Postcode Analysis Plymouth, South West

PL1 1EW House Prices & Local Information

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

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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 1EW 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 1EW 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 1EW is an up-and-coming urban area located 0.1km from Plymouth in Plymouth. Administratively it sits within St Peter and the Waterfront ward and the Plymouth, Sutton and Devonport constituency.

For renters and young professionals, PL1 1EW offers a university campus area — mostly students in halls, very high turnover. During the day, traditional high streets with some larger stores, mostly employees. It has a young, student-heavy population (average age 24) — lively, but with high tenant turnover. 68% of homes are privately rented — a strong rental market with good supply for incoming tenants.

Safety: Crime rates are high (323 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 1EW 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 1EW. 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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Age & Housing: A notably young demographic dominated by renters. The population leans heavily toward young adults in their twenties and thirties.

gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2026-02)

Crime rates near PL1 1EW are high at 323 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 offences790
Anti-social behaviour544
Shoplifting286
Public order194
Other theft148

school Local Schools

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Pilgrim Primary Academy

Outstanding374 pupils0.5 km
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St Andrew's Cof E VA Primary School

Good203 pupils0.5 km
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ACE Schools Plymouth

Good197 pupils0.6 km
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The Cathedral School of St Mary

Requires Improvement99 pupils0.6 km
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St Peter's CofE Primary School

Requires Improvement136 pupils0.7 km
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Millbay Academy

Inadequate555 pupils0.8 km
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Holy Cross Catholic Primary School

Good300 pupils0.9 km
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Mount Street Primary School

Good202 pupils0.9 km

storefront Nearby Amenities

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Retailers - Other

73 nearby
  • Asian Supermarket0.2 km
  • Atkins farm shop0.2 km
  • B and M Retail0.3 km
  • Bubble Citea0.5 km
  • Food and More0.3 km
  • + 68 more
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Pub, NightClub

54 nearby
  • The Clarence0.8 km
  • Air0.7 km
  • No 10 Social Club0.7 km
  • Play0.7 km
  • Switch0.7 km
  • + 49 more
restaurant

Restaurant, Cafe

216 nearby
  • Jakez In The City0.2 km
  • Bamo Restaurant0.2 km
  • Barista Brothers0.2 km
  • Burger King0.5 km
  • Cafe W at Waterstones0.5 km
  • + 211 more
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Supermarkets

14 nearby
  • Grace Connections Mini Market0.3 km
  • Marks & Spencer plc0.3 km
  • International Supermarket (SW) Ltd0.5 km
  • Tesco0.2 km
  • The Co-operative Food0.5 km
  • + 9 more
fastfood

Takeaway Shop

36 nearby
  • Cornwall Street Fish Bar0.3 km
  • Best Kebab and Pizza House0.3 km
  • Classic Grill House0.5 km
  • Dillans Kebab0.6 km
  • KFC0.5 km
  • + 31 more
hotel

Hotel, B&B, Guest House

35 nearby
  • Ashgrove Hotel0.5 km
  • Caledonia Guest House0.4 km
  • Cassandra Guest House0.4 km
  • Citadel House Hotel0.5 km
  • Crowne Plaza0.4 km
  • + 30 more

train Transport Links

Train Stations

  • Plymouth0.8 km
  • Devonport2.1 km
  • Dockyard2.6 km

Bus Stops

  • Royal Parade A110.0 km
  • Royal Parade A120.0 km
  • Royal Parade A100.0 km
  • Royal Parade A80.0 km
  • Royal Parade A130.1 km