Rosewood Close is in Plymouth and in Plymouth district. PL9 9JB 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 Rosewood Close, Plymouth, PL9 9JB and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: PL9 8RE, PL9 9JW, PL9 8RB, PL9 9HP, PL9 9HN, PL9 9HW, PL9 8RA, PL9 9HR, PL9 9JH.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. The local area around PL9 9JB is generally consistent with those figures, having a male population of 48.6%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Female | 53% | 51.4% | -1.6% | 51.0% | 0.4% |
| Male | 47% | 48.6% | 1.6% | 49.0% | -0.4% |
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 9JB there is a very large concentration of residents that are married - 58.4% 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 | 23.6% | 21.8% | -1.8% | 37.9% | -16.1% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 61.6% | 58.4% | -3.2% | 44.2% | 14.2% |
| Married: Same sex | 1.1% | 0% | -1.1% | 0.3% | -0.3% |
| Separated | 1.4% | 0.8% | -0.6% | 2.2% | -1.4% |
| Divorced | 4.7% | 11.1% | 6.4% | 9.1% | 2.0% |
| Widowed | 7.6% | 7.8% | 0.2% | 6.1% | 1.7% |
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 | 45.7% | 47.5% | 1.8% | 48.4% | -0.9% |
| Good health | 34.5% | 35.4% | 0.9% | 33.6% | 1.8% |
| Fair health | 15% | 12.8% | -2.2% | 12.7% | 0.1% |
| Bad health | 3.5% | 3.7% | 0.2% | 4.0% | -0.3% |
| Very bad health | 1.3% | 0.7% | -0.6% | 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 | 17.8% | 12.7% | -5.1% | 18.2% | -5.5% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 14.1% | 8.6% | -5.5% | 9.6% | -1.0% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 19.6% | 17.1% | -2.5% | 13.4% | 3.7% |
| Apprenticeship | 8.7% | 8.6% | -0.1% | 5.3% | 3.3% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 12.3% | 24.1% | 11.8% | 16.9% | 7.2% |
| Degree or Similar | 24.3% | 25.7% | 1.4% | 33.8% | -8.1% |
| Other | 3.3% | 3.3% | 0.0% | 2.8% | 0.5% |
In this area, the population is predominantly white, with 97.3% 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) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Other Asian | 0.6% | 0.3% | -0.3% | 1.6% | -1.3% |
| Black Caribbean | 0.3% | 0% | -0.3% | 1.0% | -1.0% |
| Other Black | 0% | 1.4% | 1.4% | 0.5% | 0.9% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 0.6% | 0.7% | 0.1% | 0.8% | -0.1% |
| Mixed White and Caribbean | 0.6% | 0% | -0.6% | 0.9% | -0.9% |
| White | 97.4% | 97.3% | -0.1% | 81.4% | 15.9% |
| Gypsy or Irish Traveller | 0.3% | 0% | -0.3% | 0.1% | -0.1% |
| Other | 0% | 0.3% | 0.3% | 1.6% | -1.3% |
In this area, 93.9% 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 | 97.1% | 93.9% | -3.2% | 83.2% | 10.7% |
| European Union | 1% | 4.1% | 3.1% | 6.1% | -2.0% |
| Rest of Europe | 0% | 1.7% | 1.7% | 0.8% | 0.9% |
| Middle East and Asia | 1.3% | 0.3% | -1.0% | 5.6% | -5.3% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 0.6% | 0% | -0.6% | 1.3% | -1.3% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 96.8% | 93.9% | -2.9% | 83.2% | 10.7% |
| 10+ Years | 0% | 5.1% | 5.1% | 9.8% | -4.7% |
| 5-10 Years | 0.3% | 0% | -0.3% | 2.9% | -2.9% |
| 2-5 Years | 0% | 0.7% | 0.7% | 2.2% | -1.5% |
| Less than 2 years | 2.9% | 0.3% | -2.6% | 1.9% | -1.6% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 86.5% | 76.7% | 9.8% |
| Germany | 0.3% | 0.2% | 0.1% |
| Poland | 1.4% | 1.3% | 0.1% |
| Romania | 0.3% | 0.9% | -0.6% |
| Other EU countries | 0.7% | 1.5% | -0.8% |
| Other Europe | 0.3% | 0.2% | 0.1% |
| No passport held | 10.5% | 13.5% | -3.0% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 28.4% | 37.2% | -8.8% |
| Christian | 62.5% | 46.2% | 16.3% |
| Buddhist | 0.7% | 0.5% | 0.2% |
| Muslim | 2% | 6.5% | -4.5% |
| Not answered | 6.4% | 6.0% | 0.4% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Rosewood Close was 19.7 per 1,000 residents, which is 53.1% lower than the Plymstock Dunstone average. The most reported crime type was Violence and sexual offences.
