PL1 1LA 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.
For renters and young professionals, PL1 1LA offers a university campus area — mostly students in halls, very high turnover. Outside of residential hours, traditional high streets with some larger stores, mostly employees. The predominance of young residents (average age 24) gives the area its energy — expect active social scenes, short tenancies, and regular neighbourhood turnover. 68% of homes are privately rented — a strong rental market with good supply for incoming tenants.
Safety: Crime rates are high (290 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 1LA are sourced from Output Area E00076559 (shared with 171 postcodes in this micro-neighbourhood). Property prices come from HM Land Registry.
PL1 1LA House Prices & Local Information
Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for PL1 1LA.
579
24
£ 32,100 /yr
11%
Neighbourhood Index
infoHow calculated?Score 1–10 — how this postcode ranks nationally (10 = top 10%)
Index Insight: PL1 1LA 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.
Area Character
Average age 24, 68% renting. PL1 1LA has the demographic fingerprint of a student and early-career professional neighbourhood — lively and high-turnover. Higher crime warrants awareness — HMO density and nightlife are likely contributors.
mapGeographic Location
Demographic Deep-Dive
The Census 2021 data below shows the full population breakdown for PL1 1LA. 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
Economic Activity
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 1LA are high at 290 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.
school Local Schools
Pilgrim Primary Academy
ACE Schools Plymouth
The Cathedral School of St Mary
St Andrew's Cof E VA Primary School
Mount Street Primary School
Holy Cross Catholic Primary School
St Peter's CofE Primary School
Plymouth High School for Girls
storefront Nearby Amenities
Retailers - Other
76 nearby- Wilphys Sandwich Bar1.0 km
- Asian Supermarket0.2 km
- Atkins farm shop0.3 km
- B and M Retail0.1 km
- Bubble Citea0.3 km
- + 71 more
Pub, NightClub
53 nearby- The Clarence0.9 km
- Air0.5 km
- No 10 Social Club0.7 km
- Play0.5 km
- Switch0.5 km
- + 48 more
Restaurant, Cafe
218 nearby- Jakez In The City0.2 km
- Bamo Restaurant0.1 km
- Barista Brothers0.1 km
- Burger King0.3 km
- Cafe W at Waterstones0.3 km
- + 213 more
Supermarkets
14 nearby- Grace Connections Mini Market0.4 km
- Marks & Spencer plc0.2 km
- International Supermarket (SW) Ltd0.7 km
- Tesco0.1 km
- The Co-operative Food0.5 km
- + 9 more
Takeaway Shop
36 nearby- Cornwall Street Fish Bar0.4 km
- Best Kebab and Pizza House0.4 km
- Classic Grill House0.6 km
- Dillans Kebab0.8 km
- KFC0.7 km
- + 31 more
Hotel, B&B, Guest House
33 nearby- Ashgrove Hotel0.6 km
- Caledonia Guest House0.6 km
- Cassandra Guest House0.6 km
- Citadel House Hotel0.7 km
- Crowne Plaza0.5 km
- + 28 more
train Transport Links
Train Stations
- Plymouth0.7 km
- Devonport2.2 km
- Dockyard2.7 km
Bus Stops
- Plymouth Coach Station0.2 km
- Royal Parade Set Down only0.2 km
- Royal Parade A160.2 km
- Mayflower Street M10.2 km
- Royal Parade A150.2 km
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Postcode Profile: PL11LA · Data under Open Government Licence