Postcode Analysis Plymouth, South West

PL1 1DA House Prices & Local Information

Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for PL1 1DA.

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Population

579

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Avg Age

24

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Avg Income

£ 32,100 /yr

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Employed

11%

Neighbourhood Index

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Score 1–10 — how this postcode ranks nationally (10 = top 10%)

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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.

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1/10
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1/10
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8/10
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1/10
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9/10
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1/10
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10/10
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1/10
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4/10
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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.

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verifiedPublished by PostcodeInfo.uk · · Sources: ONS Census 2021, police.uk, Land Registry

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.

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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

White / British74.7%
Asian / British Asian10.8%
Black / African / Caribbean6.8%
Other / Mixed7.8%

Economic Activity

11%Active
FT: 8%
Unemployed: 1%
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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.

Violence and sexual offences895
Anti-social behaviour527
Shoplifting343
Public order202
Other theft169

school Local Schools

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ACE Schools Plymouth

Good197 pupils0.2 km
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Holy Cross Catholic Primary School

Good300 pupils0.5 km
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Mount Street Primary School

Good202 pupils0.6 km
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Pilgrim Primary Academy

Outstanding374 pupils0.6 km
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St Andrew's Cof E VA Primary School

Good203 pupils0.8 km
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The Cathedral School of St Mary

Requires Improvement99 pupils0.8 km
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Plymouth High School for Girls

Good791 pupils0.9 km
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St Peter's CofE Primary School

Requires Improvement136 pupils1.0 km

storefront Nearby Amenities

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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

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
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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
fastfood

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
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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

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