Postcode Analysis Plymouth, South West

PL1 1DP House Prices & Local Information

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

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Population

338

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Avg Age

37

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Avg Income

£ 32,100 /yr

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Employed

28%

Neighbourhood Index

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

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Index Insight: PL1 1DP 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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10/10
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2/10
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10/10
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2/10
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10/10
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1/10
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9/10
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Area Character

With 70% social renting, PL1 1DP 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.

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

PL1 1DP 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.

Day-to-day life in PL1 1DP has the character of a diverse renting area with many ethnic minority families, mostly European-born. The daytime character shifts — traditional high streets with some larger stores, mostly employees. The 37 average age reflects a mixed, mid-career community — settling down but not yet slowing down.

Safety: Crime rates are high (284 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 1DP are sourced from Output Area E00172056 (shared with 69 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 1DP. 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

White / British78.7%
Asian / British Asian9.5%
Black / African / Caribbean7.4%
Other / Mixed4.4%

Economic Activity

28%Active
FT: 20%
Unemployed: 2%
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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 1DP are high at 284 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 offences824
Anti-social behaviour500
Shoplifting342
Public order187
Other theft160

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 pupils0.9 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

74 nearby
  • Asian Supermarket0.5 km
  • Atkins farm shop0.5 km
  • B and M Retail0.2 km
  • Bubble Citea0.1 km
  • Food and More0.6 km
  • + 69 more
restaurant

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
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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) Ltd0.9 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 Kebab1.0 km
  • Golden Place0.9 km
  • + 33 more
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Pub, NightClub

54 nearby
  • Air0.5 km
  • No 10 Social Club0.9 km
  • Play0.5 km
  • Switch0.5 km
  • The Melbourne1.0 km
  • + 49 more
hotel

Hotel, B&B, Guest House

27 nearby
  • Ashgrove Hotel0.7 km
  • Caledonia Guest House0.7 km
  • Cassandra Guest House0.7 km
  • Citadel House Hotel0.8 km
  • Crowne Plaza0.5 km
  • + 22 more

train Transport Links

Train Stations

  • Plymouth0.8 km
  • Devonport2.5 km
  • Dockyard2.9 km

Bus Stops

  • Viaduct B10.1 km
  • Viaduct B20.1 km
  • Bretonside Bus Station0.1 km
  • Royal Parade A210.1 km
  • Bretonside Bus Station0.1 km