Easterdown Close, Plymouth, PL9 8SS

People

Gender

In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. The local area around PL9 8SS is generally consistent with those figures, having a male population of 49.3%.

	2011	2021	10y change (pp)	UK Average	postcode vs UK (pp)
Female	49.3%	50.7%	1.4%	51.0%	-0.3%
Male	50.7%	49.3%	-1.4%	49.0%	0.3%

Partnership Status

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 8SS there is a very large concentration of residents that are married - 55.2% 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	16.9%	22.9%	6.0%	37.9%	-15.0%
Married: Opposite sex	67.5%	55.2%	-12.3%	44.2%	11.0%
Married: Same sex	0%	0.9%	0.9%	0.3%	0.6%
Separated	2.1%	4%	1.9%	2.2%	1.8%
Divorced	5.8%	9.4%	3.6%	9.1%	0.3%
Widowed	7.8%	7.6%	-0.2%	6.1%	1.5%

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	57.2%	45.5%	-11.7%	48.4%	-2.9%
Good health	24.2%	33.9%	9.7%	33.6%	0.3%
Fair health	13.4%	14%	0.6%	12.7%	1.3%
Bad health	3.9%	5.9%	2.0%	4.0%	1.9%
Very bad health	1.3%	0.7%	-0.6%	1.2%	-0.5%

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	20.2%	17%	-3.2%	18.2%	-1.2%
1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent	9.1%	9%	-0.1%	9.6%	-0.6%
5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels	15.6%	13.9%	-1.7%	13.4%	0.5%
Apprenticeship	4.1%	7.6%	3.5%	5.3%	2.3%
HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels	9.5%	14.8%	5.3%	16.9%	-2.1%
Degree or Similar	37.9%	35.4%	-2.5%	33.8%	1.6%
Other	3.7%	2.2%	-1.5%	2.8%	-0.6%

Culture

Ethnic Group

In this area, the population is predominantly white, with 98.2% 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	1.3%	0%	-1.3%	0.7%	-0.7%
Other Asian	1%	0%	-1.0%	1.6%	-1.6%
Other Black	0%	0.4%	0.4%	0.5%	-0.1%
Mixed White and Caribbean	0%	0.4%	0.4%	0.9%	-0.5%
Mixed Other	0%	1.1%	1.1%	0.8%	0.3%
White	95.1%	98.2%	3.1%	81.4%	16.8%
Arab	1%	0%	-1.0%	0.6%	-0.6%
Other	1.6%	0%	-1.6%	1.6%	-1.6%

Country of Birth

In this area, 88.1% of the population were born in the United Kingdom, which is similar to the UK average of 83.2%.

	2011	2021	10y change (pp)	UK Average	postcode vs UK (pp)
United Kingdom	88.2%	88.1%	-0.1%	83.2%	4.9%
European Union	3.9%	10.2%	6.3%	6.1%	4.1%
Rest of Europe	0%	0.4%	0.4%	0.8%	-0.4%
Africa	1.6%	0%	-1.6%	2.7%	-2.7%
Middle East and Asia	4.9%	0%	-4.9%	5.6%	-5.6%
The Americas and the Caribbean	1.3%	0.4%	-0.9%	1.3%	-0.9%
Oceania	0%	1.1%	1.1%	0.3%	0.8%

Length of Residence

	2011	2021	10y change (pp)	UK Average	postcode vs UK (pp)
Born in the UK	87.9%	88.1%	0.2%	83.2%	4.9%
10+ Years	3.6%	2.5%	-1.1%	9.8%	-7.3%
5-10 Years	1.6%	0.4%	-1.2%	2.9%	-2.5%
2-5 Years	2.9%	3.5%	0.6%	2.2%	1.3%
Less than 2 years	3.9%	5.6%	1.7%	1.9%	3.7%

Passport Held

	2021	UK Average	postcode vs UK (pp)
United Kingdom	73.7%	76.7%	-3.0%
Ireland	0.4%	0.6%	-0.2%
France	2.8%	0.3%	2.5%
Germany	2.1%	0.2%	1.9%
Portugal	2.1%	0.5%	1.6%
Spain	0.7%	0.4%	0.3%
Other EU countries	1.4%	1.5%	-0.1%
Oceania	1.1%	0.1%	1.0%
No passport held	15.8%	13.5%	2.3%

Religion

	2021	UK Average	postcode vs UK (pp)
No religion	41.1%	37.2%	3.9%
Christian	49.1%	46.2%	2.9%
Not answered	9.8%	6.0%	3.8%

Safety

Is Easterdown Close Street dangerous?

Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Easterdown Close was 112.9 per 1,000 residents, which is 169.1% higher than the Plymstock Dunstone average. The most reported crime type was Violence and sexual offences.

Easterdown Close has the 4th highest crime rate of 54 local areas in Plymstock Dunstone and the 259th highest crime rate of 839 local areas in Plymouth .

Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 48.4 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been rising year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has risen by about 49.0%.

🔎 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 8SS, 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 - 5/10 (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) - 5/10 (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) - 7/10 (above 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 Easterdown Close are based on 3 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 Easterdown Close, Plymouth, PL9 8SS

Estimated Average Property Prices for PL9 8SS

Average Price
£386,915

Semi-Detached
£370,102

Terraced
no sales

Detached
£407,930

Flats/Maisonettes
no sales

Other
no sales

Estimated Average Property Prices for Easterdown Close

Average Price
£344,946

Semi-Detached
no sales

Terraced
no sales

Detached
£424,086

Flats/Maisonettes
£186,667

Other
no sales

Property Prices Comparison

Latest Property Sales on Easterdown CloseStreet

Address	Sale Price	Sale Date	Price Estimate 2025
8 Easterdown Close, Plymouth, City Of Plymouth Semi-Detached, an established residential building	£400,000	2023-10-27	£430,134
10 Easterdown Close, Plymouth, City Of Plymouth Detached, an established residential building	£330,000	2023-04-04	£339,676
40 Easterdown Close, Plymouth, City Of Plymouth Detached, an established residential building	£380,000	2022-12-20	£383,389
14 Easterdown Close, Plymouth, City Of Plymouth Semi-Detached, an established residential building	£350,000	2022-11-07	£365,797
46 Easterdown Close, Plymouth, City Of Plymouth Semi-Detached, an established residential building	£260,000	2018-10-26	£345,561

View All Property Sales and Other Statistics for PL9 8SS

Employment

PL9 8SS 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.

The percentage of retired residents living in PL9 8SS area is much higher than the country's average. According to Census 2011, 33% residents of this area were retired, while the average in the UK was 14%.

Economic Activity

Full-Time Employee	76
Retired	74
Part-Time Employee	18
Student (economically inactive)	16
Self-Employed	15
Looking after home or family	12
Long-Term Sick or disabled	5
Full-Time Student (with or without job)	4
Unemployed	3
Other	0

Employment Industry

Public administration and defence; compulsory social security	47
Human health and social work activities	19
Education	16
Accommodation and food service activities	11
Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles	11
Manufacturing	8
Professional, scientific and technical activities	7
Construction	4
Other	2
Administrative and support service activities	2
Information and communication	2
Transport and storage	2
Financial and insurance activities	1
Electricity, gas, steam and air conditioning supply	1

Schools

Primary

	Ofsted Overall Effectiveness	Distance	Establishment Type	Has Nursery Classes	Gender	More Info
Morley Meadow Primary School Shortwood Crescent , Plymstock PL9 8TQ	3out of 4	521 yd	Academy converter	No	Mixed	More About School
Pomphlett Primary School Howard Road , Plymstock PL9 7ES	3out of 4	712 yd	Academy converter	Yes	Mixed	More About School
Goosewell Primary Academy Goosewell Road , Plymstock PL9 9HD	2out of 4	823 yd	Academy sponsor led	No	Mixed	More About School
Elburton Primary School Haye Road South , Elburton PL9 8HJ	4out of 4	1,564 yd	Academy converter	Yes	Mixed	More About School
Oreston Community Academy Oreston Road , Plymstock PL9 7JY	3out of 4	1,627 yd	Academy converter	Yes	Mixed	More About School

