053 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 | 0.0% |
| Percentage of premises that have Ultrafast Broadband (300Mbit/s or greater) coverage from fixed broadband | 0.0% |
| Percentage of premises that have coverage from a Gigabit capable service from fixed broadband | 0.0% |
| 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 | 76.1 Mbit/s |
| Average download speed | 63.3 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 80 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 80 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 16.8 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 16.2 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 20 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.