Rosewood Close has the 16th lowest crime rate of 54 local areas in Plymstock Dunstone and the 100th lowest crime rate of 839 local areas in Plymouth .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 13.1 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been rising year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has fallen by about -63.5%.

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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 12 Rosewood Close, Plymouth, City Of Plymouth Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £360,000 | 2025-07-25 | £354,556 |
| 7 Rosewood Close, Plymouth, City Of Plymouth Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £400,000 | 2025-07-18 | £393,951 |
| 35 Rosewood Close, Plymouth, City Of Plymouth Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £375,000 | 2024-10-10 | £386,499 |
| 38 Rosewood Close, Plymouth, City Of Plymouth Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £320,000 | 2024-02-02 | £344,107 |
| 44 Rosewood Close, Plymouth, City Of Plymouth Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £320,000 | 2023-12-15 | £342,693 |
PL9 9JB area has a low unemployment rate. According to Census 2021, 0% 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 9JB 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%.
| Full-Time Employee | 81 |
| Retired | 80 |
| Part-Time Employee | 33 |
| Self-Employed | 21 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 8 |
| Looking after home or family | 6 |
| Other | 5 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 5 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 4 |
| Unemployed | 0 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 23 |
| Human health and social work activities | 23 |
| Manufacturing | 20 |
| Education | 14 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 13 |
| Transport and storage | 10 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 9 |
| Construction | 7 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 5 |
| Other | 4 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 4 |
| Information and communication | 3 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 3 |
| Real estate activities | 1 |
| Electricity, gas, steam and air conditioning supply | 1 |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Goosewell Primary Academy Goosewell Road , Plymstock PL9 9HD | 2out of 4 | 206 yd | Academy sponsor led | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Morley Meadow Primary School Shortwood Crescent , Plymstock PL9 8TQ | 3out of 4 | 1,247 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Pomphlett Primary School Howard Road , Plymstock PL9 7ES | 3out of 4 | 1,590 yd | Academy converter | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Elburton Primary School Haye Road South , Elburton PL9 8HJ | 4out of 4 | 1,630 yd | Academy converter | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Oreston Community Academy Oreston Road , Plymstock PL9 7JY | 3out of 4 | 1,942 yd | Academy converter | Yes | 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 | 534 yd | Academy converter | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Plymstock School Church Road , Plymstock PL9 9AZ | 3out of 4 | 1,059 yd | Academy converter | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Lipson Co-operative Academy Bernice Terrace , Lipson PL4 7PG | 2out of 4 | 4,286 yd | Academy converter | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Hele's School Seymour Road , Plympton PL7 4LT | 3out of 4 | 4,912 yd | Academy converter | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Plympton Academy Moorland Road , Plympton PL7 2RS | 3out of 4 | 4,945 yd | Academy converter | Not Applicable | 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 | 4,464 yd | Academy alternative provision converter | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Longcause Community Special School Longcause , Plympton St Maurice PL7 1JB | 3out of 4 | 4,707 yd | Community special school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Plymouth College of Art Tavistock Place , PL4 8AT | - not rated | 4,742 yd | Higher education institutions | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| University of Plymouth Drake Circus , PL4 8AA | - not rated | 4,917 yd | Higher education institutions | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Fletewood School at Derry Villas 88 North Road East , PL4 6AN | - not rated | 5,167 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Coffee Time | Library, Horn Cross Road | 929 yd | |
| Costa | Unit A, 29 The Broadway | 1,058 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| The Plymstock Inn | 88 Church Road | 737 yd | |
| Staddiscombe Park | 144 Staddiscombe Road | 919 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Lidl Great Britain Limited | 11 Horn Cross Road | 929 yd | |
| Iceland Ltd | 22 The Broadway | 1,021 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Goosewell Academy FURZEHATT VILLAS | grass pitches, swimming pool | 263 yd |
| Coombe Dean Sports & Leisure CHARNHILL WAY | artificial grass pitch, grass pitches, health and fitness suite | 466 yd |
| Horsham Playing Fields WEMBURY ROAD | grass pitches | 684 yd |
| Staddiscombe Playing Fields Staddiscombe Road | grass pitches | 945 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 | 134.1 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 600 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 600 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 15.7 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 16 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 40 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.