PL1 1DA is an up-and-coming urban area located 0.2km from Plymouth in Plymouth. Administratively it sits within St Peter and the Waterfront ward and the Plymouth, Sutton and Devonport constituency.
This is a well-established rental postcode — a university campus area — mostly students in halls, very high turnover. Work and footfall patterns mark this as a eat, drink and be merry zone — areas dominated by food and entertainment. Average age 24 — a clear signal of a student and young renter community, typically with strong café and nightlife culture nearby. 68% of homes are privately rented — a strong rental market with good supply for incoming tenants.
Safety: Crime rates are high (306 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 1DA are sourced from Output Area E00076559 (shared with 171 postcodes in this micro-neighbourhood). Property prices come from HM Land Registry.
PL1 1DA House Prices & Local Information
Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for PL1 1DA.
579
24
£ 32,100 /yr
11%
Neighbourhood Index
infoHow calculated?Score 1–10 — how this postcode ranks nationally (10 = top 10%)
Index Insight: PL1 1DA 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
PL1 1DA is a student and graduate zone — average age 24, 68% private renting, and the high-energy, high-turnover character of a university-adjacent neighbourhood. Higher crime warrants awareness — HMO density and nightlife are likely contributors.
mapGeographic Location
Demographic Deep-Dive
The Census 2021 data below shows the full population breakdown for PL1 1DA. The average age is 23.8. 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: Youthful and transient. Characterized by young adults and early-career individuals predominantly living in rental accommodation.
gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2026-02)
Crime rates near PL1 1DA are high at 306 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
St Andrew's Cof E VA Primary School
The Cathedral School of St Mary
Plymouth High School for Girls
St Peter's CofE Primary School
storefront Nearby Amenities
Retailers - Other
76 nearby- Asian Supermarket0.5 km
- Atkins farm shop0.5 km
- B and M Retail0.2 km
- Bubble Citea0.2 km
- Food and More0.6 km
- + 71 more
Restaurant, Cafe
214 nearby- Jakez In The City0.4 km
- Bamo Restaurant0.3 km
- Barista Brothers0.3 km
- Burger King0.2 km
- Cafe W at Waterstones0.2 km
- + 209 more
Supermarkets
15 nearby- Grace Connections Mini Market0.6 km
- Marks & Spencer plc0.1 km
- Asian Food Store0.9 km
- International Supermarket (SW) Ltd0.8 km
- K W Foods1.0 km
- + 10 more
Takeaway Shop
38 nearby- Cornwall Street Fish Bar0.6 km
- Best Kebab and Pizza House0.6 km
- Classic Grill House0.8 km
- Dillans Kebab0.9 km
- Golden Place1.0 km
- + 33 more
Pub, NightClub
53 nearby- Air0.5 km
- No 10 Social Club0.9 km
- Play0.5 km
- Switch0.5 km
- The Melbourne0.9 km
- + 48 more
Hotel, B&B, Guest House
31 nearby- Ashgrove Hotel0.7 km
- Caledonia Guest House0.6 km
- Cassandra Guest House0.6 km
- Citadel House Hotel0.7 km
- Crowne Plaza0.5 km
- + 26 more
train Transport Links
Train Stations
- Plymouth0.8 km
- Devonport2.4 km
- Dockyard2.9 km
Bus Stops
- Royal Parade A210.1 km
- Royal Parade A200.1 km
- Royal Parade A190.1 km
- Royal Parade A10.1 km
- Viaduct B10.1 km
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Postcode Profile: PL11DA · Data under Open Government Licence