The Broadway is in Plymouth and in City Of Plymouth district. PL9 7AF is located in the Plymstock Radford 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 The Broadway, Plymouth, PL9 7AF and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: PL9 7AY, PL9 9AA, PL9 7AZ, PL9 9AB, PL9 9AH, PL9 9BU, PL9 9AJ, PL9 9BY, PL9 9AF.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. The local area around PL9 7AF is generally consistent with those figures, having a male population of 49.5%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Female | 50.4% | 50.5% | 0.1% | 51.0% | -0.5% |
| Male | 49.6% | 49.5% | -0.1% | 49.0% | 0.5% |
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 | 36.6% | 40.7% | 4.1% | 37.9% | 2.8% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 44% | 41.6% | -2.4% | 44.2% | -2.6% |
| Separated | 2.8% | 3.6% | 0.8% | 2.2% | 1.4% |
| Divorced | 11.1% | 8.1% | -3.0% | 9.1% | -1.0% |
| Widowed | 5.6% | 5.9% | 0.3% | 6.1% | -0.2% |
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 (86%) 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 | 57.6% | 48.1% | -9.5% | 48.4% | -0.3% |
| Good health | 24.8% | 37.9% | 13.1% | 33.6% | 4.3% |
| Fair health | 13.3% | 9.8% | -3.5% | 12.7% | -2.9% |
| Bad health | 3.6% | 3.2% | -0.4% | 4.0% | -0.8% |
| Very bad health | 0.7% | 1.1% | 0.4% | 1.2% | -0.1% |
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 | 16.7% | 13.2% | -3.5% | 18.2% | -5.0% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 16.2% | 11.4% | -4.8% | 9.6% | 1.8% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 19.9% | 18.6% | -1.3% | 13.4% | 5.2% |
| Apprenticeship | 8.8% | 7.3% | -1.5% | 5.3% | 2.0% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 13.9% | 24.5% | 10.6% | 16.9% | 7.6% |
| Degree or Similar | 23.6% | 23.2% | -0.4% | 33.8% | -10.6% |
| Other | 0.9% | 1.8% | 0.9% | 2.8% | -1.0% |
In this area, the population is predominantly white, with 99.6% 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) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Black Caribbean | 0.7% | 0% | -0.7% | 1.0% | -1.0% |
| Mixed White and Caribbean | 0.7% | 0% | -0.7% | 0.9% | -0.9% |
| White | 98.6% | 99.6% | 1.0% | 81.4% | 18.2% |
| Arab | 0% | 0.4% | 0.4% | 0.6% | -0.2% |
In this area, 96.8% 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% | 96.8% | 0.4% | 83.2% | 13.6% |
| European Union | 0.4% | 2.5% | 2.1% | 6.1% | -3.6% |
| Rest of Europe | 0.4% | 0.4% | 0.0% | 0.8% | -0.4% |
| Africa | 0.7% | 0.4% | -0.3% | 2.7% | -2.3% |
| Middle East and Asia | 0.7% | 0% | -0.7% | 5.6% | -5.6% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 1.4% | 0% | -1.4% | 1.3% | -1.3% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 96.4% | 95.8% | -0.6% | 83.2% | 12.6% |
| 10+ Years | 0% | 1.4% | 1.4% | 9.8% | -8.4% |
| 5-10 Years | 0.4% | 1.8% | 1.4% | 2.9% | -1.1% |
| 2-5 Years | 1.1% | 0.4% | -0.7% | 2.2% | -1.8% |
| Less than 2 years | 2.2% | 0.7% | -1.5% | 1.9% | -1.2% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 76.3% | 76.7% | -0.4% |
| Poland | 0.7% | 1.3% | -0.6% |
| North Africa | 0.4% | 0.1% | 0.3% |
| No passport held | 22.6% | 13.5% | 9.1% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 54.5% | 37.2% | 17.3% |
| Christian | 35.4% | 46.2% | -10.8% |
| Muslim | 2.1% | 6.5% | -4.4% |
| Other religion | 0.3% | 0.6% | -0.3% |
| Not answered | 7.6% | 6.0% | 1.6% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around The Broadway was 133.8 per 1,000 residents, which is 126.6% higher than the Plymstock Radford average. The most reported crime type was Violence and sexual offences.
The Broadway has the 4th highest crime rate of 35 local areas in Plymstock Radford and the 209th highest crime rate of 839 local areas in Plymouth .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 59.9 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been rising year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has fallen by about -41.1%.

Households in this area have a slightly higher level of wealth to the average household in England and Wales. 61% of analyzed areas in England and Wales have lower average household annual income than this area.

