PL1 1LU is an up-and-coming urban area on Cornwall Street, 0.3km from Plymouth in Plymouth. Note: this is a large-user or commercial postcode — residential population data may be limited. Administratively it sits within St Peter and the Waterfront ward and the Plymouth, Sutton and Devonport constituency.
Within the PL1 district, this postcode is characterised by a university campus area — mostly students in halls, very high turnover. By day, the area transitions to a regional business centres character: business quarters in major regional cities. At just 23 years average, the population skews very young — high mobility, strong rental demand, and a dynamic street-level atmosphere.
Safety: Crime rates are high (300 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 1LU are sourced from Output Area E00181147 (shared with 45 postcodes in this micro-neighbourhood). Property prices come from HM Land Registry.
CORNWALL STREET, PL1 1LU House Prices & Local Information
Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for CORNWALL STREET, PL1 1LU.
600
23
£ 32,100 /yr
3%
Neighbourhood Index
infoHow calculated?Score 1–10 — how this postcode ranks nationally (10 = top 10%)
Index Insight: PL1 1LU 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
With 61% social renting, PL1 1LU is shaped by council and housing association investment — strong rental availability at below-market rates. Above-average crime is a concern; estate-level variation can be significant.
mapGeographic Location
Demographic Deep-Dive
The Census 2021 data below shows the full population breakdown for PL1 1LU. The average age is 22.7. 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 1LU are high at 300 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
The Cathedral School of St Mary
Mount Street Primary School
St Andrew's Cof E VA Primary School
St Peter's CofE Primary School
Holy Cross Catholic Primary School
Plymouth High School for Girls
storefront Nearby Amenities
Retailers - Other
76 nearby- Little Hemp Shop0.9 km
- Wilphys Sandwich Bar0.9 km
- Asian Supermarket0.2 km
- Atkins farm shop0.2 km
- B and M Retail0.1 km
- + 71 more
Restaurant, Cafe
214 nearby- Ford Park Cemetery Cafe1.0 km
- Jakez In The City0.2 km
- Bamo Restaurant0.1 km
- Barista Brothers0.1 km
- Burger King0.4 km
- + 209 more
Pub, NightClub
53 nearby- The Clarence0.9 km
- Air0.5 km
- No 10 Social Club0.6 km
- Play0.5 km
- Switch0.5 km
- + 48 more
Supermarkets
14 nearby- Grace Connections Mini Market0.4 km
- Marks & Spencer plc0.2 km
- International Supermarket (SW) Ltd0.6 km
- Tesco0.2 km
- The Co-operative Food0.6 km
- + 9 more
Takeaway Shop
35 nearby- Cornwall Street Fish Bar0.3 km
- Best Kebab and Pizza House0.4 km
- Classic Grill House0.6 km
- Dillans Kebab0.8 km
- KFC0.7 km
- + 30 more
Hotel, B&B, Guest House
32 nearby- Ashgrove Hotel0.7 km
- Caledonia Guest House0.6 km
- Cassandra Guest House0.6 km
- Citadel House Hotel0.7 km
- Crowne Plaza0.6 km
- + 27 more
train Transport Links
Train Stations
- Plymouth0.6 km
- Devonport2.1 km
- Dockyard2.6 km
Bus Stops
- Plymouth Coach Station0.1 km
- Mayflower Street M10.1 km
- Mayflower Street M20.1 km
- Mayflower Street 30.2 km
- Royal Parade A140.2 km
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Postcode Profile: PL11LU · Data under Open Government Licence