Area Information for Mutley Plain, Plymouth, PL4 6LA

Summary Back to Top

Mutley Plain in Plymouth is in the South West region of England. The postcode is within the Drake ward/electoral division, which is in the constituency of Plymouth Sutton and Devonport. This page combines information for the address Mutley Plain, Plymouth, PL4 6LA, and the neighbourhood in which it resides. If you wish, you can also view information for the whole of PL4 here. For more details on the exact area these statistics cover, please see the map below and click "Show Census Area Covered" immediately below the map.

For information about recent house sales in this postcode, please view our property sales page for PL4 6LA.

Basic Information

Area Type Urban
Local Authority Plymouth
Ward Drake
Constituency Plymouth Sutton and Devonport * Note that some postcodes straddle constituency boundaries. To check your exact constituency by house number or name, use the TheyWorkForYou website at this link.
Region South West
Country England

Nearby Locations

Our information is available for almost all UK postcodes. Why not take a look at some of these other postcodes in the immediate vicinity of Mutley Plain, Plymouth, PL4 6LA:

Nottingham Gardens, Plymouth, PL4 6ES
Mutley Plain, Plymouth, PL4 6LB
Mutley Plain, Plymouth, PL4 6JG
Chester Place, Plymouth, PL4 6ET
Finsbury Lane, Plymouth, PL4 6JF
Mutley Plain, Plymouth, PL4 6LD

Alternatively, click here to view demographic information about PL4 as a whole.

About the Demographic Information

The information on housing, people, culture, employment and education that is displayed about Mutley Plain, Plymouth, PL4 6LA is based on the last census performed in the UK in 2021. They are performed once every 10 years. Our website shows 2021 data for England, Wales and Northern Ireland. For Scotland, 2022 data is shown (the Scottish census was performed a year later than the rest of the UK). Please note: census information may include figures for adjacent streets and postcodes. The figures are therefore representative of the local area, not a specific street address or row of houses. The census collection is designed so that each group of postcodes should contain at least 100 people (50 in Scotland). This is done to preserve the anonymity of the people in that area, as some postcodes cover a very small area, sometimes a single building. You can see the area covered by the census statistics by clicking "Show Census Area Covered" below the map above.

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Housing (11 Sales) Back to Top

House Prices

We have found 11 property sales in Mutley Plain since the beginning of 1995.

Our data comes directly from the Land Registry, and is updated monthly. It does not include commercial sales, or sales of land without property.


Housing Types Embed This Back to Top

The area containing Mutley Plain, Plymouth consists predominantly of flats, which is common in inner cities, student neighbourhoods and poorer suburban settings. Please note that the figures may include adjacent streets - see the Summary tab for an explanation and map of the area that these figures cover.

Housing Types
Detached 6
Semi-Detached 4
Terraced 36
Flat (Purpose-Built) 22
Flat (Converted) 62
Residence in Commercial Building 5
Total 135
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Housing Tenure Embed This Back to Top

The area containing Mutley Plain, Plymouth contains a higher-than-average level of rented housing (excluding social housing) - 77% of household spaces. This contrasts with the national average of just over 19.5%.

Housing Tenure
Owned Outright 13
Owned with Mortgage 13
Shared Ownership 1
Rented: From Council 0
Rented: Other Social 4
Rented: Private Landlord inc. letting agents 98
Rented: Other 7
Rent Free 0
Total 136

Housing Occupancy Embed This Back to Top

This data lists the total number of residents normally resident within each household. The figures do not record under- or over-occupancy.

Housing Occupancy
One Person 60
Two People 38
Three People 17
Four People 7
Five People 5
Six People 6
Seven People 0
8+ People 2
Total 135

Household Composition Embed This Back to Top

This area contains a mixture of household compositions, as detailed below. No single type accounts for more than 50% of the households.

Household Composition
1 Person Household 59
Family Household 43
Other Household 30
Total 132

Household Deprivation Embed This Back to Top

Household deprivation was measured against four dimensions for the 2021 census - employment, education, health/disability, and overcrowding.

Household Deprivation
Not Deprived 56
Deprived In One Dimension 53
Deprived In Two Dimensions 23
Deprived In Three Dimensions 6
Deprived In Four Dimensions 1
Total 139

People Back to Top

Gender Embed This

Across the UK as a whole, the gender split is roughly 49% male, 51% female. The local area around PL4 6LA however is predominantly male (58%). This can be caused by a number of factors, but amongst the most common are: areas associated with nearby higher education, areas that contain large establishments such as boarding schools, and areas with younger populations (females on average live longer than males, so are more likely to be found in retirement areas).

