PL1 1NJ is an up-and-coming urban area located 0.4km 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 1NJ is a university campus area — mostly students in halls, very high turnover. During the day, traditional high streets with some larger stores, mostly employees. The community skews young professional (average age 28) — expect a mix of renters, sharers, and first-time buyers. 46% of homes are socially rented, reflecting the area's public housing provision and council presence. Full-time employment stands at 13% — below average for the region, consistent with the area's higher deprivation indicators.
Safety: Crime rates are high (274 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 1NJ are sourced from Output Area E00181118 (shared with 55 postcodes in this micro-neighbourhood). Property prices come from HM Land Registry.
PL1 1NJ House Prices & Local Information
Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for PL1 1NJ.
234
28
£ 32,100 /yr
19%
Neighbourhood Index
infoHow calculated?Score 1–10 — how this postcode ranks nationally (10 = top 10%)
Index Insight: PL1 1NJ 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
PL1 1NJ has a significant social housing presence — 46% of homes are socially rented, reflecting substantial council or housing association provision. Above-average crime is a concern; estate-level variation can be significant.
mapGeographic Location
Demographic Deep-Dive
The Census 2021 data below shows the full population breakdown for PL1 1NJ. The average age is 28.4. Figures are sourced from the Office for National Statistics and cover ethnicity, age, religion, education, occupation, housing tenure, and more.
Ethnicity Profile
Economic Activity
Community Makeup: Predominantly a younger renting crowd. The neighborhood has a low average age and high rental density compared to the national baseline.
gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2026-02)
Crime rates near PL1 1NJ are high at 274 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
The Cathedral School of St Mary
St Peter's CofE Primary School
St Andrew's Cof E VA Primary School
Millbay Academy
ACE Schools Plymouth
Stuart Road Primary School
High Street Primary Academy
storefront Nearby Amenities
Retailers - Other
72 nearby- Little Hemp Shop1.0 km
- Asian Supermarket0.1 km
- Atkins farm shop0.0 km
- B and M Retail0.4 km
- Bubble Citea0.6 km
- + 67 more
Pub, NightClub
51 nearby- The Clarence0.6 km
- The Office1.0 km
- Air0.8 km
- No 10 Social Club0.4 km
- Play0.8 km
- + 46 more
Restaurant, Cafe
197 nearby- Jakez In The City0.1 km
- Bamo Restaurant0.2 km
- Barista Brothers0.3 km
- Burger King0.6 km
- Cafe W at Waterstones0.6 km
- + 192 more
Supermarkets
16 nearby- Grace Connections Mini Market0.1 km
- Marks & Spencer plc0.5 km
- International Supermarket (SW) Ltd0.4 km
- Lidl UK GmbH0.9 km
- Tesco0.4 km
- + 11 more
Takeaway Shop
32 nearby- Cornwall Street Fish Bar0.1 km
- Kings0.9 km
- Best Kebab and Pizza House0.3 km
- Classic Grill House0.4 km
- Dillans Kebab0.5 km
- + 27 more
Hotel, B&B, Guest House
33 nearby- Ashgrove Hotel0.6 km
- Caledonia Guest House0.6 km
- Cassandra Guest House0.5 km
- Citadel House Hotel0.6 km
- Crowne Plaza0.7 km
- + 28 more
train Transport Links
Train Stations
- Plymouth0.6 km
- Devonport1.9 km
- Dockyard2.4 km
Bus Stops
- Western Approach Flats0.1 km
- Pilgrim Primary0.1 km
- Western Approach0.2 km
- Western Approach0.2 km
- Plymouth Coach Station0.2 km
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Postcode Profile: PL11NJ · Data under Open Government Licence