PL1 1DZ is an up-and-coming urban area on Royal Parade, 0.1km from Plymouth in Plymouth. Administratively it sits within St Peter and the Waterfront ward and the Plymouth, Sutton and Devonport constituency.
For renters and young professionals, PL1 1DZ offers a university campus area — mostly students in halls, very high turnover. Outside of residential hours, low density wholesale and retail in mostly white areas, often on urban fringe or close to transport nodes. The predominance of young residents (average age 24) gives the area its energy — expect active social scenes, short tenancies, and regular neighbourhood turnover. 68% of homes are privately rented — a strong rental market with good supply for incoming tenants.
Safety: Crime rates are high (345 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 1DZ are sourced from Output Area E00076559 (shared with 171 postcodes in this micro-neighbourhood). Property prices come from HM Land Registry.
ROYAL PARADE, PL1 1DZ House Prices & Local Information
Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for ROYAL PARADE, PL1 1DZ.
579
24
£ 32,100 /yr
11%
Neighbourhood Index
infoHow calculated?Score 1–10 — how this postcode ranks nationally (10 = top 10%)
Index Insight: PL1 1DZ 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
Average age 24, 68% renting. PL1 1DZ has the demographic fingerprint of a student and early-career professional neighbourhood — lively and high-turnover. Higher crime warrants awareness — HMO density and nightlife are likely contributors.
mapGeographic Location
Demographic Deep-Dive
The Census 2021 data below shows the full population breakdown for PL1 1DZ. The average age is 23.8. 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 1DZ are high at 345 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
ACE Schools Plymouth
St Andrew's Cof E VA Primary School
The Cathedral School of St Mary
St Peter's CofE Primary School
Holy Cross Catholic Primary School
Mount Street Primary School
Millbay Academy
storefront Nearby Amenities
Retailers - Other
73 nearby- Asian Supermarket0.2 km
- Atkins farm shop0.3 km
- B and M Retail0.2 km
- Bubble Citea0.4 km
- Food and More0.3 km
- + 68 more
Pub, NightClub
54 nearby- The Clarence0.9 km
- Air0.7 km
- No 10 Social Club0.7 km
- Play0.7 km
- Switch0.7 km
- + 49 more
Restaurant, Cafe
217 nearby- Jakez In The City0.2 km
- Bamo Restaurant0.2 km
- Barista Brothers0.2 km
- Burger King0.4 km
- Cafe W at Waterstones0.4 km
- + 212 more
Supermarkets
14 nearby- Grace Connections Mini Market0.4 km
- Marks & Spencer plc0.3 km
- International Supermarket (SW) Ltd0.6 km
- Tesco0.1 km
- The Co-operative Food0.5 km
- + 9 more
Takeaway Shop
36 nearby- Cornwall Street Fish Bar0.4 km
- Best Kebab and Pizza House0.3 km
- Classic Grill House0.5 km
- Dillans Kebab0.7 km
- KFC0.6 km
- + 31 more
Hotel, B&B, Guest House
35 nearby- Ashgrove Hotel0.5 km
- Caledonia Guest House0.4 km
- Cassandra Guest House0.4 km
- Citadel House Hotel0.5 km
- Crowne Plaza0.4 km
- + 30 more
train Transport Links
Train Stations
- Plymouth0.8 km
- Devonport2.2 km
- Dockyard2.7 km
Bus Stops
- Royal Parade A130.0 km
- Royal Parade A140.0 km
- Royal Parade A120.0 km
- Royal Parade A60.0 km
- Royal Parade Set Down only0.1 km
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Postcode Profile: PL11DZ · Data under Open Government Licence