Gender
Male 194
Female 142
Total 336

Age Groups Embed This Back to Top

Across the UK as a whole, the median age is 40.7 years. This section of the Drake ward has a very large concentration of residents that are aged 20-30. This is most commonly seen in inner-city areas that have good entertainment facilities (bars, clubs, theatres etc.) that appeal to this younger demographic.

This type of distribution is also common in the vicinity of higher education facilities, in particular universities.

Age Groups
0-4 5
5-9 5
10-14 2
15-19 24
20-24 132
25-29 32
30-34 30
35-39 20
40-44 19
45-49 8
50-54 11
55-59 13
60-64 13
65-69 7
70-74 4
75-79 3
80-84 2
85+ 3
Total 333

Relationship Status Embed This Back to Top

In the immediate vicinity of PL4 6LA there is a large concentration of residents that are single - 75% of the resident population. On average, around 37.9% of census respondents were single. Areas with large single populations are often in built-up areas, with good entertainment facilities. It is also common to see a younger population in these areas.

Figures for relationship status do not include those aged under 16, or those family members aged 16-18 who are in full-time education. Following the Civil Partnership Act that came into force in 2019, census figures for 2021 no longer categorise same sex relationships as a separate category. Civil partnerships are now included within the figures for the other categories (Married, Divorced and so forth).

Relationship Status
Single 251
Married 35
Separated 12
Divorced 22
Widowed 5
Total 325

Health Embed This Back to Top

Health in the UK is strongly tied to age as you would expect, but the affluence of a neighbourhood also has strong influence, with deprived areas often showing poorer standards of health.

Overall, the UK considers itself to be healthy - 81.7% of residents rated their health as Very Good or Good. The full breakdown is as follows for the United Kingdom: 48.4% Very Good, 33.3% Good, 12.9% Fair, 4.2% Bad and 1.3% Very Bad.

It is notable that the number of residents reporting Very Good or Good health increased in 2021/22 compared to the previous census, despite an aging UK population. This may have been influenced by how people perceived their health against the backdrop of the pandemic.

Health
Very Good 130
Good 154
Fair 34
Bad 15
Very Bad 3
Total 336

Education & Qualifications Embed This Back to Top

At the time of the 2021 census, across the UK 18.2% of residents had no qualification, 10.3% had 1-4 GCSEs, 13.2% had 5+ GCSEs and 1-2 A/AS-Levels, 16.6% had 2+ A-Levels, 33.6% had a degree (or similar professional qualification), and 5.6% had an apprenticeship.

The qualification levels are based on current qualification names. The former Ordinary Levels (O-Levels) and CSEs will be included in the GCSE figures. Former Higher School Certificates (HSCs) will be counted as A-Levels.

Highest Qualification Level Achieved
Degree or above, or Similar e.g. professional qualification (accountancy etc) 115
Apprenticeship 17
HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels 125
5+ GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels 17
1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent 13
No GCSEs or Equivalent 28
Other 9
Total 324

Culture Back to Top

Ethnic Group Embed This

As whole, the UK population claims itself as approximately 83% white, with this area being 87% white.

As a country with a diverse population, the UK is home to other sizable ethnic groups, with mixed ethnicity (2.7%), Indian (2.9%) and Pakistani (2.6%) being the largest groups reported.

There is considerable division of ethnicities within the UK, with ethnically diverse addresses uncommon outside of urban areas.

Ethnic Group
White 292
Mixed Ethnicity 9
Indian 7
Bangladeshi 1
Chinese 2
Other Asian 5
Black African 10
Arab 2
Other 6
Total 334

Country of Birth Embed This Back to Top

At the time of the 2021/22 census, approximately 84% of the resident population of the United Kingdom were born in the UK. The other major groups were 6.7% from European countries, 5.2% from Middle Eastern or Asian countries, 2.5% from African countries, and 1.6% from the rest of the world.

Country of Birth
United Kingdom 255
European Union 39
Rest of Europe 5
Africa 13
Middle East and Asia 15
The Americas (North, Central and South America, and the Caribbean) 6
British Overseas Territories 1
Total 334

Length of Residence Embed This Back to Top

At the time of the 2021/22 census, approximately 83.8% of the resident population of the United Kingdom were born in the UK. Some 9.4% have resided in the UK for 10 years plus, 2.8% for 5-10 years, 2.2% for 2-5 years, and 1.8% for less than two years.

The length of time a person has been resident in the UK has been calculated from the time a resident most recently arrived in the UK (excluding holidays/short stays outside the UK). However, residents that were born in the UK but emigrated and then later returned will still be counted as "Born in the United Kingdom".