Secondary

	Ofsted Overall Effectiveness	Distance	Establishment Type	Has Nursery Classes	Gender	More Info
Plymstock School Church Road , Plymstock PL9 9AZ	3out of 4	200 yd	Academy converter	Not Applicable	Mixed	More About School
Coombe Dean School Charnhill Way , Elburton PL9 8ES	2out of 4	1,068 yd	Academy converter	Not Applicable	Mixed	More About School
Lipson Co-operative Academy Bernice Terrace , Lipson PL4 7PG	2out of 4	3,506 yd	Academy converter	Not Applicable	Mixed	More About School
Hele's School Seymour Road , Plympton PL7 4LT	3out of 4	3,990 yd	Academy converter	Not Applicable	Mixed	More About School
Plympton Academy Moorland Road , Plympton PL7 2RS	3out of 4	4,165 yd	Academy converter	Not Applicable	Mixed	More About School

All-through

	Ofsted Overall Effectiveness	Distance	Establishment Type	Has Nursery Classes	Gender	More Info
Millbay Academy 22 Millbay Road , PL1 3EG	- not rated	5,313 yd	Free schools	Yes	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	4,041 yd	Community special school	Not Applicable	Mixed	More About School
ACE Schools Plymouth Martins Gate , Bretonside PL4 0AT	3out of 4	4,050 yd	Academy alternative provision converter	Not Applicable	Mixed	More About School
Plymouth College of Art Tavistock Place , PL4 8AT	- not rated	4,261 yd	Higher education institutions	Not Applicable	Mixed	More About School
University of Plymouth Drake Circus , PL4 8AA	- not rated	4,405 yd	Higher education institutions	Not Applicable	Mixed	More About School
Fletewood School at Derry Villas 88 North Road East , PL4 6AN	- not rated	4,623 yd	Other independent school	Yes	Mixed	More About School

School statistics for this postcode are based on Ofsted rankings.

Food and Drink

Restaurants, Cafes, Canteens

Business Name	Address	Distance
Coffee Time	Library, Horn Cross Road	379 yd
G T Motorcycles 2012 Ltd	10-12 Elburton Road	531 yd
Costa	Unit A, 29 The Broadway	581 yd
Blitz Coffee Shop and Cafe	251b Dean Cross Road	676 yd

Pubs, Bars, Nightclubs

Business Name	Address	Food hygiene rating	Distance
The Plymstock Inn	88 Church Road		327 yd
The Anchorage	203 Billacombe Road		510 yd

Takeaway, Sandwich Shops

Business Name	Address	Distance
Gourmet Chinese Take Away	8 Stentaway Drive	346 yd
Plymstock Fish Bar	248 Dean Cross Road	668 yd
Silver Dragon	255 Dean Cross Road	676 yd
Wah Tien Chinese Restaurant	1 Radford Park Road	784 yd
Saffron	11D Radford Park Road	784 yd

Supermarkets, Hypermarkets

Business Name	Address	Food hygiene rating	Distance
Lidl Great Britain Limited	11 Horn Cross Road		379 yd
Iceland Ltd	22 The Broadway		638 yd

Sport

Facility Name	Sport Objects	Distance
Plymstock School Sports Centre Church Road	artificial grass pitch, grass pitches, health and fitness suite	301 yd
Deans Cross Park Dean Cross Road	grass pitches, tennis courts	668 yd
Goosewell Academy FURZEHATT VILLAS	grass pitches, swimming pool	746 yd
Curves (Plymstock) 13C 13C RADFORD PARK ROAD	health and fitness suite	820 yd
Plymstock Health & Fitness Club (Closed) Rocky Park Road	health and fitness suite	836 yd
Forresters Field (Closed) Foresters Road	grass pitches	879 yd
Coombe Dean Sports & Leisure CHARNHILL WAY	artificial grass pitch, grass pitches, health and fitness suite	969 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	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%

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 Mbit/s
Average download speed	165.7 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	18 Mbit/s
Maximum upload speed	40 Mbit/s

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