PL1 1NW is an up-and-coming urban area on Cornwall Street, 0.2km 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 1NW offers a university campus area — mostly students in halls, very high turnover. During the day, traditional high streets with some larger stores, mostly employees. It has a young, student-heavy population (average age 24) — lively, but with high tenant turnover. 68% of homes are privately rented — a strong rental market with good supply for incoming tenants.
Safety: Crime rates are high (284 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 1NW are sourced from Output Area E00076559 (shared with 171 postcodes in this micro-neighbourhood). Property prices come from HM Land Registry.
CORNWALL STREET, PL1 1NW House Prices & Local Information
Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for CORNWALL STREET, PL1 1NW.
579
24
£ 32,100 /yr
11%
Neighbourhood Index
infoHow calculated?Score 1–10 — how this postcode ranks nationally (10 = top 10%)
Index Insight: PL1 1NW 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
PL1 1NW is a student and graduate zone — average age 24, 68% private renting, and the high-energy, high-turnover character of a university-adjacent neighbourhood. 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 1NW. 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 1NW are high at 284 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
ACE Schools Plymouth
Pilgrim Primary Academy
Mount Street Primary School
Holy Cross Catholic Primary School
The Cathedral School of St Mary
St Andrew's Cof E VA Primary School
Plymouth High School for Girls
St Peter's CofE Primary School
storefront Nearby Amenities
Retailers - Other
78 nearby- Little Hemp Shop1.0 km
- Wilphys Sandwich Bar1.0 km
- Asian Supermarket0.3 km
- Atkins farm shop0.4 km
- B and M Retail0.0 km
- + 73 more
Pub, NightClub
52 nearby- The Clarence1.0 km
- Air0.5 km
- No 10 Social Club0.7 km
- Play0.5 km
- Switch0.5 km
- + 47 more
Restaurant, Cafe
212 nearby- Jakez In The City0.3 km
- Bamo Restaurant0.2 km
- Barista Brothers0.1 km
- Burger King0.2 km
- Cafe W at Waterstones0.2 km
- + 207 more
Supermarkets
14 nearby- Grace Connections Mini Market0.5 km
- Marks & Spencer plc0.1 km
- International Supermarket (SW) Ltd0.7 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 House0.5 km
- Classic Grill House0.7 km
- Dillans Kebab0.9 km
- KFC0.7 km
- + 31 more
Hotel, B&B, Guest House
27 nearby- Ashgrove Hotel0.7 km
- Caledonia Guest House0.6 km
- Cassandra Guest House0.6 km
- Citadel House Hotel0.7 km
- Crowne Plaza0.6 km
- + 22 more
train Transport Links
Train Stations
- Plymouth0.6 km
- Devonport2.3 km
- Dockyard2.7 km
Bus Stops
- Mayflower Street 30.1 km
- Mayflower Street M20.1 km
- Mayflower Street M10.1 km
- Plymouth Coach Station0.2 km
- Royal Parade A170.2 km
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Postcode Profile: PL11NW · Data under Open Government Licence