Thornyville Villas is in Plymouth and in Plymouth district. PL9 7LB 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 Thornyville Villas, Plymouth, PL9 7LB and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: PL9 7LE, PL9 7LF, PL9 7JU, PL9 7PX, PL9 7LA, PL9 7QJ, PL9 7LD, PL9 7JX, PL9 7PJ.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. However, the area surrounding PL9 7LB, 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 | 52.1% | 52.4% | 0.3% | 51.0% | 1.4% |
| Male | 47.9% | 47.6% | -0.3% | 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 vicinity of PL9 7LB there is a very large concentration of residents that are married - 59.5% 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 | 19.6% | 19.6% | 0.0% | 37.9% | -18.3% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 58.8% | 59.5% | 0.7% | 44.2% | 15.3% |
| Married: Same sex | 0% | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.0% |
| Separated | 1.4% | 1% | -0.4% | 2.2% | -1.2% |
| Divorced | 7.9% | 7.6% | -0.3% | 9.1% | -1.5% |
| Widowed | 12.4% | 12% | -0.4% | 6.1% | 5.9% |
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.
This area has a high percentage of residents reporting their health as Good or Very Good (86.4%) 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 | 50.5% | 51.6% | 1.1% | 48.4% | 3.2% |
| Good health | 28.1% | 34.8% | 6.7% | 33.6% | 1.2% |
| Fair health | 16.8% | 8% | -8.8% | 12.7% | -4.7% |
| Bad health | 3.7% | 5.1% | 1.4% | 4.0% | 1.1% |
| Very bad health | 0.8% | 0.5% | -0.3% | 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 | 19.2% | 14.1% | -5.1% | 18.2% | -4.1% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 10% | 9.9% | -0.1% | 9.6% | 0.3% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 19.6% | 14.1% | -5.5% | 13.4% | 0.7% |
| Apprenticeship | 6.9% | 9.9% | 3.0% | 5.3% | 4.6% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 10.7% | 20.1% | 9.4% | 16.9% | 3.2% |
| Degree or Similar | 31.3% | 30.3% | -1.0% | 33.8% | -3.5% |
| Other | 2.4% | 1.6% | -0.8% | 2.8% | -1.2% |
In this area, the population is predominantly white, with 98.7% 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) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Black Caribbean | 0.3% | 0% | -0.3% | 1.0% | -1.0% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 0.3% | 0.5% | 0.2% | 0.8% | -0.3% |
| Mixed White and Caribbean | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.0% | 0.9% | -0.6% |
| Mixed Other | 0% | 0.5% | 0.5% | 0.8% | -0.3% |
| White | 98.9% | 98.7% | -0.2% | 81.4% | 17.3% |
| Other | 0.3% | 0% | -0.3% | 1.6% | -1.6% |
In this area, 97.9% 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 | 98.4% | 97.9% | -0.5% | 83.2% | 14.7% |
| European Union | 0.5% | 0.8% | 0.3% | 6.1% | -5.3% |
| Africa | 0.3% | 0% | -0.3% | 2.7% | -2.7% |
| Middle East and Asia | 0.8% | 0.5% | -0.3% | 5.6% | -5.1% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 0% | 0.5% | 0.5% | 1.3% | -0.8% |
| Oceania | 0% | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.0% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 98.4% | 97.3% | -1.1% | 83.2% | 14.1% |
| 10+ Years | 0.5% | 2.1% | 1.6% | 9.8% | -7.7% |
| 2-5 Years | 0% | 0.5% | 0.5% | 2.2% | -1.7% |
| Less than 2 years | 1.1% | 0% | -1.1% | 1.9% | -1.9% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 89.8% | 76.7% | 13.1% |
| South-East Asia | 0.3% | 0.2% | 0.1% |
| North America and the Caribbean | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.0% |
| Oceania | 0.3% | 0.1% | 0.2% |
| No passport held | 9.4% | 13.5% | -4.1% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 36.7% | 37.2% | -0.5% |
| Christian | 54.3% | 46.2% | 8.1% |
| Not answered | 9% | 6.0% | 3.0% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Thornyville Villas was 14.5 per 1,000 residents, which is 75.5% lower than the Plymstock Radford average. The most reported crime type was Anti-social behaviour.
Thornyville Villas has the 5th lowest crime rate of 35 local areas in Plymstock Radford and the 66th lowest crime rate of 839 local areas in Plymouth .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 4.8 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been rising year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has fallen by about -71.1%.

