Postcode Analysis Plymouth, South West

MARKET AVENUE, PL1 1PE House Prices & Local Information

Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for MARKET AVENUE, PL1 1PE.

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Population

269

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Avg Age

35

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Avg Income

£ 32,100 /yr

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Employed

38%

Neighbourhood Index

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

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Index Insight: PL1 1PE 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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2/10
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10/10
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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

Social renting makes up 82% of tenure in PL1 1PE — a meaningful indicator of a community with strong public housing infrastructure. 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 1PE is an up-and-coming urban area on Market Avenue, 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 1PE is a young, diverse area with many ethnic minority families and children. During the day, traditional retail areas with professional services and self-employed, often in market towns and higher status areas. The community skews young professional (average age 35) — expect a mix of renters, sharers, and first-time buyers. 82% of homes are socially rented, reflecting the area's public housing provision and council presence. Full-time employment stands at 21% — below average for the region, consistent with the area's higher deprivation indicators.

Safety: Crime rates are high (276 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 1PE are sourced from Output Area E00076558 (shared with 27 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 1PE. The average age is 34.6. Figures are sourced from the Office for National Statistics and cover ethnicity, age, religion, education, occupation, housing tenure, and more.

Ethnicity Profile

White / British75.6%
Asian / British Asian5.6%
Black / African / Caribbean5.3%
Other / Mixed13.5%

Economic Activity

38%Active
FT: 21%
Unemployed: 3%
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Age & Housing: A mid-life demographic with high rental density. The population consists largely of working adults in their thirties and forties renting their homes.

gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2026-02)

Crime rates near PL1 1PE are high at 276 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 offences821
Anti-social behaviour477
Public order175
Shoplifting174
Criminal damage and arson145

school Local Schools

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The Cathedral School of St Mary

Requires Improvement99 pupils0.3 km
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Pilgrim Primary Academy

Outstanding374 pupils0.3 km
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St Peter's CofE Primary School

Requires Improvement136 pupils0.4 km
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St Andrew's Cof E VA Primary School

Good203 pupils0.5 km
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Millbay Academy

Inadequate555 pupils0.6 km
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ACE Schools Plymouth

Good197 pupils0.8 km
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High Street Primary Academy

Inadequate116 pupils0.9 km
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Stuart Road Primary School

Good175 pupils0.9 km

storefront Nearby Amenities

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Retailers - Other

67 nearby
  • Asian Supermarket0.2 km
  • Atkins farm shop0.1 km
  • B and M Retail0.4 km
  • Bubble Citea0.7 km
  • Food and More0.1 km
  • + 62 more
local_bar

Pub, NightClub

50 nearby
  • The Clarence0.5 km
  • The Office0.9 km
  • Air0.9 km
  • No 10 Social Club0.5 km
  • Play0.9 km
  • + 45 more
restaurant

Restaurant, Cafe

198 nearby
  • Jakez In The City0.2 km
  • Bamo Restaurant0.3 km
  • Barista Brothers0.3 km
  • Burger King0.7 km
  • Cafe W at Waterstones0.7 km
  • + 193 more
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Supermarkets

15 nearby
  • Grace Connections Mini Market0.1 km
  • Marks & Spencer plc0.5 km
  • International Supermarket (SW) Ltd0.3 km
  • Lidl UK GmbH0.8 km
  • Tesco0.4 km
  • + 10 more
fastfood

Takeaway Shop

30 nearby
  • Cornwall Street Fish Bar0.1 km
  • Kings0.9 km
  • Best Kebab and Pizza House0.1 km
  • Classic Grill House0.3 km
  • Dillans Kebab0.4 km
  • + 25 more
hotel

Hotel, B&B, Guest House

36 nearby
  • Ashgrove Hotel0.5 km
  • Caledonia Guest House0.5 km
  • Cassandra Guest House0.4 km
  • Citadel House Hotel0.5 km
  • Crowne Plaza0.6 km
  • + 31 more

train Transport Links

Train Stations

  • Plymouth0.8 km
  • Devonport1.9 km
  • Dockyard2.4 km

Bus Stops

  • Western Approach0.1 km
  • Western Approach0.1 km
  • Western Approach0.1 km
  • Derry's Cross0.1 km
  • Connexions0.2 km