Postcode Analysis Plymouth, South West

CORNWALL STREET, PL1 1NS House Prices & Local Information

Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for CORNWALL STREET, PL1 1NS.

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Population

234

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Avg Age

28

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Avg Income

£ 32,100 /yr

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Employed

19%

Neighbourhood Index

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

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Index Insight: PL1 1NS 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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10/10
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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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1/10
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Area Character

Social renting makes up 46% of tenure in PL1 1NS — 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 1NS is an up-and-coming urban area on Cornwall Street, 0.3km 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 1NS is a university campus area — mostly students in halls, very high turnover. Outside of residential hours, major retail centres of national and regional significance. At 28 years average, this is a working-age, professionally active neighbourhood with good transport links and a dynamic social mix. 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 (282 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 1NS are sourced from Output Area E00181118 (shared with 55 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 1NS. 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

White / British70.0%
Asian / British Asian19.3%
Black / African / Caribbean7.7%
Other / Mixed3.0%

Economic Activity

19%Active
FT: 13%
Unemployed: 2%
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Area Vibe: Youthful and transient. Characterized by young adults and early-career individuals predominantly living in rental accommodation.

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

Crime rates near PL1 1NS are high at 282 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 offences730
Anti-social behaviour531
Shoplifting281
Public order184
Other theft138

school Local Schools

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Pilgrim Primary Academy

Outstanding374 pupils0.3 km
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The Cathedral School of St Mary

Requires Improvement99 pupils0.5 km
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ACE Schools Plymouth

Good197 pupils0.6 km
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St Andrew's Cof E VA Primary School

Good203 pupils0.7 km
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St Peter's CofE Primary School

Requires Improvement136 pupils0.7 km
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Mount Street Primary School

Good202 pupils0.8 km
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Holy Cross Catholic Primary School

Good300 pupils0.8 km
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Millbay Academy

Inadequate555 pupils0.9 km

storefront Nearby Amenities

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Retailers - Other

76 nearby
  • Little Hemp Shop1.0 km
  • Wilphys Sandwich Bar1.0 km
  • Asian Supermarket0.1 km
  • Atkins farm shop0.2 km
  • B and M Retail0.2 km
  • + 71 more
local_bar

Pub, NightClub

53 nearby
  • The Clarence0.8 km
  • Air0.6 km
  • No 10 Social Club0.6 km
  • Play0.6 km
  • Switch0.6 km
  • + 48 more
restaurant

Restaurant, Cafe

214 nearby
  • Jakez In The City0.1 km
  • Bamo Restaurant0.0 km
  • Barista Brothers0.0 km
  • Burger King0.4 km
  • Cafe W at Waterstones0.4 km
  • + 209 more
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Supermarkets

14 nearby
  • Grace Connections Mini Market0.3 km
  • Marks & Spencer plc0.3 km
  • International Supermarket (SW) Ltd0.6 km
  • Tesco0.2 km
  • The Co-operative Food0.6 km
  • + 9 more
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Takeaway Shop

36 nearby
  • Cornwall Street Fish Bar0.3 km
  • Best Kebab and Pizza House0.4 km
  • Classic Grill House0.6 km
  • Dillans Kebab0.7 km
  • KFC0.6 km
  • + 31 more
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Hotel, B&B, Guest House

34 nearby
  • Ashgrove Hotel0.6 km
  • Caledonia Guest House0.6 km
  • Cassandra Guest House0.5 km
  • Citadel House Hotel0.6 km
  • Crowne Plaza0.6 km
  • + 29 more

train Transport Links

Train Stations

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

Bus Stops

  • Plymouth Coach Station0.1 km
  • Mayflower Street M10.2 km
  • Mayflower Street M20.2 km
  • Royal Parade A120.2 km
  • Royal Parade A130.2 km