Postcode Analysis Plymouth, South West

ARMADA WAY, PL1 1LD House Prices & Local Information

Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for ARMADA WAY, PL1 1LD.

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Population

600

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Avg Age

23

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Avg Income

£ 32,100 /yr

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Employed

3%

Neighbourhood Index

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

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Index Insight: PL1 1LD 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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8/10
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1/10
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8/10
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1/10
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10/10
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1/10
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1/10
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Area Character

Social renting makes up 61% of tenure in PL1 1LD — a meaningful indicator of a community with strong public housing infrastructure. 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 1LD is an up-and-coming urban area on Armada Way, 0.5km 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 1LD is a university campus area — mostly students in halls, very high turnover. During the day, public administration and security with mainly white workforces. It has a young, student-heavy population (average age 23) — lively, but with high tenant turnover. 61% of homes are socially rented, reflecting the area's public housing provision and council presence. Full-time employment stands at 1% — below average for the region, consistent with the area's higher deprivation indicators.

Safety: Crime rates are high (214 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 1LD are sourced from Output Area E00181147 (shared with 45 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 1LD. The average age is 22.7. Figures are sourced from the Office for National Statistics and cover ethnicity, age, religion, education, occupation, housing tenure, and more.

Ethnicity Profile

White / British70.9%
Asian / British Asian16.2%
Black / African / Caribbean7.4%
Other / Mixed5.5%

Economic Activity

3%Active
FT: 1%
Unemployed: 0%
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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 1LD are high at 214 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 offences679
Anti-social behaviour457
Shoplifting286
Public order189
Other theft132

school Local Schools

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Pilgrim Primary Academy

Outstanding374 pupils0.3 km
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Mount Street Primary School

Good202 pupils0.6 km
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The Cathedral School of St Mary

Requires Improvement99 pupils0.6 km
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ACE Schools Plymouth

Good197 pupils0.6 km
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Plymouth High School for Girls

Good791 pupils0.7 km
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Holy Cross Catholic Primary School

Good300 pupils0.8 km
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St Peter's CofE Primary School

Requires Improvement136 pupils0.9 km
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St Andrew's Cof E VA Primary School

Good203 pupils0.9 km

storefront Nearby Amenities

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Retailers - Other

72 nearby
  • Little Hemp Shop0.7 km
  • Premier Stores1.0 km
  • Wilphys Sandwich Bar0.7 km
  • Asian Supermarket0.3 km
  • Atkins farm shop0.4 km
  • + 67 more
local_bar

Pub, NightClub

52 nearby
  • Caffe Sol1.0 km
  • Raffles0.9 km
  • The Clarence1.0 km
  • Gossip0.6 km
  • Boom Battle Bar0.6 km
  • + 47 more
restaurant

Restaurant, Cafe

198 nearby
  • Ford Park Cemetery Cafe0.8 km
  • KFC1.0 km
  • Pickle Deli1.0 km
  • Todays Kebab Plymouth1.0 km
  • Jakez In The City0.3 km
  • + 193 more
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Supermarkets

16 nearby
  • Mutley Bazzar Ltd1.0 km
  • Sainsbury's Local1.0 km
  • Grace Connections Mini Market0.5 km
  • Marks & Spencer plc0.3 km
  • Tesco0.4 km
  • + 11 more
fastfood

Takeaway Shop

39 nearby
  • City Charcoal Grill0.9 km
  • Domino's Pizza1.0 km
  • Papa John's1.0 km
  • Uni Food1.0 km
  • Wok Fusion1.0 km
  • + 34 more
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Hotel, B&B, Guest House

29 nearby
  • Ashgrove Hotel0.9 km
  • Caledonia Guest House0.8 km
  • Cassandra Guest House0.8 km
  • Citadel House Hotel0.9 km
  • Crowne Plaza0.8 km
  • + 24 more

train Transport Links

Train Stations

  • Plymouth0.4 km
  • Devonport2.1 km
  • Dockyard2.6 km

Bus Stops

  • Cobourg Street0.0 km
  • Mayflower Street M10.1 km
  • Mayflower Street M20.1 km
  • North Cross0.1 km
  • Mayflower Street 30.1 km