Steeple Close is in Plymouth and in City Of Plymouth district. PL9 9RX 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 Steeple Close, Plymouth, PL9 9RX and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: PL9 9RY, PL9 9EX, PL9 9DB, PL9 9UR, PL9 9DA, PL9 9EY, PL9 9DD, PL9 9UP, PL9 9RZ.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. However, the area surrounding PL9 9RX, has a female population slightly higher than UK average, with 53.6% 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 | 54.1% | 53.6% | -0.5% | 51.0% | 2.6% |
| Male | 45.9% | 46.4% | 0.5% | 49.0% | -2.6% |
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 | 31.1% | 35.2% | 4.1% | 37.9% | -2.7% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 52.7% | 47.1% | -5.6% | 44.2% | 2.9% |
| Separated | 2.3% | 3.3% | 1.0% | 2.2% | 1.1% |
| Divorced | 10.6% | 9.4% | -1.2% | 9.1% | 0.3% |
| Widowed | 3.4% | 4.9% | 1.5% | 6.1% | -1.2% |
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 | 42.6% | 44.2% | 1.6% | 48.4% | -4.2% |
| Good health | 38.2% | 36.6% | -1.6% | 33.6% | 3.0% |
| Fair health | 10.7% | 11% | 0.3% | 12.7% | -1.7% |
| Bad health | 7.4% | 6.6% | -0.8% | 4.0% | 2.6% |
| Very bad health | 1.2% | 1.6% | 0.4% | 1.2% | 0.4% |
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.
This area stands out for its low percentage of residents with higher education degree. The UK average is 33.8%, while in this area it is 21.5%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| No qualifications | 24.6% | 19% | -5.6% | 18.2% | 0.8% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 20.5% | 12.8% | -7.7% | 9.6% | 3.2% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 15.2% | 16.1% | 0.9% | 13.4% | 2.7% |
| Apprenticeship | 6.1% | 6.2% | 0.1% | 5.3% | 0.9% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 15.9% | 21.9% | 6.0% | 16.9% | 5.0% |
| Degree or Similar | 14.4% | 21.5% | 7.1% | 33.8% | -12.3% |
| Other | 3.4% | 2.5% | -0.9% | 2.8% | -0.3% |
In this area, the population is predominantly white, with 99.4% 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) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Indian | 0% | 0.3% | 0.3% | 3.1% | -2.8% |
| Black Caribbean | 0.3% | 0% | -0.3% | 1.0% | -1.0% |
| Mixed White and Caribbean | 0% | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.9% | -0.6% |
| Mixed Other | 1.2% | 0% | -1.2% | 0.8% | -0.8% |
| White | 96.7% | 99.4% | 2.7% | 81.4% | 18.0% |
| Gypsy or Irish Traveller | 1.5% | 0% | -1.5% | 0.1% | -0.1% |
| Other | 0.3% | 0% | -0.3% | 1.6% | -1.6% |
In this area, 96.9% 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 | 96.4% | 96.9% | 0.5% | 83.2% | 13.7% |
| European Union | 1.8% | 2.8% | 1.0% | 6.1% | -3.3% |
| Africa | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.0% | 2.7% | -2.4% |
| Middle East and Asia | 0.3% | 0% | -0.3% | 5.6% | -5.6% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 0.6% | 0% | -0.6% | 1.3% | -1.3% |
| Oceania | 0.6% | 0% | -0.6% | 0.3% | -0.3% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 95.6% | 97.5% | 1.9% | 83.2% | 14.3% |
| 10+ Years | 0.3% | 2.5% | 2.2% | 9.8% | -7.3% |
| 5-10 Years | 0.3% | 0% | -0.3% | 2.9% | -2.9% |
| 2-5 Years | 1.2% | 0% | -1.2% | 2.2% | -2.2% |
| Less than 2 years | 2.7% | 0% | -2.7% | 1.9% | -1.9% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 76.4% | 76.7% | -0.3% |
| Ireland | 0.6% | 0.6% | 0.0% |
| Romania | 0.3% | 0.9% | -0.6% |
| No passport held | 22.7% | 13.5% | 9.2% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 54.3% | 37.2% | 17.1% |
| Christian | 40.6% | 46.2% | -5.6% |
| Buddhist | 0.6% | 0.5% | 0.1% |
| Not answered | 4.4% | 6.0% | -1.6% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Steeple Close was 29.3 per 1,000 residents, which is 30.1% lower than the Plymstock Dunstone average. The most reported crime type was Violence and sexual offences.
