PL1 1BQ is an up-and-coming urban area located 0.3km 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.
Within the PL1 district, this postcode is characterised by a diverse renting area with many ethnic minority families, mostly European-born. By day, the area transitions to a public administration and security character: public administration and security with mainly white workforces. An average age of 37 puts this squarely in mixed-family territory — professional couples, school-age children households, and established residents all sharing the streets.
Safety: Crime rates are high (262 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 1BQ are sourced from Output Area E00172056 (shared with 69 postcodes in this micro-neighbourhood). Property prices come from HM Land Registry.
PL1 1BQ House Prices & Local Information
Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for PL1 1BQ.
338
37
£ 32,100 /yr
28%
Neighbourhood Index
infoHow calculated?Score 1–10 — how this postcode ranks nationally (10 = top 10%)
Index Insight: PL1 1BQ 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
With 70% social renting, PL1 1BQ is shaped by council and housing association investment — strong rental availability at below-market rates. 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 1BQ. The average age is 37.1. Figures are sourced from the Office for National Statistics and cover ethnicity, age, religion, education, occupation, housing tenure, and more.
Ethnicity Profile
Economic Activity
Area Vibe: Active but flexible. The area is largely populated by a middle-aged demographic that favors the flexibility of the rental market.
gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2026-02)
Crime rates near PL1 1BQ are high at 262 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
ACE Schools Plymouth
Holy Cross Catholic Primary School
Mount Street Primary School
Pilgrim Primary Academy
Plymouth High School for Girls
St Andrew's Cof E VA Primary School
The Cathedral School of St Mary
Salisbury Road Primary School
storefront Nearby Amenities
Retailers - Other
72 nearby- Asian Supermarket0.5 km
- Atkins farm shop0.6 km
- B and M Retail0.2 km
- Bubble Citea0.1 km
- Food and More0.6 km
- + 67 more
Restaurant, Cafe
212 nearby- Jakez In The City0.5 km
- Bamo Restaurant0.4 km
- Barista Brothers0.3 km
- Burger King0.1 km
- Cafe W at Waterstones0.1 km
- + 207 more
Supermarkets
16 nearby- Grace Connections Mini Market0.7 km
- Marks & Spencer plc0.1 km
- Asian Food Store0.8 km
- International Supermarket (SW) Ltd0.9 km
- K W Foods0.9 km
- + 11 more
Takeaway Shop
36 nearby- Cornwall Street Fish Bar0.7 km
- Best Kebab and Pizza House0.7 km
- Classic Grill House0.9 km
- Golden Place0.9 km
- KFC0.9 km
- + 31 more
Pub, NightClub
52 nearby- Air0.4 km
- No 10 Social Club1.0 km
- Play0.4 km
- Switch0.4 km
- Minerva Inn0.3 km
- + 47 more
Hotel, B&B, Guest House
27 nearby- Ashgrove Hotel0.8 km
- Caledonia Guest House0.7 km
- Cassandra Guest House0.7 km
- Citadel House Hotel0.8 km
- Crowne Plaza0.6 km
- + 22 more
train Transport Links
Train Stations
- Plymouth0.8 km
- Devonport2.5 km
- Dockyard3.0 km
Bus Stops
- Viaduct B20.1 km
- Viaduct B10.1 km
- Viaduct B30.1 km
- Viaduct0.1 km
- Viaduct0.1 km
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Postcode Profile: PL11BQ · Data under Open Government Licence