Postcode Analysis Plymouth, South West

PL1 1NJ House Prices & Local Information

Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for PL1 1NJ.

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Population

234

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Avg Age

28

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Avg Income

£ 32,100 /yr

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Employed

19%

Neighbourhood Index

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

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Index Insight: PL1 1NJ 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.

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1/10
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1/10
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10/10
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1/10
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9/10
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1/10
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10/10
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1/10
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1/10
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Area Character

PL1 1NJ has a significant social housing presence — 46% of homes are socially rented, reflecting substantial council or housing association provision. Above-average crime is a concern; estate-level variation can be significant.

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verifiedPublished by PostcodeInfo.uk · · Sources: ONS Census 2021, police.uk, Land Registry

PL1 1NJ is an up-and-coming urban area located 0.4km from Plymouth in Plymouth. Administratively it sits within St Peter and the Waterfront ward and the Plymouth, Sutton and Devonport constituency.

An affordable area with active regeneration, PL1 1NJ is a university campus area — mostly students in halls, very high turnover. During the day, traditional high streets with some larger stores, mostly employees. The community skews young professional (average age 28) — expect a mix of renters, sharers, and first-time buyers. 46% of homes are socially rented, reflecting the area's public housing provision and council presence. Full-time employment stands at 13% — below average for the region, consistent with the area's higher deprivation indicators.

Safety: Crime rates are high (274 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 1NJ are sourced from Output Area E00181118 (shared with 55 postcodes in this micro-neighbourhood). Property prices come from HM Land Registry.

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Demographic Deep-Dive

The Census 2021 data below shows the full population breakdown for PL1 1NJ. The average age is 28.4. Figures are sourced from the Office for National Statistics and cover ethnicity, age, religion, education, occupation, housing tenure, and more.

Ethnicity Profile

White / British70.0%
Asian / British Asian19.3%
Black / African / Caribbean7.7%
Other / Mixed3.0%

Economic Activity

19%Active
FT: 13%
Unemployed: 2%
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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 1NJ are high at 274 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 offences776
Anti-social behaviour468
Shoplifting174
Public order169
Other theft126

school Local Schools

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Pilgrim Primary Academy

Outstanding374 pupils0.2 km
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The Cathedral School of St Mary

Requires Improvement99 pupils0.3 km
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St Peter's CofE Primary School

Requires Improvement136 pupils0.5 km
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St Andrew's Cof E VA Primary School

Good203 pupils0.6 km
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Millbay Academy

Inadequate555 pupils0.7 km
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ACE Schools Plymouth

Good197 pupils0.8 km
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Stuart Road Primary School

Good175 pupils0.9 km
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High Street Primary Academy

Inadequate116 pupils1.0 km

storefront Nearby Amenities

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Retailers - Other

72 nearby
  • Little Hemp Shop1.0 km
  • Asian Supermarket0.1 km
  • Atkins farm shop0.0 km
  • B and M Retail0.4 km
  • Bubble Citea0.6 km
  • + 67 more
local_bar

Pub, NightClub

51 nearby
  • The Clarence0.6 km
  • The Office1.0 km
  • Air0.8 km
  • No 10 Social Club0.4 km
  • Play0.8 km
  • + 46 more
restaurant

Restaurant, Cafe

197 nearby
  • Jakez In The City0.1 km
  • Bamo Restaurant0.2 km
  • Barista Brothers0.3 km
  • Burger King0.6 km
  • Cafe W at Waterstones0.6 km
  • + 192 more
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Supermarkets

16 nearby
  • Grace Connections Mini Market0.1 km
  • Marks & Spencer plc0.5 km
  • International Supermarket (SW) Ltd0.4 km
  • Lidl UK GmbH0.9 km
  • Tesco0.4 km
  • + 11 more
fastfood

Takeaway Shop

32 nearby
  • Cornwall Street Fish Bar0.1 km
  • Kings0.9 km
  • Best Kebab and Pizza House0.3 km
  • Classic Grill House0.4 km
  • Dillans Kebab0.5 km
  • + 27 more
hotel

Hotel, B&B, Guest House

33 nearby
  • Ashgrove Hotel0.6 km
  • Caledonia Guest House0.6 km
  • Cassandra Guest House0.5 km
  • Citadel House Hotel0.6 km
  • Crowne Plaza0.7 km
  • + 28 more

train Transport Links

Train Stations

  • Plymouth0.6 km
  • Devonport1.9 km
  • Dockyard2.4 km

Bus Stops

  • Western Approach Flats0.1 km
  • Pilgrim Primary0.1 km
  • Western Approach0.2 km
  • Western Approach0.2 km
  • Plymouth Coach Station0.2 km