Steeple Close has the 27th highest crime rate of 54 local areas in Plymstock Dunstone and the 181st lowest crime rate of 839 local areas in Plymouth .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 19.5 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been rising year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has fallen by about -63.3%.

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 Steeple Close, Plymouth, City Of Plymouth Terraced, an established residential building | £173,000 | 2020-07-24 | £226,449 |
| 8 Steeple Close, Plymouth, City Of Plymouth Other, an established residential building | £172,000 | 2019-05-10 | £205,490 |
| 4 Steeple Close, Plymouth, City Of Plymouth Terraced, an established residential building | £170,000 | 2018-12-19 | £228,872 |
| 2 Steeple Close, Plymouth, City Of Plymouth Terraced, an established residential building | £168,000 | 2018-04-27 | £231,586 |
| 3 Steeple Close, Plymouth, City Of Plymouth Terraced, an established residential building | £167,500 | 2018-01-19 | £232,440 |
PL9 9RX 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.
| Full-Time Employee | 84 |
| Part-Time Employee | 51 |
| Retired | 41 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 19 |
| Self-Employed | 17 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 10 |
| Other | 7 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 5 |
| Looking after home or family | 5 |
| Unemployed | 3 |
| Human health and social work activities | 37 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 27 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 19 |
| Education | 16 |
| Construction | 14 |
| Manufacturing | 14 |
| Transport and storage | 13 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 12 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 11 |
| Information and communication | 5 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 4 |
| Real estate activities | 3 |
| Other | 2 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 2 |
| Mining and quarrying | 1 |
| Agriculture, forestry and fishing | 1 |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Goosewell Primary Academy Goosewell Road , Plymstock PL9 9HD | 2out of 4 | 799 yd | Academy sponsor led | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Morley Meadow Primary School Shortwood Crescent , Plymstock PL9 8TQ | 3out of 4 | 1,837 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Elburton Primary School Haye Road South , Elburton PL9 8HJ | 4out of 4 | 2,043 yd | Academy converter | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Hooe Primary Academy Hooe Road , Hooe PL9 9RG | 3out of 4 | 2,084 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Pomphlett Primary School Howard Road , Plymstock PL9 7ES | 3out of 4 | 2,111 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 | 944 yd | Academy converter | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Plymstock School Church Road , Plymstock PL9 9AZ | 3out of 4 | 1,615 yd | Academy converter | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Lipson Co-operative Academy Bernice Terrace , Lipson PL4 7PG | 2out of 4 | 4,693 yd | Academy converter | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Plymouth High School for Girls St Lawrence Road , PL4 6HT | - not rated | 5,325 yd | Academy converter | No | Girls | 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 | 4,657 yd | Academy alternative provision converter | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Plymouth College of Art Tavistock Place , PL4 8AT | - not rated | 4,968 yd | Higher education institutions | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| University of Plymouth Drake Circus , PL4 8AA | - not rated | 5,158 yd | Higher education institutions | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Longcause Community Special School Longcause , Plympton St Maurice PL7 1JB | 3out of 4 | 5,235 yd | Community special school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Fletewood School at Derry Villas 88 North Road East , PL4 6AN | - not rated | 5,423 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Staddiscombe Park | 144 Staddiscombe Road | 332 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Pizza King | Radford Park Road | 1,082 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Staddiscombe Playing Fields Staddiscombe Road | grass pitches | 544 yd |
| Horsham Playing Fields WEMBURY ROAD | grass pitches | 831 yd |
| Goosewell Academy FURZEHATT VILLAS | grass pitches, swimming pool | 846 yd |
| Coombe Dean Sports & Leisure CHARNHILL WAY | artificial grass pitch, grass pitches, health and fitness suite | 935 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 | 90 Mbit/s |
| Average download speed | 121.9 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 350 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 350 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 20 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 17.9 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 35 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.