Springfield Road, Plymouth, PL9 8EB

People

Gender

In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. The area surrounding PL9 8EB has a slightly higher male population, with 51.1% of residents being male. Several factors can contribute to this, including areas with industries or sectors that predominantly employ men, proximity to universities or technical schools with a higher enrollment of male students, presence of all-male or predominantly male institutions (military academies, boarding schools).

	2011	2021	10y change (pp)	UK Average	postcode vs UK (pp)
Female	49.8%	48.9%	-0.9%	51.0%	-2.1%
Male	50.2%	51.1%	0.9%	49.0%	2.1%

Partnership Status

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	29.3%	32.7%	3.4%	37.9%	-5.2%
Married: Opposite sex	48.5%	48%	-0.5%	44.2%	3.8%
Married: Same sex	1%	0%	-1.0%	0.3%	-0.3%
Separated	1.5%	1.5%	0.0%	2.2%	-0.7%
Divorced	17.7%	15.3%	-2.4%	9.1%	6.2%
Widowed	2%	2.5%	0.5%	6.1%	-3.6%

Health

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	45.8%	39.5%	-6.3%	48.4%	-8.9%
Good health	36.4%	36.9%	0.5%	33.6%	3.3%
Fair health	12.3%	11.6%	-0.7%	12.7%	-1.1%
Bad health	3.2%	8.6%	5.4%	4.0%	4.6%
Very bad health	2.4%	3.4%	1.0%	1.2%	2.2%

Education and Qualifications

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	13.1%	13.3%	0.2%	18.2%	-4.9%
1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent	18.7%	12.3%	-6.4%	9.6%	2.7%
5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels	21.7%	15.3%	-6.4%	13.4%	1.9%
Apprenticeship	9.6%	13.8%	4.2%	5.3%	8.5%
HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels	14.6%	19.2%	4.6%	16.9%	2.3%
Degree or Similar	18.7%	25.6%	6.9%	33.8%	-8.2%
Other	3.5%	0.5%	-3.0%	2.8%	-2.3%

Culture

Ethnic Group

In this area, the population is predominantly white, with 97.4% 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)
Other Asian	0%	1.3%	1.3%	1.6%	-0.3%
Black Caribbean	1.6%	0%	-1.6%	1.0%	-1.0%
Mixed White and Asian	0%	0.9%	0.9%	0.8%	0.1%
Mixed White and Caribbean	0%	0.4%	0.4%	0.9%	-0.5%
Mixed Other	0.4%	0%	-0.4%	0.8%	-0.8%
White	98%	97.4%	-0.6%	81.4%	16.0%

Country of Birth

In this area, 94.4% 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	97.2%	94.4%	-2.8%	83.2%	11.2%
European Union	1.2%	1.7%	0.5%	6.1%	-4.4%
Africa	0.8%	2.6%	1.8%	2.7%	-0.1%
Middle East and Asia	0%	0.9%	0.9%	5.6%	-4.7%
The Americas and the Caribbean	0.8%	0%	-0.8%	1.3%	-1.3%
Oceania	0%	0.4%	0.4%	0.3%	0.1%

Length of Residence

	2011	2021	10y change (pp)	UK Average	postcode vs UK (pp)
Born in the UK	97.2%	94.4%	-2.8%	83.2%	11.2%
10+ Years	0%	3.4%	3.4%	9.8%	-6.4%
5-10 Years	0%	0.4%	0.4%	2.9%	-2.5%
2-5 Years	1.2%	0.4%	-0.8%	2.2%	-1.8%
Less than 2 years	1.6%	1.3%	-0.3%	1.9%	-0.6%

Passport Held

	2021	UK Average	postcode vs UK (pp)
United Kingdom	81.5%	76.7%	4.8%
Ireland	0.4%	0.6%	-0.2%
Other EU countries	0.4%	1.5%	-1.1%
South and Eastern Africa	1.3%	0.2%	1.1%
South-East Asia	0.9%	0.2%	0.7%
No passport held	15.5%	13.5%	2.0%

Religion

	2021	UK Average	postcode vs UK (pp)
No religion	43.8%	37.2%	6.6%
Christian	51.5%	46.2%	5.3%
Not answered	4.7%	6.0%	-1.3%

Safety

Is Springfield Road dangerous?

Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Springfield Road was 54.5 per 1,000 residents, which is 36.2% higher than the Plymstock Dunstone average. The most reported crime type was Violence and sexual offences.

Springfield Road has the 12th highest crime rate of 54 local areas in Plymstock Dunstone and the 366th lowest crime rate of 837 local areas in Plymouth .

Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 38.9 crimes per 1,000 residents and have remained broadly unchanged year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has fallen by about -54.9%.

🔎 See full breakdown of local crime, hotspots & trends

Affluence

Household Income

Households in this area have a slightly higher level of wealth to the average household in England and Wales. 64% of analyzed areas in England and Wales have lower average household annual income than this area.

