Goosewell Park Road is in Plymouth and in City Of Plymouth district. PL9 8RA is located in the Plymstock Dunstone 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 Goosewell Park Road, Plymouth, PL9 8RA and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: PL9 8RB, PL9 9HW, PL9 8RE, PL9 9HB, PL9 9HS, PL9 8QY, PL9 9HA, PL9 9HN, PL9 9JS.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. However, the area surrounding PL9 8RA, has a female population slightly higher than UK average, with 53.7% 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 | 56.5% | 53.7% | -2.8% | 51.0% | 2.7% |
| Male | 43.5% | 46.3% | 2.8% | 49.0% | -2.7% |
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 8RA there is a very large concentration of residents that are married - 56% 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 | 18.7% | 20.6% | 1.9% | 37.9% | -17.3% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 56.4% | 56% | -0.4% | 44.2% | 11.8% |
| Married: Same sex | 0% | 0.8% | 0.8% | 0.3% | 0.5% |
| Separated | 2.5% | 2.9% | 0.4% | 2.2% | 0.7% |
| Divorced | 9.1% | 8.6% | -0.5% | 9.1% | -0.5% |
| Widowed | 13.3% | 11.1% | -2.2% | 6.1% | 5.0% |
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 | 41.1% | 44.9% | 3.8% | 48.4% | -3.5% |
| Good health | 41.4% | 38.3% | -3.1% | 33.6% | 4.7% |
| Fair health | 13.4% | 15% | 1.6% | 12.7% | 2.3% |
| Bad health | 3.4% | 1% | -2.4% | 4.0% | -3.0% |
| Very bad health | 0.7% | 0.7% | 0.0% | 1.2% | -0.5% |
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 | 22% | 12.8% | -9.2% | 18.2% | -5.4% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 11.6% | 11.5% | -0.1% | 9.6% | 1.9% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 18.3% | 14.8% | -3.5% | 13.4% | 1.4% |
| Apprenticeship | 8.3% | 9.5% | 1.2% | 5.3% | 4.2% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 12% | 22.6% | 10.6% | 16.9% | 5.7% |
| Degree or Similar | 22% | 25.5% | 3.5% | 33.8% | -8.3% |
| Other | 5.8% | 3.3% | -2.5% | 2.8% | 0.5% |
In this area, the population is predominantly white, with 97.9% 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) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Chinese | 0% | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.7% | -0.4% |
| Other Asian | 0.3% | 0% | -0.3% | 1.6% | -1.6% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 0.3% | 0% | -0.3% | 0.8% | -0.8% |
| Mixed White and African | 0% | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.4% | -0.1% |
| Mixed Other | 0% | 1% | 1.0% | 0.8% | 0.2% |
| White | 99.3% | 97.9% | -1.4% | 81.4% | 16.5% |
| Arab | 0% | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.6% | -0.3% |
In this area, 94.1% 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 | 95.9% | 94.1% | -1.8% | 83.2% | 10.9% |
| European Union | 2.4% | 1.7% | -0.7% | 6.1% | -4.4% |
| Rest of Europe | 0.7% | 0% | -0.7% | 0.8% | -0.8% |
| Africa | 0.3% | 0.7% | 0.4% | 2.7% | -2.0% |
| Middle East and Asia | 0.7% | 2.1% | 1.4% | 5.6% | -3.5% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 0% | 0.3% | 0.3% | 1.3% | -1.0% |
| Oceania | 0% | 1% | 1.0% | 0.3% | 0.7% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 95.9% | 94.1% | -1.8% | 83.2% | 10.9% |
| 10+ Years | 1% | 4.5% | 3.5% | 9.8% | -5.3% |
| 5-10 Years | 1.4% | 0.7% | -0.7% | 2.9% | -2.2% |
| 2-5 Years | 0.3% | 0% | -0.3% | 2.2% | -2.2% |
| Less than 2 years | 1.4% | 0.7% | -0.7% | 1.9% | -1.2% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 84.7% | 76.7% | 8.0% |
| France | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.0% |
| Other EU countries | 0.7% | 1.5% | -0.8% |
| No passport held | 14.3% | 13.5% | 0.8% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 33.4% | 37.2% | -3.8% |
| Christian | 54% | 46.2% | 7.8% |
| Buddhist | 0.3% | 0.5% | -0.2% |
| Muslim | 0.3% | 6.5% | -6.2% |
| Other religion | 0.3% | 0.6% | -0.3% |
| Not answered | 11.5% | 6.0% | 5.5% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Goosewell Park Road was 49.2 per 1,000 residents, which is 23.0% higher than the Plymstock Dunstone average. The most reported crime type was Violence and sexual offences.
Goosewell Park Road has the 16th highest crime rate of 54 local areas in Plymstock Dunstone and the 335th lowest crime rate of 837 local areas in Plymouth .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 32.8 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been rising year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has fallen by about -22.2%.

