Orchard Crescent is in Plymouth and in Plymouth district. PL9 7NF 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 Orchard Crescent, Plymouth, PL9 7NF and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: PL9 7LP, PL9 7LL, PL9 7LW, PL9 7LJ, PL9 7LN, PL9 7NG, PL9 7NL, PL9 7NQ, PL9 7NJ.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. However, the area surrounding PL9 7NF, has a female population slightly higher than UK average, with 53.5% 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 | 52.9% | 53.5% | 0.6% | 51.0% | 2.5% |
| Male | 47.1% | 46.5% | -0.6% | 49.0% | -2.5% |
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 | 29.9% | 35.2% | 5.3% | 37.9% | -2.7% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 43.3% | 38.3% | -5.0% | 44.2% | -5.9% |
| Civil partnership: Same sex | 0% | 0.8% | 0.8% | 0.1% | 0.7% |
| Separated | 3.1% | 2.7% | -0.4% | 2.2% | 0.5% |
| Divorced | 15.3% | 17% | 1.7% | 9.1% | 7.9% |
| Widowed | 8.4% | 6.1% | -2.3% | 6.1% | 0.0% |
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 | 46.2% | 47.9% | 1.7% | 48.4% | -0.5% |
| Good health | 34.7% | 31.2% | -3.5% | 33.6% | -2.4% |
| Fair health | 12.7% | 13.6% | 0.9% | 12.7% | 0.9% |
| Bad health | 4.1% | 6% | 1.9% | 4.0% | 2.0% |
| Very bad health | 2.2% | 1.3% | -0.9% | 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 | 21.1% | 17.4% | -3.7% | 18.2% | -0.8% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 12.3% | 9.4% | -2.9% | 9.6% | -0.2% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 20.3% | 11.7% | -8.6% | 13.4% | -1.7% |
| Apprenticeship | 3.4% | 8.7% | 5.3% | 5.3% | 3.4% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 13.8% | 18.5% | 4.7% | 16.9% | 1.6% |
| Degree or Similar | 22.6% | 33.2% | 10.6% | 33.8% | -0.6% |
| Other | 6.5% | 1.1% | -5.4% | 2.8% | -1.7% |
In this area, the population is predominantly white, with 99.4% 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) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mixed White and African | 0% | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.4% | -0.1% |
| Mixed Other | 0.3% | 0% | -0.3% | 0.8% | -0.8% |
| White | 99.7% | 99.4% | -0.3% | 81.4% | 18.0% |
| Other | 0% | 0.3% | 0.3% | 1.6% | -1.3% |
In this area, 95.9% 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 | 95.5% | 95.9% | 0.4% | 83.2% | 12.7% |
| European Union | 3.5% | 2.5% | -1.0% | 6.1% | -3.6% |
| Africa | 0.6% | 0% | -0.6% | 2.7% | -2.7% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 0.3% | 0.9% | 0.6% | 1.3% | -0.4% |
| Oceania | 0% | 0.6% | 0.6% | 0.3% | 0.3% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 94.9% | 95.9% | 1.0% | 83.2% | 12.7% |
| 10+ Years | 0.6% | 3.5% | 2.9% | 9.8% | -6.3% |
| 5-10 Years | 0.3% | 0.6% | 0.3% | 2.9% | -2.3% |
| 2-5 Years | 1.9% | 0% | -1.9% | 2.2% | -2.2% |
| Less than 2 years | 2.2% | 0% | -2.2% | 1.9% | -1.9% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 82.8% | 76.7% | 6.1% |
| Ireland | 0.3% | 0.6% | -0.3% |
| Romania | 0.6% | 0.9% | -0.3% |
| Other EU countries | 0.9% | 1.5% | -0.6% |
| North America and the Caribbean | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.0% |
| No passport held | 15% | 13.5% | 1.5% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 46.4% | 37.2% | 9.2% |
| Christian | 46.7% | 46.2% | 0.5% |
| Buddhist | 0.3% | 0.5% | -0.2% |
| Other religion | 0.9% | 0.6% | 0.3% |
| Not answered | 5.6% | 6.0% | -0.4% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Orchard Crescent was 52.0 per 1,000 residents, which is 11.9% lower than the Plymstock Radford average. The most reported crime type was Criminal damage and arson.
Orchard Crescent has the 15th highest crime rate of 35 local areas in Plymstock Radford and the 341st lowest crime rate of 839 local areas in Plymouth .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 7.4 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been falling year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has fallen by about -50.6%.

