Postcode Analysis Plymouth, South West

ST ANDREWS CROSS, PL1 1DN House Prices & Local Information

Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for ST ANDREWS CROSS, PL1 1DN.

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Population

313

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Avg Age

33

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Avg Income

£ 32,100 /yr

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Employed

38%

Neighbourhood Index

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

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Index Insight: PL1 1DN 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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9/10
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1/10
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8/10
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2/10
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10/10
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1/10
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1/10
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Area Character

PL1 1DN has a significant social housing presence — 45% of homes are socially rented, reflecting substantial council or housing association provision. Above-average crime is a concern; estate-level variation can be significant.

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

PL1 1DN is an up-and-coming urban area on St Andrews Cross, 0.3km from Plymouth in Plymouth. Administratively it sits within St Peter and the Waterfront ward and the Plymouth, Sutton and Devonport constituency.

An affordable area with active regeneration, PL1 1DN is a diverse renting area with many ethnic minority families, mostly European-born. Work and footfall patterns mark this as a eat, drink and be merry zone — areas dominated by food and entertainment. The 33 average age reflects a thriving young professional community — a good mix of renters and first-time buyers, with strong employment rates. 45% of homes are socially rented, reflecting the area's public housing provision and council presence. Full-time employment stands at 21% — below average for the region, consistent with the area's higher deprivation indicators.

Safety: Crime rates are high (297 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 1DN are sourced from Output Area E00076569 (shared with 33 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 1DN. The average age is 33.0. Figures are sourced from the Office for National Statistics and cover ethnicity, age, religion, education, occupation, housing tenure, and more.

Ethnicity Profile

White / British83.7%
Asian / British Asian8.8%
Black / African / Caribbean3.3%
Other / Mixed4.2%

Economic Activity

38%Active
FT: 21%
Unemployed: 4%
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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 1DN are high at 297 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 offences791
Anti-social behaviour491
Shoplifting309
Public order178
Other theft155

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 pupils0.7 km
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Pilgrim Primary Academy

Outstanding374 pupils0.7 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 pupils0.9 km
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Plymouth High School for Girls

Good791 pupils1.0 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

70 nearby
  • Asian Supermarket0.6 km
  • Atkins farm shop0.6 km
  • B and M Retail0.3 km
  • Bubble Citea0.3 km
  • Food and More0.7 km
  • + 65 more
restaurant

Restaurant, Cafe

222 nearby
  • Jakez In The City0.5 km
  • Bamo Restaurant0.4 km
  • Barista Brothers0.4 km
  • Burger King0.3 km
  • Cafe W at Waterstones0.3 km
  • + 217 more
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Supermarkets

15 nearby
  • Grace Connections Mini Market0.7 km
  • Marks & Spencer plc0.3 km
  • Asian Food Store0.8 km
  • International Supermarket (SW) Ltd0.9 km
  • K W Foods0.9 km
  • + 10 more
fastfood

Takeaway Shop

36 nearby
  • Cornwall Street Fish Bar0.7 km
  • Best Kebab and Pizza House0.6 km
  • Classic Grill House0.8 km
  • Golden Place0.9 km
  • KFC0.9 km
  • + 31 more
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Pub, NightClub

51 nearby
  • Air0.6 km
  • Play0.6 km
  • Switch0.6 km
  • Minerva Inn0.1 km
  • Plaza Snooker Club0.3 km
  • + 46 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 Plaza0.4 km
  • + 26 more

train Transport Links

Train Stations

  • Plymouth0.9 km
  • Devonport2.5 km
  • Dockyard3.0 km

Bus Stops

  • Job Centre0.1 km
  • Buckwell Street0.1 km
  • Bretonside Bus Station0.1 km
  • Viaduct B10.1 km
  • Royal Parade A210.1 km