Postcode Analysis Plymouth, South West

PL1 1HB House Prices & Local Information

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

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Population

596

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Avg Age

29

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Avg Income

£ 47,900 /yr

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Employed

60%

Neighbourhood Index

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

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Index Insight: It scores highly on the family-friendly index, suggesting a strong presence of family households and good proximity to schools. The area also shows excellent employment metrics, indicating a highly economically active population.

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6/10
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9/10
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8/10
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10/10
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5/10
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7/10
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3/10
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6/10
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7/10
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Area Character

No single demographic signal dominates PL1 1HB — age 29, 73% ownership, 5% private renting: a mixed-tenure, multi-generational community. prices and low crime put this mixed postcode in the more desirable bracket.

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

PL1 1HB is a safe, established residential area located 0.4km from Oreston in Plymouth. Note: this is a large-user or commercial postcode — residential population data may be limited. Administratively it sits within Plymstock Radford ward and the South West Devon constituency.

Day-to-day life in PL1 1HB has the character of a diverse rural area with a mix of families, workers and retirees. The daytime character shifts — manufacturing, energy and utilities. An average age of 29 points to a young professional and early-career population — ambitious, mobile, and predominantly renting. Employment levels are high (47% in full-time work) — a well-connected, economically active community.

Safety: Crime rates are low here at 12 incidents per 1,000 residents — well below average and reassuring for families.

Census 2021 statistics for PL1 1HB are sourced from Output Area E00181166 (shared with 411 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 1HB. The average age is 29.0. Figures are sourced from the Office for National Statistics and cover ethnicity, age, religion, education, occupation, housing tenure, and more.

Ethnicity Profile

White / British94.4%
Asian / British Asian0.2%
Black / African / Caribbean1.7%
Other / Mixed3.7%

Economic Activity

60%Active
FT: 47%
Unemployed: 1%
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Age Profile: A notably young demographic. The local population leans heavily toward young adults in their early-to-mid twenties.

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

PL1 1HB has low crime rates — 12 incidents 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 offences17
Anti-social behaviour6
Other theft6
Shoplifting5
Burglary3

school Local Schools

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Oreston Community Academy

Good453 pupils0.4 km
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Morley Meadow Primary School

Good195 pupils0.9 km
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Pomphlett Primary School

Good366 pupils0.9 km
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Prince Rock Primary School

Outstanding395 pupils1.0 km
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Plymstock School

Good1637 pupils1.3 km
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Hooe Primary Academy

Good214 pupils1.5 km

storefront Nearby Amenities

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Retailers - Other

6 nearby
  • Quay News0.6 km
  • A K Ices Super Whippy DRV905W1.0 km
  • A K Ices t/a Super Whippy1.0 km
  • Bites to Go0.8 km
  • Morley Service Station0.2 km
  • + 1 more
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Pub, NightClub

3 nearby
  • Kings Arms0.5 km
  • The Blue Peter0.5 km
  • THE MORLEY BAR & EATERY0.2 km
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Restaurant, Cafe

9 nearby
  • The Mess Room0.2 km
  • Eurest c/o Royal Mail0.2 km
  • Eurest c/o Royal Mail0.1 km
  • McDonalds0.4 km
  • Super Tramp Plymouth0.2 km
  • + 4 more
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Supermarkets

2 nearby
  • Wm Morrison Supermarkets Limited0.4 km
  • Iceland at The Range0.2 km

train Transport Links

Train Stations

  • Plymouth3.0 km
  • Devonport4.9 km
  • Dockyard5.4 km

Bus Stops

  • Breakwater Industrial Estate0.1 km
  • Breakwater Industrial Estate0.1 km
  • Ssl Call Centre0.1 km
  • Sugar Mill0.2 km
  • Morley Arms0.3 km