Aries Lane is in Sherford, Plymouth and in South Hams district. PL9 8FD is located in the Plymstock Dunstone electoral ward, within the English Parliamentary constituency of South West Devon. This postcode has been in use since 2017-06-01.
StreetScan combines information about Aries Lane, Sherford, Plymouth, PL9 8FD and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: PL9 8FE, PL9 8FA, PL9 8FF, PL9 8FG, PL9 8FJ, PL9 8FB, PL9 8FN, PL9 8FR, PL9 8FP.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. The area surrounding PL9 8FD has a slightly higher male population, with 50.5% 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 | 52.2% | 49.5% | -2.7% | 51.0% | -1.5% |
| Male | 47.8% | 50.5% | 2.7% | 49.0% | 1.5% |
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 | 13.9% | 37.7% | 23.8% | 37.9% | -0.2% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 66.7% | 49.2% | -17.5% | 44.2% | 5.0% |
| Separated | 0.7% | 2.7% | 2.0% | 2.2% | 0.5% |
| Divorced | 7.1% | 5.7% | -1.4% | 9.1% | -3.4% |
| Widowed | 11.6% | 4.7% | -6.9% | 6.1% | -1.4% |
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 (89.7%) 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 | 45.7% | 60.8% | 15.1% | 48.4% | 12.4% |
| Good health | 31.9% | 28.9% | -3.0% | 33.6% | -4.7% |
| Fair health | 13.6% | 6.6% | -7.0% | 12.7% | -6.1% |
| Bad health | 8% | 2.8% | -5.2% | 4.0% | -1.2% |
| Very bad health | 0.9% | 1% | 0.1% | 1.2% | -0.2% |
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 8FD this area, 8.8% 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 | 20.1% | 8.8% | -11.3% | 18.2% | -9.4% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 9.2% | 7.8% | -1.4% | 9.6% | -1.8% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 16.7% | 15.5% | -1.2% | 13.4% | 2.1% |
| Apprenticeship | 7.1% | 4.4% | -2.7% | 5.3% | -0.9% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 12.2% | 22.3% | 10.1% | 16.9% | 5.4% |
| Degree or Similar | 28.9% | 39.2% | 10.3% | 33.8% | 5.4% |
| Other | 5.8% | 2% | -3.8% | 2.8% | -0.8% |
In this area, the population is predominantly white, with 94.3% 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% | 0.5% | 0.5% | 3.1% | -2.6% |
| Pakistani | 0% | 2.3% | 2.3% | 2.7% | -0.4% |
| Other Asian | 0% | 0.3% | 0.3% | 1.6% | -1.3% |
| Black African | 0.3% | 0% | -0.3% | 2.5% | -2.5% |
| Mixed White and African | 0.9% | 0.5% | -0.4% | 0.4% | 0.1% |
| Mixed White and Caribbean | 0% | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.9% | -0.6% |
| Mixed Other | 0% | 0.5% | 0.5% | 0.8% | -0.3% |
| White | 98.8% | 94.3% | -4.5% | 81.4% | 12.9% |
| Arab | 0% | 1% | 1.0% | 0.6% | 0.4% |
| Other | 0% | 0.5% | 0.5% | 1.6% | -1.1% |
In this area, 95.5% 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 | 95.6% | 95.5% | -0.1% | 83.2% | 12.3% |
| European Union | 1.8% | 1.3% | -0.5% | 6.1% | -4.8% |
| Africa | 0.6% | 0% | -0.6% | 2.7% | -2.7% |
| Middle East and Asia | 1.2% | 3.3% | 2.1% | 5.6% | -2.3% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 0.6% | 0% | -0.6% | 1.3% | -1.3% |
| British Overseas | 0.3% | 0% | -0.3% | 0.0% | 0.0% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 95.3% | 95.7% | 0.4% | 83.2% | 12.5% |
| 10+ Years | 0.3% | 3.8% | 3.5% | 9.8% | -6.0% |
| 5-10 Years | 0.9% | 0% | -0.9% | 2.9% | -2.9% |
| 2-5 Years | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.0% | 2.2% | -1.9% |
| Less than 2 years | 3.2% | 0.3% | -2.9% | 1.9% | -1.6% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 88.6% | 76.7% | 11.9% |
| Ireland | 0.3% | 0.6% | -0.3% |
| Poland | 0.3% | 1.3% | -1.0% |
| Southern Asia | 0.3% | 1.2% | -0.9% |
| No passport held | 10.7% | 13.5% | -2.8% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 51.8% | 37.2% | 14.6% |
| Christian | 40.7% | 46.2% | -5.5% |
| Muslim | 3% | 6.5% | -3.5% |
| Sikh | 0.3% | 0.9% | -0.6% |
| Not answered | 4.3% | 6.0% | -1.7% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Aries Lane was 79.8 per 1,000 residents, which is 90.2% higher than the Plymstock Dunstone average. The most reported crime type was Violence and sexual offences.
