PL2 1DN is an accessible, working-class neighbourhood on Ross Street, 0.3km from Devonport in Plymouth. Administratively it sits within Devonport ward and the Plymouth, Sutton and Devonport constituency.
An affordable area with active regeneration, PL2 1DN is these neighbourhoods are mainly comprised of flats, interspersed with occasional detached, semi-detached or terraced houses. there are many families with children, and marriage and civil partnership is less common than in the group as a whole. rates of use of english as the main language are slightly lower than group average and residents are less likely to be affiliated with any religion. there are more students and there is slightly higher unemployment than elsewhere in the group. employment is heavily skewed towards the provision of routine services. Outside of residential hours, white, female workforce with low qualifications, working locally. At 35 years average, expect a well-rounded neighbourhood — a blend of established families, working professionals, and longer-term owner-occupiers. 62% of homes are socially rented, reflecting the area's public housing provision and council presence. Full-time employment stands at 25% — below average for the region, consistent with the area's higher deprivation indicators.
Safety: Crime rates are above average at 97 incidents per 1,000 residents — worth reviewing the crime breakdown below. Property: With prices averaging £140k, this is one of the more affordable postcodes in the area. 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 PL2 1DN are sourced from Output Area E00076022 (shared with 10 postcodes in this micro-neighbourhood). Property prices come from HM Land Registry.
ROSS STREET, PL2 1DN House Prices & Local Information
Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for ROSS STREET, PL2 1DN.
282
35
£ 36,100 /yr
45%
Neighbourhood Index
infoHow calculated?Score 1–10 — how this postcode ranks nationally (10 = top 10%)
Index Insight: PL2 1DN 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
Social renting makes up 62% of tenure in PL2 1DN — a meaningful indicator of a community with strong public housing infrastructure. The 35-year average age reflects a younger, more transient social housing population.
mapGeographic Location
Demographic Deep-Dive
The Census 2021 data below shows the full population breakdown for PL2 1DN. The average age is 35.5. Figures are sourced from the Office for National Statistics and cover ethnicity, age, religion, education, occupation, housing tenure, and more.
Ethnicity Profile
Economic Activity
Area Vibe: Active but flexible. The area is largely populated by a middle-aged demographic that favors the flexibility of the rental market.
home Property Prices by Type
Semi-Detached
£ 140,000
2 sales · Mean £ 140,000
Flat
£ 94,000
2 sales · Mean £ 94,000
gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2026-02)
Crime around PL2 1DN is above average at 97 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
UTC Plymouth
Morice Town Primary Academy
College Road Primary School
St Joseph's Catholic Primary School
Marlborough Primary Academy
Stoke Damerel Primary School
Ford Primary School
Devonport High School for Boys
storefront Nearby Amenities
Retailers - Other
23 nearby- Giga's Everyday Essentials0.8 km
- Ivor Dewdney0.8 km
- Green Shoots Eco0.7 km
- Premier0.9 km
- Shop and Save0.9 km
- + 18 more
Pub, NightClub
17 nearby- Indian Inn0.6 km
- Stoke Bar and Grill Ltd0.6 km
- St Aubyn Masonic Club0.8 km
- Stoke Inn0.7 km
- The Herbert0.4 km
- + 12 more
Restaurant, Cafe
13 nearby- Cafe Indiya0.8 km
- The Stoke Cafe0.7 km
- Babcock Henley South0.9 km
- Plymouth Albion RFC0.8 km
- DJ's Cafe0.2 km
- + 8 more
Supermarkets
5 nearby- The Co-operative Food0.8 km
- The Co-operative Food0.9 km
- Spar - Wessex Retail0.8 km
- The Co-operative Food0.1 km
- Iceland0.6 km
Takeaway Shop
20 nearby- Pasley Takeaway0.5 km
- Stoke Grill Kebab Ltd0.6 km
- The Codmothers0.8 km
- Jaws0.9 km
- Golden China0.7 km
- + 15 more
Hotel, B&B, Guest House
2 nearby- Corner Guest House0.5 km
- Mountbatten Hotel0.3 km
train Transport Links
Train Stations
- Devonport0.3 km
- Dockyard0.5 km
- Keyham1.3 km
Bus Stops
- Ross Street0.0 km
- Ross Street0.1 km
- UTC Plymouth0.1 km
- UTC Plymouth0.1 km
- Exmouth Road0.1 km
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Postcode Profile: PL21DN · Data under Open Government Licence