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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 39A Orchard Crescent, Plymouth, City Of Plymouth Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £280,000 | 2025-08-26 | £277,211 |
| 26 Orchard Crescent, Plymouth, City Of Plymouth Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £150,000 | 2025-02-24 | £151,217 |
| 28 Orchard Crescent, Plymouth, City Of Plymouth Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £150,000 | 2023-12-06 | £153,870 |
| 4 Orchard Crescent, Plymouth, City Of Plymouth Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £297,000 | 2023-10-27 | £319,375 |
| 39A Orchard Crescent, Plymouth, City Of Plymouth Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £240,000 | 2021-11-26 | £256,241 |
PL9 7NF 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 | 96 |
| Part-Time Employee | 50 |
| Retired | 45 |
| Self-Employed | 23 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 21 |
| Looking after home or family | 12 |
| Other | 5 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 4 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 4 |
| Unemployed | 3 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 41 |
| Human health and social work activities | 21 |
| Education | 14 |
| Construction | 14 |
| Manufacturing | 13 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 10 |
| Other | 10 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 9 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 9 |
| Transport and storage | 9 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 6 |
| Information and communication | 6 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 4 |
| Real estate activities | 2 |
| Water supply; sewerage, waste management and remediation activities | 1 |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Oreston Community Academy Oreston Road , Plymstock PL9 7JY | 3out of 4 | 296 yd | Academy converter | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Hooe Primary Academy Hooe Road , Hooe PL9 9RG | 3out of 4 | 950 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Prince Rock Primary School Embankment Road , PL4 9JF | 4out of 4 | 1,379 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Pomphlett Primary School Howard Road , Plymstock PL9 7ES | 3out of 4 | 1,500 yd | Academy converter | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Salisbury Road Primary School Salisbury Road , PL4 8QZ | 2out of 4 | 2,067 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 | 1,712 yd | Academy converter | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Coombe Dean School Charnhill Way , Elburton PL9 8ES | 2out of 4 | 2,592 yd | Academy converter | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Lipson Co-operative Academy Bernice Terrace , Lipson PL4 7PG | 2out of 4 | 2,613 yd | Academy converter | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Plymouth High School for Girls St Lawrence Road , PL4 6HT | - not rated | 3,012 yd | Academy converter | No | Girls | More About School |
| Devonport High School for Boys Paradise Road , Stoke PL1 5QP | 4out of 4 | 4,338 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 | 4,746 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 | 3,489 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 | 2,334 yd | Academy alternative provision converter | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Plymouth College of Art Tavistock Place , PL4 8AT | - not rated | 2,634 yd | Higher education institutions | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| University of Plymouth Drake Circus , PL4 8AA | - not rated | 2,825 yd | Higher education institutions | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Fletewood School at Derry Villas 88 North Road East , PL4 6AN | - not rated | 3,092 yd | Other independent school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Plymouth College Ford Park , Plymouth PL4 6RN | - not rated | 3,626 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| The Green Room | 12 Neptune Park | 558 yd | |
| The Guard Room | The Guard Room @ Turnchapel Wharf | 562 yd | |
| Eurest c/o Royal Mail | Plymouth Mail Centre, Breakwater Road | 631 yd | |
| The Mess Room | Plymouth Yacht Haven, Breakwater Road | 658 yd | |
| Eurest c/o Royal Mail | Plym Customer Contact Centre, Drakes House, Breakwater Road | 714 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Kings Arms | The Kings Arms, The Quay | 174 yd | |
| Boringdon Arms | 13 Boringdon Terrace | 675 yd | |
| Royal Oak Inn | Royal Oak Inn, Lake Road | 720 yd | |
| Clovelly Bay Inn | New Inn, 1-2 Boringdon Road | 847 yd | |
| Victoria Inn | 27 Hooe Road | 873 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Ying Wah | 2 Hooe Road | 929 yd | |
| Lacky's Balti House Takeaway | 4 Hooe Road | 929 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Wm Morrison Supermarkets Limited | 15 Pomphlett Road | 920 yd | |
| Iceland at The Range | Units 29-34, Sugar Mill Industrial Estate, Billacombe Road | 964 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Oreston Recreation Ground Thornyville Villas | grass pitches | 422 yd |
| Hooe Primary Academy HOOE ROAD | grass pitches | 906 yd |
| Fort Stamford Health & Fitness FORT STAMFORD HEALTH AND FITNESS FORT STAMFORD HEALTH AND FITNESS STAMFORD LANE | health and fitness suite, squash courts, swimming pool | 916 yd |
| Forresters Field (Closed) Foresters Road | grass pitches | 1,036 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 | 87.5% |
| Percentage of premises that have Ultrafast Broadband (300Mbit/s or greater) coverage from fixed broadband | 87.5% |
| Percentage of premises that have coverage from a Gigabit capable service from fixed broadband | 87.5% |
| 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 | 63 Mbit/s |
| Average download speed | 116 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 1000 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 1000 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 14.9 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 15.4 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 50 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.