Households in this area have a similar level level of wealth to the average household in England and Wales. 60% of analyzed areas in England and Wales have lower average household annual income than this area.

| Address | Sale Price | Sale Date | Price Estimate 2025 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 6 Goosewell Park Road, Plymouth, City Of Plymouth Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £351,000 | 2025-10-24 | £352,344 |
| 30 Goosewell Park Road, Plymouth, City Of Plymouth Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £295,000 | 2025-03-13 | £307,915 |
| 34 Goosewell Park Road, Plymouth, City Of Plymouth Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £250,000 | 2023-12-15 | £269,527 |
| 2 Goosewell Park Road, Plymouth, City Of Plymouth Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £315,000 | 2023-10-27 | £341,006 |
| 38 Goosewell Park Road, Plymouth, City Of Plymouth Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £300,000 | 2022-09-15 | £314,386 |
The percentage of retired residents living in PL9 8RA area is much higher than the country's average. According to Census 2011, 36% residents of this area were retired, while the average in the UK was 14%.
| Full-Time Employee | 86 |
| Retired | 86 |
| Part-Time Employee | 29 |
| Self-Employed | 13 |
| Unemployed | 9 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 8 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 5 |
| Looking after home or family | 4 |
| Other | 0 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 0 |
| Human health and social work activities | 22 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 19 |
| Education | 18 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 16 |
| Manufacturing | 13 |
| Other | 7 |
| Construction | 7 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 7 |
| Transport and storage | 7 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 6 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 3 |
| Information and communication | 2 |
| Agriculture, forestry and fishing | 1 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 1 |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Goosewell Primary School Goosewell Road , Plymstock PL9 9HD | - not rated | 113 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Goosewell Primary Academy Goosewell Road , Plymstock PL9 9HD | 3out of 4 | 113 yd | Academy sponsor led | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Goosewell Infant School Goosewell Road , Plymstock PL9 9HD | - not rated | 113 yd | Community school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Goosewell Junior School Goosewell Road , Plymstock PL9 9HD | - not rated | 113 yd | Community school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Dunstone Community Primary School Shortwood Crescent , Plymstock PL9 8TQ | - not rated | 1,145 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 | 3out of 4 | 528 yd | Academy converter | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Coombe Dean School Charnhill Way , Elburton PL9 8ES | - not rated | 528 yd | Community school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Plymstock School Church Road , Plymstock PL9 9AZ | 3out of 4 | 950 yd | Academy converter | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Plymstock School Church Road , Plymstock PL9 9AZ | - not rated | 950 yd | Foundation school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Lipson Co-operative Academy Bernice Terrace , Lipson PL4 7PG | 3out of 4 | 4,195 yd | Academy converter | Not Applicable | 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 | 3,742 yd | Miscellaneous | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Tamar Education Trust C.O. Pws Holborn Street , PL4 0NN | - not rated | 3,742 yd | Other independent school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| ACE Schools Plymouth Martins Gate , Bretonside PL4 0AT | 3out of 4 | 4,409 yd | Academy alternative provision converter | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| A.C.E - Alternative Complementary Education Martins Gate , Bretonside PL4 0AT | - not rated | 4,409 yd | Pupil referral unit | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Martin's Gate Pupil Referral Unit Bretonside , Martinsgate PL4 0AT | - not rated | 4,409 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Coffee Time | Library, Horn Cross Road | 725 yd | |
| Costa | Unit A, 29 The Broadway | 856 yd | |
| Blitz Coffee Shop and Cafe | 251b Dean Cross Road | 958 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| The Plymstock Inn | 88 Church Road | 538 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Wah Tien Chinese Restaurant | 1 Radford Park Road | 921 yd | |
| Saffron | 11D Radford Park Road | 921 yd | |
| Smithys | 11 Radford Park Road | 921 yd | |
| Plymstock Fish Bar | 248 Dean Cross Road | 955 yd | |
| Silver Dragon | 255 Dean Cross Road | 958 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Lidl Great Britain Limited | 11 Horn Cross Road | 725 yd | |
| Iceland Ltd | 22 The Broadway | 823 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Goosewell Academy FURZEHATT VILLAS | grass pitches, swimming pool | 93 yd |
| Coombe Dean Sports & Leisure CHARNHILL WAY | artificial grass pitch, grass pitches, health and fitness suite | 526 yd |
| Horsham Playing Fields WEMBURY ROAD | grass pitches | 846 yd |
| Curves (Plymstock) 13C 13C RADFORD PARK ROAD | health and fitness suite | 928 yd |
| Plymstock School Sports Centre Church Road | artificial grass pitch, grass pitches, health and fitness suite | 951 yd |
| Deans Cross Park Dean Cross Road | grass pitches, tennis courts | 1,039 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 | 100 Mbit/s |
| Average download speed | 117 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 350 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 350 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 10 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 14.9 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 35 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.