Howard Road is in Plymouth and in City Of Plymouth district. PL9 7DR 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 Howard Road, Plymouth, PL9 7DR and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: PL9 7DX, PL9 7DT, PL9 7DU, PL9 7DW, PL9 7DS, PL9 7BW, PL9 7BT, PL9 7DD, PL9 7EU.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. However, the area surrounding PL9 7DR, has a female population slightly higher than UK average, with 55.2% 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 | 52.3% | 55.2% | 2.9% | 51.0% | 4.2% |
| Male | 47.7% | 44.8% | -2.9% | 49.0% | -4.2% |
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 | 20.8% | 31.4% | 10.6% | 37.9% | -6.5% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 59.9% | 49.3% | -10.6% | 44.2% | 5.1% |
| Separated | 2.4% | 2.7% | 0.3% | 2.2% | 0.5% |
| Divorced | 11.3% | 9.4% | -1.9% | 9.1% | 0.3% |
| Widowed | 5.7% | 7.2% | 1.5% | 6.1% | 1.1% |
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 | 49.6% | 39% | -10.6% | 48.4% | -9.4% |
| Good health | 35.9% | 38.2% | 2.3% | 33.6% | 4.6% |
| Fair health | 9.5% | 17.2% | 7.7% | 12.7% | 4.5% |
| Bad health | 4.2% | 3.4% | -0.8% | 4.0% | -0.6% |
| Very bad health | 0.8% | 2.2% | 1.4% | 1.2% | 1.0% |
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 | 22.2% | 19.1% | -3.1% | 18.2% | 0.9% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 17% | 10.2% | -6.8% | 9.6% | 0.6% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 16% | 13.8% | -2.2% | 13.4% | 0.4% |
| Apprenticeship | 7.1% | 7.6% | 0.5% | 5.3% | 2.3% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 11.8% | 20% | 8.2% | 16.9% | 3.1% |
| Degree or Similar | 22.6% | 27.1% | 4.5% | 33.8% | -6.7% |
| Other | 3.3% | 2.2% | -1.1% | 2.8% | -0.6% |
In this area, the population is predominantly white, with 97% 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) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Indian | 0.4% | 0.4% | 0.0% | 3.1% | -2.7% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 0.4% | 0.7% | 0.3% | 0.8% | -0.1% |
| Mixed White and African | 0% | 0.7% | 0.7% | 0.4% | 0.3% |
| Mixed White and Caribbean | 0% | 1.1% | 1.1% | 0.9% | 0.2% |
| White | 99.2% | 97% | -2.2% | 81.4% | 15.6% |
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 | 96.9% | 97% | 0.1% | 83.2% | 13.8% |
| European Union | 1.1% | 1.9% | 0.8% | 6.1% | -4.2% |
| Rest of Europe | 0% | 0.4% | 0.4% | 0.8% | -0.4% |
| Africa | 0.4% | 0.4% | 0.0% | 2.7% | -2.3% |
| Middle East and Asia | 0.4% | 0.4% | 0.0% | 5.6% | -5.2% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 0.4% | 0% | -0.4% | 1.3% | -1.3% |
| Oceania | 0.8% | 0% | -0.8% | 0.3% | -0.3% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 96.6% | 97% | 0.4% | 83.2% | 13.8% |
| 10+ Years | 0.8% | 3% | 2.2% | 9.8% | -6.8% |
| Less than 2 years | 2.7% | 0% | -2.7% | 1.9% | -1.9% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 81% | 76.7% | 4.3% |
| No passport held | 19% | 13.5% | 5.5% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 43.1% | 37.2% | 5.9% |
| Christian | 48.7% | 46.2% | 2.5% |
| Hindu | 0.4% | 1.7% | -1.3% |
| Not answered | 7.9% | 6.0% | 1.9% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Howard Road was 52.6 per 1,000 residents, which is 10.9% lower than the Plymstock Radford average. The most reported crime type was Violence and sexual offences.
Howard Road has the 13th highest crime rate of 35 local areas in Plymstock Radford and the 347th lowest crime rate of 839 local areas in Plymouth .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 38.6 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been rising year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has fallen by about -25.6%.