Average Household Income
£48,900

Income Rank
7/10

Household Income in PL9 8EB, Local Authority and Region

Deprivation

Index of Multiple Deprivation (IMD) - 5/10 (average )
Indices of multiple deprivation (IMD) is used to classify the relative deprivation (a measure of poverty) of the area. It considers the following domains:
Income Deprivation Domain - 6/10 (average )
The Income Deprivation Domain measures the percentage of people in the population who are experiencing poverty due to having a low income. It includes both those who are unemployed and those who are employed but earn very little (and who satisfy the respective means tests).
Employment Deprivation Domain - 7/10 (above average )
The Employment Deprivation Domain measures the proportion of the working-age population in an area involuntarily excluded from the labour market. This includes people who would like to work but are unable to do so due to unemployment, sickness or disability, or caring responsibilities.
Education, Skills and Training Domain - 5/10 (average )
The Education, Skills, and Training Deprivation Domain measures the lack of education and skills in a local area. It has two parts: one for children and young people, and one for adults. The part for children and young people looks at their school achievements ('flow'), while the part for adults looks at the number of adults without qualifications ('stock').
Health Deprivation and Disability Domain - 7/10 (above average )
The Health Deprivation and Disability Domain measures the risk of early death and poor quality of life due to bad physical or mental health. It looks at illness, disability, and early death, but not at behaviors or environments that might affect future health.
Crime Domain - 1/10 (very low )
The Crime Domain measures the risk of people and property being victims of crime in a local area.
Barriers to Housing and Services Domain - 2/10 (very low )
The Barriers to Housing and Services Domain measures how easy or hard it is to access housing and local services. It has two parts: one looks at how close local services are, and the other looks at issues like how affordable housing is.
Living Environment Deprivation Domain - 6/10 (average )
The Living Environment Deprivation Domain measures the quality of the local environment. It has two parts: the "indoors" part looks at housing quality, and the "outdoors" part looks at air quality and road traffic accidents.
Income Deprivation Affecting Children Index (IDACI) - 7/10 (above average )
The Income Deprivation Affecting Children Index (IDACI) measures how many children aged 0 to 15 live in low-income families. It is part of the Income Deprivation Domain, which looks at how many people in an area have low incomes. This includes both those who are unemployed and those who work but earn very little (and who satisfy the respective means tests).
Income Deprivation Affecting Older People Index (IDAOPI) - 4/10 (below average )
The Income Deprivation Affecting Older People Index (IDAOPI) measures the percentage of people aged 60 or older who have low income. It is part of the Income Deprivation Domain, which looks at how many people in an area have low income, including both unemployed people and those with low-paying jobs (and who satisfy the respective means tests).

Property Prices

Average property prices on Springfield Road are based on 15 property sales since the beginning of 1995. Estimated property prices are calculated by adjusting the last sale price by current House Price Index for Plymouth.
StreetScan downloads house price data directly from the HM Land Registry and uses it to create these statistics.

House Prices for Springfield Road, Plymouth, PL9 8EB

Estimated Average Property Prices for PL9 8EB

Average Price
£297,385

Semi-Detached
£286,210

Terraced
no sales

Detached
£386,779

Flats/Maisonettes
no sales

Other
no sales

Estimated Average Property Prices for Springfield Road

Average Price
£331,947

Semi-Detached
£257,080

Terraced
£293,936

Detached
£597,159

Flats/Maisonettes
£138,713

Other
no sales

Property Prices Comparison

Latest Property Sales on Springfield Road

Address	Sale Price	Sale Date	Price Estimate 2025
13 Springfield Road, Plymouth, City Of Plymouth Semi-Detached, an established residential building	£257,000	2021-10-22	£302,234
9 Springfield Road, Plymouth, City Of Plymouth Semi-Detached, an established residential building	£195,000	2017-11-24	£268,445
5 Springfield Road, Plymouth, City Of Plymouth Detached, an established residential building	£275,000	2015-09-07	£398,383
13 Springfield Road, Plymouth, City Of Plymouth Semi-Detached, an established residential building	£195,000	2014-10-10	£301,704
19 Springfield Road, Plymouth, City Of Plymouth Semi-Detached, an established residential building	£174,000	2014-08-08	£269,212

View All Property Sales and Other Statistics for PL9 8EB

Employment

PL9 8EB 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.

