Postcode Analysis Plymouth, South West

MASTERMAN ROAD, PL2 1BJ House Prices & Local Information

Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for MASTERMAN ROAD, PL2 1BJ.

check_circle Link copied to clipboard!
groups
Population

255

cake
Avg Age

42

payments
Avg Income

£ 39,100 /yr

work
Employed

49%

Neighbourhood Index

infoHow calculated?

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

lightbulb

Index Insight: The area also shows excellent employment metrics, indicating a highly economically active population.

shieldSafety
3/10
family_restroomFamily
2/10
favoriteHealth
10/10
workEmployment
9/10
diversity_3Diversity
3/10
paymentsAffluence
4/10
directions_transitTransit
10/10
homeHome Ownership
4/10
trending_upInvestment
3/10
psychology

Area Character

Families dominate this postcode. With 53% owner-occupation and average age 42, PL2 1BJ has the community stability of a well-balanced, mid-career demographic. Moderate crime is broadly expected in an active family area — street-level variation matters.

home £255,000 median price shield Safety 3/10
verifiedPublished by PostcodeInfo.uk · · Sources: ONS Census 2021, police.uk, Land Registry

PL2 1BJ is an accessible, working-class neighbourhood on Masterman Road, 0.6km from Ford in Plymouth. Administratively it sits within Stoke ward and the Plymouth, Sutton and Devonport constituency.

Within the PL2 district, this postcode is characterised by these neighbourhoods include younger than group average individuals, frequently born in the eu. many residents are of mixed or multiple ethnicities. many are unmarried or divorced. many reside in privately rented detached houses or flats, some of which are underoccupied. individuals are more likely than the group average to be educated to a level/highers or degree level, and to work in managerial occupations. unemployment rates are lower than the group average. many of these neighbourhoods are found close to industrial estates. By day, the area transitions to a non-metropolitan suburban areas character: white, female workforce with low qualifications, working locally. An average age of 42 puts this squarely in mixed-family territory — professional couples, school-age children households, and established residents all sharing the streets.

Safety: Crime is moderate at 65 incidents per 1,000 residents — broadly typical for this type of urban area. Property: Average house prices are around £255k. 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 1BJ are sourced from Output Area E00076655 (shared with 13 postcodes in this micro-neighbourhood). Property prices come from HM Land Registry.

mapGeographic Location

Demographic Deep-Dive

The Census 2021 data below shows the full population breakdown for PL2 1BJ. The average age is 42.1. Figures are sourced from the Office for National Statistics and cover ethnicity, age, religion, education, occupation, housing tenure, and more.

Ethnicity Profile

White / British97.3%
Asian / British Asian0.0%
Black / African / Caribbean0.8%
Other / Mixed1.9%

Economic Activity

49%Active
FT: 37%
Unemployed: 1%
lightbulb

Area Vibe: Active but flexible. The area is largely populated by a middle-aged demographic that favors the flexibility of the rental market.

home Property Prices by Type

Terraced

£ 255,000

1 sales · Mean £ 255,000

Flat

£ 68,000

1 sales · Mean £ 68,000

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

Crime around PL2 1BJ is moderate at 65 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 offences252
Anti-social behaviour71
Criminal damage and arson56
Other theft38
Shoplifting31

school Local Schools

P

Stoke Damerel Primary School

Good402 pupils0.5 km
S

Scott Medical and Healthcare College

Good369 pupils0.6 km
S

Stoke Damerel Community College

Good1288 pupils0.6 km
P

College Road Primary School

Good206 pupils0.6 km
S

UTC Plymouth

Good517 pupils0.6 km
P

Ford Primary School

Requires Improvement207 pupils0.7 km
P

Morice Town Primary Academy

Requires Improvement175 pupils0.8 km
S

Devonport High School for Boys

Outstanding1269 pupils0.8 km

storefront Nearby Amenities

shopping_bag

Retailers - Other

15 nearby
  • Dewdney0.9 km
  • Giga's Everyday Essentials0.2 km
  • Ivor Dewdney0.2 km
  • College Road Stores0.6 km
  • Costcutter0.8 km
  • + 10 more
local_bar

Pub, NightClub

17 nearby
  • Avondale Arms0.9 km
  • Indian Inn0.1 km
  • Stoke Bar and Grill Ltd0.1 km
  • St Aubyn Masonic Club0.2 km
  • Stoke Inn0.2 km
  • + 12 more
fastfood

Takeaway Shop

21 nearby
  • Golden China0.9 km
  • Tasty Bites1.0 km
  • Pasley Takeaway0.3 km
  • Stoke Grill Kebab Ltd0.1 km
  • The Codmothers0.2 km
  • + 16 more
restaurant

Restaurant, Cafe

13 nearby
  • Cafe Indiya0.2 km
  • The Stoke Cafe0.1 km
  • Molys Cafe0.8 km
  • Olympus0.7 km
  • DJ's Cafe0.8 km
  • + 8 more
local_grocery_store

Supermarkets

7 nearby
  • The Co-operative Food0.2 km
  • Lidl UK GmbH0.9 km
  • Spar - Wessex Retail0.3 km
  • Tesco0.8 km
  • The Co-operative Food Supermarket0.8 km
  • + 2 more
hotel

Hotel, B&B, Guest House

2 nearby
  • Corner Guest House0.2 km
  • Mountbatten Hotel0.5 km

train Transport Links

Train Stations

  • Devonport0.4 km
  • Dockyard0.6 km
  • Keyham1.3 km

Bus Stops

  • Indian Inn0.1 km
  • Stoke Village0.1 km
  • Keppel Place0.2 km
  • Havelock Terrace0.2 km
  • Devonport Road Railway Bridge0.2 km