Length of Residence
Born in The United Kingdom 255
10+ Years 35
5-10 Years 16
2-5 Years 14
Less Than 2 Years 16
Total 336

Passport(s) Held Embed This Back to Top

Note that an individual may hold one or more passports. The data may include people living in adjacent addresses to PL4 6LA.

Passport(s) Held
None 32
United Kingdom 246
Republic of Ireland 1
European Union 34
Rest of Europe 1
African Countries 5
Middle East or Asia 9
North America or Caribbean 3
Central and South America 4
British Overseas Territories 0

Religion Embed This Back to Top

The largest religious group in England and Wales are Christians - 46.2% of residents. However, a sizeable portion of the population (37.2%) claim to have no religion, which has increased substantially from the 25.1% reported in the 2011 census. Some 6.5% identify themselves as Muslim, 1.7% Hindu, 0.9% Sikh, 0.5% Buddhist, 0.5% Jewish, and 0.6% as other religions, while the remaining 6% did not state their religious views.

Religion
No Religion 185
Christian 88
Buddhist 3
Hindu 0
Jewish 0
Muslim 10
Sikh 0
Other Religion 1
Not Stated 46
Total 333

Employment Back to Top

Economic Activity Embed This

This address within the Drake ward showed a higher-than-average concentration of student residents - 45% of the resident population. On average, around 8% of census respondents were students. Male residents were slightly less likely than women to be students. The figures for students include both working and full-time studying students.

Figures for economic activity do not include those aged under 16, or those family members aged 16-18 who are in full-time education. The data was correct as of the 2021/22 census, which was a period of depressed economic activity.

The 2021 census occurred during period of depressed economic activity due to the COVID-19 pandemic. As a result, care should be taken in interpreting figures relating to labour market participation.

Economic Activity
Full-Time Employee 82
Part-Time Employee (defined as 30 hours or less per week) 23
Self Employed (No Subordinates) 18
Self Employed (With Subordinates) 4
Unemployed 6
Full-Time Student (with or without job) 146
Retired 18
Looking After Home or Family 6
Long-Term Sick or Disabled 10
Other 11
Total 324

Occupation Group Embed This Back to Top

This data is based on resident aged 16+ on census day 2021/22, who were in employment. The categories used are taken from the Standard Occupational Classification (SOC) 2020.

Occupation Group
Managers, Directors and Senior Officials 9
Professional Occupations 23
Associate Professional Occupations 13
Administrative and Secretarial Occupations 9
Skilled Trades Occupations 23
Caring, Leisure and Other Service Occupations 19
Sales and Customer Service Occupations 19
Process, Plant and Machine Operatives 16
Elementary Occupations 17
Total 148

Socio-Economic Classification Embed This Back to Top

Classifications are assigned based on an algorithm created by the National Statistics Agency, called the Socio-economic Classification (NS-SEC).

Socio-Economic Classification
Large Employer or Higher Managerial/Professional 16
Supervisory, or Lower Managerial/Administrative/Professional 33
Intermediate Occupation e.g. clerical, sales, technical, engineering occupations 17
Own Account Worker/Small Employer 25
Lower Technical or Supervisory Occupation 18
Routine Occupation e.g. sales, service, production, operative, agricultural occupations 24
Semi-Routine Occupation 30
Never Worked or Long-Term Unemployed 13
Full-time Student 148
Total 324

Policing and Crime Back to Top

Mutley Plain, Plymouth, PL4 6LA is within the Greenbank & University policing neighbourhood, under the Devon & Cornwall Police force area. For non-urgent queries, contact 101. For emergency assistance, please contact 999.


Neighbourhood Team

Crime: Click here to view crimes committed near Mutley Plain
Neighbourhood Team Address Greenbank & University
Devon & Cornwall Police
Charles Cross Police Station
Plymouth
Devon
PL4 8HG
Force Website: http://www.devon-cornwall.police.uk

Data courtesy of police.uk. See our Data Sources page for more information.

Nearby Services Back to Top

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Below are the details of the closest services to PL4 6LA. All distances are straight-line distances, please consult the map of the facility to check the exact location. You can also view these details on our interactive services map for PL4 6LA.

Nearest Railway Stations Back to Top

Listed here are the 13 closest railway stations to Mutley Plain, Plymouth, PL4 6LA. The nearest railway station is Plymouth, approximately 820 yards away.

