PL2 1AP is an accessible, working-class neighbourhood on Albert Road, 0.6km from Stoke in Plymouth. Administratively it sits within Stoke ward and the Plymouth, Sutton and Devonport constituency.
This is a well-established rental postcode — an area with a high proportion of elderly residents, often in communal housing. The daytime character shifts — white, female workforce with low qualifications, working locally. With an average age of 47, this is established family country — quiet streets, strong community ties, and low rental churn. 52% of homes are privately rented — a strong rental market with good supply for incoming tenants.
Safety: Crime is moderate at 84 incidents per 1,000 residents — broadly typical for this type of urban area. Property: With prices averaging £120k, this is one of the more affordable postcodes in the area. 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 PL2 1AP are sourced from Output Area E00076665 (shared with 14 postcodes in this micro-neighbourhood). Property prices come from HM Land Registry.
ALBERT ROAD, PL2 1AP House Prices & Local Information
Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for ALBERT ROAD, PL2 1AP.
343
47
£ 39,100 /yr
46%
Neighbourhood Index
infoHow calculated?Score 1–10 — how this postcode ranks nationally (10 = top 10%)
Index Insight: PL2 1AP represents a statistically balanced neighbourhood. The scores across affluence, family, and employment align closely with national middle-ground averages, offering a highly typical UK community profile.
Area Character
No single demographic signal dominates PL2 1AP — age 47, 43% ownership, 52% private renting: a mixed-tenure, multi-generational community. Balanced crime and pricing reflect a genuinely average but liveable neighbourhood.
mapGeographic Location
Demographic Deep-Dive
The Census 2021 data below shows the full population breakdown for PL2 1AP. The average age is 47.2. Figures are sourced from the Office for National Statistics and cover ethnicity, age, religion, education, occupation, housing tenure, and more.
Ethnicity Profile
Economic Activity
Area Vibe: Peaceful and mature. The demographic data points to a concentration of older adults living across a mix of tenures.
home Property Prices by Type
Flat
£ 145,000
19 sales · Mean £ 145,236
gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2026-02)
Crime around PL2 1AP is moderate at 84 per 1,000 residents. The most reported categories are violence and sexual offences and shoplifting. Commercial streets and transport hubs naturally generate more incidents than quiet residential roads.
school Local Schools
Stoke Damerel Primary School
UTC Plymouth
Scott Medical and Healthcare College
Stoke Damerel Community College
College Road Primary School
Morice Town Primary Academy
Devonport High School for Boys
Ford Primary School
storefront Nearby Amenities
Retailers - Other
23 nearby- Giga's Everyday Essentials0.4 km
- Ivor Dewdney0.3 km
- Green Shoots Eco0.9 km
- Dewdney0.9 km
- College Road Stores0.7 km
- + 18 more
Pub, NightClub
15 nearby- Indian Inn0.2 km
- Stoke Bar and Grill Ltd0.2 km
- St Aubyn Masonic Club0.4 km
- Stoke Inn0.3 km
- The Herbert0.7 km
- + 10 more
Restaurant, Cafe
15 nearby- Cafe Indiya0.3 km
- The Stoke Cafe0.2 km
- Plymouth Albion RFC0.9 km
- Molys Cafe0.9 km
- Olympus0.8 km
- + 10 more
Supermarkets
6 nearby- The Co-operative Food0.3 km
- Spar - Wessex Retail0.5 km
- The Co-operative Food Supermarket1.0 km
- The Co-operative Food0.4 km
- The Co-operative Food0.9 km
- + 1 more
Takeaway Shop
23 nearby- Pasley Takeaway0.4 km
- Stoke Grill Kebab Ltd0.2 km
- The Codmothers0.4 km
- Golden China0.9 km
- Tasty Bites1.0 km
- + 18 more
Hotel, B&B, Guest House
2 nearby- Corner Guest House0.0 km
- Mountbatten Hotel0.3 km
train Transport Links
Train Stations
- Devonport0.2 km
- Dockyard0.6 km
- Keyham1.4 km
Bus Stops
- Havelock Terrace0.0 km
- Keppel Place0.1 km
- Devonport Road Railway Bridge0.1 km
- Nelson Gardens0.2 km
- Devonport Rail Station0.2 km
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Postcode Profile: PL21AP · Data under Open Government Licence