PL2 1DQ is an accessible, working-class neighbourhood located 0.5km from Ford in Plymouth. Administratively it sits within Stoke ward and the Plymouth, Sutton and Devonport constituency.
For families considering a move, PL2 1DQ represents a classic working-class terrace area — densely packed streets, low ethnic diversity. The 43 average age reflects a mixed, mid-career community — settling down but not yet slowing down. 58% of properties are owner-occupied — a strong indicator of neighbourhood stability and long-term community investment.
Safety: Crime is moderate at 50 incidents per 1,000 residents — broadly typical for this type of urban area.
Census 2021 statistics for PL2 1DQ are sourced from Output Area E00076649 (shared with 15 postcodes in this micro-neighbourhood). Property prices come from HM Land Registry.
PL2 1DQ House Prices & Local Information
Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for PL2 1DQ.
257
43
£ 39,100 /yr
52%
Neighbourhood Index
infoHow calculated?Score 1–10 — how this postcode ranks nationally (10 = top 10%)
Index Insight: PL2 1DQ falls into the lower 30% nationally for affluence, pointing to a more accessible but economically challenged demographic. The area also shows excellent employment metrics, indicating a highly economically active population.
Area Character
PL2 1DQ is an established family neighbourhood — 58% owner-occupation and an average age of 43 give this postcode the stable, settled character of a community where households put down roots. Low crime and mid-range prices — a genuinely accessible family postcode.
mapGeographic Location
Demographic Deep-Dive
The Census 2021 data below shows the full population breakdown for PL2 1DQ. The average age is 43.0. 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: Active but flexible. The area is largely populated by a middle-aged demographic that favors the flexibility of the rental market.
gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2026-02)
Crime around PL2 1DQ is moderate at 50 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
College Road Primary School
Ford Primary School
Morice Town Primary Academy
UTC Plymouth
Stoke Damerel Primary School
Drake Primary Academy
Scott Medical and Healthcare College
Stoke Damerel Community College
storefront Nearby Amenities
Retailers - Other
17 nearby- Giga's Everyday Essentials0.4 km
- Ivor Dewdney0.4 km
- College Road Stores0.3 km
- Costcutter0.4 km
- ESSO0.9 km
- + 12 more
Pub, NightClub
16 nearby- Indian Inn0.4 km
- Stoke Bar and Grill Ltd0.4 km
- St Aubyn Masonic Club0.5 km
- Stoke Inn0.4 km
- The Herbert0.5 km
- + 11 more
Restaurant, Cafe
9 nearby- Cafe Indiya0.5 km
- The Stoke Cafe0.4 km
- Molys Cafe0.7 km
- Olympus0.4 km
- DJ's Cafe0.7 km
- + 4 more
Supermarkets
6 nearby- The Co-operative Food0.4 km
- Lidl UK GmbH0.7 km
- Spar - Wessex Retail0.2 km
- Tesco0.8 km
- The Co-operative Food Supermarket0.6 km
- + 1 more
Takeaway Shop
23 nearby- Pasley Takeaway0.1 km
- Stoke Grill Kebab Ltd0.4 km
- The Codmothers0.5 km
- Chen’s Chinese Fish & Chips0.3 km
- Francines Fish and Chips Shop0.9 km
- + 18 more
Hotel, B&B, Guest House
2 nearby- Corner Guest House0.5 km
- Mountbatten Hotel0.6 km
train Transport Links
Train Stations
- Dockyard0.4 km
- Devonport0.5 km
- Keyham0.9 km
Bus Stops
- Ryder Road0.1 km
- Ryder Road0.1 km
- Pasley Street East0.1 km
- Pasley Street East0.1 km
- Ryder Road0.1 km
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Postcode Profile: PL21DQ · Data under Open Government Licence