Aries Lane has the 7th highest crime rate of 54 local areas in Plymstock Dunstone and the 368th highest crime rate of 839 local areas in Plymouth .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 34.6 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been falling year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has risen by about 40.7%.

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.

| Address | Sale Price | Sale Date | Price Estimate 2025 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 26 Aries Lane, Plymouth, Devon Terraced, an established residential building | £360,000 | 2021-08-06 | £427,063 |
| 32 Aries Lane, Plymouth, Devon Terraced, a newly built property | £324,950 | 2018-04-30 | £447,939 |
| 14 Aries Lane, Plymouth, Devon Terraced, a newly built property | £275,000 | 2018-04-13 | £379,084 |
| 16 Aries Lane, Plymouth, Devon Terraced, a newly built property | £270,000 | 2017-12-15 | £376,188 |
| 22 Aries Lane, Plymouth, Devon Semi-Detached, a newly built property | £394,000 | 2017-12-08 | £544,493 |
PL9 8FD 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 | 133 |
| Retired | 43 |
| Part-Time Employee | 32 |
| Self-Employed | 27 |
| Looking after home or family | 14 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 13 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 12 |
| Unemployed | 10 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 7 |
| Other | 6 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 24 |
| Human health and social work activities | 20 |
| Education | 16 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 14 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 11 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 9 |
| Other | 9 |
| Construction | 8 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 7 |
| Manufacturing | 7 |
| Real estate activities | 6 |
| Transport and storage | 6 |
| Information and communication | 3 |
| Agriculture, forestry and fishing | 3 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 3 |
| Electricity, gas, steam and air conditioning supply | 3 |
| Water supply; sewerage, waste management and remediation activities | 1 |
| Mining and quarrying | 1 |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sherford Vale School Hercules Road , PL9 8FA | - not rated | 181 yd | Free schools | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Elburton Primary School Haye Road South , Elburton PL9 8HJ | 4out of 4 | 1,197 yd | Academy converter | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Plympton St Maurice Primary School Plympton Hill , Plympton PL7 1UB | 3out of 4 | 1,836 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Morley Meadow Primary School Shortwood Crescent , Plymstock PL9 8TQ | 3out of 4 | 1,890 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Yealmpstone Farm Primary School Meadowfield Place , Plympton PL7 1XQ | 3out of 4 | 2,419 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Coombe Dean School Charnhill Way , Elburton PL9 8ES | 2out of 4 | 2,293 yd | Academy converter | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Plymstock School Church Road , Plymstock PL9 9AZ | 3out of 4 | 2,598 yd | Academy converter | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Plympton Academy Moorland Road , Plympton PL7 2RS | 3out of 4 | 2,634 yd | Academy converter | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Hele's School Seymour Road , Plympton PL7 4LT | 3out of 4 | 3,187 yd | Academy converter | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Lipson Co-operative Academy Bernice Terrace , Lipson PL4 7PG | 2out of 4 | 5,240 yd | Academy converter | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| 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 | 2,143 yd | Community special school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
School statistics for this postcode are based on Ofsted rankings.
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| OPM Rugby | Pavillion, King George V Playing Fields, Haye Road | 943 yd | |
| Elburton Inn | Elburton Hotel, 221 Elburton Road | 1,038 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| King George V Playing Fields Haye Road | grass pitches | 873 yd |
| Elburton Villa Football Club ELBURTON VILLA FOOTBALL CLUB ELBURTON VILLA FOOTBALL CLUB HAYE ROAD | grass pitches | 1,083 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 | 130 Mbit/s |
| Average download speed | 223.3 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 550 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 550 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 25 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 30 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 75 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.