| Address | Sale Price | Sale Date | Price Estimate 2025 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 59 The Broadway, Plymouth, City Of Plymouth Other, an established residential building | £1,550,000 | 2016-06-16 | £1,962,675 |
| Full-Time Employee | 80 |
| Retired | 45 |
| Part-Time Employee | 40 |
| Self-Employed | 15 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 11 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 9 |
| Unemployed | 8 |
| Looking after home or family | 7 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 6 |
| Other | 0 |
| Human health and social work activities | 26 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 22 |
| Construction | 14 |
| Education | 14 |
| Manufacturing | 11 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 10 |
| Other | 8 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 7 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 7 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 7 |
| Transport and storage | 6 |
| Information and communication | 4 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 2 |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Pomphlett Primary School Howard Road , Plymstock PL9 7ES | 3out of 4 | 608 yd | Academy converter | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Goosewell Primary Academy Goosewell Road , Plymstock PL9 9HD | 2out of 4 | 943 yd | Academy sponsor led | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Morley Meadow Primary School Shortwood Crescent , Plymstock PL9 8TQ | 3out of 4 | 1,066 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Oreston Community Academy Oreston Road , Plymstock PL9 7JY | 3out of 4 | 1,104 yd | Academy converter | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Hooe Primary Academy Hooe Road , Hooe PL9 9RG | 3out of 4 | 1,822 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Plymstock School Church Road , Plymstock PL9 9AZ | 3out of 4 | 365 yd | Academy converter | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Coombe Dean School Charnhill Way , Elburton PL9 8ES | 2out of 4 | 1,343 yd | Academy converter | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Lipson Co-operative Academy Bernice Terrace , Lipson PL4 7PG | 2out of 4 | 3,243 yd | Academy converter | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Plymouth High School for Girls St Lawrence Road , PL4 6HT | - not rated | 4,053 yd | Academy converter | No | Girls | More About School |
| Hele's School Seymour Road , Plympton PL7 4LT | 3out of 4 | 4,347 yd | Academy converter | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Millbay Academy 22 Millbay Road , PL1 3EG | - not rated | 4,819 yd | Free schools | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| ACE Schools Plymouth Martins Gate , Bretonside PL4 0AT | 3out of 4 | 3,584 yd | Academy alternative provision converter | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Plymouth College of Art Tavistock Place , PL4 8AT | - not rated | 3,821 yd | Higher education institutions | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| University of Plymouth Drake Circus , PL4 8AA | - not rated | 3,979 yd | Higher education institutions | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Fletewood School at Derry Villas 88 North Road East , PL4 6AN | - not rated | 4,213 yd | Other independent school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Longcause Community Special School Longcause , Plympton St Maurice PL7 1JB | 3out of 4 | 4,542 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Costa | Unit A, 29 The Broadway | 36 yd | |
| Blitz Coffee Shop and Cafe | 251b Dean Cross Road | 144 yd | |
| Coffee Time | Library, Horn Cross Road | 189 yd | |
| McDonalds | 1 Pomphlett Road | 951 yd | |
| G T Motorcycles 2012 Ltd | 10-12 Elburton Road | 1,033 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| The Plymstock Inn | 88 Church Road | 419 yd | |
| The Blue Peter | 68 Pomphlett Road | 757 yd | |
| The Anchorage | 203 Billacombe Road | 861 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Plymstock Fish Bar | 248 Dean Cross Road | 137 yd | |
| Silver Dragon | 255 Dean Cross Road | 144 yd | |
| Wah Tien Chinese Restaurant | 1 Radford Park Road | 241 yd | |
| Saffron | 11D Radford Park Road | 241 yd | |
| Smithys | 11 Radford Park Road | 241 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Iceland Ltd | 22 The Broadway | 110 yd | |
| Lidl Great Britain Limited | 11 Horn Cross Road | 189 yd | |
| Wm Morrison Supermarkets Limited | 15 Pomphlett Road | 951 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Deans Cross Park Dean Cross Road | grass pitches, tennis courts | 197 yd |
| Curves (Plymstock) 13C 13C RADFORD PARK ROAD | health and fitness suite | 279 yd |
| Plymstock School Sports Centre Church Road | artificial grass pitch, grass pitches, health and fitness suite | 336 yd |
| Forresters Field (Closed) Foresters Road | grass pitches | 383 yd |
| Plymstock Health & Fitness Club (Closed) Rocky Park Road | health and fitness suite | 411 yd |
| Goosewell Academy FURZEHATT VILLAS | grass pitches, swimming pool | 817 yd |
| Oreston Recreation Ground Thornyville Villas | grass pitches | 1,026 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 | 90.5% |
| Percentage of premises that have Ultrafast Broadband (100Mbit/s or greater) coverage from fixed broadband | 66.7% |
| Percentage of premises that have Ultrafast Broadband (300Mbit/s or greater) coverage from fixed broadband | 66.7% |
| Percentage of premises that have coverage from a Gigabit capable service from fixed broadband | 66.7% |
| 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 | 9.5% |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.