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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 37 Thornyville Villas, Plymouth, City Of Plymouth Detached, an established residential building | £415,000 | 2025-08-12 | £411,764 |
| 45 Thornyville Villas, Plymouth, City Of Plymouth Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £266,000 | 2024-05-21 | £286,335 |
| 42 Thornyville Villas, Plymouth, City Of Plymouth Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £350,000 | 2024-05-03 | £376,756 |
| 15 Thornyville Villas, Plymouth, City Of Plymouth Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £280,000 | 2023-10-27 | £301,094 |
| 36 Thornyville Villas, Plymouth, City Of Plymouth Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £300,000 | 2023-01-06 | £312,600 |
PL9 7LB area has a high level of entrepreneurship. Only 24% of streets have higher percent of entrepreneur residents. 12% of population in this area is self-employed, while the average in the UK is 9.7%. High number of entrepreneurs usually leads to relatively high economic growth, higher paid jobs and better quality of life in the area.
PL9 7LB area has a low unemployment rate. According to Census 2021, 3% 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 | 98 |
| Retired | 84 |
| Part-Time Employee | 37 |
| Self-Employed | 36 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 10 |
| Unemployed | 9 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 9 |
| Looking after home or family | 9 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 7 |
| Other | 4 |
| Construction | 26 |
| Education | 25 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 24 |
| Manufacturing | 22 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 22 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 17 |
| Human health and social work activities | 16 |
| Transport and storage | 7 |
| Other | 6 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 5 |
| Information and communication | 5 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 4 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 4 |
| Real estate activities | 3 |
| Water supply; sewerage, waste management and remediation activities | 1 |
| Electricity, gas, steam and air conditioning supply | 1 |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Oreston Community Academy Oreston Road , Plymstock PL9 7JY | 3out of 4 | 197 yd | Academy converter | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Pomphlett Primary School Howard Road , Plymstock PL9 7ES | 3out of 4 | 1,034 yd | Academy converter | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Hooe Primary Academy Hooe Road , Hooe PL9 9RG | 3out of 4 | 1,332 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Prince Rock Primary School Embankment Road , PL4 9JF | 4out of 4 | 1,339 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Goosewell Primary Academy Goosewell Road , Plymstock PL9 9HD | 2out of 4 | 1,885 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 | 1,313 yd | Academy converter | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Coombe Dean School Charnhill Way , Elburton PL9 8ES | 2out of 4 | 2,322 yd | Academy converter | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Lipson Co-operative Academy Bernice Terrace , Lipson PL4 7PG | 2out of 4 | 2,497 yd | Academy converter | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Plymouth High School for Girls St Lawrence Road , PL4 6HT | - not rated | 3,110 yd | Academy converter | No | Girls | More About School |
| Devonport High School for Boys Paradise Road , Stoke PL1 5QP | 4out of 4 | 4,614 yd | Academy converter | Not Applicable | Boys | 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 | 5,036 yd | Further education | 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 | 3,807 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 | 2,574 yd | Academy alternative provision converter | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Plymouth College of Art Tavistock Place , PL4 8AT | - not rated | 2,826 yd | Higher education institutions | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| University of Plymouth Drake Circus , PL4 8AA | - not rated | 2,994 yd | Higher education institutions | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Fletewood School at Derry Villas 88 North Road East , PL4 6AN | - not rated | 3,241 yd | Other independent school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Plymouth College Ford Park , Plymouth PL4 6RN | - not rated | 3,666 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Eurest c/o Royal Mail | Plymouth Mail Centre, Breakwater Road | 263 yd | |
| McDonalds | 1 Pomphlett Road | 458 yd | |
| Eurest c/o Royal Mail | Plym Customer Contact Centre, Drakes House, Breakwater Road | 536 yd | |
| The Mess Room | Plymouth Yacht Haven, Breakwater Road | 537 yd | |
| The Mess Room | Yacht Haven Quay | 537 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Kings Arms | The Kings Arms, The Quay | 437 yd | |
| The Blue Peter | 68 Pomphlett Road | 519 yd | |
| Eighteen 87 | Morley Arms, 4 Billacombe Road | 685 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Wah Tien Chinese Restaurant | 1 Radford Park Road | 842 yd | |
| Saffron | 11D Radford Park Road | 842 yd | |
| Smithys | 11 Radford Park Road | 842 yd | |
| Silver Dragon | 255 Dean Cross Road | 870 yd | |
| Plymstock Fish Bar | 248 Dean Cross Road | 876 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Wm Morrison Supermarkets Limited | 15 Pomphlett Road | 458 yd | |
| Iceland at The Range | Units 29-34, Sugar Mill Industrial Estate, Billacombe Road | 612 yd | |
| Iceland Ltd | 22 The Broadway | 972 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Oreston Recreation Ground Thornyville Villas | grass pitches | 66 yd |
| Forresters Field (Closed) Foresters Road | grass pitches | 638 yd |
| Plymstock Health & Fitness Club (Closed) Rocky Park Road | health and fitness suite | 686 yd |
| Curves (Plymstock) 13C 13C RADFORD PARK ROAD | health and fitness suite | 827 yd |
| Deans Cross Park Dean Cross Road | grass pitches, tennis courts | 849 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 | 50.7 Mbit/s |
| Average download speed | 96.7 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 500 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 500 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 10 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 11.7 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 35 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.