Withies Street is in Plymouth and in City Of Plymouth district. PL9 7GE is located in the Plymstock Radford electoral ward, within the English Parliamentary constituency of South West Devon. This postcode has been in use since 2018-01-01.
StreetScan combines information about Withies Street, Plymouth, PL9 7GE and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: PL9 7GD, PL9 7GF, PL9 7FR, PL9 7GB, PL9 7FU, PL9 7FS, PL9 7FN, PL9 7FG, PL9 7FH.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. However, the area surrounding PL9 7GE, has a female population slightly higher than UK average, with 52.4% 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 | 47.8% | 52.4% | 4.6% | 51.0% | 1.4% |
| Male | 52.2% | 47.6% | -4.6% | 49.0% | -1.4% |
Across the UK, the average relationship status breakdown is roughly 44% married, 38% single, 9% divorced, 6% widowed, and 2% separated.
In the immediate area around PL9 7GE, a significant portion of the population is single, making up 46.3% of the residents. On average, approximately 38% of individuals who responded to the census in the UK were single. Areas with higher single populations are typically urban centers, university towns, regions with dynamic job markets, rich cultural offerings and entertainment facilities. These regions also tend to have a younger demographic.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Single | 26.9% | 46.3% | 19.4% | 37.9% | 8.4% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 57.1% | 43.9% | -13.2% | 44.2% | -0.3% |
| Married: Same sex | 0.8% | 0% | -0.8% | 0.3% | -0.3% |
| Separated | 2.9% | 1.6% | -1.3% | 2.2% | -0.6% |
| Divorced | 6.3% | 4.9% | -1.4% | 9.1% | -4.2% |
| Widowed | 5.9% | 3.3% | -2.6% | 6.1% | -2.8% |
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 (93.5%) 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 | 42.6% | 68.2% | 25.6% | 48.4% | 19.8% |
| Good health | 34.9% | 25.3% | -9.6% | 33.6% | -8.3% |
| Fair health | 16.6% | 5.3% | -11.3% | 12.7% | -7.4% |
| Bad health | 3.5% | 0.6% | -2.9% | 4.0% | -3.4% |
| Very bad health | 2.4% | 0.6% | -1.8% | 1.2% | -0.6% |
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.
In the area around PL9 7GE this area, 7.2% of residents have no qualifications. This is significantly lower than the UK average of 18.2%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| No qualifications | 22.7% | 7.2% | -15.5% | 18.2% | -11.0% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 10.1% | 3.2% | -6.9% | 9.6% | -6.4% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 18.5% | 16.8% | -1.7% | 13.4% | 3.4% |
| Apprenticeship | 11.3% | 8% | -3.3% | 5.3% | 2.7% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 14.7% | 24% | 9.3% | 16.9% | 7.1% |
| Degree or Similar | 19.7% | 40.8% | 21.1% | 33.8% | 7.0% |
| Other | 2.9% | 0% | -2.9% | 2.8% | -2.8% |
In this area, the population is predominantly white, with 98.8% 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 African | 0% | 0.6% | 0.6% | 2.5% | -1.9% |
| Black Caribbean | 0.3% | 0% | -0.3% | 1.0% | -1.0% |
| Other Black | 0.7% | 0% | -0.7% | 0.5% | -0.5% |
| Mixed White and Caribbean | 0.3% | 0% | -0.3% | 0.9% | -0.9% |
| Mixed Other | 0.7% | 0% | -0.7% | 0.8% | -0.8% |
| White | 97.9% | 98.8% | 0.9% | 81.4% | 17.4% |
| Other | 0% | 0.6% | 0.6% | 1.6% | -1.0% |
In this area, 91.8% 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 | 96.5% | 91.8% | -4.7% | 83.2% | 8.6% |
| European Union | 2.1% | 6.5% | 4.4% | 6.1% | 0.4% |
| Africa | 0.7% | 0.6% | -0.1% | 2.7% | -2.1% |
| Middle East and Asia | 0.3% | 0% | -0.3% | 5.6% | -5.6% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 0.3% | 1.2% | 0.9% | 1.3% | -0.1% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 95.8% | 91.8% | -4.0% | 83.2% | 8.6% |
| 10+ Years | 0.7% | 2.9% | 2.2% | 9.8% | -6.9% |
| 5-10 Years | 0% | 3.5% | 3.5% | 2.9% | 0.6% |
| 2-5 Years | 0% | 1.2% | 1.2% | 2.2% | -1.0% |
| Less than 2 years | 3.5% | 0.6% | -2.9% | 1.9% | -1.3% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 83.5% | 76.7% | 6.8% |
| Germany | 0.6% | 0.2% | 0.4% |
| Portugal | 1.8% | 0.5% | 1.3% |
| Spain | 0.6% | 0.4% | 0.2% |
| North America and the Caribbean | 0.6% | 0.3% | 0.3% |
| Oceania | 0.6% | 0.1% | 0.5% |
| No passport held | 12.4% | 13.5% | -1.1% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 67.5% | 37.2% | 30.3% |
| Christian | 26.6% | 46.2% | -19.6% |
| Hindu | 0.6% | 1.7% | -1.1% |
| Other religion | 0.6% | 0.6% | 0.0% |
| Not answered | 4.7% | 6.0% | -1.3% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Withies Street was 176.1 per 1,000 residents, which is 234.0% higher than the Plymstock Radford average. The most reported crime type was Violence and sexual offences.