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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 15 Howard Road, Plymouth, City Of Plymouth Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £270,000 | 2024-02-23 | £290,341 |
| 11 Howard Road, Plymouth, City Of Plymouth Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £210,000 | 2018-06-04 | £282,713 |
| 5 Howard Road, Plymouth, City Of Plymouth Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £247,500 | 2015-07-31 | £371,607 |
| 1 Howard Road, Plymouth, City Of Plymouth Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £150,000 | 2014-06-19 | £234,685 |
| 3 Howard Road, Plymouth, City Of Plymouth Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £165,000 | 2013-02-07 | £275,088 |
PL9 7DR 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 | 77 |
| Retired | 49 |
| Part-Time Employee | 39 |
| Self-Employed | 15 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 12 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 10 |
| Other | 7 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 6 |
| Looking after home or family | 6 |
| Unemployed | 3 |
| Human health and social work activities | 21 |
| Education | 19 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 18 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 15 |
| Construction | 10 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 9 |
| Manufacturing | 8 |
| Transport and storage | 7 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 7 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 5 |
| Other | 3 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 3 |
| Water supply; sewerage, waste management and remediation activities | 2 |
| Mining and quarrying | 2 |
| Information and communication | 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 | 5,465 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Pomphlett Primary School Howard Road , Plymstock PL9 7ES | 3out of 4 | 406 yd | Academy converter | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Oreston Community Academy Oreston Road , Plymstock PL9 7JY | 3out of 4 | 841 yd | Academy converter | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Morley Meadow Primary School Shortwood Crescent , Plymstock PL9 8TQ | 3out of 4 | 1,464 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Prince Rock Primary School Embankment Road , PL4 9JF | 4out of 4 | 1,587 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Goosewell Primary Academy Goosewell Road , Plymstock PL9 9HD | 2out of 4 | 1,654 yd | Academy sponsor led | 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 | 855 yd | Academy converter | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Coombe Dean School Charnhill Way , Elburton PL9 8ES | 2out of 4 | 2,030 yd | Academy converter | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Lipson Co-operative Academy Bernice Terrace , Lipson PL4 7PG | 2out of 4 | 2,529 yd | Academy converter | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Plymouth High School for Girls St Lawrence Road , PL4 6HT | - not rated | 3,396 yd | Academy converter | No | Girls | More About School |
| Hele's School Seymour Road , Plympton PL7 4LT | 3out of 4 | 4,086 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 | 4,323 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 | 3,032 yd | Academy alternative provision converter | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Plymouth College of Art Tavistock Place , PL4 8AT | - not rated | 3,226 yd | Higher education institutions | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| University of Plymouth Drake Circus , PL4 8AA | - not rated | 3,366 yd | Higher education institutions | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Fletewood School at Derry Villas 88 North Road East , PL4 6AN | - not rated | 3,582 yd | Other independent school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Plymouth College Ford Park , Plymouth PL4 6RN | - not rated | 3,865 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 | 1 Pomphlett Road | 304 yd | |
| Blitz Coffee Shop and Cafe | 251b Dean Cross Road | 615 yd | |
| Eurest c/o Royal Mail | Plymouth Mail Centre, Breakwater Road | 619 yd | |
| Dee Dee's Family Cafe | Units 29-34, Sugar Mill Industrial Estate, Billacombe Road | 636 yd | |
| Costa | Unit A, 29 The Broadway | 706 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| The Blue Peter | 68 Pomphlett Road | 139 yd | |
| Eighteen 87 | Morley Arms, 4 Billacombe Road | 864 yd | |
| The Anchorage | 203 Billacombe Road | 984 yd | |
| Kings Arms | The Kings Arms, The Quay | 1,081 yd | |
| The Plymstock Inn | 88 Church Road | 1,092 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Silver Dragon | 255 Dean Cross Road | 615 yd | |
| Plymstock Fish Bar | 248 Dean Cross Road | 616 yd | |
| Wah Tien Chinese Restaurant | 1 Radford Park Road | 714 yd | |
| Saffron | 11D Radford Park Road | 714 yd | |
| Smithys | 11 Radford Park Road | 714 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Wm Morrison Supermarkets Limited | 15 Pomphlett Road | 304 yd | |
| Iceland at The Range | Units 29-34, Sugar Mill Industrial Estate, Billacombe Road | 636 yd | |
| Iceland Ltd | 22 The Broadway | 752 yd | |
| Lidl Great Britain Limited | 11 Horn Cross Road | 858 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Plymstock Health & Fitness Club (Closed) Rocky Park Road | health and fitness suite | 322 yd |
| Forresters Field (Closed) Foresters Road | grass pitches | 437 yd |
| Deans Cross Park Dean Cross Road | grass pitches, tennis courts | 523 yd |
| Oreston Recreation Ground Thornyville Villas | grass pitches | 710 yd |
| Curves (Plymstock) 13C 13C RADFORD PARK ROAD | health and fitness suite | 731 yd |
| Plymstock School Sports Centre Church Road | artificial grass pitch, grass pitches, health and fitness suite | 744 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 | 90.0% |
| 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 | 100 Mbit/s |
| Average download speed | 100.2 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 200 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 200 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 20 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 15.6 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 29.98 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.