PL1 1AR is an up-and-coming urban area located 0.5km from Plymouth in Plymouth. Note: this is a large-user or commercial postcode — residential population data may be limited. Administratively it sits within St Peter and the Waterfront ward and the Plymouth, Sutton and Devonport constituency.
The people who live in PL1 1AR are typical of a university campus area — mostly students in halls, very high turnover. Outside of residential hours, traditional high streets with some larger stores, mostly employees. The predominance of young residents (average age 23) gives the area its energy — expect active social scenes, short tenancies, and regular neighbourhood turnover.
Safety: Crime rates are high (210 per 1,000 residents) — commercial zones and transport hubs in the vicinity contribute to these figures. The Index of Multiple Deprivation places this area in the most deprived 20% nationally — this often means more affordable prices and active local authority investment, but also fewer amenities and higher benefit dependency.
Census 2021 statistics for PL1 1AR are sourced from Output Area E00181147 (shared with 45 postcodes in this micro-neighbourhood). Property prices come from HM Land Registry.
PL1 1AR House Prices & Local Information
Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for PL1 1AR.
600
23
£ 32,100 /yr
3%
Neighbourhood Index
infoHow calculated?Score 1–10 — how this postcode ranks nationally (10 = top 10%)
Index Insight: PL1 1AR falls into the lower 30% nationally for affluence, pointing to a more accessible but economically challenged demographic. Employment metrics are below the national average, which typically reflects either economic deprivation or a highly retired population.
Area Character
Social renting makes up 61% of tenure in PL1 1AR — a meaningful indicator of a community with strong public housing infrastructure. Above-average crime is a concern; estate-level variation can be significant.
mapGeographic Location
Demographic Deep-Dive
The Census 2021 data below shows the full population breakdown for PL1 1AR. The average age is 22.7. Figures are sourced from the Office for National Statistics and cover ethnicity, age, religion, education, occupation, housing tenure, and more.
Ethnicity Profile
Economic Activity
Community Makeup: Predominantly a younger renting crowd. The neighborhood has a low average age and high rental density compared to the national baseline.
gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2026-02)
Crime rates near PL1 1AR are high at 210 per 1,000 residents. The most reported categories are violence and sexual offences and anti-social behaviour. Commercial streets and transport hubs naturally generate more incidents than quiet residential roads.
school Local Schools
Pilgrim Primary Academy
The Cathedral School of St Mary
Mount Street Primary School
ACE Schools Plymouth
Plymouth High School for Girls
St Peter's CofE Primary School
Holy Cross Catholic Primary School
St Andrew's Cof E VA Primary School
storefront Nearby Amenities
Retailers - Other
70 nearby- Little Hemp Shop0.7 km
- Wilphys Sandwich Bar0.7 km
- Asian Supermarket0.3 km
- Atkins farm shop0.3 km
- B and M Retail0.3 km
- + 65 more
Pub, NightClub
49 nearby- Raffles0.9 km
- The Clarence0.9 km
- Gossip0.7 km
- Boom Battle Bar0.6 km
- The Kings Head0.7 km
- + 44 more
Restaurant, Cafe
187 nearby- Ford Park Cemetery Cafe0.8 km
- Jakez In The City0.3 km
- Bamo Restaurant0.2 km
- Barista Brothers0.3 km
- Burger King0.4 km
- + 182 more
Takeaway Shop
34 nearby- City Charcoal Grill0.9 km
- Cornwall Street Fish Bar0.4 km
- Babawok0.7 km
- Lucky Star Chinese Restaurant0.4 km
- Aroma Woodfired Pizza0.7 km
- + 29 more
Supermarkets
15 nearby- Grace Connections Mini Market0.4 km
- Marks & Spencer plc0.3 km
- Tesco0.4 km
- Delta0.5 km
- Tesco0.8 km
- + 10 more
Hotel, B&B, Guest House
28 nearby- Ashgrove Hotel0.9 km
- Caledonia Guest House0.8 km
- Cassandra Guest House0.8 km
- Citadel House Hotel0.9 km
- Crowne Plaza0.8 km
- + 23 more
train Transport Links
Train Stations
- Plymouth0.4 km
- Devonport2.1 km
- Dockyard2.5 km
Bus Stops
- North Cross0.1 km
- Cobourg Street0.1 km
- Mayflower Street M10.1 km
- Mayflower Street M20.2 km
- Plymouth Coach Station0.2 km
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Postcode Profile: PL11AR · Data under Open Government Licence