Name Approximate Distance*
Plymouth 820 yards
Devonport 1.7 miles
Dockyard (Devonport) 1.9 miles
Keyham 2.1 miles
St Budeaux Ferry Road 2.7 miles
St Budeaux Victoria Road 2.8 miles
Saltash 3.8 miles
Bere Ferrers 5.3 miles
St Germans 7.8 miles
Bere Alston 7.8 miles
Calstock 8.7 miles
Gunnislake 11 miles
Ivybridge 11 miles

Nearest Primary Schools Back to Top

Listed here are the 10 closest primary schools to Mutley Plain, Plymouth, PL4 6LA. The nearest is Mount Street Primary School, approximately 650 yards away.

Name Approximate Distance* Ofsted Rating
Mount Street Primary School 650 yards
    
Hyde Park Infants' School 660 yards
    
Hyde Park Junior School 710 yards
    
Salisbury Road Primary School 0.6 miles
    
Holy Cross Catholic Primary School 0.6 miles
    
Lipson Vale Primary School 0.7 miles
    
Pilgrim Primary Academy 0.7 miles
    
The Cathedral School of St Mary 0.9 miles
    
Compton CofE Primary School 0.9 miles
    
Stuart Road Primary Academy 1 mile
    

Nearest Secondary Schools Back to Top

Listed here are the 10 closest secondary schools to Mutley Plain, Plymouth, PL4 6LA. The nearest is Plymouth High School for Girls, approximately 270 yards away.

Name Approximate Distance* Ofsted Rating
Plymouth High School for Girls 270 yards
    
Plymouth College 610 yards  
Lipson Co-operative Academy 0.7 miles
    
Stoke Damerel Community College 1.1 miles
    
Scott Medical and Healthcare College 1.1 miles
    
Devonport High School for Girls 1.2 miles
    
Millbay Academy (All Through) 1.2 miles
    
Devonport High School for Boys 1.3 miles
    
Eggbuckland Community College 1.4 miles
    
St Boniface's RC College 1.7 miles
    

Nearest Doctor's Surgeries/GP Practices Back to Top

Listed here are the 10 closest GPs (General Practitioners) to Mutley Plain, Plymouth, PL4 6LA. The nearest is Lisson Grove Medical Ctr., approximately 310 yards away. Please consult the NHS Choices website to check if the facility is currently accepting new NHS patients.

Nearest Dentists Back to Top

Listed here are the 10 closest dentists to Mutley Plain, Plymouth, PL4 6LA. The nearest is Dental and Implant Centre, approximately 90 yards away. Please consult the NHS Choices website to check if the facility is currently accepting new NHS patients.

Nearest Hospitals Back to Top

Listed here are the 6 closest hospitals to Mutley Plain, Plymouth, PL4 6LA. The nearest is Mount Gould Hospital, approximately 0.9 miles away.

Nearest Opticians Back to Top

Listed here are the 10 closest opticians to Mutley Plain, Plymouth, PL4 6LA. The nearest is S Laws Lascelles Opticians, approximately < 50 yards away.

* Distances are measured in a straight line from the given postcode. Please consult the facility's map page or your preferred route finding/GPS app for driving directions.


 

Broadband Connectivity Back to Top

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Broadband in PL4 6LA

This postcode has support for gigabit broadband at one or more premises. Gigabit broadband is the latest high-speed standard, meaning fixed line broadband at a potential speed of 1,000Mbps or more - more than enough for even the most demanding household gaming, video calling, video and internet browsing needs. Note that occasionally some properties in a postcode may still not be eligible due to conditions on the ground, or the building structure. If you wish to enquire about a specific property in this postcode, contact the major suppliers, for instance Virgin Media, BT Broadband and Plusnet. For more information on Superfast Broadband, see the OpenReach website.

Broadband data is based on information provided by the major fixed internet service providers in the UK, including Virgin Media and BT. It does not include providers of satellite internet.

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Gigabit (1,000Mbps+) Internet Available? Yes
Ultrafast (300Mbps+) Broadband Available? Yes
Superfast (30Mbps+) Broadband Available? Yes
Maximum Download Speed Available 1000Mbps+

Top Broadband Suppliers Back to Top

Thanks to a survey[link] performed for Broadband Genie, we can show you the best broadband suppliers in the United Kingdom as of 2019. The most popular supplier was Plusnet, based on average scores for value, support, speed, reliability, customer service, security and whether the customer would recommend the supplier.

Supplier Customer Rating
Plusnet 76.2%
Zen Internet 75.8%
Post Office 74%
EE Broadband 73.4%
NOW TV 70.8%
Vodafone 70%
Sky Digital 69.2%
BT Broadband 67.4%
Virgin Media 67.4%
TalkTalk 65.2%
 

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