Withies Street has the 2nd highest crime rate of 35 local areas in Plymstock Radford and the 133rd highest crime rate of 837 local areas in Plymouth .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 113.2 crimes per 1,000 residents and have remained broadly unchanged year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has risen by about 213.3%.

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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 4 Withies Street, Plymouth, City Of Plymouth Detached, an established residential building | £216,000 | 2025-10-03 | £216,000 |
| 5 Withies Street, Plymouth, City Of Plymouth Terraced, an established residential building | £220,000 | 2025-02-17 | £228,966 |
| 5 Withies Street, Plymouth, City Of Plymouth Other, an established residential building | £220,000 | 2025-02-17 | £221,118 |
| 22 Withies Street, Plymouth, City Of Plymouth Terraced, an established residential building | £225,000 | 2024-11-15 | £231,865 |
| 23 Withies Street, Plymouth, City Of Plymouth Terraced, an established residential building | £226,000 | 2023-09-27 | £240,959 |
PL9 7GE 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.
| Full-Time Employee | 82 |
| Part-Time Employee | 16 |
| Self-Employed | 7 |
| Retired | 7 |
| Unemployed | 3 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 3 |
| Looking after home or family | 2 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 2 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 1 |
| Other | 0 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 29 |
| Human health and social work activities | 19 |
| Education | 16 |
| Manufacturing | 16 |
| Transport and storage | 10 |
| Construction | 9 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 8 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 7 |
| Information and communication | 7 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 6 |
| Other | 5 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 4 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 4 |
| Water supply; sewerage, waste management and remediation activities | 2 |
| Real estate activities | 1 |
| Mining and quarrying | 1 |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Plym Bridge Nursery School and Day Care Miller Way , Estover PL6 8UN | 3out of 4 | 4,883 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Morley Meadow Primary School 51 Encombe Street , PL9 7GN | 3out of 4 | 194 yd | Academy converter | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Pomphlett Primary School Howard Road , Plymstock PL9 7ES | 3out of 4 | 681 yd | Academy converter | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Pomphlett Primary School Howard Road , Plymstock PL9 7ES | - not rated | 681 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Oreston Community Academy Oreston Road , Plymstock PL9 7JY | 3out of 4 | 1,279 yd | Academy converter | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Oreston Community Primary School Oreston Road , Plymstock PL9 7JY | - not rated | 1,279 yd | Community school | 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 | 1,241 yd | Academy converter | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Plymstock School Church Road , Plymstock PL9 9AZ | - not rated | 1,241 yd | Foundation school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Lipson Co-operative Academy Bernice Terrace , Lipson PL4 7PG | 3out of 4 | 2,133 yd | Academy converter | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Lipson Community College Bernice Terrace , Lipson PL4 7PG | - not rated | 2,133 yd | Foundation school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Coombe Dean School Charnhill Way , Elburton PL9 8ES | 3out of 4 | 2,444 yd | Academy converter | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| City College Plymouth Kings Road , Devonport PL1 5QG | - not rated | 5,447 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Plymouth School of Creative Arts The Red House , 22 Millbay Road PL1 3EG | - not rated | 4,325 yd | Free schools | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Tamar Education Trust 1 Holborn Street , Cattedown PL4 0NN | - not rated | 2,271 yd | Miscellaneous | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Tamar Education Trust C.O. Pws Holborn Street , PL4 0NN | - not rated | 2,271 yd | Other independent school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Immanuel School Shaftesbury Centre , Shaftesbury Cottages PL4 8JD | - not rated | 2,919 yd | Other independent school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| ACE Schools Plymouth Martins Gate , Bretonside PL4 0AT | 3out of 4 | 2,993 yd | Academy alternative provision converter | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| A.C.E - Alternative Complementary Education Martins Gate , Bretonside PL4 0AT | - not rated | 2,993 yd | Pupil referral unit | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
School statistics for this postcode are based on Ofsted rankings.
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Dee Dee's Family Cafe | Units 29-34, Sugar Mill Industrial Estate, Billacombe Road | 622 yd | |
| McDonalds | 1 Pomphlett Road | 653 yd | |
| Eurest c/o Royal Mail | Plymouth Mail Centre, Breakwater Road | 906 yd | |
| Eurest c/o Royal Mail | Plym Customer Contact Centre, Drakes House, Breakwater Road | 971 yd | |
| The Mess Room | Yacht Haven Quay | 971 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| The Blue Peter | 68 Pomphlett Road | 711 yd | |
| Eighteen 87 | Morley Arms, 4 Billacombe Road | 811 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Iceland at The Range | Units 29-34, Sugar Mill Industrial Estate, Billacombe Road | 622 yd | |
| Wm Morrison Supermarkets Limited | 15 Pomphlett Road | 653 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Plymstock Health & Fitness Club (Closed) Rocky Park Road | health and fitness suite | 971 yd |
| Forresters Field (Closed) Foresters Road | grass pitches | 1,093 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 | 80 Mbit/s |
| Average download speed | 130 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 550 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 550 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 20 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 24.2 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 75 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.