Economic Activity

Full-Time Employee	63
Retired	59
Part-Time Employee	22
Long-Term Sick or disabled	17
Other	9
Self-Employed	9
Full-Time Student (with or without job)	8
Student (economically inactive)	7
Unemployed	4
Looking after home or family	4

Employment Industry

Human health and social work activities	21
Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles	19
Manufacturing	19
Construction	13
Education	11
Public administration and defence; compulsory social security	9
Accommodation and food service activities	8
Transport and storage	7
Administrative and support service activities	6
Financial and insurance activities	4
Professional, scientific and technical activities	4
Other	3
Information and communication	2
Mining and quarrying	2
Agriculture, forestry and fishing	2
Real estate activities	1
Electricity, gas, steam and air conditioning supply	1

Schools

Primary

	Ofsted Overall Effectiveness	Distance	Establishment Type	Has Nursery Classes	Gender	More Info
Elburton Primary School Haye Road South , Elburton PL9 8HJ	- not rated	158 yd	Foundation school	No	Mixed	More About School
Elburton Primary School Haye Road South , Elburton PL9 8HJ	- not rated	158 yd	Academy converter	Yes	Mixed	More About School
Sherford Vale School & Nursery Hercules Road , PL9 8FA	3out of 4	998 yd	Free schools	Yes	Mixed	More About School
Dunstone Community Primary School Shortwood Crescent , Plymstock PL9 8TQ	- not rated	1,298 yd	Community school	No	Mixed	More About School
Goosewell Primary School Goosewell Road , Plymstock PL9 9HD	- not rated	1,610 yd	Community school	No	Mixed	More About School

Secondary

	Ofsted Overall Effectiveness	Distance	Establishment Type	Has Nursery Classes	Gender	More Info
Coombe Dean School Charnhill Way , Elburton PL9 8ES	3out of 4	1,218 yd	Academy converter	Not Applicable	Mixed	More About School
Coombe Dean School Charnhill Way , Elburton PL9 8ES	- not rated	1,218 yd	Community school	Not Applicable	Mixed	More About School
Plymstock School Church Road , Plymstock PL9 9AZ	3out of 4	1,918 yd	Academy converter	Not Applicable	Mixed	More About School
Plymstock School Church Road , Plymstock PL9 9AZ	- not rated	1,918 yd	Foundation school	Not Applicable	Mixed	More About School
Plympton Academy Moorland Road , Plympton PL7 2RS	2out of 4	3,694 yd	Academy converter	Not Applicable	Mixed	More About School

Not applicable

	Ofsted Overall Effectiveness	Distance	Establishment Type	Has Nursery Classes	Gender	More Info
Longcause Community Special School Longcause , Plympton St Maurice PL7 1JB	3out of 4	3,274 yd	Community special school	Not Applicable	Mixed	More About School
Oaklands School Mudge Way Community Church , PL7 2PS	- not rated	3,452 yd	Other independent school	Not Applicable	Mixed	More About School
Tamar Education Trust 1 Holborn Street , Cattedown PL4 0NN	- not rated	5,054 yd	Miscellaneous	Not Applicable	Mixed	More About School
Tamar Education Trust C.O. Pws Holborn Street , PL4 0NN	- not rated	5,054 yd	Other independent school	Not Applicable	Mixed	More About School

School statistics for this postcode are based on Ofsted rankings.

Food and Drink

Restaurants, Cafes, Canteens

Business Name	Address	Food hygiene rating	Distance
Lemon Tree	2 Haye Road South		216 yd

Pubs, Bars, Nightclubs

Business Name	Address	Distance
The Ships Tavern & Kings Head	The Ships Tavern, Arcadia Road	208 yd
Elburton Inn	Elburton Hotel, 221 Elburton Road	229 yd
OPM Rugby	Pavillion, King George V Playing Fields, Haye Road	477 yd

Takeaway, Sandwich Shops

Business Name	Address	Distance
Golden Grill	26 Springfield Road	153 yd
Papa Raj	41 Springfield Road	157 yd
Springfield Chinese Ltd	47 Springfield Road	203 yd

Supermarkets, Hypermarkets

Business Name	Address	Food hygiene rating	Distance
The Co-operative Food	42 Springfield Road		153 yd

Sport

Facility Name	Sport Objects	Distance
Elburton Primary School HAYE ROAD SOUTH	grass pitches, swimming pool	170 yd
Elburton Villa Football Club ELBURTON VILLA FOOTBALL CLUB ELBURTON VILLA FOOTBALL CLUB HAYE ROAD	grass pitches	505 yd
King George V Playing Fields Haye Road	grass pitches	553 yd

Broadband

Technology Aviability

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	81.8%
Percentage of premises that have Ultrafast Broadband (300Mbit/s or greater) coverage from fixed broadband	81.8%
Percentage of premises that have coverage from a Gigabit capable service from fixed broadband	81.8%

Speed Aviability

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%

Download Speed

Median download speed	74.8 Mbit/s
Average download speed	139.2 Mbit/s
Minimum download speed	600 Mbit/s
Maximum download speed	600 Mbit/s

Upload Speed

Median upload speed	20 Mbit/s
Average upload speed	21.2 Mbit/s
Maximum upload speed	40 Mbit/s

Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.